When you visit Atlanta, Georgia, make sure to stop by the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium, then grab a burger and an orange drink at The Varsity. But what if you want a beer? Georgia has some of the strictest alcohol laws in the country, but that hasn’t stopped it from having a booming brewery scene.
Atlanta is the largest, most populous city in Georgia and has 31 breweries within its limits. The oldest active brewery is the Atlanta Brewing Company which was founded in 1993, and Hippin Hops Brewery, Georgia’s first Black-owned physical brewery, opened in 2021. If you can only visit one Atlanta Brewery, make it Fire Maker Brewing Company.
Keep reading to learn about Atlanta’s best breweries. Each brewery listing includes its location, popular beers, website, and a shortdescription.
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Best breweries in Atlanta, GA
- Best End Brewing Company
- Hippin Hops Brewery
- Atlanta Brewing Company
- Bold Monk Brewing Company
- New Realm Brewing
- Candler Rail Brewery
- Elsewhere Brewing Company
- Monday Night Brewing
- Fire Maker Brewing Company
- Eventide Brewing Co
- Biggerstaff Brewing Company
- Atlantucky Brewing
- Halfway Crooks Beer
- Park Tavern Brewery
- Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
- STATS Brewpub
- Torched Hop Brewing Company
- Scofflaw Brewing Co
- Orpheus Brewing
- Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
- Sabbath Brewing
- Second Self Beer Company
- Porter Brew & Que Brewery
- Round Trip Brewing Company
- Three Taverns Imaginarium
- Steady Hand Beer Co.
- Terrapin ATL Brew Lab
- SweetWater Brewing Co
- The Wrecking Bar Brewpub
- Rightside Brewing
- Wild Heaven Beer
Best End Brewing Company
Best End Brewing Co was founded in 2018 by Robert Hayes and Cory Burke. The owners focus on providing the best beer and food they can. The brewery has an attached restaurant where they serve their craft beers.
Popular beers:
- Old Man of the Mountain
- Lack of Fokus
- Salsa Shark
- Anxiety Pils
Location: 1036 White St SW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.bestendbrewing.com/
Hippin Hops Brewery
Hippin Hops Brewery opened in 2021. Owners Clarence Boston and Donnica Boston focus on creating tasty brews while offering a great gathering place. Hippin Hops is the first Black-owned physical brewery. The taproom sells their beer along with food.
Popular beers:
- Proof is in the Pudding
- Not So Pale Ale
- So Peachy
- Baby Mama Guava
Location: 2380 Hosea L Williams Dr, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.hippinhopsbrewery.com/
Atlanta Brewing Company
Atlanta Brewing was founded in 1993 by Greg Kelly. It is Georgia’s oldest active brewery, although it was known as Red Brick Brewing Company from 2010 through 2018. The brewery offers its beers at its attached taproom.
Popular beers:
- Hoplanta
- Laughing Skull Amber Ale
- Red Brick 3 Bagger
- Divine Bovine Chai Spice Milk Stout
Location: 2323 Defoor Hills Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://atlantabrewing.com/
Bold Monk Brewing Company
The Bold Monk Brewing Company was founded in 2019. This brewery is owned by the Brewed To Serve Restaurant Group. At the Bold Monk brewery, you can get a meal and house beer.
Popular beers:
- Indominus Quadrupel
- Attainment Double IPA
- Discipline Dubbel
- The Way Tripel
Location: 1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW Bldg D, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://boldmonkbrewingco.com/
New Realm Brewing
New Realm Brewing Company was founded in 2016 by Carey Falcone, Bob Powers, and Mitch Steele. The brewery in Atlanta has an attached restaurant to go along with their craft beers. They host regular events such as live music.
Popular beers:
- Hazy Like A Fox
- Jacked ‘Squatch
- Euphonia
- Hoptropolis IPA
Location: 550 Somerset Terrace NE Unit 101, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://newrealmbrewing.com/
Candler Rail Brewery
Candler Rail Brewery was opened in 2021 by Win Porter, Allen Porter, and Chris McDonald. This brewery serves both craft beer and gourmet tacos in its attached brewpub.
Popular beers:
- Candler Rail Ale
- The Pullman
- Lil Cinco
- Terminus
Location: 1660 Dekalb Ave, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.candlerrailbrewery.com/
Elsewhere Brewing Company
Elsewhere Brewing was founded by Sam and Sara Kazmer in 2020. The taproom focuses on a friendly environment. They host regular events to liven the atmosphere.
