WhichCraft Beer Store

Clean and organized, these guys greeted me the moment I stepped through the door. A vast assortment of well, everything. Prices are on par with most other bottle shops. They even have their own cool merch. Check this place out if you can…

One of the friendliest and helpful bottle shops I’ve visited. Once I stepped foot inside I was greeted warmly and explained the setup of the shop. It’s very well organized and highlighted Texas brews, which is what I was seeking being a visitor from California. Love the ability to buy singles and make my own 6 pack as well, though would be great if more singles could be kept cold (my only gripe)
We were lucky enough to drop by during a Mikkeler tasting; free beer? Why not? We sampled 4 – 5 out of distribution brews and the staff even tracked me down while I was browsing to see if I wanted another pour. Also got to chat with some regulars who brought some of their own beer. For those counting at home — 6 – 7 tastes of beer before purchasing a thing.
Ended up with a great haul of Austin’s finest and learned a good deal too. They seem to have tastings regularly, per their IG. If I lived in Austin I think I’d be spending way too much time and money here

Warning: do not go here to simply grab a six pack and roll. You will undoubtably end up talking to a beer nerd or sampling some local brews for some time. I’m fairly new to the area and am still exploring the local beer scene, so I learned a lot from 15 minutes in the store. Yes, I was up-​sold a more expensive beer, but man it was delicious. I hear they have pretty frequent tastings throughout the week. I will definitely be back.

These guys are beer nerds! You can describe a beer in detail, no detail, or say anything at all but they’ll help you pick your petroleum. Individual «consultations,» tons of tastings, and sale of individual bottles to ensure stock turns to keep fresh – gotta love that!

Knowledgeable and incredibly friendly, this is a fun store with great staff. They have an amazing selection at typical prices. I would advise anyone looking for a certain beer to stop by here. I would insist anyone looking to branch out and try something new to stop by here.

So after stopping by several times over the last year or so I have really come to love the selection and the staffs helpfullness. Both are absolutely top notch. However I have also purchased limited release style beers from here only to then see them for sale at Specs, Central Market or elsewere for $ 2 – 4 per bottle cheaper. I absolutely love to support small local business’ but unfortunately after realizing how their pricing stacks up, this will no longer be my go-​to place for hard to find items.

One of the most kmowledgable and courteous staffs I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. When I told them my favorite kind of beer and what I loved about it, the staff was happy to provide multiple suggestions for what else I would like and one of the guys even took the time to help explain the best way to drink the beer in order to get the best idea of the flavor and what it would pair with.
I’ve always been a beer drinker, but I’ve never been so pleased with a shop. Their service has earned my business!

If you’re looking for an amazing selection of craft beer and a great Austin vibe in a convenient location, you’ve found the right place. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also find some of the most sincerely friendly staff I’ve encountered.
Every time I’ve visited WhichCraft I’ve experienced exceptional customer service. The staff is not only knowledgeable, but personable and down to earth. Although I’m somewhat new to the delicious world of beer, I felt comfortable speaking with the staff about my tastes. The level of ease at WhichCraft is unparalleled in bigger, more commercialized stores.

Love this place. I am a cider drinker and it seems like they really know their stuff when it comes to the differences between different ciders. As for the beer, I don’t drink beer at all, but when I go in to pick something special up for my husband they never lead me astray. It’s clear that the people who work there are very passionate about beer and cider. They also have tastings pretty often I believe Tuesday-​Saturday. usually in the evening hours.

I can’t even begin to tell you how awesome it is that this place exists. If you can get past their email mailing list that lists EVERY new beer they carry (which isn’t a bad thing… it’s actually great! But my eyes glaze over after reading about 20 beers of so), I would simply suggest to go into the store to see what they have!
Yes, they do tastings nearly everyday, so if you fancy yourself a beer snob or even just have a strong interest and obsession (like myself), this is YOUR store in Austin.
It’s a unique concept and I believe people from all over the World come here and for good reason; it’s just such an amazing store for anyone that even likes the taste of beer, cider and mead (yes, they do carry decent selections of the last two!) Gluten-​free drinkers UNITE!
I have to limit myself to how often I can come here since I have so little self-​control around so much (awesome) beer. That being said, I can’t wait to go back!

the best place in austin if you want to try pretty much any craft beer you can think of.
Cannot wait to dive in to all my new finds this week xx

Good selection! My knock down to 3 stars was due to the staff. My husband and I had run into someone at one of the local beer fests who was wonderful and lovely. When we went to the store though, we barely got a hello. I understand it was perhaps :30 before closing and the guys were probably anxious to go home, but we hardly got a hello walking into the store. We ended up purchasing a mixed 6 pack, and barely even received a good bye. This was probably back in March, so hopefully the staff has become a bit more cheerful by the next time we decide to come back.
This store really is a great concept, though. We are new to the area and lived off of these stores back home. It would be even more awesome if they could get kegs set up and customers could come and get growler fills. we’d be there every week!

