Jester King Brewery

Jester King Brewery

Jester King Brewery is a craft brewery located in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 2010 by Jeff Stuffings and Michael Steffing with the aim of producing unique and innovative beers using traditional brewing methods.

History

Jester King Brewery started as a small farmhouse brewery on a 200-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. The founders, Jeff Stuffings and Michael Steffing, were inspired by the traditional farmhouse breweries of Belgium and France, which use wild yeast and bacteria for fermentation.

The brewery quickly gained recognition for its experimental and boundary-pushing beers. Jester King became known for its use of local ingredients, such as Texas-grown grains and fruits, and for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Beers

Jester King Brewery offers a wide range of beers, including both year-round and seasonal releases. Some of their most popular beers include:

• Le Petit Prince - A farmhouse table beer with a low ABV and a crisp, refreshing taste.
• Atrial Rubicite - A barrel-aged sour beer made with raspberries.
• Black Metal - A Russian imperial stout with a rich, dark flavor.
• Funky Kingston - A farmhouse ale aged in Jamaican rum barrels.

Collaborations

Jester King Brewery has collaborated with several other breweries and organizations to create unique and limited-edition beers. Some notable collaborations include:

• Hill Farmstead Brewery - A collaboration that resulted in the creation of "Funk Metal," a blend of Jester King's Black Metal and Hill Farmstead's Everett.
• Mikkeller Brewery - A collaboration that produced "Drink'in the Sunbelt," a hoppy farmhouse ale brewed with lime zest and Texas honey.

Awards and Recognition

Jester King Brewery has received numerous awards and accolades for its beers. Some notable achievements include:

• Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival for their beer "Atrial Rubicite" in the Belgian-Style Fruit Beer category.
• Inclusion in RateBeer's list of the Top 100 Brewers in the World.
• Recognition as one of the "Best Breweries in America" by Thrillist.