We went here with some friends for the first time. It's a beautiful place at night to sit out on the lawn under the string up lights with your dogs and enjoy some cider. The bartender was awesome and more than glad to educate us on all the stuff that goes into making cider. Our friends got this HUGE cheese board that was really well priced too. read more

I came here last weekend after hearing they were having an event in honor of releasing their Gold Rush cider. It was my first time here and we really enjoyed it. Now, I must admit, I'm a supreme novice when it comes to ciders. The best ones I've had were in Portland and Seattle where ciders are much more common, widely available, and diverse. I also had a couple from New Glarus out of Wisconsin. Here in Austin, it can be hard to find anything other than Ace or maybe a couple of other non craft cider brands which are often way too sweet for my liking. So when I heard of Texas Keeper Cider, I was interested in checking them out. Now, because I'm such a cider novice, I couldn't even tell you if I like cider. I never crave it and even the good ones I've had were not all that memorable to me. Plus, like with the ones from New Glarus, the ABV is way too low for me. At Texas Keeper Cider, we did their 5 cider tasting for $9 which is a great deal and a great chance to try a good variety of their ciders which they all brew right next door. After tasting them, I can't say I'm any closer to liking ciders than I was before, but I'm glad I tried them. My clear favorite was their Cider Noir which is their darkest, most complex, and highest ABV one. The others had some subtle nuanced flavors to them, but mostly reminded me of white wine. That may sound ignorant of me, but again, cider novice here. I was a big fan of the staff, who really know their stuff, and the wonderful space. It would be a great spot to hold an event at and it's somewhere you could comfortably spend hours. They also have board games and even rotating caterers so you can eat while trying their ciders. Additionally, I like that their ciders average over 7% ABV. While, I may have a long way to go in learning about or even enjoying ciders, without a doubt I would say that Texas Keeper Cider is definitely worth checking out. read more

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One year later I returned for their 1st Anniversary Party and release of The Grafter Blanc. For $9.50 (w/fees) your ticket included your admission and 10 oz tulip glass (not the standard 12 oz tulip most breweries sell for $5-6). There were no drink tickets included; all cider and other offerings were for purchase only. Certainly not the best deal in town....a town full of breweries with taproom festivities. The Grafter Blanc is definitely my favorite of their ciders, with the perfect balance of acidity, tartness and dryness. read more

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We enjoyed a quick drive out to TKC on a Sunday. It was awfully hot and there was plenty of shade. We brought our dog too but he could not go inside which was challenging even for ordering. Our favorite cider is the No. 1! There was an event going on that sounded fun so we will definitely check out those options. We did not order food, just did a shared tasting. No one came outside to check on us or offer to pour and tell us about the cider which is common when visiting wineries with our dog and friends. It's a cute little spot for a weekend drive. read more

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I recently stopped by your venue for the first time & I have to say, it was so delightful that we are planning to return as soon as we can! The cheese board was delicious but the cider was out of the world! Your staff was incredibly friendly and helpful; the customer service was very nice! Until next time! read more

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Súper cute romantic spot to come with your significant other or girlfriends. The atmosphere is excellent. They had live music on Saturday when we ran into this cute spot. We ordered a flight of cider and had some garlic kettle corn, but regretted not getting the cheese plate because it would have been perfect with the acidity of the cider. Zach, who served us, made our experience more memorable. Definitely a spot to visit when in Austin. read more

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Texas Keeper Cider is outstanding. I think it rivals champagne. I'm excited about the new taproom! read more

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Out in the middle of nowhere, we found ourselves at this pretty cool cidery taproom. We were looking up things to do while we were in Austin, and we saw this spot. It was a little bit of drive, but worth it. It's a nice cozy spot where you can try various ciders... Both from the cidery and guest ciders. We sat down at a table and decided we all wanted to do the flights. One thing I wasn't really a fan of is you had to get up to get each tasting in the flight. They had two people working behind the bar, but you had to go up there to order. Some of the time you'd have to wait in a line to get your next tasting. Not the biggest deal, but just didn't seem very efficient. We ordered one of the last cheese boards... We were going to order another, but they ran out. All of the ciders were delicious. I especially liked the GoldRush and suggest you try that. I ended up getting a glass of it after my tastings were done. The taproom has board games and the the space is also leashed dog friendly. It was also extremely hot in there, but I've come to the conclusion that Austin and the surrounding areas don't believe in air conditioning... So I dealt. The outdoor space looked like it would be a fun spot to hang when the weather is cooler. You could tell they have live music out there at some times. Definitely something worth checking out once the weather is cooler. read more

