Back for another brew; 200-plus attend 2nd Brew, Beards and B.S. event at Holiday Inn

Published 11:30 am Monday, March 14, 2016

Andy Johnson stops by the Indeed Beer display. Photos by Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Andy Johnson stops by the Indeed Beer display.
Photos by Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

They came, they saw beards, they sipped beers. More than 200 people attended the second Brew, Beards and B.S. at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center on Saturday. The event featured a craft beer and bacon tasting, a beard contest and a performance by Minneapolis band 4onthefloor. Bahas Brew Labs won best brewery and best representative in the crowd vote, while Fulton Brewery’s Lonely Blonde won the tap takeover at Torge’s Sports Bar. Organizer Ben Ankeny said it’s likely the event will return for a third year in 2017.

Ryan Anhorn of Bahas Brew Labs helps with the booth.

Ryan Anhorn of Bahas Brew Labs helps with the booth.

Sarah Wolfe, stylist for the Style Lounge, grooms Jon Holtorf’s beard.

Sarah Wolfe, stylist for the Style Lounge, grooms Jon Holtorf’s beard.