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DOWNTOWN — Cupcake Smackdown returns June 4 at the Hops and Grain Brewery to bring you the marriage of locally made cupcakes, beer and barbecue. By the way, the cupcakes are "angry, and they want to be launched at evil green pigs." Fun? [Eaterwire]
CEDAR PARK — Twisted X will be holding a release party on May 5 for their "Tex-Mex" beer. Expect Mexican lagers, jalapeño pilsners and some face time with the brew heads. [@AustinBeerGuide]
— Jasmin Sun
[Photo: Hops & Grain]