# Central Machine Works — Austin, Texas

> Central Machine Works in Austin, Texas, United States scores 3.82 out of 5 — Fine, #171 in Texas. 39 beers tracked, mostly Pale Lager.

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Central Machine Works is a brewery in Austin, Texas, United States. We grade it Fine, with a score of 3.82 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #171 in Texas. Of the 39 beers we track, 28% are Pale Lager and 26% IPA.

## Rating

- Score: 3.82 out of 5
- Grade: Fine 🙂 — Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
- Ranked: #171 in Texas · #4,086 in United States · #5,739 worldwide
- Popularity: Lightly rated
- Beers tracked: 39

## About

Few things have brought folks together over the centuries like good beer. Here, at Central Machine Works, the community is what drives us. We love crafting brews and enjoying them with those who make our neighborhood amazing.

Our beer is produced in a 15 barrel brewhouse right here in the beer hall. Using quality ingredients and proven practices, we brew a range of excellent lagers and ales for all to enjoy.

So, whether it’s been a long day at work or a warm adventure in the Texas sun, grab a seat and savor a cold one with family and friends!

For more information, visit cmwbrewery.com

## What they brew

- Pale Lager — 28% of the beers we track
- IPA — 26% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 19% of the beers we track
- Amber Lager — 12% of the beers we track
- Other — 7% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 5% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 3% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 4824 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas, United States
- Coordinates: 30.2520287, -97.7015718
- Website: http://www.cmwbrewery.com/

## Breweries nearby

- [Hi Sign Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/hi-sign-brewing-1483.md) — 3.85, Fine — Austin, Texas — 0.3 mi away
- [Rick's Near Beer](https://finding.beer/brewery/ricks-near-beer-28995.md) — 3.16, Poor — Austin, Texas — 0.9 mi away
- [Blue Owl Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/blue-owl-brewing-2181.md) — 3.83, Fine — Austin, Texas — 0.9 mi away
- [Lazarus Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/lazarus-brewing-company-7033.md) — 4.14, Great — Austin, Texas — 1.4 mi away
- [Zilker Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/zilker-brewing-company-7032.md) — 4.16, Great — Austin, Texas — 1.5 mi away
- [The Stay Put](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-stay-put-32274.md) — 3.83, Fine — Austin, Texas — 2.3 mi away
- [Central District Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/central-district-brewing-18783.md) — 3.82, Fine — Austin, Texas — 2.3 mi away
- [Oddwood Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/oddwood-brewing-3854.md) — 4.29, Great — Austin, Texas — 2.4 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Austin, Texas](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/texas/austin.md)
- [Best breweries in Texas](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/texas.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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