Recent Awards
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Community Choice Award 2024
We were absolutely blown away to learn that we were named Austin's Best Brewery in the 2024 Austin American-Statesman Community Choice Awards! With so many incredible breweries in the running, it’s an honor beyond words to have been selected by the community. We’re deeply grateful for your support and thrilled to continue serving the beer-loving community that inspires us every day. Cheers to you all!
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Readers Choice Award 2023
We’re beyond excited to share that we were voted Austin’s Best Brewery in the 2023 Austin Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards! Being recognized among so many top-tier breweries is an incredible honor, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of our community. Thank you for believing in what we do and for making this achievement possible. Cheers to each and every one of you!
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Readers Choice Award 2022
We’re thrilled and honored to have been voted Austin’s Best Brewery in the 2022 Austin Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards! With so many outstanding breweries in the city, being selected by the community is truly humbling. Thank you for your incredible support—it’s what drives us to keep crafting great beer and memorable experiences. Cheers to you all!
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Austin Chronicle Power Ranked 2024
We’re thrilled to be recognized by The Austin Chronicle as one of the top breweries in the greater Austin area for 2024! This acknowledgment is especially meaningful because it highlights not just our beer but the vibrant environment and incredible team behind it all. We’re so grateful to everyone who cast their vote and continues to support what we do. Here’s to our amazing community—thank you for making this possible! Cheers!
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Austin Chronicle Power Ranked 2023
We’re incredibly honored to be power-ranked by The Austin Chronicle in 2023 as one of the top breweries in the greater Austin area! This recognition means so much to us because it’s about more than just great beer—it reflects the amazing environment we’ve worked hard to create and the dedication of our incredible staff. Thank you to everyone who voted and supported us; we couldn’t do this without you. Cheers!
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A+ Rated Austin Chronicle 2023
What an incredible honor to be recognized not just by adults but also by kids as one of the best breweries in Austin! We’re thrilled to have scooped up The Austin Chronicle’s top award for Family-Friendly Breweries, as voted on by the kids themselves. At Frontyard Brewing, we love seeing our “free-range kids” running, playing, and making memories while families enjoy great beer and good company. Thank you for your support—keep coming out, and we’ll keep making Frontyard a place for everyone!
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Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2024
What an incredible honor to have our Hazy IPA win silver at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2024! With so many outstanding beers and Hazy IPAs being the largest and most competitive category, it’s truly humbling to take home this award. This recognition celebrates the hard work and passion we put into crafting a perfectly balanced, juicy, and flavorful brew. Stop by today and taste what makes this award-winning IPA so special!
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Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2024
We’re thrilled to share that our Coffee Milk Stout brought home the bronze at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival 2024! With so many incredible beers and fierce competition, especially in such a popular category, this recognition is a huge honor for us. Rich, smooth, and packed with the perfect coffee kick, this stout is a must-try. Swing by and see why it earned a spot on the podium!
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Best Beers Of 2024
We want to extend a huge thank you to Craft Beer Austin for voting our Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout as one of the best beers of 2024! This special beer was aged for nearly a year in Garrison Whiskey barrels, resulting in a rich, complex flavor profile enhanced by cocoa nibs and vanilla. As a very limited release, it’s been incredibly rewarding to see it receive such amazing feedback from our community. We’re grateful for the recognition and everyone who’s supported this unique brew!
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Best Beers Of 2024
A huge thank you to Craft Beer Austin for voting our barleywine as one of the best beers of 2024! This beauty, aged in oak barrels, packs a punch at 13.9% ABV and makes for an exceptional sipper. We run our barleywine on a rotating tap with different flavor profiles, so you can experience something new each time you visit. Stop by today and give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!
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Best Beers Of 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that our Second Contact, a Double IPA, has been named one of Craft Beer Austin’s best beers of 2024! This beauty is the follow-up to our First Contact, a juicy IPA that delivered a floral punch of flavor. With Second Contact, we’ve taken it up a notch—it's juicier, with a bit more kick, while maintaining that beautifully complex and flavorful character. It’s a bold, refreshing brew that’s sure to impress.
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Staff Picks - Sour - 2024
We couldn’t be more excited to share that our Foeder Sour #3 has been rated as the best sour in Austin by the Craft Beer Austin staff! This beauty is perfectly balanced, with sweet and tart cherries that make every sip a delightful experience. It's part of our ongoing Foeder Sour program, where we continue to craft unique and refreshing sours that push the boundaries of flavor. Make sure to stop by and try our rotating sour—each one is a new adventure for your taste buds!
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Brewski Awards 2022
As newcomers to submitting beers for competition, we didn’t expect much—but we were over the moon to learn that our Honey Blonde took home the Platinum Award in the Honey Beer category at the 2022 International Brewski Awards! This recognition is a testament to the craftsmanship behind this Frontyard staple. Light, smooth, and delicately sweet with a touch of honey, it’s a crowd-pleaser you won’t want to miss. Swing by and give it a try!
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Brewski Awards 2022
Entering competitions was a new step for us, so we were beyond thrilled to learn that our Kölsch earned the Gold Award in the 2022 International Brewski Awards in the Kölsch category! This crisp, clean, and refreshing brew has long been a favorite in our Frontyard lineup, and it’s an honor to see it recognized on an international stage. Stop by and see why this award-winning beer has become such a staple—you’re going to love it!
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Brewski Awards 2022
We’re excited to share that our Rye IPA brought home the Silver Award in the 2022 International Brewski Awards! At 9.1% ABV, this bold beauty is packed with the perfect balance of spice from the rye and a punch of hoppy flavor. Winning silver in such a competitive category is an incredible honor, and we couldn’t be prouder. If you haven’t tried this standout brew yet, now’s the perfect time to stop by and see what makes it so special!