The Ginger Man, Austin, TX

Austin ROCKS, and this bar in Austin's downtown didn't disappoint. With over 90 beers on tap there were plenty of choices here. I started with local brewery, 512, and their Pecan Porter. I love dark beers and this was right up my alley. Very malty, not very hoppy, and just a slight hint of pecans made this beer worthy of three pints for the night. I ended the night with another local beer, thirsty Goat Amber Ale. I had to try this just because of the name and it was also a very good amber ale comparable to the best amber ales of the Pacific Northwest.

I also sampled some of the food here as well. I had a Jalapeno and Pretzel Dog and the Beer Companion. The "dog" was actually quite good (or it could be the alcohol talking) and very filling. It was your typical cheese and jalapeno stuffed hot dog covered in a pretzel dough and baked al a pigs in a blanket. It was a good quality dog with good flavor and the pretzel crust was cooked to perfection. The Beer Companion was a platter of cheese, salami, hummus, pita chips, fruit, and bread, and WOW I can't think of of a better combination to have a few beers with. What started as a night of bar hopping ended in with me staying at this one bar and it didn't disappoint, I can't wait to go back.

Would I go back: Definitely
Overall score: A- (even though they played Seattle music, they didn't have Mother Love Bone)
http://aus.gingermanpub.com/
The Ginger Man Pub

301 Lavaca Street  Austin, TX 78701 (512) 473-8801