Just
arriving back to ATL, I hear this dope news. Word!
From left to right: Mitch
Steele, Carey Falcone and Bob Powers (Photo by Sara Hanna Photography and New
Realm Brewery)
I’m baaaaaaaaaack!
So after a whirlwind of plane hopping to Cali, Utah, back
to Cali, then Charlotte and recently southern Florida, I returned to my beloved
city of ATL. I have so many damn pics to update on my Instagram, Twitter and
this blog, plus a gang of articles
do, so the grind is real. Regardless, I am blessed to be home after putting two
uncles to rest in between exploring the world. (Rest in peace Uncle George and
Uncle Jay.)
Well to confirm Atlanta will continue to be one of the
best beer cities in the world, I received the great news that one of the best
brewers in the world—Mitch Steele (formerly Stone Brewing’s brewmaster and IPA
king)—is setting up shop with an all new brewing complex just down the street
from me at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. near our burgeoning Beltline. Hell effin’
yeah! I had the pleasure of meeting Steele a few times in the past and recently
judged the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting with him earlier this year. Trust me, he is super cool.
Anyway, Brother Steele has graciously relocated to the
ATL, and partnered with Carey Falcone
and Bob Powers to bring the city a “New Realm” in terms of an extraordinary
sippin’ and eating experience. Wait, “eating”?
Yep!
In a recent press release (Whaddup Kitsy!), Co-Founder
and CEO Falcone says, “It has taken us quite a bit of time—over many beers, of
course—to create our vision and land on the right name for our future brewery
and restaurant. New Realm speaks to our desire to create a new realm in brewing and dining experiences, and to support an
outstanding and dynamic local craft beer community.”
Powers, the other Co-Founder and CCO, chimed in. “Plans
are underway to bring Atlanta and its visitors a distinctive venue to enjoy
craft beer and great artisanal foods in an inviting, unique and fun
atmosphere,” he said. “In addition to our production brewery, we will have a
restaurant, as well as both a rooftop bar and an outdoor beer garden at New
Realm and we look forward to unveiling design plans in the near future.”
Now this is some good ass news! And if that wasn't enough, the seriously dope firm ai3 will be handling the architecture and design. Whoa!
ATL, get ready to have another gangster beer destination.
I will be announcing the exact grand opening date as soon as I get word.
Follow New Realm
on Instagram and Twitter at @newrealmbrewing, and on Facebook
at New Realm Brewing.
Cheers!
Ale
