Zilker | Our Story

our story begins here

Our roots trace back to 2008 when Austin locals and high school comrades Patrick and Forrest Clark and Marco Rodriguez turned their shared passion for brewing into a garage hobby. Using a homemade setup, the trio honed their craft after work and on weekends, driven by a love for the art and science of brewing. Their dedication paid off with multiple award-winning beers over the years.In 2015, our three founders took the leap and decided to go all-in on their dream career. They resigned from their day jobs and upgraded their operation from the garage to a proper brewery and taproom in East Austin. Since then, our team has grown as we continue striving to brew exceptional beer, build community, and champion craft beer culture.

Though the brewery has evolved over the years, our core values remain unchanged. We're driven by a commitment to building community, making craft beer accessible, and constantly striving for excellence. Just as in those early garage days, passion and camaraderie fuel our brewing. We take pride in carrying on this independent spirit today.

Taproom Experience

Our urban taproom resides at the heart of our brewery, providing an insider's view of our brewing process from grain to glass. Our communal setting fosters connection through family-style seating, thoughtfully crafted beverages, local artworks and Austin Chronicles 2023 Best Food Truck - Spicy Boys Chicken. We warmly welcome you to savor the results of our dedication and join us in appreciating the nuance of brewing fine beers.

Self distrIbution

We are one of the few breweries that self-distributes our beer. This means we handle the entire process from brewing to packaging to getting our beer into local stores, bars and restaurants. Self-distributing allows us to cultivate close relationships with beer buyers and consumers in our community. By controlling the distribution ourselves, we can ensure the highest quality and freshness as our beer goes from our brewery straight to taps and shelves around town.