Nearly 2 years ago, SweetWater Brewing retired Summer Hummer (a seasonal witbier) in lieu of Sch’Wheat in the year round lineup. The beer was introduced as a “gateway” beer for many drinkers making their first foray into beers Continue Reading →
SweetWater Brewing turns 15 years old this year. They have officially announced the release of an Anniversary Ale. Huge party coming up in February. For the beer, they got the gang back together- including co-founder Kevin McNerney (who brews at Continue Reading →
Almost 2 years ago, SweetWater Brewing revived Exodus Porter. The uber tasty porter by the Atlanta based brewery could only be found in the Tackle Box, and draft in the tap room. Great news from the folks on Ottley Continue Reading →
The 2012 Edition of SweetWater Brewing’s Happy Ending has arrived. This is how the brewery “caps” off it’s year. This is the 2nd release of the the waxed capped bombers. Part of SW’s Catch & Release Program. Continue Reading →
SweetWater just finished a massive new mural on the front of their new building. Here’s it being painted as a poorly made (hey, I didn’t go to school for this) animated gif. Be sure to check out the video Continue Reading →
Nearly 2 years ago, SweetWater Brewing retired Summer Hummer (a seasonal witbier) in lieu of Sch’Wheat in the year round lineup. The beer was introduced as a “gateway” beer for many drinkers making their first foray into beers that aren’t light lagers. The beer has done well over the past 2 years in the line year round lineup, but in 2012 it won’t make the cut. Sch’Wheat has been suspended in the coming brew-year to make way for some new exciting brews. (and some oldies making returns.)
SweetWater Brewing turns 15 years old this year. They have officially announced the release of an Anniversary Ale. Huge party coming up in February. For the beer, they got the gang back together- including co-founder Kevin McNerney (who brews at 5 Seasons Prado now.) Expect an imperial edition of their original ESB recipe. (Think a big motorboat.)
In addition to all those brews, we have our 15th anniversary ale on the horizon. Feb 17th marks 15 official years for SweetWater, as we sold our first keg of beer out of the original Fulton Industrial Blvd brewery back on Feb 17th, 1997. We are celebrating with a monster party at the brewery so we can break in our expanded brewery proper like on Feb 18th from 2 — 6, and with a special 15th anniversary ale. Kevin McNerney, our co-founder and original Brewmaster, came back to the brewery to create this batch with Freddy Bensch, our Big Kahuna, Mark Medlin — our Brewmaster, Nick Nock, our Head Brewer, and Dock Rigsby, our Head Cellarman. The 15th anniversary ale will be a giant version of our original ESB recipe — stay tuned for more details on that sucker.
Still waiting on Double D’s triumphant return. More details soon.
A big day for SweetWater news. The OG from the Dank Tank #1 “The Creeper” will be returning this fall.
Dank Tank Series #1 – The Creeper. The Dank Tank Series is a 50 barrel tank that we will be running experimental beers thru. The first run out of the dank tank is called “The Creeper” it is a Belgian trippel IPA and came in about 10% alc.
Almost 2 years ago, SweetWater Brewing revived Exodus Porter. The uber tasty porter by the Atlanta based brewery could only be found in the Tackle Box, and draft in the tap room. Great news from the folks on Ottley Drive – Exodus is just weeks away from hitting 6 packs and draft outside of the brewery. This is one of SweetWater’s best. No more excuses for not trying this one.
First brewed on Bob Marley’s birthday, This Legend-ary porter initially delivers distinct irie hop notes which transcend into rich waves of chocolate, creating a multidimensional taste experience!
Style: Porter Hops: Centennial and Golding Hops Malts: 2 Row, Munich, Chocolate, and Caramel Malts
Atlanta’s Favorite Earth Day Celebration Announces Music Line-Up & Activities
WHEN: Friday, April 20 | Saturday, April 21 | Sunday, April 22 WHERE: Candler Park | Atlanta, Georgia TIME: Friday – 4:20 to 11 p.m.; Saturday – Noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday – 12:30 to 7 p.m. COST: $5 for a 21+ wristband (portion of proceeds donated to park improvement)
Free admission without wristband
INFO: www.sweetwater420fest.comATLANTA: Celebrate Mother Nature this spring at the 8th Annual SweetWater 420 Fest with a diverse lineup of talent and activities to fill a weekend! Kicking off on “420” and continuing through Sunday, April 22, the weekend is jammed-packed with activities that include performances from regional and local artists, live comedy, a cask ale tasting, Planet 420, the kid’s zone, and more. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to Park Pride for park improvement — as part of the mission of the 420 fest is to leave the park in better shape than it was found each year.
