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Saturday, March 4, 2023

It's Georgia Beer Day 2023!

Whaddup Y'all?!

Let's get our sip on in and support breweries across the state of Georgia and cop one of these glasses while you’re at it. Here is the breakdown straight from the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild below. 

Holler!


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Georgia Beer Day is an annual celebration of "Georgia Craft Beer" and benefits the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild (GCBG) and our member breweries. Georgia Beer Day is on Saturday, March 4th, 2023

In partnership with GCBG member breweries and Boelter Glassware, $1 from every glass will be donated to the GCBG.

The 2023 pint glass is the 16 oz. Libbey Becher showcasing full color art by artist Baily Crawford. Featuring the theme "Let's get Peachy", this year's colorful and cheerful design includes iconic Georgia peaches, and hops, one of beer's core ingredients.

Cheers to Georgia Beer!

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Come To The Piano Keys Event in Asheville!

 Once again, it’s on with New Belgium on February 25th!

New Belgium and I are linking up in Asheville at their amazing brewery on February 25th in the spirit of Black History Month to discuss our historic Piano Keys collaboration

Join us for a celebration of collaboration and Black excellence as we celebrate Piano Keys, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Vanilla Imperial Stout created in partnership with New Belgium Brewery and renowned beer pioneer Ale Sharpton. We will also be featuring New Belgium’s own Multicultural Marketing Manager Cathy Del Monte and EatOkra! Content Creator and Partnerships Manager Courtnee Futch.

This special event, held during Black History Month, will feature light bites prepared by a local chef and a panel discussion with special guests including Ale as he shares his unique perspective on the brewing process and his experience working with the brewers at New Belgium. 

Not only will you have the opportunity to taste this collaboration and raise a glass to Ale's contributions to the world of beer, but you will also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from this event will be donated to BrewGether, an organization that donates to local nonprofits throughout the country including Asheville. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to indulge in a truly exceptional brew, hear from one of the industry's most respected voices, and make a difference in your community. Reserve your spot here today! See you February 25, 2023 @ the AVL Brewhouse!

Let's go!



 

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Monday, December 19, 2022

It's The 2022 Last-Minute Gift Guide!

The Village Retail photos by Carol Lee Rose

It's the 2022 Last-Minute Gift Guide! 

Yep! It's that time again!

Times get hectic and demands for your time come by the sleigh load during the holiday season, so I am making it easy for you by considering these gifts I came across lately. Most of these are sourced from Atlanta retailers, so if you are in my city, feel good about supporting entrepreneurs of Georgia’s capital. And if they can’t arrive on time for the 25th, just show the receipt or a photo of your purchase assuring it’s on the way. Keep in mind that most of these gifts can be given anytime throughout the year including birthdays, graduations, or whatever the occasion is, ya heard?!

Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year!

 

Besides the numerous delectable combinations of fresh popcorn such as the very popular “Harmony” mix with caramel and cheddar cheese owner Amy Tyler concocts, Indulge also has two-gallon Christmas tins that can be filled with up to three flavors so everyone wins. They are also offering gift sets including popcorn, premium chocolates, hot cocoa, candy canes, and dipped pretzels. Visit their Krog City Market location so you can build your own set. Order online or at Indulge’s physical location and get it poppin’!

They’re in Atlanta! Go here:  Indulgepopcorn.com at Krog Street Market


City Winery has multiple locations throughout the US and for good reason. They provide an intimate experience featuring some of the hottest soul, jazz, folk, and R&B acts in the country, coupled with top-notch food and beverage table service. Of course, wine is their thing straight from their vintages, so this gift basket including two bottles of wine, coffee prepared in house, dry good items, a holiday card, and free shipping will jazz things up. Also consider a gift card that’s perfect for any wine enthusiast loving the live shows. Oh! And Jon B, Anthony David, Raheem Devaughn, Chrisette Michele, Howard Hewett and Bilal are just a few of the amazing acts coming upcoming up.

They’re in Atlanta! Go here: City Winery Atlanta at Ponce City Market

 

My bro Brandon and his BM Franklin & Co. is blowing up! Originally based in New York City, this renowned trendsetter of haberdashery has a successful location in Atlanta’s Buckhead District and recently has a second store in Ponce City Market. Set up a custom fitting appointment and standout from the rest in style. Rest assured, a hat from Mr. Franklin will be the talk of any event you step in.  

They’re in Atlanta: Bmfranklinco.com and Ponce City Market

 

How about a one-stop shopping experience to support Black-owned companies to your holiday shopping while supporting the community? The Village Retail has it all on the second floor of the always bustling Ponce City Market, everything from clothes to candles, cologne, toys, jewelry, and more are collectively in one store. Plus they have gift cards! (And the Black-owned Bar Vegan of the Pinky Cole Slutty Vegan franchise are on the same level for the win.)   

They’re in Atlanta! Go here: The Village Retail at Ponce City Market

 

Atlanta-based musician, influencer and entrepreneur Chris Classic hand blends, bottles and boxes his line of Savoir Faire unisex fragrances inspired by the Diaspora that are “…authentic, bold and yet extremely sensual” so that his city and beyond can smell amazing. Visit the site for other products as well, including candles, eyewear, clothing, and more.  

