Open The Taps

10/19/2016

Hello Open The Taps friends and supporters. We've been quiet for a while now, and a big part of that is because we the board need some help! Some of you may have already seen the post that our Treasurer posted to Houston Beer Guide .. but if not, please give it a click - and if you're interested in helping us, please email Chris @ chris at openthetaps dot org.

Thanks!

http://houstonbeerguide.com/open-the-taps-needs-your-help/

Open The Taps was founded just over 5 years ago with a straightforward mission: bettering the environment in Texas for craft beer enthusiasts. We created the organization under a few key principles. First, that we would zealously act in the interest of Texas craft beer consumers, adding their voice

04/15/2016

Open The Taps live at Zwanze Day! Come visit us!

09/08/2015

woohoo for Jester King Brewery and Brasserie Cantillon!!

New blog post from us on 2015 Zwanze Day at Jester King:

http://jesterkingbrewery.com/on-gueuzes-and-zwanze

05/13/2015

PLEASE READ: Session Update 05.13.2015

I want to open this update with a huge ‘thank you’ to each and every one of you. You share our passion that the foundation for a thriving beer culture in the state of Texas starts with a focus on consumers. That passion fuels our organization’s work both in Austin and across the Lone Star State. Tha…

05/01/2015

Join us at Cedar Creek Brewery for food, beer and fun! Thanks to Brews Travelers 365 and Dallas Brew Scene for putting this together!

When: Saturday June 6th, 2015 at 6:30pm – Sunday June 7th, 2015 at 8am Where: Cedar Creek Brewery in Seven Points, TX Who: Brews Travelers 365 and Dallas Brew Scene are hosting an overnight camping trip at Cedar Creek Brewery with dinner provided by Pitmaster Tex from upcoming Intrinsic Brewing. Wh…

04/23/2015

here's your friendly reminder to reach out to the committee members and voice your support for HB 2546!

We can't let the distributor lobby mess with our bill just because they “gave enough” last session and do not want anything related to the craft beer industry to pass.

http://openthetaps.org/?p=370

ACTION ALERT: HB 2546 by Rep. Springer needs our help April 22, 2015Leslie Speights ACTION ALERT: HB 2546 by Rep. Springer needs our help We have learned that the Beer Alliance lobbyists are actively working members of the Calendars Committee to keep HB 2546 from being considered by the full House o…

04/15/2015

HB2546 Update: Homebrew Bill Moving to the House! - openthetaps.org/hb2546-update-homebrew-bill-moving-to-the-house

04/09/2015

ACTION ALERT - Homebrew bill: Hearing set! Time to call the Committee Members http://openthetaps.org/action-alert-homebrew-bill-hearing-set/

Action Alert – Homebrew bill: Hearing set! April 9, 2015Leslie Speights Next week, HB 2546 (the homebrew bill) has a hearing set in the House! This is great progress toward getting this bill passed. The hearing is on Monday, April 14, 2015, at 2 PM. Leading up to the hearing, we need you guys to re…

04/09/2015

Tune in right now to hear Texas Tribune's conversation with Senator Kevin Eltife. One of our lobbyists is there to ask about beer! http://www.texastribune.org/events/2015/apr/09/a-conversation-with-sen-kevin-eltife/

A Conversation With Sen. Kevin Eltife Comment Email Tweet Recommend Enlarge Thursday, April 9, 2015 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. The Austin Club110 E. 9th St., Austin, TX 78701 (map) RSVP Questions? Please email or call us. 512-716-8652 (dial) Join us for coffee and conversation with state Sen. Kevin Eltife,…

04/07/2015

OTT response to the Distributor Lobby

04/05/2015

after an awesome event at Chimera Brewing Company with Jester King Brewery last night, I'd love to welcome Chimera Brewing to our sponsors page! Thanks for the event and giving us a chance to speak about OTT and the current session. We'll have a mid-point update going out soon, watch your email inboxes! http://openthetaps.org/sponsors/

Sponsors In addition to our members, Open The Taps is fortunate to gain a lot of resources from sponsors throughout the state of Texas. We are very thankful for the support of all our sponsors:

04/05/2015

About to get started with Jester King Brewery !