Vista in the News
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“Vista’s extraordinary barrel program is a fearless outfit built on freshly emptied wine barrels sourced from neighboring wineries in the Hill Country. Aside from the architectural glass-and-concrete marvel that is the Vista taproom, the brewery features a sprawling, 21-acre rustic beer garden that makes its guests look like beautiful props in a Howler Brothers ad."
Eric Puga, Austin Chronicle
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"Vista also has an unaged Beer Garden series influenced by classic European styles like Saisons, pilsners, IPAs and Kölsch. The Collaboration series includes what Karen calls “social movement” beers — charitable partnerships with other breweries that benefit various nonprofits and ingredient-driven beers, like one made with herbs sourced from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center."
Laurel Miller, Tribeza
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"Driftwood’s Vista Brewing may only be four years old, but it has established itself as a must-visit destination with exceptional food and beer. Vista boasts its own farm and apiary, and its focus on sustainable cycles includes partnering with neighboring Double J Ranch, where the brewery’s spent grain becomes feed for the Aberdeen Angus cattle, which are then used for Vista’s burgers. "
Ruvani de Silva, Texas Monthly
Awards & Accolades
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Grant Winner 2023
Texas Food & Wine Alliance
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Brewery of the Year 2019
CultureMap Austin
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Best New Brewpub 2018
Austin Beer Guide
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Best of ATX 2021
Austin Monthly
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Best Limited Release Beer (Rosanna 2018, Stonewall 2019)
Austin Beer Guide
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Good Food Award: Stonewall (2020 & 2022), Hive Mind (2021) and Dark Skies (2022)
Good Food Foundation
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Gold Medal - Dark Skies
US Open Beer Championship
Podcasts
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MVP Business
How A Brewery In Texas Provides The Most Refreshing Experience With Kent & Karen Killough
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Good Beer Matters
Defining a Beer Destination with Karen and Kent Killough of Vista Brewing
Press Coverage
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