With so many breweries in Austin, it can be tough ...

With so many breweries in Austin, it can be tough to justify driving an hour out of town to go to one single brewery. But the trip to Real Ale is absolutely worth it. The facility is new, has plenty of parking, and the indoor tasting room is well-equipped to handle groups so you can carpool with friends. There's also some outdoor seating, which appeared to be mostly shaded throughout the afternoon.
The tap offerings include all of their familiar brews that you can find in stores in addition to seasonal beers and my personal favorite... beers from the Mysterium Verum program. These barrel-aged, more experimental beers can be found in some craft beer bars in Austin and San Antonio, but they're so much more satisfying to drink in the spot where they were made.
If you're making the trip, be sure to be there when a tour is going on. The guide was extremely knowledgeable on the brewing process and focused on what makes Real Ale different (as opposed to the standard "this is how you make beer" tour that you get at so many breweries).
The only slight inconvenience is that there isn't food on-site or nearby, so be sure to grab a bite on the way over or bring a picnic. You'll want to sit and stay for a while, so be prepared!