It’s in Atlanta! Go here: Savoirfaire.store and The Village Retail

 

One of the most renowned institutions in the history of American craft brewing, Firestone Walker is dishing out an amazing collection of limited releases from their barrel aging program. With selections like the Side Roads dry-hopped wild ale with grapes and tangerine, to the Heavy Things Vintage barleywine aged in brandy barrels, these are extremely rare and will wow any true beer enthusiast.

Go Online: Firestone Walker's Brewmaster’s Collective


Know someone who loves to get their barbecue on? Meat Sweats is changing the grilling game with three signature spritz recipes for pork, chicken, and beef—"Hog Wash," "Bird Bath," and "Bull Spritz" respectively—to guarantee the even distribution of flavor, moisture, and even appearance for meats and vegetables, through their included spray bottle application.  

Go online: Meatsweatsusa.com

 

Yep! It’s winter season and vests are in, so why not rock a Waxed Down Puffer Vest that’s crafted to combat various inclement elements while still looking fly? ORVIS knows the outdoors, so rest assured, this is a confidence booster for layering up and dealing with whatever Mother Nature has in store.

They're in Atlanta and national! Go here: Orvis in Atlanta and Orvis.

 

Know someone who loves to travel? There is a high-end fashion Atlanta store called ANT/DOTE selling this Chicago City Kit by Aesop which features nine travel-sized amenities including herb-based skin products to keep them feeling fresh, including a geranium leaf body cleanser, parsley seed anti-oxidant facial toner, and more. It may be named after the Windy City, but you get it in ATL.

It’s in Atlanta! Go here: ANT/DOTE

Any globetrotters in your friends and family circle? If it’s all about meaningful gifts, this reusable zip-top packet comes with a trio of TSA-sized amenities, including essential-oil based travel-size wipes; alcohol-based hand sanitizer coming in 11 blends such as sandalwood; and surface and air mist cleaner. They even have eight complimentary, personalized sticker messages that come with this gift delivering a thoughtful “Bon Voyage”!

Go Online: Planeaire.com

BTW!

I also posted this in The Atlanta Voice, one of the most historic publications in the city going on 67 years!

Cheers Y'all!



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Monday, November 7, 2022

Check out my ‘21 Best Atlanta Breweries For Beer Snobs’ article!

 

I also included the exclusive, unabridged version below!

I’m Baaaaaaack!

Oh man, your homie Ale has been globetrotting, hitting up southern California twice, Tokyo, and just recently a tour of the Finger Lakes all within the month of October. This was hands down the busiest month of my life because, besides my BDay on the 8th, I also had hosted a major Piano Keys event alongside New Belgium in Denver during the Great American Beer Festival, launched a fundraising beer with DuClaw plus an interview here, helped produce the amazing Blacktoberfest weekend in Atlanta, plus all the rest of the festivities that come with the season. Regardless, I still want to make a pledge to do better updating this site. My Instagram has been the prime source of delivering updates, announcements and latest happenings, and now I want to provide a more personal account of some of those postings. I got you and appreciate you for continuing to join me on my journey.

First up, here’s a breakdown of my latest article that dropped last week, which turned out to be a passion project of sorts.

Last week, I announced my debut article with The Infatuation—a culinary-forward website that covers the globe, but with an edgy, humorous, neighborly vibe—here when it dropped. I was asked to write up Atlanta’s 21 Best Breweries and I gladly accepted. With me knowing all of them and being around since each of their inceptions, it was an honor to give these hard-working folks in ATL some light on such a prominent media source. As many writers do with their first article under a new publisher, we write more than expected; it’s better to cut words down than add them. That was my case here, so what I will do is include what I originally turned in and what they ended up posting. I totally get the style, approach, and overall mission to get direct to the point while still engaging the reader. Rest assured, there will be more contributions to The Infatuation. I can’t wait to do the next one. Stay tuned for that!  

And with that, may thanks for reading, giving me your support, and having my back. Shout out to all the breweries that are officially listed as ATLANTA on their address. Here is the unabridged version I originally turned in which includes a more personal account of what you should know about them compared to the more concise, straight-to-the-point version that was published here. Both serve the same purpose: They show love to the incredible, underrated beer scene in Georgia’s capital.

Cheers!



The Original Version:

21 Best Atlanta Breweries For Beer Snobs

While cities like Ann Arbor, both Portlands, Asheville, and Denver are justly revered as being prime beer hubs, Atlanta is now demanding the same respect. Since Georgia lifted the ABV from 6% to 14% in 2004, its sipping scene has blown up significantly. In the words of Andre 3000, “The South’s got something to say!” This is especially true when it comes to the numerous breweries throughout ATL.

 

Buckhead

Iron Hill

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With a goal to have 20 locations by 2020, the Mid-Atlantic-based Iron Hill’s successful restaurant/brewery combination entered the Southeastern market by thankfully filling a void in the swanky Buckhead district with their 18th location just over a year ago. Known for award-winning brews crafted on site like the King’s Gold American pilsner recently receiving a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival, plus an extensive food menu, and industrial-chic décor, they’re a perfect fit for the neighborhood. Take everyone from beer geeks to business partners here and make a day of it either inside their spacious taproom complete with chandeliers or patio set along bustling Peachtree Road with Lenox Mall and ritzy Phipps Plaza just steps away.


