Special Tap: Southern Tier Debut
[ April 10, 2013; ] This New York brewery has long had its fans in Texas, and now we don't have to make a trip to enjoy their offerings. Known for their IPAs, stouts, and special Blackwater Series...
View Article2013 Member-Owner Survey
A week from today, we’re sending out our annual member-owner survey. Meeting the needs of our growing and changing community is at the core of our cooperative philosophy, and we need your help in order...
View ArticleDocumentary Film on Austin Co-ops to Premier on May 5
[ May 5, 2013; 6:30 PM; ] What an amazing place Austin is, but there’s nothing more amazing than its many inspiring and exciting cooperatives! For the last two years, College Houses Cooperatives has...
View ArticlePLAY WITH US!
We have so many fun events you will not want to miss this month. We are kicking off with a Seven Year Birthday Celebration TONIGHT! Come by after 8pm to toast to our seven year anniversary and cheers...
View ArticlePatronage Experience
At its most recent meeting, the Board of Directors reviewed the Black Star patron experience and determined that the co-op is meeting its policy objectives. Black Star is serving beer and food of...
View ArticleWorker Spotlight: Dana
WHAT DO YOU DO AT BLACK STAR? I’m one of 3 people on the Business Team. We provide financial oversight, write reports, answer general and member emails, IT, HR, pay the bills, process memberships and...
View ArticleMember Meetup Monday
[ April 22, 2013; 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. ] A spin-off from our larger quarterly ExtravaGANZA, we will reserve space each Monday following the monthly Board meeting. Directors, Workers, and Member-Owners...
View ArticleClosed for May Day
[ May 1, 2013; ] Black Star Co-op is closed to honor and celebrate our Workers. We apologize for any inconvenience!
View Article2013 Spring Members’ Assembly Meeting
[ May 19, 2013; 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. ] Our Spring Members' Assembly Meeting is coming up on May 19th from 12-2pm. Your Board of Directors will present the 2012 Annual Report and...
View ArticleRelease: Cantankerous Dockhand
[ November 23, 2013; ] This version of Dockhand has a smooth, smokey aroma with full-bodied, silky chocolate and chili taste. The hints of heat and roasty, sweet malt profile compliment the chilies and...
View ArticleWorker Spotlight: Johnny Livesay
WHAT DO YOU DO AT BLACK STAR? I have a few roles at the Co-op. I am the Kitchen Team Leader, and serve as a Director on the Board of Directors. I am also one of two founding members of the co-op who is...
View ArticleElba Wins a Medal at GABF
In case you haven’t heard yet, we have big news coming out of the Great American Beer Festival 2013. Elba, our Member-Owner designed American wheat ale spiced with lemongrass, grains of paradise, and...
View ArticleYOU Make Black Star Co-op Happen
Black Star Co-op could not exist as a business without its members. These are a few of the ways that the Co-op relies on its members: 1. Goals and Values: One of the things that sets Black Star Co-op...
View Article2013 Election Results and Fall Members’ Assembly
On Sunday, October 27th, we held our Fall Members’ Assembly Meeting, which concluded the voting period for the new Board of Directors and the four non-profit organizations to support in the upcoming...
View ArticleAugust 2013 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes August 18, 2013 Directors Present: Dana Curtis, Scott Kelly, Kenley Maddux, John Vinson, Erin O’Bryant, Natasha Merklin, Jeff Young, Johnny Livesay, Stuart West...
View ArticleWEEK of WOOD: Epsilon Release
[ December 10, 2013; ] Epsilon--peated Scotch ale aged in Balcones Distillery barrels. This year we're using a blend of smokey Brimstone barrels and refined, complex Malt barrels. As always, Epsilon...
View ArticleBike Austin Monthly Happy Hour
[ December 11, 2013; 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. ] To show our support for cycling and the Bike Austin organization, we’re hosting a monthly Happy Hour for Bike Austin members. All Bike Austin members can come...
View ArticleWEEK of WOOD: Balcones Distillery Tasting
[ December 11, 2013; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. ] Our Week of Wood celebration brings a visit from our friends, Balcones Distillery, tonight! Balcones collaborates with us on our wooden barrel aged beers....
View ArticleCask Tapping: Krampus
[ December 23, 2013; ] Krampus--Holiday cask release! This year we'll be taking an imperial stout and adding a blend of spices concocted by our talented and creative Kitchen Team folk. Were you aware...
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