Popular beers:
- Carouse
- Gest
- Vaunted
- Lasting Impression
Location: 1039 Grant Street SE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://elsewherebrewing.com/
Monday Night Brewing
Monday Night Brewing was founded in 2006 by Joel Iverson, Jeff Heck, and Jonathan Baker. The founders have been brewing together since a small Bible study brought them together. The Atlanta location was the first, and the brewery has added 3 other locations since. The taproom does not have a kitchen but hosts food trucks.
Popular beers:
- Drafty Kilt Scotch Ale
- Han Brolo Pale Ale
- Blind Pirate
- Slap Fight
Location: 670 Trabert Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://mondaynightbrewing.com/
Fire Maker Brewing Company
Fire Maker Brewing was founded in 2019 and is owned by Elliott Hall. Inspired by the fire-making dragon, this brewery seeks to illuminate its community. The attached taproom partners with Scoville Hot Chicken to offer great food and beer. It was named the second best new brewery in America by USA Today in 2021.
Popular beers:
- Hazed & Blazed
- Calamity Jane
- Chattahooch-Tea
- Way Down Yonder
Location: 975 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.firemakerbeer.com/
Eventide Brewing Co
This brewery was founded in 2014 by Matthew Sweezey, Haley Cowan, Nathan Cowan, and Geoffrey Williams. They focus on creating quality beers instead of experimenting. Their tasting room hosts a number of events throughout the week.
Popular beers:
- Kölsch
- Pale Ale
- Dry Irish Stout
- Highlander
Location: 1015 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.eventidebrewing.com/
Biggerstaff Brewing Company
This brewery was founded in 2020 by Clay and Sarah Davies. They offer a unique mix of a coffee shop, restaurant, and brewpub. No matter what time of day you pop into Biggerstaff Brewing, you’ll find something for you.
Popular beers:
- Dry Hopped in for a Penny
- Hattie NEIPA
- Nelle
- Uncle Clarence
Location: 537 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.biggerstaffbrewing.com/
Atlantucky Brewing
Atlantucky Brewing was opened to the public in 2022. It is owned by the hip-hop group Nappy Roots. The brewery hosts regular music events at its taproom.
Popular beers:
- Not Just NEIPA
- Mile High Pale Ale
- Hapeville Hef
- Atlantucky Mud
Location: 170 Northside Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
Website: http://www.atlantucky.com/
Halfway Crooks Beer
Halfway Crooks was founded in 2019 by Shawn Bainbridge, Tim Kilic, and Joran Van Ginderachter. The brewpub serves food, craft beer, and good times. Halfway Crooks also offers private rooms for events.
Popular beers:
- Radix
- Active Low
- Echo
- Metric
Location: 60 Georgia Ave, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://halfwaycrooks.beer/
Park Tavern Brewery
The Park Tavern is primarily a restaurant, but it does brew its own beer. The current name was decided in 1999 when Paul and Angela Smith bought the restaurant. It serves as a restaurant, brewpub, and event hub.
Popular beers:
- Red Sky Amber Lager
- Tall Grass Lager
- Skyscraper IPA
- Sun Harmonics Blonde
Location: 500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.parktavern.com/
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
This brewery and restaurant chain was founded in 1996 in Newark, Delaware by Kevin Finn, Mark Edelson, and Kevin Davies. The restaurant focuses on a variety of pizzas with other options such as salad and soup.
Popular beers:
- Russian Imperial Stout
- Pig Iron Porter
- Ironbound Ale
- Vienna Red Lager
Location: 3535 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.ironhillbrewery.com/
STATS Brewpub
STATS was founded in 2007 and is owned by Legacy Ventures, but it didn’t brew its own beers until 2017. The brewpub is still a sports bar with craft beer and pub food.
Popular beers:
- Bushwood IPA
- Red Zone Amber Ale
- Shooter McGavin Wit
- 300 Pilsner
Location: 300 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://statsatl.com/
Torched Hop Brewing Company
Torched Hop Brewing Company was founded by Chris and Stephen Bivins in 2016. The brewery has an attached restaurant for classic American food. They have a private room for rent as well as renting out the entire restaurant.
Popular beers:
- Hops-de-Leon
- Tribunal Double IPA
- Blue’s Clues
- Doo-Doo Brown
Location: 249 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.torchedhopbrewing.com/
Scofflaw Brewing Co
Scofflaw Brewing was founded by Matt Shirah and Travis Herman in 2016. The attached taproom offers beer to go, including growlers.
Popular beers:
- Basement IPA
- POG Basement
- Double Jeopardy
- Hooligan
Location: 1738 Macarthur Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://scofflawbeer.com/
Orpheus Brewing
Orpheus Brewing was founded in 2014 by Will Arnold, Jason Pellett, and Andy Lorber. The brewery has a taproom that offers private events.