Castleberry Hill

Atlantucky

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Owned and operated by Grammy Award-winning rap group the Nappy Roots, the 6,000 square-foot, fully operational brewery also serves as an event facility and art exhibit complete with a stage the Nappy Roots and aspiring artists under their Not Regular independent label perform. Starting off as homebrewers, Fish Scales and Skinny DeVille quickly learned the business through contract brewing and eventually opening up one of the only Black-owned brick and mortar breweries in Georgia. With their spacious brewery just steps away from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlantucky welcomes a steady stream of visitors enjoying a steady rotation of brews on tap, including the well-balanced Mile High Pale Ale, light-bodied Castleberry Pils Lager, Chesapeake Bae Fruit Beer, and Peaches + Queens Peach Cobbler Ale. Canning and more collaborations are set for the very near future.

 

Downtown Atlanta

STATS

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Popularly regarded as one of the premier sports bars in Atlanta with 70 televisions and a broadcast studio, the multi-level STATS also has award-winning brewmaster Austin Edwards crafting a wide range of IPAs, sours, lagers, and seasonals from a 10-barrel brewery. Besides getting virtually every big game and just a block away from State Farm Arena where the Hawks play, the upscale bar menu and functioning taps built into tables also contribute to this 16,000 square-foot, industrial-meets-chic location’s draw.  

 

East Atlanta

Hippin’ Hops

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Georgia, let alone Atlanta, now has its first Black-owned brick-and-mortar brewery thanks to entrepreneurs Donnica and Clarence Boston. Choosing the former Eastlake Pharmacy as Hippin’ Hops’ first location in the hipster-driven East Atlanta Village, solid brews with smile-producing names like the Baby Mama Drama and Oops Upside Yo Head IPAs, plus “frozen beers” such as the Coco Crazy strawberry pina colada and So Peachy sour fearlessly push the envelope. Always festive, live DJs, an adjacent beer garden with cornhole, and New Orleans-themed food staples including authentic po’boys, Cajun shrimp deviled eggs, catfish nuggets, gator bites, and a fresh oyster bar, the Bostons now have a second location ten driving minutes away in neighboring East Lake and an expansive production facility in Stone Mountain.

 

Grant Park

Three Taverns Imaginarium

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Inspired by Trappist Monks in Belgium, brewer Brian Purcell opened one of the most respected beer companies in the South in 2013, Three Taverns in Avondale Estates. After years of success with the Night On Ponce IPA leading the way, it was time to open an experimental brewery in Grant Park’s historic Atlanta Dairies complex across the street from the Atlanta Beltline. Scoring the hire of heralded brewer Neal Engleman, virtually everything pouring inside this stunning bi-level facility has been world-class status since opening its doors in 2020. The vast greenspace shared with other businesses including the new concert venue, The Eastern, is perfect for friends and family to toast Imaginarium’s libations alfresco.

 

The Beacon’s Eventide and Elsewhere

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Nestled in Grant Park, this community of living and retail boasts two breweries to go with an eclectic variety of restaurants. Eventide is all about trivia, a constant rotation of food trucks, and serving up crowd favorites like their Kolsch Style Ale and Snow Cold IPA. Grab one of their brews and check out the neighboring Grant Park farmers market on Saturdays as well.

Elsewhere runs the back corner of the Beacon with a lively pet-friendly patio where beer advocates and cycling clubs kick back to enjoy the European-inspired pilsners, Czech lagers, hefeweizens, and IPAs (try the popular West Coast-style Viridity) to pair with a full menu boasting delectable apps, handhelds, and salads. They have an assortment of beer alternatives like seltzers and craft cocktails to make sure everyone’s thirst is quenched. An assortment of live music is a regular thing as well. The Beacon is undoubtedly the move when entertaining a lot of folks at one time.

 

Inman Park

Wrecking Bar

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Owner Stevenson Rosslow, returning head brewer Tim Schiavone, and staff go above and beyond to ensure there is nothing like Wrecking Bar. Already a visual standout positioned at the base of the historic Victor H. Kriegshaber House—a prominent Victorian-style mansion on bustling Moreland Avenue—their renowned beer program delivers a wide range of styles to please virtually every palate including pilsners, Juice Willis IPA variants, Breaking Bob Kölsch, sours, a spectrum of award-winning stouts, saisons, barrel-aged specialties, and guest taps. Executive chef Mikey Staniewicz’s rotating farm-to-table food menu, locally sourced provisions, biergarten, Marianna event space, and top-notch craft cocktails fit for even the most sophisticated spirit advocate seal the deal. Look out for their annual Strong Beer Fest and new Hop Harvest Fest.

 

Midtown

SweetWater

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Sure, as one of the nation’s largest beer companies—currently #11—SweetWater is everywhere throughout the country including Delta flights, but they make sure their homebase in Midtown shows patrons a hell of a time. Their location is more like a complex, with a barrel-aging facility called the Woodlands Project, a completely redesigned taproom, a cornhole field, live music stage, full merch store, and spacious pet-friendly patio. And beside their assortment of IPAs, stouts, lagers, and legendary 420 pale ale, SweetWater also diversified their sipping lineup to include selections from acquired breweries Alpine and Green Flash, plus the Oasis electrolyte-infused seltzer line. And don’t skip the tour; it’s an amazing experience and proves how successful a brewery can become after opening their doors in 1997. The annual 420 Fest is one of Atlanta’s most popular music festivals as well. Yeah, SweetWater does it all.


