"Independence Brewing might have a footprint barely bigger than an actual footprint, but this small brewery and taproom in South Austin makes some of our favorite imperial IPAs and oatmeal stouts in town. And it feels more like an active brewery than some of the others on this list that are 95% patio. Don’t be surprised if you see beers getting canned and labeled in the background while you sip on your Stash IPA from the bar counter. " - nicolai mccrary