Building on seven fantastic years, SweetWater 420 Fest stacked a line-up of bands that include regional touring artists along with smaller hometown favorites and paired them with the Southeast’s favorite beer. “Staying true to our festival roots, the line-up this year will include some great musicians along with a wide spectrum of things for folks to see and do,” explains Jennifer Bensch, Festival Promoter & Principal at Happy Ending Productions. “We’re also excited that the first day of the festival falls on “420” this year, making the 2012 event extra festive.”
SweetWater 420 Festival line-up includes the following artists as of January 3, 2012:
Maceo Parker Anders Osborne Cadillac Jones
Perpetual Groove The Lee Boys Smokey’s Farmland Band
Donna the Buffalo Floodwood feat. Members of Moe Cherry Royale
The Mickey Hart Band feat. Dave Schools Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band Like a Locomotive
Soulive Sol Driven Train Music Matters Rock You Kids Band
As the music fills the park, attendees of all ages can also check out eco-friendly and environmentally themed on-site events and activities. In an effort to teach patrons to learn easy sustainable ways to integrate earth friendly practices back to their community and homes, Planet 420 presented by Gas South will be filled with more than fifteen local, regional and national non-profit and environmental organizations. Other eco-friendly partners include Change of Atmosphere, who specialize in organizing exhibits and forums for activism that included yoga in park, grease to diesel demonstrations, eco art, sustainable living forums, solar energy exploration, activism through music, alternate transportation in the ATL, round table discussions for Georgia’s Energy Future, youth climate activism, eco book building, water conservation measures and so much more.
For those whose jokes don’t flow as well as the beer, Improv workshops will also be offered during the day, festival fans of all ages are welcome. After you brush up on your skills tell your best jokes to the film crews surfing the crowds and hear them replayed in the Relapse 420 Comedy Tent. Adult entertainment after the sun goes down will include Dad’s Garage and Relapse Theater, along with sets from other popular Atlanta comics.
Don’t miss the traditional cask ale tasting on Sunday at 2pm. Samples from five cask ales from SweetWater Brewery will be available to taste, including recreations of the top three judges’ choices and the crowd favorite from the “Brew Your Cask Off” festival. Plus in a special appearance, head Brewer at SweetWater, Nick Nock, is making his own special cask for SweetWater connoisseurs.
Admission is free with local art, food and SweetWater’s awardâ€winning brews available for purchase. Adults, 21 and up with a valid ID are requested to purchase a $5 wristband before consuming alcohol. A portion of the proceeds from wristband sales is donated to Park Pride for Candler Park improvements. Funds from the 2011 festival were donated for beautification projects, the maintenance of the 420 Fest walking trailandto help fix the park’s community soccer field. Be sure to rub your toes in the new grass and do your part this year to take care of it. Please pick up, recycle what you can, and deposit all waste in its proper container.
2012 SweetWater 420 Festival sponsors include: Gas South, MARTA, Creative Loafing, Digital Marketing Services, and more.
The SweetWater 420 Fest is a Happy Ending Productions Event. For more information, please visit www.sweetwater420fest.com, or follow us on twitter @420fest or become a fan on Facebook.
The 2012 Edition of SweetWater Brewing’sHappy Ending has arrived. This is how the brewery “caps” off it’s year. This is the 2nd release of the the waxed capped bombers. Part of SW’s Catch & Release Program.
This award-winning (Silver Medal Winner at the World Beer Cup) Imperial Stout offers a robust blanket of roast, chocolate, coffee, plums and raisins that will sink into your taste buds. An explosive burst of citrus hops complement the warm rich flavors and will send you over the top.
From the bottle – Figure this one out! Rub Figured A Hopped Roll By Dry Balanced Will Stiffy Body In Ending A Explosive Lube Stout Finish The Huge Full On Resulting A Mom
SweetWater just finished a massive new mural on the front of their new building. Here’s it being painted as a poorly made (hey, I didn’t go to school for this) animated gif. Be sure to check out the video walkthrough of the new place.
Nearly 2 years ago, SweetWater Brewing retired Summer Hummer (a seasonal witbier) in lieu of Sch’Wheat in the year round lineup. The beer was introduced as a “gateway” beer for many drinkers making their first foray into beers that aren’t light lagers. The beer has done well over the past 2 years in the line year round lineup, but in 2012 it won’t make the cut. Sch’Wheat has been suspended in the coming brew-year to make way for some new exciting brews. (and some oldies making returns.)
