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Local North Georgia Breweries and Beer

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Sometimes, nothing is more relaxing than a 🍺 refreshing, cold beer on your day off. The Georgia Mountains have a handful of options to try local flavors from their craft beer breweries.

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Breweries North Georgia

Regardless of your beer knowledge, it’s easy to know what beer you like and enjoy. Use the information below to find local breweries where you can sample unique local flavors.

 

Map of Breweries in North Georgia

This interactive map can help you find the closest locations of craft breweries near you.

 

Local Breweries in North Georgia

Local microbreweries can be found in a few places across the North Georgia mountains. Be sure to check them out for the chance to sample local flavors, support local businesses, and enjoy a tasty beer in relaxing environments.

 

Local Breweries in Blairsville GA

 

Blairsville Brewing Company — Blairsville, GA

Visit this family-owned brewery in Blairsville for innovative beer recipes made from the freshest local ingredients. Watch the event calendar for fun options at the brewery, including Brews & Asanas, live music, and arts festivals.

 

Local Breweries in Blue Ridge GA

Don’t let the “grumpy” and “angry” names fool you; these Blue Ridge breweries are lovely places for beer enthusiasts to visit!

 

Angry Hops Brewing — Blue Ridge

This brewery opened in 2021 and is now open seven days a week. Join the weekly Bingo event from 5-6 pm on Tuesdays. It is dog-friendly and has outdoor seating. Contact Angry Hops with questions at:

 

Grumpy Old Men Brewing — Blue Ridge

Enjoy great local beer available 7 days a week from this dog-friendly microbrewery in Blue Ridge, GA. Check online for the current list of beers and a fun variety of events, including live music, karaoke, and tie-dye parties.

Beer varieties may include IPAs, Dark Ales, Hard Seltzers, Pale Ales, Porters, Stouts, Blonde Ales, and more!

 

Local Breweries in Copperhill TN

 

Buck Bald Brewing — Copperhill TN

Although this brewery is technically in Tennessee, it’s only a short walk from the Georgia state line and its sister city of McCaysville, GA. Leashed pets are welcome, and patio seating is available. Pints and growlers are available. It is open daily from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm.

 

Copperhill Brewery — Copperhill TN

Copper Hill Brewery TN

Copperhill Brewery TN

This brewery on the Georgia / Tennessee state line makes a nice stop on layovers on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway tours. Copperhill Brewery is open daily and features events like SINGO nights and trivia on Thursday nights. Enjoy a pint, a flight, or have a growler filled at this fun border location.

 

Local Breweries in Clayton and Hiawassee

 

Currahee Brewing Company — Clayton

The Currahee Brewing Company’s newest location is in downtown Clayton. This local favorite offers open mic nights, bingo, trivia, karaoke, live music, and more. Currahee Brewing Company in Clayton is open daily for your convenience!

The Currahee Brewing Company has three locations in the area—make sure you have the contact information for your preferred location!

 

Hiawassee Brew — Hiawassee

Hiawassee Brew Lake Views

Hiawassee Brew Lake Views

Local brewery and a taco truck, Hiawassee Brew is a full-service brewhouse and restaurant in Hiawassee, GA. All craft beers are made in-house. In addition to the house brews, there are rotating guest taps from other local breweries, plus a variety of wines from Crane Creek and Hightower Creek Vineyards!

The brewery is across the street from the lake, offering scenic views from the upstairs deck. Games are available on-site, and kids are also welcome. Live music every Saturday night from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (visit the Hiawassee Brew online calendar for performer and other event details). Outdoor seating is available.

Hiawassee Brew is closed on Mondays.

 

Local Breweries in Dahlonega and Cleveland

 

52 West Brewing — Dahlonega, GA

Visit this new dog-friendly Dahlonega Brewery to sample what the owners envisioned as “farm-to-pint” beer. Thursday – Sunday for craft beer and events like live music, trivia night, and singo.

