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Scofflaw’s 9th: A Rogue Rewind Through Pics

A look back at Scofflaw Brewing in photos on their 9th Anniversary

Atlanta’s beer scene wasn’t ready for Scofflaw Brewing. From a basement in 2016, New York executive Matt Shirah and pharmaceutical expat Travis Herman unleashed a brewery that rewrote the Continue Reading →

PICS: Scofflaw 7th Anniversary

Scofflaw Brewing celebrated 7 years at their MacArthur location in Atlanta, Georgia on September 16th, 2023.

Notably, the brewery showed off their Goat Mob Bourbon membership program and new bourbon blends.

All images: Beer Street Journal

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Scofflaw’s 9th: A Rogue Rewind Through Pics

A look back at Scofflaw Brewing in photos on their 9th Anniversary

Atlanta’s beer scene wasn’t ready for Scofflaw Brewing. From a basement in 2016, New York executive Matt Shirah and pharmaceutical expat Travis Herman unleashed a brewery that rewrote the rules with bold beers, brash attitude, and goat-stamped branding.

Basement IPA quickly took over taps citywide, challenging heavyweights like SweetWater and Creature Comforts. By 2018, Scofflaw’s new 18,000-square-foot Westside brewery fueled growth, earning national acclaim. Shirah and Herman never looked back, expanding taprooms and brewing whatever they damn well pleased.

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Scofflaw doesn’t ask for forgiveness—it just keeps moving forward. This weekend, they celebrate their 9th anniversary at their MacArthur Boulevard taproom, that boasts an AstroTurf lot, sport courts, a jumbotron for football Saturdays, and, of course, big beers.

The golf-themed bash introduces “The Back Nine,” a barrel-aged stout packed with chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, and ancho and guajillo chilis – a spicy beer for a hot September Saturday in Atlanta. Expect food trucks, bourbon, hemp drinks, and a mini golf course.

Since 2016, we’ve captured Scofflaw’s journey through photos: early brew days, Basement IPA canning, a chat with the artist behind the iconic goats, Brewdog’s tv show filming, and the folks driving the brewery’s rise.

Cheers to 9, Goats.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Galleries, New Releases, Scofflaw Brewing Co.

Scofflaw Juice Quest Hazy IPA: Atlanta’s New Year-Round Tropical Hazy

Scofflaw Juice Quest, a new hazy India pale ale has joined the brewery’s lineup this month to begin 2024.

The brewery hosted a small media event at Ormsby’s on Atlanta’s westside, hyping up some excitement for this this latest addition to Scofflaw’s core lineup. Juice Quest is a lush, citrus and tropical IPA brewed with Azacca, Citra, and Mosaic hops.

The retro video games are more than just for fun while drinking, it’s part of Juice Quest’s vibe. Think of the days of hanging out with friends in the basement growing up, a nod both Scofflaw’s famed Basement IPA, and the brewery’s basement brewery beginnings.

Scofflaw Juice Quest is available year-round in 12-ounce cans and draft year-round starting in January, 2024.

Style: Hazy IPA
Hops: Azacca, Citra, Mosaic

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-Round
Debut: January 2024

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Scofflaw Brewing Co.

Scofflaw Brewing’s 7th Anniversary

Scofflaw Brewing’s 7th Anniversary pictures. Captured by Beer Street Journal.

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PICS: Scofflaw 7th Anniversary

Scofflaw Brewing celebrated 7 years at their MacArthur location in Atlanta, Georgia on September 16th, 2023.

Notably, the brewery showed off their Goat Mob Bourbon membership program and new bourbon blends.

All images: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Scofflaw Brewing Co., Don't Miss This, Seasonal Return

From meme to beer: Scofflaw Karen From Next Door IPA

What was one of my worst regrets from 2020? Joining the Nextdoor app. Sure, it seemed like a good idea for safety awareness. But then you read it. The stream of self-entitled complaints, and the constant stream of self-righteous posts. It started as “Can I speak to your manager” haircut and memes, and  ultimately becoming “Karen.” You can probably chalk this phenomenon up to a Dane Cook stand-up bit from years ago.

Nextdoor is full of Karens, as Scofflaw Brewing found out the hard way when your brewery is next to a neighborhood. Honoring that love/hate/can’t stop reading the comments relationship is Scofflaw Karen From Next Door IPA.

There have never been more Karens our lives…so in honor of Mother’s Day, and for moms protecting their children from vicious servers everywhere, we tip our hats to you, Karen.

The hazy India pale ale speaks for itself, or to the manager directly. To our calculations, “Karen” has been released at least twice by the brewery in the past year, selling out fast each time.

If you missed it last time, Karen From Next Door IPA is back stirring up shit at the brewery. No mute button needed.

Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Brewery only
Latest Return: 5/6/21

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Scofflaw Brewing Co., Coming Soon

Scofflaw Brewing drops 6 Barrel-Aged releases on Black Friday

Atlanta’s Scofflaw Brewing is hosting a massive Barrel-Aged Absentium release on Black Friday.

Absentium is as much a beer as it is a serious of big, rich imperial stouts by Scofflaw. The series started with Bourbon Barrel Absentium, and has since grown to include various barrels and additions. Often times the brewery doesn’t even announce an Absentium release until day of, or often times not at all- just simply stocking the brewery’s to-go fridge.

This Black Friday, the brewery is dropping six different Absentium creations to kick off the Christmas season.

Starting at 8pm on Nomember 29th, brewery attendees can purchase

Cognac Barrel Aged Absentium Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Absentium Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Vanilla Absentium Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Coffee Absentium Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Hazelnut Absentium Stout and Rum Barrel Aged Coconut Absentium Stout.

6-packs of the releases and individual bottles will be available.

Image: Scofflaw Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Scofflaw Brewing Co., Coming Soon, Don't Miss This

Scofflaw Brewing Basement IPA is coming to 16oz cans

Scofflaw Brewing Basement IPA, one of the most popular India pale ales in Georgia is about to get a little bigger.

For years Matt Shirah and co-founder Travis Herman busy brewing away in the basement of Shirah’s mother-in-law. This IPA bears the name of its birthplace. It has taken Georgia by storm.

MORE: Scofflaw Brewing & Basement IPA turn 1. Atlanta can’t get enough

The first cans were just stickers, followed by sleek black cans. Lately, the artwork has been more badass, thanks to the work of Josh Jameson. Coming very soon – 16-ounce cans.

Prevalence of the 16oz “tallboy” cans have swelled in craft brewing. In Scofflaw’s home of Atlanta, nearby Monday Night and SweetWater Brewing both have regular releases in the larger size.

Scofflaw Basement IPA 16-ounce cans will be available year-round in the coming weeks. Forget 4-packs. Scofflaw’s dropping 16-ounce, 12-packs.

Style: IPA
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Year-round.
Debut (16oz Cans): ASAP

7.5% ABV

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by Reid Ramsay