A craft beer store in Austin that has EVERYTHING! Make sure you sign up for their email, because they’ll let you know about tastings, events, and new beers they have in stock!

Not an entirely original first thing to say, in fact, someone else already used this in their review, but it has to be said, because it’s so true. *takes a breath* Okay so here it goes: I walked into this place and I was like a kid in a candy shop. There, I said it.
I’ve become a big beer drinker over the last couple of years and it’s only gotten worse/​better since some friends got me into using the Untappd app (S/​N: Kealoha1981). So I’m always (ALWAYS) on the hunt for new beers anyplace that I go. Living in SoCal. I had so many options when it came to beer, but two years ago I moved to Abilene and it’s been difficult to find anything new, because there are so few places that anything different from what you find in a small liquor store, or grocery store. So when I started making trips to Austin, I was in beer heaven again. Central Market being my big hook up for beers. Well before one of my most recent trips to Austin I did a little research and this place popped up. It sounded too good to be true, but I just had to come here. I’m happy that I did.
They place is amazing. I tried not to break the bank on my first trip, but it’s crazy how fast you drop a $ 100 bucks here. And it’s not because it’s expensive. Craft beer drinkers already know you’re going to spend money on good beers. Just like that kid in the candy store. I just wanted one of everything, but I held back. «Next time, next time.» is what I kept thinking. Ha ha ha
They have a good variety and a lot of it. They have a build your own six pack, which is pretty common in this state. I love getting singles without committing to a sixer or 12 pack of something I haven’t tried before. Their beers are organized by styles, so I know right where to go for when I’m looking for a good sour or stout.
I wish I could say more, but I would just be repeating myself.
I love this place. I wish I could duplicate it here in Abilene.

WhichCraft… it’s magically delicious!
An absolutely phenomenal selection of craft beers from which to choose, all arranged by style on the shelves, and a staff completely willing and able to assist in choice (s) should you become overwhelmed by the options.
There’s a huge wall of singles available at the front of the shop, everything is incredibly reasonably priced, and it’s dog (and domesticated pig, LOL)-friendly.
Bottle shop perfection!

This place is frikkin’ great.
The Northies get to have Sunrise Mini Mart and those of us who live south of the river get to have WhichCraft. This makes my heart happy because I love beer and I love this place.
First of all — BEER. So many wonderful types of beer, all arranged by style. Do you have any idea how happy that makes me? Now I don’t have to wander through rows or aisles, looking for my favorite types of beer. Now they’re all in the same section and I can browse amongst the styles. Perfect! This makes picking out beer a breeze.
Don’t know what to get? Unsure if you’ll like what you’ve picked? The people who work here are infinitely helpful. I feel like every beer I’ve looked at or touched, they’ve told me what they thought. This is great, because you never quite know what you’re getting when exploring new beers, and sometimes their comments really help me decide whether or not to get something. Don’t want to commit to a six pack? They have an abundance of singles AND, if you don’t see it on the singles shelves, just ask and they’ll turn a six pack into singles. FANTASTIC. This is probably my favorite part because we all know how that goes — you really want to try a beer, but you don’t quite want to commit to a six pack because what if you don’t like it and then you have five beers that just sit in your fridge for forever, taking up space that could be occupied by other beers you actually like. #beerdrinkerproblems
Are hashtags still cool? Do the kids still use those?
Oh, wait, actually the best part is the dog named Bubba that sometimes hangs out at Whichcraft. He is like a fluffy sheep of a dog and I just want to snuggle into his fur because adorable. I just literally can’t even with his cuteness. (He’s also featured on the beer glass they sell here, which you should totally buy because it is only $ 6, helps fund their Habitat for Humanity project, and it’s frikkin’ lovely and you can drink beer out of it. What’s not to like?)
They also make a beer profile for you — just give them a little information (totally optional and I’m 99% sure they’re not giving it to the NSA) and they’ll send you emails sometimes about cool new stuff going on in the store. Now you can stay up to date on all the latest and greatest in the craft beer scene! Don’t forget to try all the beers!
Suppport your favorite local business by grabbing a sticker and slapping it on your car, because nothing says safe driver like a girl who advertises her favorite beer store on her bumper. It can chill with all your other local business bumper stickers — in my case, WhichCraft gets to chill with BookPeople, Vulcan Video, and I Heart Video, because I like beer, books, and movies. #keepitclassy
Also, all the people I’ve seen who work here have beards. Granted, I’ve only seen two people, and they were both dudes, but they both had beards. Helpful, bearded dudes who love beer. (I should really ask people for their names — sorry, Bubba’s dad and other super helpful bearded guy. One day, I will remember to ask for your names so you can get a super awesome shout out on the internet for being awesome.)
Cold beer is in the back and be prepared to give this place all your money, just like I did. They deserve it. #keepaustindrinking
Why are you still reading this? I think you need to go buy a beer!