Orpheus

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Founded in 2014, Orpheus Brewing answered Atlanta’s craving for high-gravity IPAs, stouts, and wild-fermented and sour beers. Now in its 8th year, founder and brewmaster Jason Pellet—who is also a classically trained trumpeter to explain the brewery’s moniker—is justly credited as a major contributor to introducing Atlanta to beer styles popular in especially Europe. The acclaimed Transmigration of Soul’s Double IPA, Atalanta Plum Saison, and numerous other varietals are served in the remodeled taproom and numerous retail outlets throughout Georgia and beyond. Located just off Atlanta’s Beltline complete with a picturesque view of the city, plus a steady rotation of food trucks and guest chefs, Orpheus is one of Georgia capital’s must-visit destinations.

 

Old Fourth Ward

New Realm

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Set directly beside the Eastside Beltline trail, New Realm’s first of soon-to-be six massive locations throughout the US cannot be missed—all 40,000 square feet of it. Boasting a brewing program masterminded by the legendary IPA guru Mitch Steele who pledged to demonstrate his expertise to brew sours, pilsners, wheat varietals, stouts, and other beer styles as well, thanks to the 26-barrel brewhouse and barrel room. Add the gorgeous beer garden, skyline rooftop, full-service restaurant (the New Realm Burger and crusted mac and cheese are crowd faves), live music, and trivia regularly and the aggressive multi-city expansion is justified.

 

Biggerstaff

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Historic Old Fourth Ward could use another brewery, so Sarah and Clay Davies said, “Hold my beer” and created one. Now celebrating its first year, their variety of solid beers often named after Sarah’s family members like the Harvey American IPA and Aunt Etta Satsuma Sour, the popular raw oyster happy hour, Sunday brunch, rustic-chic interior, and dog-friendly patio along bustling Edgewood Ave produce a winning combination. Gourmet coffee welcomes early risers followed by an open kitchen serving up delectable lunch and dinner selections helmed by newly appointed executive chef and barbecue aficionado Al McClendon. This is one of the true have-it-all brew destinations in Atlanta destined to be, well, bigger than ever.

 

Summerhill

Halfway Crooks

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Answering the call of imbibers fond of traditional beer styles minus all the trendy adjuncts and gimmickry, Shawn Bainbridge, Tim Kilic, and renowned brewer Joran Van Ginderachter direct from Belgium became a part of the aggressive redevelopment of Atlanta’s historic Summerhill in 2019 with Halfway Crooks. Packaging and décor are themed with the appreciation of technology in the 80s, hip hop serenades customers enjoying European-inspired pilsners, marzens, radlers, schwarzbiers, American IPAs, helles, and other selections. The second of the two levels is airy with a large projector screen mostly showing wildlife vids, and the a revamped beer garden is set to open in early 2023. Complete with a limited, yet appetizing food menu serving wings, pretzels, and different versions of fries, this is the go-to spot for true beer heads and even local brewers who crave remarkable, true-to-style ales and lagers.

 

Upper Westside

Round Trip

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Round Trip wants to take its imbibers’ palates on a journey to experience German-inspired beers with a draft lineup pouring marzens, helles, hefeweizens, berliner weisses and Munich-style dark lagers. Recently opening in 2021, CEO and head brewer Craig Mycoskie complements more than than 12 years of brewing experience with weekly events like Dirty South Trivia and Speed Puzzle night. Round Trip does a stellar job of giving ATL a tour of how lagers can be just as exciting and complex as ales.

 

Bold Monk Brewing Co.

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Undoubtedly one of the poshest breweries in Atlanta, Brewed To Serve Restaurant Group owners Cindy and Alan LeBlanc, plus brewing icon John “JR” Roberts, have adorned Atlanta with an extraordinary three-level imbibing experience. Lead-paned windows; velvet and leather seating; wood floors; beer garden with fire pits; a library; coffee bar; and barrel room ideal for private dinners further justify Monk’s accolades. Of course, the award-winning Belgian-inspired ales and lagers, and culinary program rivaling ATL’s top restaurants—look for Belgian frites, brisket poutine, wood-grilled salmon, and mussels—are collectively the true draw, but the stunning décor is an invaluable complement. And be sure to consider Brewed To Serve’s legendary Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, the oldest brewpub in Georgia for their premium hand-cut steaks, brick oven pizzas, and expansive beverage list based directly on Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta.

 

Fire Maker

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Opening in 2020, co-owner and co-founder Elliott Hall and family quickly made their brewery a city favorite with a mission to inspire others to celebrate their achievements and identify themselves as “fire makers.” Their successful interpretations of classic styles including Chattahooch-Tea Southeastern IPA brewed with lactose and two tea variations, plus other adventurous IPAs, lagers, and sours have resulted in an actual “Awards” page on their website. Their brewery brandishes mural work by celebrated local artist Jordan Atkinson and a partnership with Scoville Hot Chicken to bring the heat on the culinary side. Fire Maker is now entering the world of ciders with more ventures on the way to add fuel to their impressive blaze of entrepreneurialism.

