(512) Brewing Company

(512) Brewing Company is Austin's beloved craft brewery that represents the heart and soul of central Texas beer culture. Founded by mechanical engineer Kevin Brand and his wife Sara in 2008, this independent microbrewery has become a local institution dedicated to creating exceptional beers using organic and locally sourced ingredients.

The brewery's name pays homage to Austin's original area code, (512), which once covered all of south-central Texas when the state had only five area codes. This nostalgic nod reflects the company's mission to embody the region's character and remind people of what Austin used to be while maintaining its authentic spirit.

What makes (512) Brewing truly special is their unwavering commitment to sustainability and quality. They purchase more organic malt than any other brewery in Texas and focus primarily on draft beer to minimize packaging waste. For their first 12 years, they were exclusively draft-only, eliminating disposable packaging entirely. Their approach prioritizes the communal draft beer experience, where beer is served in reusable glasses from refillable kegs.

The brewery is famous for their signature Pecan Porter, a Texas original that's nearly black in color and made with locally grown pecans, creating a perfect balance of malty sweetness and subtle pecan flavor. Their core lineup also includes their popular (512) IPA, which helped fill a gap in the Texas market when hoppy beers were scarce in the region.

Operating as one of the largest draught-only, self-distributing microbreweries in the nation, (512) Brewing maintains complete independence from big brewers. All profits flow back to their team of local families, friends, customers, and suppliers.