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%

Firemans #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

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: 10%
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

Phoenixx Double Extra Special Bitter

Our winter seasonal is inspired by the great ales of the UK but brewed with a distinctively American attitude.

English crystal malt gives Phoenixx its subtle toffee and caramel notes, but this ale is about hops.

The blend of English hops, highlighted by its namesake, Phoenix, yields a complex hop character that dominates this special brew.
ABV: 7.2%
IBU: 50.00

Devil's Backbone

Named for the scenic ridge that runs between Blanco and Wimberley, Devil’s Backbone is a Belgian-style tripel.

Czech Saaz hops and Belgian yeast give this ale its distinctive flavor and aroma. Candy sugar made in-house at the brewery adds strength without increasing heaviness. The result is a deceptively strong, pale golden 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

Real Heavy

Real Heavy is a traditional Strong Scotch Ale (Wee Heavy). It has a rich brown color, and a deep caramel flavor.
Malt flavors dominate and are balanced by the alcohol (9.7% a.b.v.). It is brewed with English crystal malt, English hops,and fermented with English ale yeast. Fans of the Bitter End’s award winning Prescott’s Wee Heavy will not be disappointed.
ABV: 9.7%

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

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.

Hans' Pils

Pilsner is one of the world’s most popular beers and there are many interpretations of this style. The great pilsner beers of Germany, specifically Northern Germany, are the inspiration for our second lager – Hans’ Pils. These beers are known for being hoppier than the average pilsner and ours is no exception. In fact, at 52 IBU’s, it is hoppier than many pale ales. The featured hop in this beer is the spicy and herbal Tettnang Tettnanger hop. German pilsner malt yields a pale golden color and provides the perfect support for our blend of German hops. Our house German yeast strain ferments clean and dry which further adds to the authenticity of Hans’ Pils.

ABV: 5.3%
IBUs: 52

15th Anniversary Imperial Stout

15th Anniversary Ale
A majestic ale for a monumental occasion. This noble brew evolved from its common cousins, porter and stout, by necessity to endure the long voyage to the Russian royal court. Colossal additions of American hops are used to balance the robust malt character and infuse this ale with their distinctly citrus-like qualities. 15th Anniversary Ale can be consumed now or laid down for later enjoyment.

ABV: 9.8
IBUs: 70

WT3F?!

Born of the same brew, we proudly introduce Devil’s Backbone’s wild twin, WT3F?!. Even though it is forged from the same tripel wort, WT3F?! is a completely different beer. Instead of fermentation with our house Belgian strain, WT3F?! was fermented with a strain of Brettanomyces bruxellensis isolated from the microflora of a Belgian Lambic brewery. The uniqueness of this strain, and the nature of 100% Brettanomyces fermentation, are the reasons that WT3F?! is not as funky as one might expect. WT3F?! is more complex and finishes a bit drier than our Devil’s Backbone. WT3F?! can be enjoyed by itself, but it is also a great compliment to food, pairing especially well with a variety of cheeses. Take a walk on the wild side with WT3F?!!