Upcoming Events
Double Beer Release: Vista's First-Ever Whiskey Barrel Aged Brews!
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
We are thrilled to release not one, but TWO of our first-ever beers aged in freshly-dumped Texas whiskey barrels! These projects have been a labor of love over the past year, and we're thrilled with how they turned out. What could be better as the weather turns chilly than a big winter warmer!?
Both of these will be available in 500 ml bottles at our Driftwood & Bee Cave tasting rooms this week. Pre-order on our website. Tripel will be on draft in Driftwood starting Friday.
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Bourbon Barrel-Aged Middle Trinity Belgian-Style Tripel
13.8% abv / Toffee / Vanilla / Bourbon
On draft in Driftwood starting 11/25
We’ve transformed our original Belgian-style Tripel through almost a year in freshly-dumped Ghost Hill Bourbon barrels from our neighbors Treaty Oak. Complex and mellow with big bourbon flavors. The aroma is toffee, honey and candied walnuts. As the beer warms, notice flavors of caramel, apricot, vanilla and gingersnap with a bourbon finish. A delightful pairing for your holiday turkey tamales, and to rich desserts like crème brûlée or flan.
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Fireside - Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
11.6% abv / Cocoa / Marshmallow / Whiskey
On draft in Driftwood mid-December (only ONE keg!!)
This smooth and boozy ale was aged for over a year in freshly-dumped Balcones “1” Texas Single Malt barrels from Balcones Distilling in Waco, TX. The chocolate and roasted malt base marries perfectly with the 100% Texas unpeated malted barley whiskey to create a rich, chocolately beer. Pours black as night with a thick, mocha colored head and aromas of cocoa powder, pecan, marshmallow and whiskey. The first sip evokes s'mores, followed by dark chocolate and a whiskey finish. Perfect on it’s own next to the fire, or try with chicken molé, chocolate desserts or over ice cream!
Vista's Bee Cave Pop-Up Beer Garden
Hill Country Galleria12700 Hill Country BlvdAustin, TX78738 Map
POP-UP HOURS
Thursday 3 - 9 pm
Friday 3 - 9 pm
Saturday 1 - 9pm
Sunday 11 am - 8 pm
Mon-Weds CLOSED
This fall, Vista Brewing is bringing a Pop-Up Beer Garden to the Hill Country Galleria! The Pop-Up will bring the same “fresh air, fresh beer” feel of our original Driftwood ranch location to the Bee Cave, including an open-air live music series.
The Pop-Up will offer Vista draft beer, local wines & ciders, picnic-style farm-to-table snacks and Vista merchandise to enjoy onsite or take to-go.
Vista's Pop-Up Beer Garden is located at 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Suite T120, right on the Galleria’s Central Plaza, and will offer outdoor, socially distanced seating on its patio or in the plaza (NO INDOOR SEATING).
This location will adhere to all local guidelines and COVID-19 safety precautions, including ensuring tables are placed at a six-feet minimum distance, providing hand sanitizer and requiring guests to wear face masks when not seated.
Vista Brewing will offer a curated, outdoor live music program called “Live on the Lawn” featuring local singer-songwriters every weekend.
Any questions, please call this location at (512) 766-5685 or email us at [email protected]
Vista Brewing Presents: "Live on the Lawn"
Hill Country Galleria12700 Hill Country BlvdAustin, TX78738 Map
Vista Brewing Presents:
"Live on the Lawn"
Vista Brewing’s Pop-Up Beer Garden in the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, TX. Open Thursday - Sunday this Fall.
Live Music Schedule:
Thursday/Friday - 5-7pm
Saturday Sunday - 4-6pm
Free Admission // All Ages // Outdoor Shows (Weather Permitting)
Upcoming Shows:
THURS 11/26 - Closed for Thanksgiving
FRI 11/27 - Todd Deatherage
SAT 11/28 - Sophia Johnson
SUN 11/29 - TBA
THURS 12/3 - David Touchton
FRI 12/4 - Willy McGee
SAT 12/5 - Mitch Chandler & Alex Browne
SUN 12/6 - Graham Wilkinson
FRI 12/11 - Daniel Thomas Phipps
Join us on the lawn in the Central Plaza for an outdoor, open-air and family-friendly songwriter series to help us get through COVID-19 together with live music.
