A parent’s ideal brewery includes three things: good beer, food that kids will eat, and most important of all, some kind of outdoor space where their kids can burn off energy and return home slightly more docile. South Austin’s Meanwhile Brewing has earned our favor for excelling in all three areas. They brew one of the best Pilsners in town; have food trucks offering barbecue, tacos, and pizza (plain cheese available for the picky eaters); and a vast backyard with two playscapes where the little ones can run their hearts out. If that doesn’t tire them out, parents can grab an iced coffee on the way out to refuel.