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This cidery is unique in that it has the best cider in Austin per dollar. The Cider Noir, Grafter Blanc, and Cider Weizen are all delicious. read more

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I've been here four times and will keep coming back. The location itself is beautiful - plenty of outdoor space surrounded by forest and a valley. The ciders are so much better than what you find in the beer aisle at the grocery store, and they have a surprisingly large selection. During the week, this is a great place for a quiet, relaxing evening. During the weekends, especially when they are hosting a festival or band, it's a different atmosphere (but still great) - lively and fun, a good place for friends to hang out if they're tired of the usual bar scene. The only negative preventing Texas Keeper from five stars is the new food menu. While the ciders are fairly priced, the food is anything but. We ordered a cheese and meat tray for $20 and got a platter with barely enough for one person. When we asked for more crackers, they charged us $2 more. Hopefully, this new menu is still a work in progress and they will make adjustments until it is reasonable. read more

Ciders & atmosphere great. They apparently ran out of cheese & meats the day we were there. Ordered a cheese/meat board and it looked NOTHING like photos! Awful expensive for 2 small pieces of meat, one slice of cheese, 5 small pieces of bread & spreads! Not returning. read more

We finally made it out this Saturday after having driven by a few times and being curious about it. We arrived about an hour before close which was a bummer because the live music was awesome and they were finishing their set, but we really liked the set up of the place and the cider. Will definitely be back. read more

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Super tasty food. Drinks are tops and they have toys for kids in their outdoor area. Seating was nice and the misters keep it comfortable even in the summer heat. read more

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chill vibes, sweet ciders, great food. all around a serene place to spend a texas day.

They hosted Austin Dog Rescue reunion. I am so glad they did. I didn't know anything about them before the reunion. We had a wonderful time. It is beautiful there. Their product is nice. They had some amazing flowers at the tables. They have a some nice hand made tables. Worth the effort to drive down and have a glass of cider. They have some cheese plates that looked nice. I wish I had found out about them sooner. We will be back soon. read more

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We were wanting to venture out with our 6 week old baby and at first I was going to go to a winery in driftwood but she started getting fussy and google said this was closer. My coworker actually went here before and had good things to say about it and their website says kid friendly so we gave it a whirl, bonus on Saturday they have a food truck outside and this time it was quality seafood so we got some nibbles from there and a tasting flight. We got very generous pours of the featured ciders which were all very different and refreshing and crisp with wonderful explanations of each from the very friendly bartenders. We ended up buying a bottle for the road, they also have regular wine and mead and beer I believe. And they have cider from all over even France and England. Lots of seating inside and outside and a collection of board games to pass the time away. We had a delightful few hours out that we enjoyed with the baby and I would definitely return. read more

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My old neighbors had told me about this cidery, but I had failed to make a trip over there until recently. Those same neighbors asked if my husband and I wanted to meet over there around 7PM on a Sunday; unknowingly, they close at 8PM on Sundays. PLEASE stay open later, especially in the fall! Guys! This place is the absolute cutest! I cannot handle how awesome it is. They have a open gravel area with picnic tables and lights strung from trees. It felt so magical. I also heard that they will have bands play from time to time. Me and the girlfriend went in first while the boys stayed outside with the dogs. We felt terrible when we found out they were closing soon, but everyone there was so friendly and didn't seem to mind. The guy behind the counter was very knowledgeable about all the ciders and actually seemed to care a lot about the process. I enjoyed talking with him for quite a while before making my choice. Everything I tried tasted completely different and wasn't too sweet (*ahem* like some of the other Austin ciderys). My neighbors ordered food, but we were too full. Let me just tell you: that charcuterie board was an amazing deal! Ive been other places and paid double for less. They also ordered the grilled cheese that smelled heavenly. I can't wait to go back! We will definitely show up earlier and grab some food. read more