 

Scofflaw

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Launched by former Wall Street exec Matt Shirah and veteran brewmaster Travis Herman, Scofflaw kicked in ATL’s door with edgy tactics and intended brashness especially over social media to validate their moniker. Once they settled down and focused on what they do best—making smash-hit IPAs like their Basement, POG Basement, Basement Light, and Hooligans, plus a lineup of imperial stouts, sours, seltzers, and even spirits. Scofflaw now has two locations in the Upper Westside, the O.G. in the Bolton neighborhood and state-of-the-art, 9,000-square-foot brewing playhouse for Herman called Dr. Scofflaw’s Laboratory and Beer Garden. The latter is based inside the 80-acre retail development called The Works complete with a beer garden and the convenience of sipping one of their beers while exploring various eateries including a vast food hall a few steps away. The success story continues with a third location called Scofflaw Beer Barn with 48 taps inside downtown Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.

 

Steady Hand

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Since opening in 2019, Steady Hand is home to 24 rotating taps of IPAs, stouts, sours, seltzers and lagers to name a few. Their Cloudland Hazy IPA, Paradise Waits IPA, Flower Business DIPA, and Lager are the year-rounds, while an array of seasonals complete the portfolio encased in captivating can art. Patrons also enjoy the laid-back industrial style of the tap room that doubles as an event space for comedy shows, concerts and trivia nights. Live music and events like the monthly Ales & Overlands off-road vehicle show get a lot of love as well.

 

West End

Specifically the Lee + White development popularly nicknamed ‘Malt Disney’

Monday Night

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Starting as hosts of a homebrewing gathering with a few homies after their Bible study sessions on Monday Nights more than a decade ago, Jonathan Baker, Joel Iverson, and Jeff Heck now have four Monday Night brewing locations throughout the South. Regarding the two venues in Atlanta, the O.G. in the Upper Westside has a fire pit, two tap stations, food trucks, and live shows regularly. The West End’s expansive Garage along the bustling Westside Beltline trail is the playhouse for award-winning brewmaster Peter Kiley; it’s all barrel aging, flaunts a coolship aka “Crunkship” to produce spontaneous beers, and recently launched an open kitchen serving authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas thanks to Chef Adi Komic and his team.

 

Wild Heaven

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Respected as one of the major contributors to building the groundwork for Georgia’s craft beer scene by contract brewing in 2010 before opening their first brewery in Avondale Estates about a  year later, they now have a spacious, 21,600-square foot second location in what is popularly christened Malt Disney on the West End. While president Nick Purdy, Brewmaster Eric Johnson, and crew keep steady year rounds like the Emergency Drinking Beer variants, ATL Easy Ale, Euro-Style Pilsner, and new sensation, the Sunburst IPA, their seasonal odes to traditional European styles and Garden Beer collaborations with Atlanta Botanical Garden truly show how they flex their creative muscle. Complete with an extensive to-go menu featuring handhelds, wings, house-cut fries, tacos, and salads, plus a patio overlooking the Westside Beltline trail, these pioneers will maintain their royalty status for years to come.

 

Best End

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With wordplay paying homage to their neighborhood, Best End joined Wild Heaven, Monday Night Garage, ASW Distillery, and the Hop City bottle shop to complete the “Malt Disney” collective in the Lee + White complex during the fall of 2019. Boasting a 20-barrel brewery complete with a pilot system for creating inventive lagers, IPAs, sours, stouts, and sours, there’s also a restaurant, the Graffiki Tiki Bar, an assortment of wines, cocktails, and events with live music regularly to keep the party going.

 

 

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

I'm throwing down for BrewGether at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver!

 

If you’re in Denver next Friday, pull up on October 7th to my BrewGether fundraiser and party! I’m bringing the spinning icon DJ Jamad with me from ATL to spin our dope piano-themed playlist. You know how I throw down! Me and New Belgium are raising funds for BrewGether and pouring two new batches of my Piano Keys Chocolate Vanilla Imperial Stout including a mint version during the Great American Beer Fest.

BrewGether funds community partners to increase diversity and equity. Hit up the BrewGether site to see how we got started and click here for tickets on Friday. Now it grows beyond beer sales to give more.
Here are all the people we have helped with more to go! To date, we have supported the following grant recipients:
@wawa_online
@hey_atlanta
@atlmusicproject
@trulylivingwell
@voxroxatl
@thenavigateprogram
@givingkitchen
@bottleshareofficial

See you soon I hope!


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On The Reel: SMILE

 

Our fellow movie man L.K. Byron from Scriptly Business gives us the skinny on the new thriller SMILE!

FILM: SMILE

RUNNING TIME: 1 hour 55 minutes

RATING: R

GENRE: Horror

Review by: L.K. Byron

You know what time it is! October is nearly here and those horror films hoping to capitalize on your box office bucks with chills, kills, and thrills are “falling,” into a theatre near you. SMILE, a twisted and mind tripping horror film, made its debut nationwide on Friday, September 30th.

