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REAL ALE IS TURNING 30! 🎉
Saturday, April 18 • 12–7pm
Join us in Blanco, Texas for a Hill Country celebration 30 years in the making.
We’re throwing our biggest party of the year—and you’re invited.
Expect great beer, Real Spirits cocktails, live music, local food, and all the good vibes that come with three decades of independent Texas brewing.
Grab your ticket + limited-edition anniversary glass now so you don’t miss out.
Tickets are required for entry. Kids 15 and under are free with an accompanying adult.
🎶 Tunes on the Threadgill's Stage - All Day
12:30-1:30 Logan Papp
2:00 – 3:15 Two Legged Dog
3:45 – 5:00 Melotheory
5:30 – 6:45 Louisiana Surf Department
Artist lineup coming soon!
🍻 The Beer Line Up
We’re going big for the big 3–0.
- 22 taps downstairs + 18 taps upstairs
- Surprise stealth casks appearing throughout the day
- 30th Anniversary Beer release
- New Pilot batches
- Mysterium Verum from the vault
- Plus all your longtime favorites
If you love Real Ale, you’ll want to be here.
🥃 Real Spirits Cocktails
Craft cocktails featuring Real Spirits whiskey, gin and Totem will be available for purchase.
Bottles will also be available To-Go.
- Heads up: Spirits purchased To-Go may not be consumed on-site. Thanks for helping us keep everything compliant.
🍕 Good Eats
We’re bringing in some Hill Country favorites to keep you fueled:
- Oh My Pizza Pie
- Old 300 BBQ
- YAPA Empanadas
Vegetarian and vegan options available.
🚸 Fun for the Kids
Face painting will be FREE for the little ones! (Tips appreciated.)
🐾 Dog-Friendly
Dogs are welcome - just keep them leashed, well-behaved, and please clean up after them.
🪑 What to Bring
- Chairs, blankets, picnic items
- Pop-up tents allowed in the field (not in the Beer Garden)
- Snacks & N/A beverages are welcome
- Outside alcohol is not allowed—period.
- Food + N/A options will also be available on-site.
🚗 Parking & Getting Here
Parking will be available in the grassy pasture near the brewery—just follow event signage and the direction of our parking helpers.
Please be kind—they’re here to make sure everyone gets in and out safely.
Carpooling is encouraged.
There is no public transit or ride share in Blanco. Please drink responsibly or bring a designated driver.
Local lodging is available if you want to make a weekend of it!
Date & Time
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM