Black Star Co-op

Black Star is a brand new, cooperatively owned brewpub in Austin that opened during the summer (I think in August or September). According to Black Star's website, it's the first brewpub in the world that is cooperatively owned, which makes it kind of amazing. Apparently the folks in Austin also think Black Star is amazing because the place was packed tonight. Granted, it was a Friday night, but it seems as though things don't slow down regardless of the day of the week.



I do have to say that I felt a little conspicuous when I was there because I was only one of a handful of POC who was there. I hardly recognized the area in which Black Star is located because so much construction/"development" has occurred over the past couple of years. This city changes in the blink of an eye.

Normally I'm not much of a drinker, whether it's beer or wine. In general I do prefer wine and I think that's because I have a sweet tooth and therefore appreciate the sweetness of the wine whereas beer tastes somewhat sour to me. Tonight I tried one of their "rational beers", the Double Dee. After looking at the beer's description on their website, I think I made a good choice and now realize why it didn't taste as sour - it has kettle sugar and the flavor has "a hint of raisins". Next time I think I'll try the Recalcitrant Dockhand, which has "notes of molasses, vanilla, and roasted coffee." Perfect! I also stole some of my friend's fries...they were ridiculously good. And by good I mean salty and greasy.

Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery
7020 Easy Wind Drive, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512.452.BEER (512.452.2337)