Bud Claims America’s “Largest Local Brewer” in New TV Spot Video

I am sure that you have noticed that there is a growing ideological division between big brewers and small craft breweries. (See Craft vs. Crafty, Yankee Beer Stand DebacleRead the rest

Atlanta Hawks Embrace Growing Beer Scene

Someone at Hawks headquarters must be paying attention to the stats we’re seeing at CBC this week. The Southeast is the fastest growing craft beer community right now with no … Read the rest

Beer Street Journal Video: SweetWater’s 16th Anniversary Video

This month, SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, GA) turned 16 years old. (The Sweet 16 party was rockin!) Attendees got the first taste of SweetWater’s 16th Anniversary Ale. The beer is a red wheatwine, that approaches 11% ABV. A wheatwine is like a barleywine, just brewed with lots of wheat. In this case, red wheat. This smooth, boozy beer smells has a banana/bubblegum nose, with a nice floral taste. Drink now, or cellar a few for special occasions.

The beer was bottled today and ships out tomorrow. Look for it on shelves early next week.… Read the rest

SweetWater 16th Bottled This Week

SweetWater’s (Atlanta, GA) 16th Anniversary made it’s debut … Read the rest

SweetWater IPA Coming to 12 Packs

A new pack option is coming soon for you hopheads. SweetWater IPA will be joining 420 in 12 packs. For those really bad at math that’s 2x the size of … Read the rest

New Mystery Test


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Monday Night Brewing Preps New IPAs

Monday Night Brewing (Atlanta, GA) has three offerings … Read the rest

Atlanta’s Winter Beer Carnival 2013 [PICS]

On Saturday February 9th, 2013 Atlanta saw it’s 4th Winter Beer Carnival. For those who haven’t been, imagine a craft beer fest stocked with carnival games, food, even an ice slide. (Hey, in Atlanta it’s like spotting the Lochness Monster.) I’ve noticed something change over time at beer festivals, especially those in the SouthEast. What was once an opportunity for people to get just completely plowed, has since evolved into people clamoring to try new things with an open-mind and incredible enthusiasm.

For those beer geeks that find yourself too good for festivals,… Read the rest

Meet SweetWater’s 16th Anniversary Ale

The donger need food. And beer. SweetWater Brewing (Atlanta, GA) will through down with a hella radical Sweet 16 Party this Sunday.  16 years to the date this heady folks opened. Above is your official reveal of the 16th Anniversary Ale. Ask your parents if you can stay out past curfew. The style this year is a red wheat wine. Draft debuts on Sunday, bottles after your hangover subsides.

 All growns up for now, or at least in our minds we are. Hair in new spots, lawn jobs at school, proficient in poaching 2nd story windows, and most importantly, we got a license to ride. Read the rest

SweetWater Sweet 16 Red Wheat Ale

While the details have yet to officially be confirmed, it sure does look like SweetWater’s 16th anniversary beer will be a Red Wheat Wine – something completely new for SweetWater Brewing. We’ll be sure to get more information out about So Fine Red Wheat Wine as soon as they are available. This is the second anniversary beer that SweetWater has brewed.

Want to enjoy a glass or two? Head to SweetWater’s Sweet 16 80′s themed party on February 17th – the exact date of their 16th anniversary.… Read the rest

Atlanta’s 4th Annual Winter Beer Carnival

Looking for something awesome to do on Saturday? Look no further than Atlanta’s Winter Beer Carnival. This year marks the 4th anniversary of this epic outdoor festival featuring everything from … Read the rest

Jekyll Brewing Aims To Open In Alpharetta, GA Video

Jekyll Brewing is looking be Alpharetta, Georgia’s first brewery. Equipment is on order, lease is signed, and  22 days left on their kickstarter campaign to crowdsource the funds to finish … Read the rest

Mother Earth Fig & Raisin Bottled, Arrives Saturday

Mother Earth Brewing’s (Kinston, NC) has bottled release #3 in the Window… Read the rest

Terrapin Hopsecutioner Now Available in 12 packs

Terrapin Beer Co. (Athens, GA) has released Hopsecutioner IPARead the rest

The Walking Dead Viewing Parties Return to Diesel Filling Station (PR)

Atlanta, Georgia (January 18, 2012)– Beginning with the highly anticipated Season 3 mid-season premiere on February 10, 2013, Diesel Filling Station’s lively weekly AMC The Walking Dead viewing parties will kick back in. As always, fans are encouraged to bring in canned food items to help stockpile the compound for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. In exchange, Diesel will provide one raffle ticket per 5 cans of food donated. Raffle items include zombie survival tools, as well as rare The Walking Dead memorabilia. As an added bonus, Diesel has partnered with The Atlanta Ballet for a special giveaway that includes two sets of tickets to a performance of “Dracula” and a meet and greet with the dancers at the Cobb … Read the rest

This Happy Ending Will Put A Smile On Your Face (VIDEO) Video

This should put a smile on your face. Drinking Happy Ending or… you know.… Read the rest

Terrapin Beer Co Unveils 2013 Lineup

Terrapin Beer Co (Athens, GA) is unveiling their 2013 changes and new lineup today. A special media event (complete with Wine Barrel Monk’s Revenge and Bourbon Barley Ryne) is going one right now. Beer Street Journal is live updating as the brewery unveils the lineup.

- As of 1/22/13 – new brewhouse is completed. Moving from 25 Barrel to 10o Barrel Brewhouse
- 8 new 200 Barrel Fermenters have been installed
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Monday Night Brewing Opens For Tours [PICS]

Monday Night Brewing (Atlanta, GA) opened their doors to some members of the media to take a look at the finished brewery. The brewery opens for tours on 1/28! Below, take a look around the tap room and brewhouse. Check out the Beer Street Journal buildout pics.

This weeks preview tours include:

Monday -1/21
Thursday 1/24
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Leinenkugel’s Canoe Paddler Arrives

It may be January, it maybe cold, but Leinenkugel’s Spring/Summer… Read the rest

Imperial Stout with Cupcakes? SweetWater Did It


This is a first (at least from what we’ve seen). A stout with Hostess cupcakes. Last night on the tour, the SweetWater crew took their Happy Ending Imperial Stout (available … Read the rest

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