2021 Excursions

We are currently offering one optional pre- and post-conference excursion.  Pre-conference and post-conference excursions cost $25 for transport, beer, and one meal – obviously an incredible deal.

If you’ve already registered for BeerNow20, you can register for your pre and post-conference excursions separately. If you have not, you will need to first register for the conference.

Pre-Conference Excursion ($25/person)

San Marcos Brews and Tubes #SMTXperience

Wednesday – Thursday

• Max capacity: 50
• Pickup: Wednesday, August 5, 1:00 PM at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
• Drop Off: Thursday, August 6 at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
• Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
  • Group rate: $129, breakfast included
  • Call (512) 878-4411 and use code: BBG or book here
• Itinerary
  • Wednesday, August 5
    • 1:00 PM: Pick up at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
    • 1:45 PM: Check into Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
    • 2:30 PM: Arrive at Roughhouse Brewing
    • 4:00 PM: Arrive at Middleton Brewing
    • 6:00 PM: Arrive at Hops & Grain
      • Dinner provided by Industry
    • 8:00 – 10:00 PM: Free time around the square to visit AquaBrew, Sean Patrick’s and/or Root Cellar Café – all Brew Pubs.
    • 8:00, 9:00 or 10:00 PM: Bus to hotel or Uber back on your own
  • Thursday, August 6
    • Breakfast at hotel, check out of hotel
    • 10:00 AM: Leave hotel for river time *Must be dressed for river, there are no changing rooms
    • 10:30 AM: Float time OR take a Glass-Bottom Boat Tour at The Meadows Center*
      • grab a beer to enjoy while you float or boat!
    • 12:00 PM: Lunch at Ivar’s River Pub
    • 1:30 PM: Depart for InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

• NOTES
  • Things to bring for Float Time: swimsuits, sunscreen, any kind of sun protectant like a hat or shirts, swim shoes or some kind of sandal that straps to your feet – this makes it easier to get in and out of the water. Do not bring: anything you don’t mind losing. The San Marcos River maintains 72 degrees year-round. It is spring-fed and the water is clear so you can see vegetation and wildlife beneath you. The float is usually around 45 minutes to an hour.
  • *Must sign up for one or the other through the excursion host

Post-Conference Excursion ($25/person)

Private Shiner Brewery Tour

Sunday

• Max capacity: 50
• Pickup: Sunday, August 9, 9:00 AM at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
• Drop Off: Sunday, August 9, 6:00 PM at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, followed by a drop off at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
• Itinerary TBA
• NOTES
  • Please schedule Sunday departure flights past 7:30 PM or make sure to plan another night at the conference hotel in Austin.