 

Dahlonega Brewery & Etowah Meadery — Dahlonega

Dahlonega Brewery North GA

Dahlonega Brewery North GA

Located in Dahlonega in the heart of Georgia’s wine country, Dahlonega’s first craft brewery shares its tasting room and production facility with Etowah Meadery. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio and food trucks regularly visit on the weekends. Military discounts are available for active and retired military (15% off with ID) and for local Dahlonega residents (10% off with local ID).

The Dahlonega Brewery is open Wednesdays through Sundays (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) and features live music on the weekends.

 

NoFo Brew Co — Cleveland

NoFo Cleveland

NoFo Cleveland

NoFo Brew Co is located on Helen Highway between two scenic mountain ranges in Cleveland, GA. Food trucks are available on weekends and select nights, but when food trucks are not parked outside, you are welcome to bring in your own food or have local food delivered to the brewery. Picnic tables and a large lawn provide family-friendly space for frisbee, a game of catch, corn hole, or other games available for your enjoyment.

Events include live music, axe throwing, trivia, bingo, and more (see online calendar for details). Free tours may be available, depending on the production schedule. Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor areas (dogs are not allowed inside).

The Cleveland NoFo Brew Co is open Wednesdays – Sundays (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Note that this location used to be the Tantrum Brewing Company until Spring 2023.

 

Local Breweries in Ellijay, Jasper, and Talking Rock

 

Cartecay River Brewing Co — Ellijay

Cartecay River Brewing Co Ellijay GA

Relax on the riverfront patio at Cartecay River Brewing Co Ellijay GA

Enjoy a menu of over a dozen craft beers that are constantly changing at Cartecay River Brewing Co in Ellijay! The pet-friendly and kid-friendly environment boasts a waterfront outdoor covered deck located on the Coosawattee River in Ellijay. Check the website and/or social media for the live music schedule.

The evolving drink selection may include ambers, lagers, sours, browns, IPAs, and more! Open Tuesday – Sunday for flights, pints, or a fresh beer growler to take home. 

 

Pendley Creek Brewing Company — Jasper

Pendley Creek Brewing Co Jasper GA

Pendley Creek Brewing Co Jasper GA

Visit Pendley Creek Brewing Company (the white building pictured above) in downtown Jasper for flights of beer, pints, and growlers to-go! Pendley Creek Brewing Company is open Wednesday – Sundays (hours may be adjusted during off-season).

 

Talking Rock Brewery — Talking Rock

Enjoy live music on the dog-friendly patio at Talking Rock Brewery

Enjoy live music on the dog-friendly patio at Talking Rock Brewery

Visit Talking Rock Brewery in the train car in downtown Talking Rock for a variety of approachable local beers. Watch the calendar for fun events including food trucks and cornhole tournaments.

Talking Rock Brewery is open Thursdays through Sundays. Budding artists can sign up for open mic night every Thursday, and music fans can enjoy live music every Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dogs are welcome on the patio and deck areas.

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Closed Breweries

Fans of local craft beers will be disappointed to learn that some local favorites are no longer open for business.

  • Blue Ridge Brewery in Blue Ridge, GA, closed in Summer 2019
  • Fannin Brewing Company in Blue Ridge, GA, closed in April 2024
  • Tantrum Brewing Company in Cleveland, GA, became part of NoFo Brewing in Spring 2023

 

Tips for Visiting North GA Breweries

Visiting a North Georgia brewery can be a great way to sample the craftsmanship of the area. Follow these tips to get the most out of your trips to the craft breweries in North Georgia.

  • Ask the Staff for Recommendations – the staff are experts on their beers and can help guide you toward the drinks you’ll most enjoy
  • Order a Sample Flight – try a brewery flight, which will offer the chance to choose a few sample-sized pours to taste side by side
  • Enjoy Responsibly – some drinks may be stronger than they seem, so keep an eye on the ABV% and know your limit

 

Essential Beer Accessories

Whether you want to host a beer-tasting event or enjoy a cold growler at home at the end of the day, these products can enhance the experience. They also make fantastic gifts for beer lovers!