Mix & Match 6 packs of local craft beers. Excellent service. Staff knows their stuff and treats work like a hangout session to talk beer.
Jody has built a Texas Craft Beer Haven in the heart of South Austin and honestly he makes me wish I drank at home more. I love this place and will frequently stop in while I am drinking next door just to say hello.
Also be sure to join there email list. They do not spam you with crap but they will let you know about weekly beer tastings and there are a ton of them on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as WhichCraft events like going down to Wurstfest in New Braunsfels or their own Octoberfest event in store (which I will be making an appearance).
Really no reviews or words can truly describe this place. If you are a craft beer snob or just a fan of beer like myself this place should be a regular stop for you.
Seriously Jody if you read your Unilocal reviews keep up the good work buddy.

Great staff, and there is a really friendly dog to greet you as you come through the door. This is a store that is 100% dedicated to craft beer. I saw some cider as well, but did not notice any wine.
Rows of singles on the shelf, and a large cooler with most the six packs. They will have tastings throughout the day, or just open a bottle they think is interesting and see if people want to try it. The bottles are arranged by style, not brewery. Which I kind of like.
A great selection that runs the gamut from locals to the new national craft brands, and quality imports. I found Hops & Grain Greenhouse IPA, Firestone Walker Opal, and De Glazen Torren Saison. None available in Houston as far as I know. A great store.

AC has been much cooler in here lately which is awesome!
The selection is very good here overall, and a short while after my first trip in on opening day they did finally open up a singles section which is a huge, huge plus for people like me and a lot of people getting more interested in craft beer as there are not a ton of places that do singles with a large selection of 12 oz bottles. It’s nice to be able to come in and grab a bottle or a few of what’s new without dropping $ 10 per 6-​pack on stuff you’re not sure about. There is a relatively small refrigerated section in the back with more of the commonly purchased craft beer towards the back of the store, which is handy if you’re wanting something ready to drink.
Some people complain about the store being organized by style, but I didn’t really mind that. It’s not so daunting of a store that you can’t find what you’re looking for and they’d be more than happy to help you find it if you can’t. It’s especially useful if your looking for other beers similar to one you like and you can just easily grab a few others nearby it in the same style.
They also do very frequent tastings in the evenings and send out notices of them via email or twitter, so you can stop by and sample some new stuff or great beer while visiting.
Another cool things about this place is that the owner does beer runs to other cities to personally pick up beer from breweries that do not distribute in Austin, and then sells them here, effectively adding to the distribution here, which is very cool and something only somebody serious about the business would do.
The prices on the whole are reasonable but on the slightly high side compared to a some other places in town with some of that to be expected because of it’s location near downtown in a nice spot. Still nothing that would drive me away from visiting.
The employees are friendly and eager to help, and they’ve also got a pretty cool dog just hanging out and I’m always a fan of dogs.
Overall, definitely worth checking out and they are certainly one of the best bottle shops in town.

I’ve been stalking this new bottle shop because I knew they would get the new Ranger Creek strawberry milk stout… and lots of rumors on the internets that this place was going to be the bomb diggity. Huge win on both accounts. We arrived 5 minutes to closing (about 3 hours after they got that beer in stock) and Nick was kind enough to keep the place is open for as long as we wanted to browse. (PS Nick is a badass and also works at Jester King).
Unbelievable selection, well sorted, and the best part is the wall of singles; can’t wait to go back and create my own six pack!
They need to hook up with black sheep next door so you can buy here then BYOB. Or if Black Sheep offered beer from witchcraft like some kind of amazing sweet potato fries & brew partnership…
Absolutely lives up to the hype. Go there.