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Mountain Layers Brewing – Bryson City NC

Mountain Layers Brewing – Bryson City NC

A new yet sizable brewery with a fantastic balcony and mountain feel.  Fresh cut woodfurnishings create an atmosphere that fits a microbrewery serving hand crafted beer from a 7 barrel system.  Brewing is downstairs and the taproom is upstairs.  Plus a nice view of the stream that runs through Bryson City.  Also they have totally […]

Jekyll Brewery – Alpharetta GA

This brewery has great energy and great beer.  They have a monster system, with over 10 beers on tap.  Many were excellent.  Their Cooter Brown was memorable.  I’d definitely go back. I visited in mid 2017, before GA lawmakers joined the modern era allowing breweries to sell beer (vs. tours with ‘samples’)           […]

Dry County Brewing – Kennesaw GA

This brewery has a nice atmosphere, with many tables, TVs and games.  They had 7 beers on tap, and most were excellent.  They had a special release that was outstanding.  The bartending staff was not your typically friendly bunch and they were not very knowledgable about the beer.  The guys in the brewery were stellar, […]

Hop Alley Brewery – Alpharetta GA

Hop Alley is a restaurant, with a small in-house brewery.  The brew system is right behind the bar, in full view, which is always a bonus. They had 5 beers on tap.  The Hellfire IPA was excellent.  It seems the owner is still working to perfect the other recipes (or should be).  The bartender was […]

Lazy Hiker Brewery – Franklin NC

Lazy Hiker Brewery – Franklin NC

Just a few miles from the Appalachian trail, hikers may divert from the trail for some libations.  A nice variety of craft beer, and an outdoor porch under the stars.  A food truck stays ready.  The brewing is done in a separate building, right next to the taproom — unfortunately no tours offered  🙁   […]