Just a 15 minute drive outside of Austin is where we found this great local cidery. They have a good amount of land that would be perfect for a picnic, party, larger get together, etc. Some sort of food truck was set up, but I'm guessing you could also bring your own snacks. Plenty of picnic tables outside to choose from. I also noticed some games and bags equipment set out. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and chatty. We particularly liked the rose cider, but unfortunately they were closing soon and almost completely sold out of it. We paid $7 for 4 2oz tastings, which was more than fair. For those who aren't fans of cider, they also had other beverages available. I ended up getting a glass of wine, while my husband got another cider and we just enjoyed the pleasant afternoon outside. read more

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Love this place right outside of Austin. We live maybe five minutes from here so we were stoked when this taproom opened up. Their cider is the best in town (in my opinion). They're also such nice, knowledgeable people! Their taproom sits on a good amount of land that you can enjoy. It's also dog friendly so bring your pup with. They always have some kind of food truck hanging out for people on Saturdays. I think Friday's also. They're super good about updating their Facebook page so find out there before you head out. Try one of everything they have on tap and then get some bottles to go, because you'll want some more as soon as you get home! Totally a place worth checking out at least once. read more

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Super duper #1 fan. I've only been once but I was highly impressed with their set up. To put it plainly, I am absolutely in love with cider. And I hadn't tried any of their ciders until we came here. The interior is small inside, yet has so much character. When we arrived there was a quartet playing inside, and the bartenders offered up a lot of information for us about their ciders. We went with a couple flights to try them all and really did not dislike a single one of their ciders. My favorites were the No.1 and the GoldRush. There was plenty of outside space in the front and back to find places to hang out underneath the beautiful trees and escape some of the heat. I think it would be difficult to want to hang out here too long in the summer heat, but when the weather cools off again, it will be an enjoyable place to hang outside. I think this would be a great place to have a gathering and I will definitely be back! read more

Love this place. Nestled down a windy road pretty close to South Austin in an old stone house (that used to be a church?) sits an adorable craft cidery with delicious offerings on tap. They also offer other local craft ciders. Well designed with natural materials, casual and cozy, soft natural light and good music. Not fancy or pretentious. They have events and food trucks and guests in their small kitchen on weekends. I've been here several times and have also heard singer songwriters outside. Have brought the kids to play in the expansive yard area and I have noticed it is dog friendly as well. Beautiful trees, rolling landscape and next to a historic cemetery. It's kind of dreamy. I usually get a number one by the glass, it is refreshing, crisp, not sweet, on the dry side. Very drinkable. We usually leave with a chilled unopened bottle of something seasonal or Limited edition. Good prices, excellent quality. Hand made. Small batch. Mom and pop. Do yourself a favor and go relax here! read more

This place is amazing! They offer flights- 5 or 6 different ciders of 2oz pours. You take the sample, get the run down on what your drinking, and are free to walk/sit/etc and enjoy your sample at your leisure. When you're ready, come back and get your next sample until you're tried your whole flight. I liked this set up for the flights and didn't at the same time. It got pretty busy at one point so we had to wait in line a bit for the next sample. Which was still okay but we were eager to try our delicious next sample. ;) the ciders aren't the super sweet ciders you buy from a can, (i believe their sweetest cider was 14 grams of sugar as opposed to 40) theyre absolutely delicious and the people here were very friendly and knowledgeable. Aside from the delicious drinks, I loved this location. The inside has a warm feeling with wood ceilings and floors throughout and large windows looking out at the gorgeous venue. They have a station for you to get water, as well as sunscreen, bug spray, etc. we enjoyed a gorgeous sunset sitting outside here nestled among the love oak trees. This place is gorgeous enough to be a wedding venue, but has the friendly, low key vibe of a local cider house. read more

We are visiting Austin for the weekend and found this place on Google. Their ciders are dry, flavorful, and delicious! They are the best of the ciders I have had in Austin (I am a big fan of dry ciders, not the sugary stuff). The taproom and surrounding grounds are absolutely beautiful... Relaxing and peaceful. read more

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This is a great place to bring out of town guests. The 9$ flight is lovely and a bargain. The grounds are beautiful and the staff friendly. You can hang out and play bird games or sit outside on picnic tables. The food is not quite awesome yet, but decent if you want tot munch along with your cider. The ciders are dry dry dry and not gross apple soda tasting like Eastciders (barf). "Stillage" is amazing. read more