Well casted, Sosie Bacon plays Dr. Rose Cotter, a mental therapist whose life abruptly loses any sense of normalcy after one of her patients commits an unspeakable act right in front of her eyes. Now, Dr. Cotter’s new reality is inundated with sleepless nights, mental instability, and mysteriously terrifying occurrences. Suddenly, she’s lost control of her life and friends and family are at a loss trying to come to terms with her reckless actions. Now, the major question remains: What’s fact and what’s fiction? This flick will have you guessing throughout.    

SMILE is definitely going to be one of the more creative standouts during this season of horrors.

Enjoy!

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Friday, September 30, 2022

It’s the Return of the Netherworld Haunted House Open Now!

One of my favorite annual Georgia attractions is back!

As many of you know, hitting up the Netherworld Haunted House (1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087) is an ongoing tradition for me and my homies! Especially awesome for double dates, I also take friends and family, and make an awesome night of it. If you have some folks in town, this is a great way to show off one of the most revered yearly attractions in Georgia’s history to embrace the Halloween season! Now in its 26th year, Netherworld's 2022 theme is The Parasitic and Undying Horror! 

For those who scare easy, let them know Netherworld is more than a few hair-raising jumps and boos; look for a lot of technology, top-notch actors, stellar costuming, and visual effects to stimulate the brain. For the scare, see you there…if you dare!

Below is the official press release and information including times, dates, location, etc., straight for the source. Netherworld is open now until its closing weekend Nov.11-12.

Your guy,


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The World-Famous Haunted Attraction’s Opening Weekend Features Two New Horrific Haunts + Expanded Midway Offerings with Even More Blood-Curdling Fun

 
WHEN:
Opening Weekend: Sept. 23-24
Open Nightly: Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2, 6-9, 11-16, 18-31, Nov. 4-6
Closing Weekend: Nov.11-12
 
TIME:
September dates: 7-11 p.m. (7-11:30 p.m. on Sept. 30)
Monday – Thursday in October: 7-10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday in October: 7 p.m.-12 a.m. (7-11:30 p.m. on Oct.1)
Sundays in October: 7-11 p.m. (7-10:30 p.m. on Oct. 2)
November dates: 7-10:30 p.m.
 
WHERE:
1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
 
TICKETS:
Both regular tickets and speed passes for expedited entry are available for purchase. More details can be found below. Attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at
 www.fearworld.com.                       

ATLANTA: The most highly-acclaimed and terrifying haunted house in the nation,
 NETHERWORLD Haunted House, is set to make its return during its Opening Weekend this Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 with two nightmarish haunts and plenty of thrilling new additions to its Halloween themed Midway!
 
This year, thrill seekers will get the scare of their lives at NETHERWORLD’S PARASITIC and THE UNDYING HORROR haunted houses. In THE UNDYING HORROR, visitors will try to escape a massive world-destroying ancient monster and its wraithlike army, and in PARASITIC, guests will confront the mind-controlling spores and carnivorous chlorophyll creatures unleashed by a nefarious plant-based life form filled with the twisted power from last year’s Planet X!

 
“Both of our haunts this year blend elements of our previous stories into brand new tales, even more intense than the ones that came before them,” said NETHERWORLD Co-Founder Ben Armstrong. “The UNDYING HORROR is a continuation of the COSMIC HORROR saga that began when we first moved to Stone Mountain, and PARASITIC is a story of science gone wrong that features weird plant-based mutations of one of our classic characters, The Harvestman.”
 
Between the houses, NETHERWORLD has a new option for those who want to join in on the fright called “You Scare.” In this experience, true horror-lovers will get their shot at playing the villain by using a paintball gun, dubbed the “scare blaster,” to shoot paint at an unbreakable see-through barrier, startling those in line for the second haunted house.

 
In addition to both blood-curling haunts and “You Scare,” NETHERWORLD is launching a laser-based horror survival add-on experience for the first time ever. Titled “Alien Terror,” the experience will put NETHERWORLD adventurers face-to-face with an extraterrestrial monster that has one goal: to turn every player in the game into one of its evil minions with its laser weapon. The official opening date for this experience is to be announced, so stay tuned for more information!
 
The adventure continues with NETHERWORLD’s updated Midway experience, a Halloween-drenched area that attendees can explore featuring a myriad of creepy photo ops (including a huge new skeletal dragon), roaming creatures aplenty, and a variety of food options including hot dogs, nachos, demented donuts, and gourmet popcorn in flavors like classic butter and hot and spicy. This year NETHERWORLD is also introducing Dr. Octane’s Bizarre Beverages, where the sinister mad scientist Dr. Octane will serve up non-alcoholic bubbling concoctions featuring swirls of colors perfect for a share-worthy video!

 
"We are incredibly excited for veteran NETHERWORLD fans and first-timers alike to experience everything that we have to offer this year,” said NETHERWORLD Co-Founder Billy Messina. “Our goal has always been to provide visitors with a seasonal Halloween experience that’s beyond compare...and with all the upgrades we’ve made this year, both inside and outside the haunts, we hope that folks will feel that we’ve done exactly that.”
 
