Celebrate Winter At Black Star; New Barbecue Truck

CRESTVIEW — Tonight's the "Winter Beer Celebration" at Black Star Co-Op, featuring a variety of seasonal beers available in five-beer flights for $10. [Eaterwire]

EAST SIDE — The Man Up Texas BBQ blog visits Micklethwait Craft Meats, Austin's newest barbecue trailer. The verdict? The chicken, pork and lamb sausage "were all cooked perfect and tasted great." Brisket and pulled pork are currently served Thursda through Saturday from 4 p.m. [MUTBBQ]

BEERWIRE — Austin's Independence Brewing Company (home to the Austin Amber and Stash IPA, among others) delivered over 5,000 kegs of beer this last fiscal year. [ABJ]

Black Star Co-Op. [Photo: Raymond Thompson/EATX]