Pick up beer, wine, cider, non-alcoholic beverages and farm-fresh snacks from Vista Brewing’s Pop-Up Beer Garden, located right on the Central Plaza. Bring your own chair or blanket and hang out on the lawn.
Masks are required when not seated at your table or picnic area. Please maintain social distance from other guests.
Vista Brewing Presents: "Driftwood Nights"
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Vista Brewing Presents: "Driftwood Nights"
Friday Night Songwriter Series
Friday Nights at Vista Brewing in Driftwood, TX
6:00 - 8:00pm
Voluntary $5 suggested donation supports local musicians and HAAM.
Benefiting Health Alliance for Austin Musicians - HAAM
Sponsored by BOSE Professional
Masks are required when not seated at your table or picnic area. Reservations are required to enjoy the Vista Beer Garden and live music. Please visit www.vistabrewingtx.com for the latest COVID-19 policies, to make a reservation and view our food & beverage menu.
Upcoming Shows:
FRI 11/27 - Jordan Matthew Young
FRI 12/4 - Graham Wilkinson
FRI 12/11 - Willy McGee
All Ages // Outdoor Shows (Weather Permitting)
For more information visit:
www.vistabrewingtx.com
www.myhaam.org
www.pro-bose.com
Vista Brewing Presents: "Live Music Under the Oaks"
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Vista Brewing Presents: "Live Music Under the Oaks"
A socially-distanced, outdoor weekly concert series to help us get through COVID-19 together with live music.
Join us outside in the beer garden every Sunday afternoon for "Live Music Under the Oaks"!
Masks are required when not seated at your table or picnic area. Reservations are required to enjoy the Vista Beer Garden and live music. Please visit www.vistabrewingtx.com for the latest COVID-19 policies, to make a reservation and view our food & beverage menu.
Upcoming Shows:
SUN 11/29 - Hot Texas Swing Band Duo
www.hottexasswingband.com
SUN 12/6 - David Touchton
www.davidtouchtonmusic.com
SUN 12/13 - Daniel Thomas Phipps
www.thekinfolk.com
Free Admission // 4:00-6:00pm // Outdoor Shows (Weather Permitting)
Oenobeer Sip & Stroll: An Outdoor Beer, Wine and Food Pairing Experience
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Join us outdoors on Vista's 21 acre ranch for a walking beer & wine pairing event featuring Vista's new Oenobeer Series and Texas wines.
Get outside for a walking exploration of Vista's new Oenobeer Series, a set of three barrel aged wine-beer hybrid ales featuring fresh Texas-grown grape juice from William Chris Vineyards and Lewis Wines. These limited release beers are truly unique Texas products over two years in the making!
The progressive walking experience will take you around Vista's 21-acre Hill Country property enjoying samples of the three oenobeers paired with farm-to-table small plates from Vista's onsite restaurant. Talk with Vista's team of Cicerone Certified Beer Servers about the barrel aging process and flavor profiles of each beer.
You will also enjoy pours of each of the corresponding wine varietals used in the oenobeer-making process: William Chris Picpoul Blanc, William Chris Roussanne and Lewis Wines Cabernet Sauvignon.
Also included in your ticket is enjoyment of Vista's Live Music Under the Oaks Sunday afternoon music series from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. We invite you to stay after dark to enjoy the Driftwood Lights holiday walking trail of lights.
These beers are only sold as a set of three ($45, 3 x 500ml bottles). Save $5 by adding bottles here in Eventbrite to take home on the day of the event!
COVID-19 policies: Masks are required of all guests at all times on the Vista property, except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer will be provided. Guests are required to maintain social distance from those not in their party.
The Vista Oenobeer Series: Wine Barrel Aged Wild Ales aged with Fresh Texas Wine Grape Juice
*** Hye - Texas Wild Ale with Picpoul Blanc
Juice from William Chris Vineyards Timmons Ranch, Texas High Plains
Light golden color with aromas of apricot & vanilla. Soft mouthfeel with fruity esters and balanced acidity. 8.3 % abv
***Glen Rose - Lambic-Style Ale with Roussanne
Juice from William Chris Vineyards, La Pradera Vineyard, Texas High Plains
Deep amber color with aromas of white grape, pineapple, kiwi. Dry & sour with subtle minerality. 8.7 % abv
*** Travis - Brett Ale with Cabernet Sauvignon
Juice from Lewis Wines, Tallent Vineyards, Mason County, TX
Rich crimson color with aromas of red grape, plum, and blackberry. Sour & dry with cherry, leather, vanilla. 9.2 % abv
Each individual ticket includes six taster size pours of beer & wine, plus three small plates of farm-to-table pairings. We encourage you to arrive at 4:00 p.m.; last arrival time 5:30 p.m. to ensure you will sample at all stations.