NETHERWORLD Haunted House will be open beginning the weekend of Sept. 23–24, then most dates through Halloween and weekends in November until the closing weekend on Nov. 11–12. Tickets are on sale now. For more details on the haunts and new additions and to buy tickets, visit 
www.fearworld.com
 
Continue for more information about this year’s two new haunts…  
 
THE UNDYING HORROR: Concealed in the chaos of a deadly storm, an ancient monstrosity launches massive tentacles to the surface world corrupting everything they touch! Can a battle-worn group of survivors fight their way past the legions of Wraiths and Netherspawn to defeat this nightmarish creature or will the world fall to The Undying Horror?   
 
Featuring: Warlike Wraiths, Rampaging Netherspawn, The Weird Lab of Dr. Squid, The Old One Arises, The Emergence of the Undying, The Monster-Infested Netherscape, The Undead Army of the Zombie Queen, The Swirling Mists of Zin, The Massive Tentacles of Ubbo Sathla, The Bone Beasts of Carcosa and Face to Face with the Undying Horror! A massive feast of nightmares invades a shattered planet as NETHERWORLD charges headlong into its 26th Season of Screams swarming with supercharged apocalyptic action!   

 
PARASITIC: A bizarre Parasitic plant-based life form filled with the twisted power of Planet X and grown on a discarded husk of The Harvestman springs to unnatural life in the top-secret facility known as the BOX! After infecting the staff with mind-controlling spores and unleashing an army of carnivorous plant and fungus-based creatures, it seeks vengeance on its foolish captors before attempting to escape into the world of men!  
 
Featuring: The Fungal Zombies, The Pit of The Green Slime, The Worm that Gnaws, The Monster that Challenged the World, Swamp Beast Horror, Deadly Nightshade, The Chlorophyll Killers, The Bloody Massacre of the Mutilated, Exo Biological Evil Unleashed, The Primeval Pawns of the Parasite, The Nightmare Run and Get to the Chopper! Will you and your team escape the terror that grows within you, or will you succumb to the unimaginable agony as you become one of the Parasitic legions? 

More details on tickets, as well as information on the expanded Midway and a new laser-based horror survival experience, will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Interviews with the NETHERWORLD team and photos are available upon request. 

 
About NETHERWORLD Haunted House: NETHERWORLD, Atlanta's most popular self-guided, dark attraction, is one of the most highly acclaimed Haunted Houses in the world. Known for its over-the-top special effects, unique make-up, elaborate costuming, skilled stunt actors and unusual themes, NETHERWORLD has established itself as an Atlanta Halloween tradition. Since the attraction first opened 26 years ago, NETHERWORLD has been voted the top haunt in the nation by publications such as Hauntworld Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, Dread Central, Fangoria and USA Today and has been recognized both locally and nationally by media including CNN, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, The Today Show, The Early Show, The Travel Channel and Wall Street Journal. NETHERWORLD also offers 4 horror-themed Escape Rooms, where thrill seekers are faced with a series of challenges to escape before they meet an untimely end, as well as a Monster Museum. Every season, this innovative horror experience continues to draw in generations of thrill-seekers eager to see what new nightmares have been unleashed! For more information, visit www.fearworld.com or call 404-999-FEAR. Keep up with all things spooky by following NETHERWORLD Haunted House on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The 4th Annual Brownie Bash is Coming!

Yep! 

It's time for the 4th annual Brownie Bash set for Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Pontoon's original location in Sandy Springs, GA! (8601 Dunwoody Pl. Sandy Springs, GA 30350) 

Here's all the info straight from the source. See you there!

Your homie, 

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Pontoon Brewing Company Announces 4th Annual Brownie Bash 

Saturday September 24th, 2022 1-5pm  

The 4th annual Brownie Bash is back and bigger than ever! For the first time, Pontoon Brewing is bringing in over 70 breweries from across the United States! This year we are partnering with Bottleshare, a nonprofit aimed to support industry workers and businesses when they experience hardship. 

This festival celebrates Pontoon Brewing’s annual release of its award-winning Barrel Aged Brownie Batter. The five-hour event will feature over a hundred beers from Pontoon Brewing and breweries from across the country, live music, killer food trucks from all over Atlanta and over a thousand craft beer fans!  

The goal of Brownie Bash is to make it a destination beer festival. Due to Georgia alcohol laws, the market is lacking the tourist attraction that similar markets have such as Tampa Bay Beer Week and Great American Beer Festival. Pontoon Brewing and Bottleshare are aiming to have Brownie Bash be the vessel that encourages breweries throughout Atlanta to come together and craft an experience for locals, tourists and more!  

Tickets are available through this website: https://www.pontoonbrewing.com/brownie-bash-2022.html

About Pontoon Brewing:  

Pontoon Brewing was founded in 2014 by a group of longtime pals and home brewers who are passionate about making awesomely scrumptious beer, the great outdoors, and pretty much anything on or near the water: what we dubbed the “Pontoon Lifestyle”. We soon found a home in Sandy Springs, GA and opened our brewery and taproom in 2017, becoming the first and only brewery in the city. The “Pontoon Lifestyle” will soon make its way to Tucker, GA in the Summer of 2022. Pontoon Brewing prides itself on putting our own brand of fun, unique, and often irreverent twists on traditional styles of beer. Pontoon Brewing’s beers are available in our Sandy Springs taproom, throughout the state of Georgia, central and south Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin

 


 

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Live! at The Battery Brew Fest is throwing down this Saturday, 8/13!

