This year’s 420 Fest will take place in downtown Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park for the first time. Early this morning, the brewery unveiled the musical lineup, which includes famed band Sublime.
WHEN: Friday, April 18 | Saturday, April 19| Continue Reading →
In February, SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) turned 17 years young. Instead of dropping an imperial IPA or strong ale, SweetWater has a big saison waiting for you.
17th Anniversary Ale will be a “big ass” 9% saison. In true fashion, they Continue Reading →
Big news from an infrastructure standpoint at SweetWater Brewing this week. After a few years of teasing, the canning line has finally arrived.
Last week, the “Minister of Propaganda” Steve Farace was at Ball Corporation in Colorado ironing out some details Continue Reading →
Atlanta lost a great chef last week, Ryan Hidinger. This story starts with Ryan, who worked at local restaurant Muss & Turners, and his wife, Jen. The two shared aspirations of opening a restaurant of their own. The duo would hold weekend Continue Reading →
SweetWater’s final release each year is the brooding imperial stout Happy Ending. The local favorite returns, but this year makes two more states happy – Louisiana and Kentucky.
SweetWater Happy Ending is brewed with Centennial and Willamette hops, and dry hopped Continue Reading →
SweetWater Brewing (Atlanta) is turning 17 next year. They have announce the date of their party – Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Be there.
Scandalous party details to follow.
This is more for the “ain’t it cool” factor. In a private event this week, Sheryl Crow played a few sets at SweetWater Brewing.
The event was a private show held by 94.9 The Bull.
Pic via Nadia Orville, brewery employee.
This year’s 420 Fest will take place in downtown Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park for the first time. Early this morning, the brewery unveiled the musical lineup, which includes famed band Sublime.
WHEN: Friday, April 18 | Saturday, April 19| Sunday, April 20
WHERE: Centennial Olympic Park | Atlanta, GA
ADMISSION: $10 Single-Day Pass; $18 3-Day Weekend Pass; $60 Single-Day VIP Pass; $135 3-Day VIP Pass
More info and Tickets www.sweetwater420fest.com
In February, SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) turned 17 years young. Instead of dropping an imperial IPA or strong ale, SweetWater has a big saison waiting for you.
17th Anniversary Ale will be a “big ass” 9% saison. In true fashion, they brewery hopped the manure out of it. (Yeah, that’s their words.) Get your tickets now if you’re going.
It’s in the tanks as you read this. Beer Street Journal will be doing a video on this release soon. Be on the lookout.
In the mean time, SweetWater’s canning line just hit the ground on Ottley Drive. Also, Second Helping IPA is available now, support a great cause. See the video below, and if you can – maybe contribute.
SweetWater Second Helping Serves a Greater Purpose from BeerStreetJournal.com on Vimeo.
Big news from an infrastructure standpoint at SweetWater Brewing this week. After a few years of teasing, the canning line has finally arrived.
Last week, the “Minister of Propaganda” Steve Farace was at Ball Corporation in Colorado ironing out some details with the cans.
Initially, the brewery’s number one seller and flagship 420 Pale Ale and IPA will be available in 12oz and 16oz cans.
The new format should start shipping in March, 2014.
Note: The above is a can sample. What you see is a sleeve that has been heat wrapped. SweetWater tells Beer Street Journal that the actual cans will be printed.
Atlanta lost a great chef last week, Ryan Hidinger. This story starts with Ryan, who worked at local restaurant Muss & Turners, and his wife, Jen. The two shared aspirations of opening a restaurant of their own. The duo would hold weekend supper clubs to raise money for that dream.
A few years ago, Ryan was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer and given just six months to live. Most people probably wouldn’t have blamed him for giving up. That’s not even close to what Ryan and his wife, Jen, did. The first step was getting the most aggressive treatment available. The next was to continue working towards make their restaurant, The Staplehouse, a reality.
The outpouring of support for Ryan led them (in part) to create The Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit that offers financial assistance to restaurant and hospitality workers with similar hardships.
When SweetWater Brewery learned of the cause, there was no question of their desire to help. Working with Ryan, the SweetWater brewers designed a beer based on Hidinger’s favorite style- the imperial IPA. 100% of the profits from the sale of this beer goes to The Giving Kitchen. Not only is SweetWater donating, but also United Distributors, and the many Atlanta establishments selling Second Helping IPA.
Whether or not you had the honor of meeting Ryan Hidinger, it is impossible not to be inspired by this desire to achieve his dream, and help others along with way. The world needs more people like him.
SweetWater Second Helping IPA is available on draft & 22oz bombers for a limited time. Your purchase will help give someone a second chance. Grab a few bottles. Share it with friends. Sometimes it’s not just a beer – it’s hope.
SweetWater’s final release each year is the brooding imperial stout Happy Ending. The local favorite returns, but this year makes two more states happy – Louisiana and Kentucky.
SweetWater Happy Ending is brewed with Centennial and Willamette hops, and dry hopped with Cascade and Simcoe. Look for it in hand waxed 22oz bombers, 12oz bottles and draft. P.S. it cellars well too.
Style: Imperial Stout
Availability: 22oz Bombers, 12oz Bottles, Draft. Winter Seasonal.
9% ABV
SweetWater Brewing (Atlanta) is turning 17 next year. They have announce the date of their party – Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Be there.
Scandalous party details to follow.
This is more for the “ain’t it cool” factor. In a private event this week, Sheryl Crow played a few sets at SweetWater Brewing.
The event was a private show held by 94.9 The Bull.
Pic via Nadia Orville, brewery employee.
