Brewery Profile
South Austin Brewery
In a city with more than 58 breweries in the immediate area, a visit to a south-side production brewery has a different feel from dropping into a single destination in a smaller beer town. Austin’s beer scene is dense, competitive, and shaped by both neighborhood regulars and visitors planning multi-stop afternoons. South Austin Brewery is part of that landscape, with production based south of the city center and distribution focused within Central Texas. When visitors walk into the taproom, the draw is straightforward: a chance to taste the brewery’s core lineup alongside seasonal releases at the source, rather than encountering the beer only through regional accounts.
Travelers coming through Austin often look for range. The city’s craft beer audience tends to support familiar styles for warm-weather drinking while also making room for rotating, specialized, or seasonally timed releases. A stop here fits that pattern because the taproom offers a direct view of what the brewery is currently presenting to local patrons. It can work as one stop on a broader South Austin itinerary or as a quieter comparison point within a larger tour of the city’s breweries. Since the operation is locally oriented rather than defined by national distribution, the visit is most useful for people trying to understand what Central Texas drinkers are finding close to home.
Practical planning should be simple but confirmed ahead of time, since detailed public information about the brewing system, production scale, and additional amenities is not disclosed. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including which core beers are available and what seasonal releases are currently on. Visitors should check current hours and any service details directly with the brewery before going, especially if coordinating multiple stops in Austin traffic. The main expectation to set is a taproom visit tied to an active production brewery south of downtown, with the beer list providing the most current picture of what South Austin Brewery is making for its local and regional audience.
Website available
5701 W Slaughter Ln Bldg A130, Austin, Texas, 78749-6532
Phone: 5123542337
Website: http://www.southaustinbrewery.com
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to South Austin Brewery.
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Double IPA
Double IPA
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Mexican Beer
Mexican Lager/Ale
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Belgian Beers
Belgian
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German Beers
German Lager/Ale
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Non Alcoholic Beer
Non-Alcoholic
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Brown Ales
Brown Ale
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Pilsner Beers
Pilsner
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Pale Ale Beers
Pale Ale
Beer Styles at South Austin Brewery
South Austin Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Double IPA, Mexican Lager/Ale, Belgian, German Lager/Ale, Non-Alcoholic, Brown Ale, Pilsner, and Pale Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Grassy Thursdays at St Elmo Brewing
Oct 7, 2026
Weekly local bluegrass music concerts held every Thursday at St Elmo Brewing, a lively event for locals and visitors.
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Thursday Honkey Tonk Happy Hour at Uncle Billy’s Brewery
Oct 8, 2026
Weekly Thursday happy hour featuring $1 off all Uncle Billy’s beers and live honkey tonk music starting at 6:30pm.
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Blue Owl Brewing Bingo and Beer Release Parties
Oct 8, 2026
Blue Owl Brewing hosts regular bingo nights, beer release parties, and craft workshops showcasing their sour beer selections.
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Celis Brewery Bingo and Trivia Nights
Oct 8, 2026
Attend bingo or trivia nights at Celis Brewery's taproom and beer garden featuring IPAs, seasonal brews, and specialty pints.
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Jester King Brewery Tours and Guided Goat Walks
Oct 8, 2026
Experience Jester King Brewery's 40-acre ranch by signing up for a tour or a guided walk with their herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats.
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Funky Fridays at St Elmo Brewing
Oct 9, 2026
Weekly funky music concerts every Friday night at St Elmo Brewing, perfect to start the weekend.
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Oasis Texas Brewing Live Music Weekends
Oct 9, 2026
Enjoy live music every weekend at Oasis Texas Brewing Company with panoramic views of Lake Travis and classic arcade games in The Barrel Room.
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The Sunday Best at Austin Beer Garden and Brewery
Oct 10, 2026
Weekly free live music series every Sunday with local Austin artists in a spacious beer garden setting, serving house-made beers and food.
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Sunday Gospel Brunch at Uncle Billy’s Brewery
Oct 11, 2026
Weekly Sunday brunch from 10am to 3pm with $3 Bloody Marys & Mimosas and live gospel music from Graham Wilkinson.
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Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches Happy Hour
Oct 12, 2026
Enjoy happy hour all day on Mondays and Tuesdays at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, featuring yard games, food trucks, and live music performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is South Austin Brewery located?
- South Austin Brewery is located at 5701 W Slaughter Ln Bldg A130, Austin, Texas, 78749-6532. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are South Austin Brewery's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 5123542337 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about South Austin Brewery?
- Visit http://www.southaustinbrewery.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.