 

Photo courtesy of Live! at The Battery

It’s Festival Time!

Live! at The Battery Brew Fest is throwing down in the center of The Battery Atlanta on Saturday, August 13 from 3-7 pm plus the debut of my brewing collab with Terrapin and Sports & Social!

Yep! It’s festival time and Live! at The Battery is doing their annual Brew Fest based at the center of The Battery Atlanta. Also recognized as the home of the Atlanta Braves, The Battery is set to throw down on Saturday, August 13 from 3-7 pm! Working alongside Athens-based brewery Terrapin Beer Co. for round two of the Brew Fest, the Athens-based brewing goliath is bringing along a gang of Georgia brewing friends as well including Second Self, Scofflaw, Gate City, Steady Hand, Dry County, Monday Night Brewing, New Realm, Orpheus and many more to total over 100 beers to choose from.

Oh! And one more homie is joining in: Me! That’s right, I linked up with Terrapin’s second brewery location based at The Battery alongside my dude Omari at Sports & Social to make a liquid masterpiece called Something To Saison! The name I came up with is paying homage to the iconic quote Andre 3000 fearlessly stated at the Source Awards when they won Best New Rap Group on August 3rd, 1995. You heard it here first!

Below is the official press release straight from the source. For tickets, hit this link up and I will see you there!

It’s on!

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LIVE! AT THE BATTERY TEAMS UP WITH TERRAPIN BEER CO. TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL BREW FEST ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Will Feature Tastings of Over 100 Beers, Local Vendors, Live Music, Games & More

Held from 3-6pm on the Lawn Between Live! at the Battery & Terrapin's Atlanta Brewery & Taproom 

Live! at The Battery – the entertainment destination located in the heart of The Battery Atlanta – is teaming up with Athens-based brewery Terrapin Beer Co. to host the second-annual Brew Fest on Saturday, August 13 from 3-7pm at The Battery Atlanta. Bringing together beer enthusiasts and brewers, many local and craft-focused, the event invites attendees to taste over 100 beers, listen to live music on The Plaza stage, shop items from local vendors, play games and more.

Featured breweries – stationed outside at Live! at The Battery and Terrapin's Atlanta Brewery and Taproom, plus on the lawn between the two – will include Terrapin Beer Co., Second Self Beer Co., Scofflaw Brewing Co., Gate City Brewing, Steady Hand Beer Co, Dry County Brewing Co, Monday Night Brewing, New Realm Brewery, Orpheus Brewing and many more. They will pour fan favorites alongside rare and experimental brews.

General admission ($30 early bird / $40 regular) and VIP ($60 early bird / $70 regular) tickets are now available here. Each ticket includes entry into the event, a souvenir tasting glass and unlimited beer tastings. VIP ticket holders will also enjoy exclusive access to a VIP area with an elevated buffet plus a swag bag. 

In 2017, Terrapin became the first craft brewery in Georgia to open a second location, with the opening of the Atlanta Brewery and Taproom at The Battery across from Live! At The Battery. In addition to producing many of its year-round and seasonal brands, Terrapin’s Atlanta brewery and taproom serves as its Research and Development pipeline, testing new beers to potentially go to market.

A one-of-a-kind place to catch sports, dine in style, sip cold beer and crafted cocktails, play games and do a bit of bull riding and line dancing, Live! The Battery plays host to some of Atlanta's most fun food and drink events. Ongoing happenings include Girls Night Out with food and drink specials every Thursday from 8-11pm; Freedom Friday, which welcomes military personnel, vets, first responders and public service members to skip the line, get free cover (credentials required) and enjoy drink specials once a month; and Silent Saturday, inviting guests to grab a pair of headphones and get in the groove with beats from local DJs.

About Live! at The Battery

An entertainment destination located in the heart of The Battery Atlanta, Live! at The Battery is the go-to spot for catching sports, dining in style and sipping cold beer and crafted cocktails. Guests can enjoy several distinct experiences in the two-story, 30,000-square-foot entertainment and dining space, including Sports & Social – a sports bar, gaming parlor and social lounge, The Tavern at Sports & Social – a restaurant, and PBR Atlanta – Atlanta’s liveliest country bar with line dancing and bull riding. Opened in April 2017, Live! also plays host to some of Atlanta's most fun food and drink events, including their signature Atlanta Wine Walk each June, Brewfest in August and New Year’s Eve Live! celebration, plus weekly specials like Girls Night Out on Thursdays. 

About Terrapin Beer Co.

Terrapin Beer Co. began as a passion for beer between founders Brian “Spike” Buckowski and John Cochran. The two brewed and released their first beer in 2002, a Rye Pale Ale that went on to win a gold medal at the 2002 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Inspired by the creative culture of Athens, Georgia, the brewery’s home, Terrapin works to create unique experiences through its craft beers and is distributed in 16 states. In 2019, Terrapin launched Terraprint, which focuses on environmental sustainability and community outreach. For more information about Terrapin’s year-round and seasonal lineups, or Terraprint, visit www.terrapinbeer.com.

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