The results are in. There were a total of 78 respondents (not bad for our first try at something like this) over five days.

So I took a Research Methods class… I just forgot to test the survey before publishing it. Dr. Peirce would be disappointed. Based on the results I realize that the term “regional” wasn’t clear enough. Originally it was within the context of local, regional, national, international. But for a free membership on Survey Monkey you are only allowed 10 question surveys so when I eliminated the national and international categories, it made “regional” a relative term.

So I’m sorry if it was confusing.

Blah blah blah. Here are the results. Top two of each category are listed.

1. Best ATX Bar

Draught House

Flying Saucer

2. Best ATX Brewpub

Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que

Draught House

3. Best ATX Beer Store/Market

Spec’s

Whip in

4. Best ATX Beer Event

Draught House 41st Anniversary Party

Flying Saucer’s 2nd Fall Beer Festival

5. Best ATX Happy Hour/Beer Special

Draught House Tuesday Night Pint Special

Flying Saucer Monday Night Pint Special

6. Best New Local Beer

(512) Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter

(512) Bruin Double Brown

7. Best New Regional Beer

Real Ale Shade Grown Coffee Porter

Southern Star Buried Hatchet Stout/Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #9

8. Best Local Brewery

(512) Brewing Co

Live Oak Brewing Co

9. Best Regional Brewery

Real Ale Brewing Co

Saint Arnold Brewing Co

10. Best Local Beer Personality/Advocate

BeerTownAustin [uh... hmm... er... didn't really think about this being a result. *blushing* I promise we weren't out for an ego boost...]

Patrick Beach/Liquid Austin

Thanks to everyone who participated and spread the word about the poll.

Here’s to the ATX beer scene having an even better year in 2010!

Cheers!