Oenobeer Virtual Tasting: Guided Wine-Beer Hybrid & Barrel Aging Class
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Log on and join Vista's Brewmaster Pat Korn for a guided tasting of Vista's 2020 Oenobeer Series of barrel aged wine-beer hyrid ales.
Log on to Zoom for a virtual guided tasting of Vista's new Oenobeer Series , a set of three barrel aged wine-beer hybrid ales featuring fresh Texas-grown grape juice from William Chris Vineyards and Lewis Wines . These limited release beers are truly unique Texas products over two years in the making!
The virtual class will be led by Vista's Brewmaster Pat Korn, a 25-year veteran of the brewing industry. Your ticket includes Vista's three 2020 Oenobeers (3 x 500ml bottles) and the guided tasting session via Zoom. Great for a date night or beer-buds happy hour!
Pat will lead us through tasting notes, barrel aging basics, as well as talking through the two-plus year process of creating these unique beers.
These beers are only sold as a set of three ($45, 3 x 500ml bottles). Your ticket includes one set. Save $5 by adding bottles here in Eventbrite for gift giving or to store in your beer cellar for 5 to 10 years.
Beer Pickups : You may pick up your beers any time during regular business hours from the day of Eventbrite purchase through the Dec. 17th event at the brewery in Driftwood OR at our new Bee Cave location in the Hill Country Galleria.
The Vista Oenobeer Series: Wine Barrel Aged Wild Ales aged with Fresh Texas Wine Grape Juice
Hye - Texas Wild Ale with Picpoul Blanc
-Juice from William Chris Vineyards Timmons Ranch, Texas High Plains
-Light golden color with aromas of apricot & vanilla. Soft mouthfeel with fruity esters and balanced acidity. 8.3 % abv
Glen Rose - Lambic-Style Ale with Roussanne
-Juice from William Chris Vineyards, La Pradera Vineyard, Texas High Plains
-Deep amber color with aromas of white grape, pineapple, kiwi. Dry & sour with subtle minerality. 8.7 % abv
Travis - Brett Ale with Cabernet Sauvignon
-Juice from Lewis Wines, Tallent Vineyards, Mason County, TX
-Rich crimson color with aromas of red grape, plum, and blackberry. Sour & dry with cherry, leather, vanilla. 9.2 % abv
Foraging Class: Plant Walk with Merriwether at Vista Brewing
Vista Brewing13551 FM-150Hays, TX78619 Map
Join Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas has he roams the land of Vista Brewing, revealing wild foods and medicines!
Join Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas for an outdoor foraging class to learn about the seasonal wild foods and medicines growing in Central Texas.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols: Classes are 100% outdoors. Masks are required and participants will be asked to maintain social distancing.
We’re offering two Plant Walk sessions per day (Sept. 13 / Oct. 11 / Feb. 7). Each session is a unique ticket:
-11:00 AM – 12:30 PM - 10 participants allowing for maximum social distancing
-2:00 – 3:30 PM - 20 participants
Tickets are $25 (plus tax & online ticketing fees).
Spend time outside on Vista Brewing 's 21 acres rediscovering what your ancestors knew: that there’s food everywhere, not just on store shelves and farmer’s markets. This adventure will use all of your senses and involves experiencing these useful plants in their normal, wild settings so that you’ll be able to properly identify (and eat!) them on your own later on.
Come early or stay late for a few beers (or wine/cider) and a meal from Vista’s hyper-local restaurant sourcing from it's own onsite farm.
Merriwether will also detail the numerous ways he incorporates the plants into his family’s day-to-day diet and medicine chest. The cool thing about Texas is the summer weeds of up north are winter weeds down here so there’ll be plenty to see. Come and release your inner caveman, foodie, survivalist, or hippie!
Please dress appropriately for the weather, including long pants and sturdy walking shoes. This is a rain or shine event. If unsafe weather such as ice storms or heavy rains interfere with the class, a 75% refund will be given if Merriwether makes it to Vista Brewing. A 100% refund will be given if the weather prevents Merriwether from reaching the location.