A special congratulations is in order for SweetWater’s Big Kahuna himself Freddy Bensch. Today he was named one of Georgia’s most influential people. That puts the brewery founder among some of Georgia’s elite people – like Arthur Blank (Owner, Atlanta Falcons) US Senator Continue Reading →
Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) was released Hop Riot. Riot is a big imperial IPAbased off the Midnight Special black IPA recipe. For this release and the many to follow, brewmaster Glen Golden will balance the releases for both draft AND bottle. Continue Reading →
The Porter Beer Bar will be tapping Bell’s Hopslam on Friday at 6 pm!This tapping corresponds with their 3rd edition of “Where The Wild Beers Are” night. This Friday is barrel aged night. List to follow.
Taco Mac Lindbergh will tap a cask of Bell’s Double Cream Stout on Friday, 1/20/12 at 6pm.
Special Double Cream Stout derives its name from its smooth, creamy texture, not the ingredients. Completely dairy-free, this stout blends eight different Continue Reading →
SweetWater Founder Named Among Georgia Most Influential
A special congratulations is in order for SweetWater’s Big Kahuna himself Freddy Bensch. Today he was named one of Georgia’s most influential people. That puts the brewery founder among some of Georgia’s elite people – like Arthur Blank (Owner, Atlanta Falcons) US Senator Saxby Chambliss, Frank Blake (CEO/Chairman of Home Depot), John Brock (CEO, Coca-Cola) & more. It’s quite an honor.
Steve Farace of SweetWater writes on the brewery’s blog – [Freddy] joins….The owner of the Falcons — Arthur Blank, US Senator Saxby Chambliss, Chief Justice of Georgia’s Supreme Court — Carol Hunstein, Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones and Allman Brothersand a plethora of other movers and shakers in the great state of Georgia! We can’t wait to share the news with his mom, she’ll be thrilled at what a fine young man her son has turned into. 15 year’s of heady beers for sure, and (allegedly) influencing folks all along the way!! Wait till they get a load of us at the official party next week!
Side note, the solar array as mentioned is still in the works by the brewery. Just Google Solyndra and you can see how THAT turned out. SweetWater turns 15 next month, and will be celebrating in style of course. [SweetWater]
Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) was released Hop Riot. Riot is a big imperial IPAbased off the Midnight Special black IPA recipe. For this release and the many to follow, brewmaster Glen Golden will balance the releases for both draft AND bottle. This hoppy rioter is part of the Solitary Confinement Series.
The Porter Beer Bar will be tapping Bell’s Hopslam on Friday at 6 pm!This tapping corresponds with their 3rd edition of “Where The Wild Beers Are” night. This Friday is barrel aged night. List to follow.
This outdoor festival is an unbridled bash filled to the brim with the 3 B’s: BEER. BANDS. BACON.
It’s also a fundraiser for Dad’s Garage (yes, we’re a non-profit), so even if you’re not in it to capture the world record for swallowing the most swine, you can rest assured that you’re cash is still going to a good cause.
We’ll grease up the day at 1pm on Saturday, March 31st and go full boar until 6pm that evening with four awesome local bands, hilarious carnival games manned by the best improvisers in the city, and troughs upon troughs of cold beer and sizzlin’ bacon. We’ll also have all sorts of awesome entertainment (like a drunken spelling bee, the crowning of bacon king and queen, and more) as well as a succulent silent auction, and even a slow smoked whole hog for those of you that want to put in a little extra to really pig out. THE PASSES:
Portioned Porking ($25 online, $35 phone/door): For the average Joe that’s new to the bacon guzzling world. This pass gets you admission to the festival, 5 carnival game tickets, and 3 cups full of food/booze (it’s your choice whether you fill your 3 cups with beer, bacon, or both).
(Yes, you can purchase more beer and bacon at the festival).
Bottomless Bacon ($45 online, $55 phone/door): For the professional piggy that really knows how to shovel it in. This pass gets you admission to the festival, unlimited game playing, and all the beer and bacon you can stuff in your stomach. **Please note, like anywhere else in the world, we expect you drink responsibly. Please don’t be a jerk and overdo it.
Whole Hog! Literally. ($85 online, $95 phone/door) We’re wheeling in a whole pig roasted to perfection by P’cheen (trust us, those boys know their BBQ), several kegs of specialty beer, AND, you even get your very own BaconFest 2012 tee-shirt. SQUEEEEEEEAL! Yep, this is on top of the unlimited beer, bacon, and games. There are a very limited number of these passes available, so snatch them up quick before somebody else gets their greasy little snout on them.
IMPORTANT STUFF:
THIS FESTIVAL IS FOR ADULTS. NO YOUNG CHILDREN OR DOGS, PLEASE.
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY. We sold out last year and had no tickets left at the door.
It’s a darn good idea to take MARTA or a taxi cab.
This event is RAIN or SHINE. Sorry, NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES.
Thanks to our awesome pals at CWPR and The Vortex for riding the bacon train with us!
Taco Mac Lindbergh will tap a cask of Bell’s Double Cream Stout on Friday, 1/20/12 at 6pm.
Special Double Cream Stout derives its name from its smooth, creamy texture, not the ingredients. Completely dairy-free, this stout blends eight different specialty malts to yield a remarkable depth of flavor. With only a touch of burnt notes, Special Double Cream Stout focuses on the softer, cocoa & espresso-like aspects of roasted malt
Style: Stout
6.1% ABV
Taco Mac Lindburgh
Main Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 574-5813
You, the lover of hoppy beers should be excited to see the return of Founder’sDouble Trouble. You want your hop fix? You’ve got it.
An imperial IPA that was brewed to turn your world upside down. Hops will get you coming and going. Pungent aromatics up front pair with a malt-balanced backbone and a smooth bitter finish
A special congratulations is in order for SweetWater’s Big Kahuna himself Freddy Bensch. Today he was named one of Georgia’s most influential people. That puts the brewery founder among some of Georgia’s elite people – like Arthur Blank (Owner, Atlanta Falcons) US Senator Saxby Chambliss, Frank Blake (CEO/Chairman of Home Depot), John Brock (CEO, Coca-Cola) & more. It’s quite an honor.
and a plethora of other movers and shakers in the great state of Georgia! We can’t wait to share the news with his mom, she’ll be thrilled at what a fine young man her son has turned into. 15 year’s of heady beers for sure, and (allegedly) influencing folks all along the way!! Wait till they get a load of us at the official party next week!
