Sour Fests to be Aware Of.

 Worth visiting this event, I guarantee you.

https://www.facebook.com/events/224548418065012/

Cheers.

Upstate Craft Beer Co Comes Through For #GCBW

I know it's only Tuesday, but the ‪#‎Greenvillecraftbeerweek‬ event at ‪#‎Upstatecraftbeer‬ has to rank as one of the top events that local beer brewers/lovers have enjoyed so far. This was the big collaboration night that was so highly anticipated.

13 breweries, active or about to be, were represented by their efforts in making this collaboration history. Looking around I saw practically all of the Greenville brewing heavy weights gathered on one spot for some true appreciation of what each was capable of, with the assistance of Chris Hardin, Upstate brewmaster, and Jack McDonald, co-owner. 

I'll get into the brews that caught my attention later (there were several) but for now, a few fotos that hopefully capture the spirit of the event. Btw, the muffin tins you see in abundance are a link to the history of the building that houses Upstate, the Clausen Bakery. Drop by the brewery and Chris or Jack will be happy to give you the details that fueled this inspired tribute.

Cheers and on to the next event!!!
 

North Georgia's New Beer Discoveries

Just returned from a short trip to N. GA, where I discovered that, one, Woodstock has a very inviting pub called the Truck and Tap. Beer lineup included a Creature Comforts Automatic Pale Ale, easily one of the most citrusy Pales I've ever tried. Food truck (hence the name) out back had perfectly tasty food, offering a sausage on a stick which made for a delicious pairing and spill-free eating
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And, two, for further adventures, the next stop was in Alpharetta, which has 3 breweries I discovered: Jekyll with it's Hop Dang Diggity Southern IPA, Hop Alley featuring a California Coast Style IPA, and 5 Seasons, which I was unable to visit on this trip. (http://www.5seasonsbrewing.com)

GA has 40 breweries (or more) which sort of surprised me but as the trend continues, seems like each good sized town is getting in on the craft beer brewing fun.

Some photos and visual reminders below.

And I didn't even mention Red Hare.... have to make another sweep thru that area soon.

Cheers!