Real Ale Brewing Company

Welcome to the Texas Hill Country – the home of Real Ale Brewing Company, where a dedicated team of brewers produces quality handcrafted ales. Utilizing a 60-barrel stainless steel brewing system, we incorporate 100% malted grain, domestic and imported hops, and crystal clear water into our unique recipes. Real Ale is available all over Austin, and at various bars, restaurants, and grocers in the Hill Country, San Antonio, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Houston. Be sure to ask for us by name at your favorite places. Thanks for your support!

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Rio Blanco Pale Ale

Deep golden and malty, with a spicy hop flavor and well balanced hop bitterness, Rio Blanco is a uniquely Texan interpretation of an English-style pale ale. Czech Saaz hops provide a crisp finish and delicate aroma.
ABV: 5.3%


Full Moon Pale Rye

Tawny red and full of malt and hops, Full Moon’s unique flavor truly satisfies. The smooth sweetness of malted rye and barley is complemented by generous helpings of Willamette and Cascade hops, resulting in an assertive American amber ale.
ABV: 5.7%


Brewhouse Brown Ale

Caramel brown with a hint of chocolate, Brewhouse Brown melds four kinds of malt and American hops into a delicious dark ale. Rich and roasty, yet with a dry finish, it is the perfect companion for a hearty meal.
ABV: 5.4%


Fireman's #4

This refreshing blonde ale strikes a perfect balance between the smoothness of the malt, the subtle fruitiness of our house ale yeast, and zesty citrus notes from Crystal hops. Firemans #4 is a great way to beat the heat – enjoy it on a Texas summer day, or pair it with spicy foods to help put out the fire. ABV: 5.1%


Sisyphus Barleywine

Sisyphus Barleywine Ale (winter release) bottles,draught
Intense and warming, Sisyphus was Real Ale’s first seasonal product. A healthy portion of hops balances the rich toffee undertones of the malt. Weighing in around 11% ABV, Sisyphus Barleywine is not for the faint of heart – makes a great nightcap!

ABV: 11%
IBU: 77


Coffee Porter

A rich, robust porter with a dry finish. Brewed with organic barley and organic fair trade coffee from Katz Coffee Roasters. Savor the subtle coffee flavor of this irresistible ale.

ABV: 5.6%
IBU: 40


Dunkel Roggen

Dunkelroggen is fermented with a German hefeweizen strain which gives it the classic banana aroma and flavor. This ale is similar to our Roggenbier, but has a darker color and a more pronounced malt character. It has 35% Weyermann malted rye, which, combined with the German Tettnang hops, give it a refreshing, spicy finish. The amber color comes from Weyermann Vienna and dark Munich malt.

ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 9


Devil's Backbone

Shade Grown Coffee Porter (fall release) draught only
A rich, robust porter with a dry finish. Brewed with organic barley and organic fair trade coffee from Katz Coffee Roasters. Savor the subtle coffee flavor of this irresistible ale.

ABV: 8.1%

IBU: 36


Lost Gold IPA

Lost Gold IPA (summer release) draught only

Massive additions of Cascade, Columbus, Amarillo, and Summit hops make Lost Gold IPA a hop lover’s dream. Vienna malt and pale English crystal malt give Lost Gold its rich golden-orange color.

ABV: 6.6
IBU: 55


Brewhouse Brown Ale

Caramel brown with a hint of chocolate, Brewhouse Brown melds four kinds of malt and American hops into a delicious dark ale. Rich and roasty, yet with a dry finish, it is the perfect companion for a hearty meal.

ABV: 5.4%


Oktoberfest

Our Oktoberfest is brewed with the highest quality German malt, hops, and yeast using traditional Bavarian brewing methods. The Munich and Vienna malts are the real stars of this smooth, copper-colored, medium-bodied brew. Well balanced and satisfying, our first lager is the perfect compliment to your fall festivities. Prosit!!!!

ABV: 5.7%
IBUs: 25


ESB Cask

Real Ale ESB pours a deep copper color and has an enticing aroma of fruit and caramel, with a subtle earthiness. A medium-bodied ale, our ESB showcases the fruitiness of our house yeast, along with the rich toffee flavors of English crystal malt. Added complexity is provided by a generous amount of English hops. Real Ale ESB finishes slightly dry with a mild spiciness that beckons another pint.


Anniversary Ale

(summer release) draught only, very limited!

Our unique anniversary ale is a fusion of the creative brewing traditions from Belgium and the USA. Copious additions of Amarillo hops from the Pacific Northwest complement the flavors of the Belgian yeast and spices, creating a new American classic. This ale is orange in color and hoppy, but not overly bitter, with citrus notes and a subtle spiciness. Raise a pint to our lucky 13th year!

ABV: 7.0%, IBU: 37, OG(plato): 15.8