Beer Street Journal

Wild Heaven Hatch Chile Fest 2025
2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Wild Heaven – Toco Hills, 2935-B N. Druid Hills Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30329, United States
Fox Bros BBQ and Wild Heaven Beer are thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Hatch Chile Fest on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
One of the city’s favorite food and beverage events, Hatch Chile Festival finds a new home at Fox Bros BBQ and Wild Heaven Beer’s newest location at Toco Hill. The one-day, block party style festival celebrates the annual harvest of fresh Chiles from Hatch, NM with Hatch chile inspired dishes and cocktails, local beer, and live music.
VIP tickets ($85) which will include early entrance to the event beginning at 12 pm, unlimited tastes and 2 drink tickets!
General admission ($45) will begin at 1 pm and include unlimited tastes.
Drinks will be available at 3 bars and will include a special Hatch Chile Beer and cocktail features.
One hundred percent of ticket sales will go directly to Hogs for the Cause and will be distributed to families in Atlanta and the North Georgia market via a partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Children eight years and younger are free.
Live tunes provided by the always fun Britpop Band!
MENU ANNOUNCED!
New Mexico style Smash Burger
Single smash patty with hatch Chiles, white onion, shredded lettuce and hatch mustard on potato bun
Smoked and Crispy Carnita Taco
Made with hatch Chile salsa, diced onions and cilantro on a locally made hatch Chile corn tortilla
Hatch Chile “corn” dog
A hatch Chile corn tortilla wrapped around a hot dog and fried smothered in hatch Chile sauce
Hatch Chile Cheese Fries
Waffle fries smothered in hatch Chile queso, hatch Chile sauce, and hatch Chile pico de gallo
Beef Fat Potato Bun
Made with smoked pork, hatch chile and cheese inside and served with a Hatch Chile Mustard BBQ sauce.
And For Dessert….
Apple and Hatch Chile Dr Pepper Spice cake with caramel sauce and whipped cream

Round Trip Brewing Oktoberfest 2025
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Round Trip Brewing, 1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Wilkommen to Round Trip’s annual Oktoberfest celebration!

Round Trip Brewing is hosting their annual Oktoberfest celebration at the West Midtown taproom this weekend, transforming it into a lively Bavarian beer hall. Entry is free with no tickets required—just show up! Lederhosen and dirndls are encouraged but optional. The event features special beer releases, traditional German food, games, contests, and pop-ups. A portion of proceeds from Oktoberfest Märzen sales ($1 per pour) supports LifeLine Animal Project. They’ve also partnered with Cirque du Soleil LUZIA to award prize tickets to contest winners (the show opens November 6 at Atlantic Station, with up to 20% off select performances available via their link).
Here’s a detailed breakdown of activities, beers, food, and promotions, organized by category with day-specific timings where applicable:
Beers and Special Releases

Oktoberfest Märzen: Their flagship traditional Märzen-style lager, brewed with German malts, Magnum and Tettnang hops, and lagered for at least six weeks. Features moderately toasted bread flavors, smooth sweetness, and an easy-drinking profile. Available on tap, in liter pours, and in six-packs to-go (cans).
Oak-Aged Oktoberfest: A limited unfiltered variant of the Märzen, aged on oak spirals for subtle vanilla and toasted wood notes that enhance the malt backbone. Available on tap and in six-packs to-go (cans).
Firkin Tapping: Special unfiltered Oktoberfest Märzen infused with Munich Honey. Ceremonial tapping at 3 PM on Saturday, September 27, to kick off the day’s festivities.
Maßkrug Mugs (Liter Steins): Full 1-liter pours available on most beers (Oktoberfest recommended). Pricing: $25 for a 1L stein + lager pour; $15 for the 1L stein alone. Take the stein home as a keepsake.
To-Go Promotion: Free 0.5L stein with the purchase of any case of beer to-go. This runs from September 26 through October 5.

Food and Dining

Traditional German Fare: Brats, pretzels, and other Oktoberfest-inspired food items provided by a pop-up from their East Cobb Kitchen. Available throughout the weekend.
Beer Hall Experience: The taproom is set up as a Bavarian beer hall with beer delivery service to tables, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

Contests and Games

Stein Holding Competition: Annual contest with men’s and women’s heats at 4 PM on Saturday, September 27. No pre-registration needed—just purchase a 1L pour to participate. Winners receive a pair of tickets to Cirque du Soleil LUZIA.
Small Dog Time Trials: Races for dogs 20 lbs and under at 1:30 PM on Sunday, September 28. Arrive around 1 PM to sign up. The winning dog gets a pair of Cirque du Soleil LUZIA tickets for their humans.
Dog Costume Contest (by LifeLine Animal Project): Open to dogs of any size, showcasing adoptable pups. Takes place around 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 28, right after the Small Dog Time Trials. The winner receives a pair of Cirque du Soleil LUZIA tickets for their human.

