Live Oak Brewing Company is truly a home-grown Austin enterprise. Two of Austin's own homebrews, Chip McElroy and Brian Peters, literally hand-built their own brewery and remain today the two main employees - brewers, keg washers, delivery persons, and proselytizers. The two self-professed beer geeks are passionate about providing delicious old-world style beers that are rarely commercially available. Their special beers are brewed in limited quantities in a small east Austin brewery and are available only in Austin.
Live Oak employs an old-world style of brewing rarely found in America today but practiced extensively throughout Germany and the Czech Republic. A decoction mash, open fermentation, and secondary lagering are essential to duplicate the rich maltiness and unique flavors of central European beers. The results are yours to enjoy.
If you are interested in hearing more of the touching tale of blood,
sweat, and beer or if you are just a glutton for endless hours of beer
related minutiae, contact the brewery
for more information.