I love Texas Keeper. A really well kept secret down South. Their ciders are excellent, and they offer their own on draft and for sale in bottles as well as guest taps and bottles. They are very knowledgable about the entire process and it's a real treat to sit at the bar and chat with them. I also suggest purchasing a cheese plate. It's picked by Antonelli's Cheese Shop and comes with spreads and jams that are all local, organic, yadayadayada. Excellent, excellent selections that go very well with their perfect ciders. They have some really exciting events planned for the rest of the summer. I look forward to enjoy their outdoor space when (if) it cools off a bit. Bonus, dog friendly! read more

This place is quite the growing treasure! I almost don't want to write this because I don't want too many people over crowding this place, but it's just too good not to share! Plenty of outdoor spaces for you and your family to spread out, try some cider, and enjoy some live music. Well worth the trip and time. :-) read more

Loved this place. Came on a sunny winter day and it was the perfect place to hang outside, enjoy a flight and play corn hole. The bar tenders were extremely helpful at helping us decide what to select and give us a breakdown of each cider. I'm normally a beef drinker, but the ciders were all complex and had unique flavor profiles. The ciders ranged in taste from sweet to dry and champagne like to dark Belgium beer like. The atmosphere is wonderful. read more

As others have said, this local cidery is a secret, but hopefully it won't be for long considering the excellent ciders they churn out on a regular basis. Forget everything you think you may know about ciders and come by the tap room to see what it's all about! On top of the great drinks, their people are extremely friendly and always helpful in suggesting which ciders may suit your particular taste. Live music can be heard here a lot and the food they have is always very nice! A major plus is that this place is very pet and family friendly too! Come stop by some time; the visit is always worth it. read more

My family, and I, love this place. It's in a sleepy, unassuming part of super South Austin. The property is beautiful and inviting. The staff is ALWAYS kind, courteous and knowledgeable about all things Cider. The food outside is a great match, and has been a custom menu almost every time we've been there. There is a little history to the building the TKC resides in, that has some interesting history. You can read about it while you're there. They have small events from time to time, that support all kinds of great local businesses and causes. Great job, TKC! Keep it up. read more

Such a gem that's tucked away in far South Austin/Manchaca! The. Best. Cider. It's fresh, crisp and abundant here. Even a little bit of mead on tap too. We've been here during all seasons of the year and the property is always gorgeous and inviting. Staff is so knowledgeable and helpful. The kitchen is Now built in to the main tasting room. The fresh house made popcorn is absolutely awesome. This is a family friendly establishment as well and very nice of them to accommodate young children in a pretty adult setting! We are very thankful and grateful and it certainly keeps us as loyal customers. read more

Texas Keeper is a south Austin highlight. It's the peaceful, quiet oasis that makes you feel like you've gone hours outside the city. They serve the best cider you can find, it's crisp, refreshing and dry. Perfect for people who typically find cider too sweet. Their selection is really great, some of the ciders are seasonal but the cortland, ciderweizen, and goldrush are three of our favorites. They also feature Puli Ra, which is an amazing food truck on site. read more

I would love to steer you all away from this place, but I can't. It is a little hill country gem locked away just outside of south Austin. With plenty of dry cider and great Texas features, like the limestone backyard, this place is a keeper! read more

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Quaint setting. Friendly staff. Okay food. Excellent prices for ciders. The Noirs were my favorite.

Texas Keeper Cider is my favorite cidery in Austin right now. I have been here several times, and swore I wrote a review for them. Maybe I wrote it in my head, and never actually submitted it! When I think of the perfect example of a local artisanal maker, Texas Keeper is one of the first things that comes to mind. They are focused on creating small batch artisanal ciders from 100% fresh pressed apples. Their production space is small, and some of the equipment they are using was even made by hand! They are creating a range of ciders from dry to sweet. When their stuff goes out to market, it goes fast. It's well balanced and phenomenal quality cider. I will hop over to my nearest Central Market and pick up my seasonal favorites as soon as I receive an update. Like their seasonal Grafter Blanc, Rose, or Cider Noir. Their tasting room screams maker. It is historic, full of English countryside meets ATX Hill Country character, and quaint. It's a place to get away and enjoy a slower pace for a moment. They have a working fireplace inside that was keeping me warm on the abnormal 45 degree Saturday in April. They routinely have some neat events that bring other local makers together and share their craft and knowledge to us non makers. I like that you can either enjoy a glass of Texas Keeper, a flight, or try something from somewhere else. Yep, yet another mark of a phenomenal maker, they celebrate the community of makers. You can purchase cider, wine or mead made by guest makers -they aren't seen as competition. A flight of 5, 2 oz pours is only $9. This gives you a chance to try all their new seasonal stuff available. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They don't just pour you a full flight. You have to walk up to the counter for each selection as they want to tell you about each cider and how it was made. I really like the passion for detail and sharing the full story. I recently tried their new Whist which is a flat cider made from English and French apples, along with some others. It was INCREDIBLE! Probably a new favorite. I bought a bottle to bring home with me. Another new bonus is that they have a permanent food truck now on site - Puli-Ra. Which had it's grand opening on my recent visit. They are serving some tasty home cooked Indian food that pairs well with the cider. So they don't allow outside food anymore. Dogs outside are still welcome on leash. read more