Popular beers:
- Transmigration Of Souls
- Over And Over
- Lyric Ale
- Atalanta
Location: 1440 Dutch Valley Pl NE Ste 2001, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.orpheusbrewing.com/
Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
Max Lager’s was founded in 1998. It is owned by Brewed To Serve’s Cindy and Alan LeBlanc. The restaurant aims to provide great food and beer.
Popular beers:
- Hopsplosion!!! IPA
- Max Imperial Mocha Oatmeal Stout
- Max Red
- Max Black
Location: 320 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://maxlagers.com/
Sabbath Brewing
Sabbath Brewing opened in 2021 after years of challenges. Founder Jeffrey Oparnica’s goal is to brew interesting, high-quality beers. You can visit the taproom Wednesday through Sunday.
Popular beers:
- Blonde Reaper
- Permanently Buzzed
- The End of Man Will Bring Peace to this Earth
- Until We’re Dust
Location: 530 Flat Shoals Ave SW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.sabbathbrewing.com/
Second Self Beer Company
Second Self Beer was founded by Chris Doyle and Jason Santamaria in 2014. The taproom hosts a number of events and classes such as a sushi-making class. It is available for private events.
Popular beers:
- Thai Wheat
- Red Hop Rye
- Mole Porter
- Maverick & Gose
Location: 1311 Logan Cir NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://secondselfbeer.com/
Porter Brew & Que Brewery
This brewery & BBQ restaurant was founded in 2017. It serves quality southern BBQ and house beer. The restaurant regularly hosts live music.
Popular beers:
- Win Porter
- Dunwoody Black Forest
- Jackalope Stride
- Mountain Sunrise
Location: 5486 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd #14, Atlanta, GA
Website: http://www.porterbbqbrewery.com/
Round Trip Brewing Company
Round Trip Brewing was founded in 2021 by Craig Mycoskie, who also runs a beer-related podcast. The brewery’s attached taproom hosts live music and other events.
Popular beers:
- Driver’s Ed Dropout
- Smokin’ Translator
- Theresa’s Meadow
- Thai Chili Lime
Location: 1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://roundtripbrewing.com/
Three Taverns Imaginarium
The Three Taverns Brewery was founded in 2013 by Brian Purcell. The Imaginarium serves as a dedicated experiment brewery. The attached taproom serves classic Three Taverns brews in addition to experimental brews.
Popular beers:
- Theophan The Recluse
- Quasimodo
- A Night On Ponce IPA
- Rapturous
Location: 777 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/
Steady Hand Beer Co.
This brewery was founded by Brian and Kevin Sullivan in 2015. The brothers named the brewery after their family motto. The attached taproom is available for private events. They also host regular public events.
Popular beers:
- Cloudland Hazy IPA
- Flower Business
- Circles of the Sun
- Imperial Coffee Stout
Location: 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: http://www.steadyhandbeer.com/
Terrapin ATL Brew Lab
Terrapin Beer Company was founded by John Cochran and Brian Buckowski in 2002. The Brew Lab microbrewery offers food and Terrapin beer. Catch a beer before you catch the game.
Popular beers:
- Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout
- Hopsecutioner
- Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout
- Rye Pale Ale
Location: 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.terrapintaproom.com/
SweetWater Brewing Co
SweetWater Brewing Company was founded by Freddy Bensch and Kevin McNerney in 1997. The attached taproom serves house beer and tasty food.
Popular beers:
- Broken Coast Lager
- H.A.Z.Y IPA
- 420 Imperial IPA
- Goin’ Coastal IPA
Location: 195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.sweetwaterbrew.com/
The Wrecking Bar Brewpub
The Wrecking Bar Brewpub was opened in 2011 by Bob and Kristine Sandage but the history of the building goes back much further. Today, the brewpub offers house beer and classic pub food. The brewpub also offers private event spaces.
Popular beers:
- Mexican Siberius Maximus
- Jemmy Stout
- Victor IPA
- Breaking Bob Kolsch
Location: 292 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://www.wreckingbarbrewpub.com/
Rightside Brewing
Founded in 2021, Rightside Brewing creates tasty non-alcoholic beers. The brewery does not have a taproom. You can find Rightside Brewing beers at liquor stores throughout Atlanta.
Popular beers:
- American IPA
- Citrus Wheat
Location: 1678 Barfield Run NW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://rightsidebrewing.com/
Wild Heaven Beer
Wild Heaven Beer was founded in 2010 by Nick Purdy and Eric Johnson. The Atlanta brewery has an attached taproom with a patio for outside seating. This location hosts the Garden Club which puts on live music.
Popular beers:
- Emergency Drinking Beer
- Sunburst IPA
- Ode To Mercy
- Invocation
Location: 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA
Website: https://wildheavenbeer.com/
