Karbach's Sympathy for the Lager; Brenners Beer Festival

KARBACH—Their latest offering, Sympathy for the Lager, is in bars right this very minute. Karbach kegged it on Wednesday, so it's nice and fresh. Be one of the first to try the third Karbach beer ever sold to the public. [Eaterwire]

BRENNER'S—Beer festival alert: Brenners on the Bayou, Saturday, October 8. Like a mini version of SAVOR, there will be 50 different craft beers paired with chefs' dishes. Local breweries represented: St. Arnold, No Label and Southern Star. [Eaterwire]

GINGERMAN—Show up to the Gingerman in Rice Village tonight and spend $10 for a great cause (and get some beer too). Texas Beer Fest has helped organize a happy hour starting at 7 p.m. tonight where that $10 will get you a Texas Beer Fest pint glass filled with your choice of Real Ale Lost Gold or Real Ale Anniversary (barrel-aged), but no refills. All (as in 100%) of the proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank. [Eaterwire]