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Five stars for the cider and two for the service/process so really a 3.5 but the cider is good so... 4 We were here as a table of 5 - with all of us getting the Texas Keeper flight. On the Saturday that we were here, there were two people working. You have to order at the bar along with everyone else in the room/outside and people sitting at the bar. The line is long and slow. Made slower by the fact that those two guys also have to clear tables and make cheese boards. Oh, and they are pretty friendly and go into great depth with each selection (double edged sword). Basically, we spent the entire time with at least one member of the group being in line for 10 minutes at any given point, which did put a damper of conversation and game playing. I know it's a Saturday and it's busy, but there has to be another way! Also, it's warm in there. But I was warm the whole time I was in Austin (versus being constantly freezing in Dallas and Phoenix where I split my time normally) so who knows what's up. Anyway! The important thing! The cider was great-- nice body that was dry but not too dry and definitely interesting. My favorite was the champagne style one, but there were none that I disliked. At the time we went, they didn't have any overly fruity ones, but he mentioned a few rotators with more apples flavor that sounded great! I would definitely come back, but maybe order a bottle and enjoy their awesome patio! read more

Texas Keeper is a beautiful and charming cidery. We drove 6 hours to try it. Definitely worth the drive. They have a fantastic selection of ciders, house made and bottled; a great selection of wines and mead as well. Local honey means on site! One can see their bee hives, herb & flower gardens. The food is fresh and organic. Staff are friendly & knowledgeable. The venue has live music on the weekends and I really liked that it was not loud. The family of deer on the grounds was icing on the cake. A return trip guaranteed. read more

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Super nice and friendly staff! We actually came here on a day they weren't open and we were from out of town. They let us grab a bottle of cider (which was delicious) and gave us a rundown of the history of their location. Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for great cider! read more

Texas Keeper is like a little hidden gem in south Austin/Manchaca. Amazing selection of ciders, and they offer a sampler option for newbies. Sit at the bar, the staff is very knowledgeable and can walk you through all of the various drinks. You don't have to be a cider fan to like the drinks here. I would say they almost taste like a combo of beer and wine, but so high end you forget you're even drinking a cider! Also, they offer their most popular ciders by the bottle to take home (which we did!). They have several tables inside, as well as many picnic tables outside. Ample parking, and a wonderful Indian-fusion food truck Puli-Ra outside. Can't wait to go back! read more

I feel like this place is a hidden gem in the South Austin area (although probably not really...I'm just a newcomer to the area). Its location off of 1626 makes it feel hidden and secluded and you can't even really tell it's there from the road. I happen to love hard cider; I might even love it more than beer. So, to have a cidery with so many types of hard cider is so awesome. The ciders they brew are very tasty and the staff is knowledgeable about the different brews, the methods, what they taste like. If it's your first time visiting, I would suggest getting the tasting flight. It gives you a great overview of the different brews. They have a number of options on tap as well as cans and bottle. In addition to their own brews, they also serve several guest brews. The indoor bar is very nice with a lot of seating and when it's warm out, you can enjoy your cider outdoors. You can buy bottles to go, and I have also seen their cider sold at HEB. They do not serve food here, but they have a partnership with a food truck that is regularly parked just outside. You can order from the truck and they will deliver your food to where you're sitting, even if that's inside the bar. I have not tried the food. read more

Great place!! They have special events all the time with music and food. It's very fun and very yummy. read more

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