COKTIK 6 Pack Heavy Large Beer Glasses with Handle - 14 Ounce Glass Steins, Classic Beer Mug glasses Set

  • Beer Books – Start the journey with fascinating research and history about one of the world’s oldest drinks
  • Bottle Openers – Make sure it’s easy to get into your beer with a high-quality bottle opener
  • Beer Coozies – Keep cans and bottles as cold as possible with highly-rated coozies
  • Growlers  – Take a clean, empty growler to select breweries to have them filled with your favorite draft beers
  • Frosty Mugs – Enjoy a beer with an ice-cold chill in a frozen frosty beer mug
  • Beer Tasting Kits – Host a tasting event with a mix of your favorite North Georgia craft beers
  • Beer Tasting Journals – Keep track of your local beer adventures with an old-school journal to log your observations

The Beer Review Logbook (Rate and Record Your Favorite Brews)

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28 Responses

  1. Shalisha Alston says:
    February 10, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    I love your website. It’s the perfect guide for someone venturing to Georgia, especially north side. I used to drink, but it didn’t agree with me. I used to enjoy really cold beer. There was a brand I loved, I can’t remember the name, but it was very dark. I’m thinking, the darker the beer, the richer the flavor? If I was going to visit a brewery, it would be Buck Bald Brewing. I’d get to be in Tennessee and then come back to Georgia since it’s right on the Georgia state line. My favorite part is that leashed pets are welcome. I’m so happy.

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    • Alyce says:
      February 11, 2022 at 9:17 am

      Hi Shalisha, A good cold beer is a nice treat, but definitely only when it agrees with you. 

      Buck Bald Brewing is a neat location and it’s fun to know of places that allow dogs. Even when I can’t bring my own dog with me, I love seeing all of the other dogs! 🙂 

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  2. Jeeda says:
    February 7, 2022 at 9:41 am

    I have heard somewhere that the taste of beer increases dopamine activity. No wonder beer is a favorite drink for so many people around the globe. I live in Europe and have never been to the USA before. Though, information about local breweries in North Georgia sounds very tempting. Personally, one of my interests is visiting wineries and breweries whenever abroad.

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    • Alyce says:
      February 7, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Hi Jeeda, I agree that visits to local breweries and wineries offer a unique way to learn more about the area. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. joshua collins says:
    February 21, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    I’ve planned a trip to Florida but am open to exploring other areas of the US, being a big fan of breweries it was cool to learn of some that are located nearby in Georgia. I haven’t been before so I will look into visiting them soon, especially the Grumpy Old Men Brewing as we will be bringing our cocker spaniel with us so its nice to know they support dogs as not all the ones I have been to in the past have.

    Thanks for sharing these breweries if I ever make it there I will go to as many as I can to try out some new BEVs.

    Josh

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    • Alyce says:
      February 21, 2020 at 9:45 pm

      Hi Joshua, It is always helpful to know where your dog is welcome. When you are traveling with pets, I find it’s even better when you can include them and take them with you as much as possible.

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  4. CinaMatics says:
    February 21, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    I have never stayed in Georgia long enough to get to some of the untapped wonders. Drinking an ice-cold brew after a hard day’s work is very relaxing. I have never had the pleasure of experiencing a brewery, but I would definitely be interested in checking them out. Some of the breweries you have listed look really good. Great recommendations!

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    • Alyce says:
      February 21, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      I do hope you are able to visit one or two of these locations, as the local brewmasters really enjoy the chance to share their work and passion with visitors. 

      Reply
  5. Jerry says:
    February 21, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Hello Alyce,

    Thank you  for allowing me the opportunity to comment on your article. I found this article to be very informative, especially knowing that there is even a class on international beer styles and another on pairing beer with food and starting your own beer cellar. 

    I also found it to fascinating, that there are suggested, targeted tastings to help you learn when to drink down-and when to dump those beers down a drain.

    Are those percentages by the Grumpy Old Man Brewing section the Alcohol By Volume?

    Thank you again for allowing me to comment on such an informative article.

    Blessings To You My Friend,

    Jerry

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    • Alyce says:
      February 21, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      Hi Jerry, Yes, the ABV number is the Alcohol by Volume measure. As craft beer from independent breweries can vary in strength by a huge amount, it is helpful to know what to expect when enjoying these local craft beers.

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