Pop-Ups and Additional Activities

Candle Making Pop-Up (The Heart Scent): On-demand candle-making class where you bring your own vessel (e.g., a stein) and create a custom candle on the spot. Available throughout the weekend.
LifeLine Animal Project Support: In addition to the costume contest and donation from beer sales, they’re highlighting adoptable dogs to promote the organization.

Third Space Brewing 9th Anniversary
2025-09-26 12:30 - 22:00 | Third Space Brewing, 1505 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Third Space Brewing Celebrates 9th Anniversary with All-Day Music Festival and Charitable Partnership
Live Music Lineup
Third Space Brewing has curated a roster of local acts to soundtrack their milestone celebration, featuring six distinctive performances throughout the day:
12:30-2:30 PM: Murphy
Kicking off the anniversary festivities with a two-hour opening set
3:00-4:00 PM: Fuzzysurf
Hour-long afternoon performance
4:30-5:30 PM: The MilBillies
Local favorites bringing their signature sound to the early evening slot
6:00-7:00 PM: HOSTS
Prime time performance as the evening crowd arrives
7:30-8:30 PM: Cozy Danger
Late evening entertainment
9:00-10:00 PM: De La Buena
Closing out the night’s musical celebration
Special Anniversary Releases
To the Nines Champagne-Style Ale
A limited-edition 9% ABV champagne-style ale created specifically for the ninth anniversary. Available in 12-ounce four-packs for $14.99, with presale options available to ensure availability.
Head Space BOOST – Pineapple Yerba Mate
A new addition to Third Space’s THC sparkling water line, featuring 10mg delta-9 THC with natural caffeine from yerba mate. This limited-edition flavor launches at the anniversary party.
Food Truck Lineup
Off Shore MKE
Piña Mexican Eats
Ian’s Pizza
The curated selection of local food trucks will provide diverse dining options throughout the day-long celebration.
Camp Minikani Partnership Activities
In partnership with YMCA Camp Minikani, staff will be on-site from 1:00-5:00 PM leading interactive activities including:

Archery demonstrations and instruction
Hands-on crafting activities

Charitable Component
Third Space Brewing continues its ongoing partnership with Camp Minikani, where co-founders Andy Gehl and Kevin Wright first met as counselors. The brewery is seeking donations to fund camp scholarships for children who otherwise couldn’t afford the camp experience. One hundred percent of donated funds will provide camperships.
Donation Tiers:

$10: Suggested minimum donation
$25: Limited edition Happy Place Bandana
$75: Limited Third Space glass + $2 beer fills all day (excludes barrel-aged beers)
$250: Third Spacer growler + two monthly growler fills for one year
$350: Barrel party for up to 40 guests with loading dock/covered deck rental and three beer tickets per person
$500: Founder-led brewery tour for up to 20 guests with two beers and pint glass per person

About Third Space Brewing
Founded in September 2016, Third Space Brewing opened its microbrewery and taproom in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley. The brewery gained national recognition when the Brewers Association named it one of the 50 fastest-growing craft breweries in the nation in 2018. Known for flagship beers including Happy Place and Heavenly Haze, Third Space has expanded distribution throughout Wisconsin and entered the cannabis market in 2024 with Head Space THC Sparkling Water. In 2024, the company opened a second location, Third Space Innovation Brewhouse, in Menomonee Falls.

Inventors Brewpub Oktoberfest 2025
2025-09-27 13:00 - 21:00 | Inventors Brewpub, 305 E Washington St, Port Washington, WI, 53074, United States
Inventor’s Brewpub hosts Oktoberfest at the brewery on Lake Michigan on September 27th.
This Saturday only, we’re celebrating Oktoberfest on the lakefront with our Fahrenheit Festbier (5.8% ABV) A crisp, malty lager brewed with pale and Munich malts and a touch of caramel flavor.
We’re serving it alongside German-inspired music and a lively atmosphere built for cheers & beers. Have a chance to celebrate the season with a True Festbier.
It happens once a year, and when it’s gone, it’s gone. Be here Saturday and make it count.
A list of events is above, Doors at 1 pm.

Great American Beer Fest 2025
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-11 | The Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
The Great American Beer Festival, the nation’s favorite beer festival and cultural phenomenon, returns to Denver October 9-11, 2025.
