10 Best Breweries in East Cobb

"Now owned by Canadian cannabis company Aphria, the longtime Atlanta brewery still feels local, with socially distanced drinking in its mask-mandatory taproom, where wings, boiled peanuts and more are steadily coming off the line in the rear kitchen. The latest brews include the H.A.Z.Y double dry-hopped IPA and the Oasis line of hard seltzers, packed with electrolytes and vitamin C. The Woodlands Project, located next door to the main brewery, continues to be the place for experimental barrel-aged, Belgians and sour beers."

"Sweetwater is the OG in town, founded in 1997 by two college buddies inspired by the beers they'd had in Colorado. Their ever-expanding taproom is where you can get their well-known beers as well as ones only found here. They also have events throughout the year like music festivals and river cleanups."

"Near the ASW Distillery which abuts the Peachtree Creek, Sweetwater Brewing has been slingin' craft beers for over two decades. Every year they rock the SweetWater 420 Fest, with touring bands and other live music. SweetWater is an Atlanta staple."

"What is it: A 20,000 square-foot local craft brewery situated on the east side of the Beltline. Why go: Great beer, local food, and a fun brewery tour are all reasons to check out New Realm. But the brewery also offers lively views of bustling Beltline Park."

"550 Somerset Terrace NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 968-2777. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by New Realm Brewing (@newrealmbrewing) on Jan 28, 2020 at 8:52am PST"

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"A great brewery for those who like beer that comes with a tart kick, Orpheus Brewing specializes in saisons, sours and IPAs, the names and labeling of which are inspired by mythology. The company’s mantra reads “beauty, harmony and something a little wild,” and you’ll taste all of these in their best-loved brews: the year-round Atalanta tart plum Saison (voted Atlanta’s 2015 best locally brewed beer in Creative Loafing); the Lyric ale; their IPA series, including Life.Death.Life.Truth and their sour series, including the fig-infused Sykophantes fall beer. Neighboring Piedmont Park and the Beltline, the atmosphere at Orpheus is welcoming to beer enthusiasts, those just figuring out their beer palate, and even your dogs."

"A post shared by Orpheus Brewing (@orpheusbrewing) on Feb 12, 2020 at 2:17pm PST. Here’s what one reviewer says about Orpheus Brewing: “Had a party here and many more people than anticipated showed up. Babs, Trey, and the rest of the staff were great and very accommodating especially considering our unexpectedly large group."

"You couldn’t ask for a better location: overlooking Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine. Orpheus has a terrific selection of IPAs and sours. Tip: Orpheus holds comedy night the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m."

"A big screen showing sports or movies inside, plus an open grassy area outside makes for a fun family atmosphere at this brewery on Atlanta’s westside. Fresh tacos are made and served on site every Saturday. Events that are for adults only are designated 21+, like the frequent comedy nights.Hours: Wed.-Fri."

"For an incredible selection of names and flavors, head down to Second Self Beer Company. Havana Night is the perfect brew if you’re feeling fruity. If the guava sour doesn’t lift your spirits, then their other beers will!"

"A post shared by Tim Jones (@dammit_timmy) on Dec 14, 2019 at 11:37am PST. Here’s what one reviewer says about Second Self Beer Company: “Love love love this brewery!. Tucked away in a nice spot, the brews are fantastic."

"The Westside craft brewery, Atlanta's oldest, has been operating since 1993. We hope they ship the Hayze to Roadhouses everywhere in America. It's pretty much the best gift to give a beer lover who also loves the 80s."

"Claiming to be the oldest craft brewer in the state, Red Brick has been at it for more than 20 years. The brewery is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m."

"Located across from Topgolf in Blandtown, this 14,000-square-foot brewery, owned by brothers Brian and Kevin Sullivan, has a 30-barrel brewhouse, and a small batch brew system which lets the freshest brews flow from the brewery’s 24 taps. Tucked well off Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, Steady Hand offers year-round beers like Paradise Waits IPA and the Georgia Farmhouse Ale, but has expanded its line-up to a crisp new lager and the citrus-vanilla Guava Cake Sour. Outdoor seating available."

"Steady Hand is moving slowly but surely into the top tiers of being people’s champs of Atlanta beer. The Circles of the Sun toasted coconut blond stout is one of several always-on, always-available brews, but the brewery also just released a new fall seasonal amber beer -- a Sweet Potato Farmhouse -- that’s very smooth, slightly spiced, and made with actual sweet potatoes, in time to also start a new tradition: enjoying fall to the fullest."

"Another brewery that has gone on to branch out into Atlanta’s West End, Wild Heaven Beer first opened its doors just outside of the city in Avondale Estates. While Wild Heaven flaunts an assortment of brews, their Emergency Drinking Beer is as abundant in Atlanta as traffic, strip clubs, and lemon pepper wings. In fact, this pilsner-style session ale pairs quite well with a 10-piece order of lemon pepper wet."

"The Terrapin Taproom offers a rotating tap list that includes many of the signature beers that have elevated and defined Terrapin within the world of craft beer since 2002. Fans of the Athens-based brewery can enjoy classic Terrapin brews such as Hopsecutioner, HI-5, Recreation Ale, and Sound Czech Pils, as well as request brews from the onsite microbrewery, The ATL Brew Lab. The Taproom also features the world-famous Fox Bros."

"Located in Decatur, Independent Distilling Company started simply with two men, Tommy Williams and Michael Anderson, and their whiskey love. The company’s first batch of Hellbender Bourbon in 2015 proved historic- it was also the first Atlanta-produced batch since the Prohibition era. Independent Distilling Company focuses on Georgia-grown and sourced ingredients in their spirits."

"The titanic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building (1926) on the newly revitalised BeltLine in the Old Fourth Ward neighbourhood is one of the largest buildings in the Southeast United States. After Sears moved out in 1987, the city of Atlanta took up residence before the site was sold off in 2011 to be turned into this amazing shopping, dining, entertainment and residential space. The soul of Ponce City Market is in the Central Food Hall, which is along the same lines as Manhattan’s Chelsea Market for its globetrotting jumble of grab-and -go food stalls, sit-down restaurants and market vendors specialising in cheese, fresh bread, spices and fish."

"Ponce City Market is a former Sears, Roebuck & Co. retail store and regional headquarters that features shops, restaurants and offices. Make sure to go to the roof for great views, food and Skyline Park, with an 18-hole mini-golf course, Heege Tower and three-story slide. Location: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave."

"Featuring more than a hundred iconic and trendsetting brands, Phipps Plaza is one of the most sought-after shopping destinations in Atlanta. Open daily from 10 in the morning until 9 in the evening with the exception of Sundays, when it opens at 12 closes at 5:30pm. Splurge on some smart wear and iconic streetwear from some of the famous clothing stores, including Gucci, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vuitton."

"Located within walking distance of Hotel Colee, Phipps Plaza pushes Atlanta’s fashionable foot forward with luxury shopping outlets in North Buckhead. 0.6 Miles from Hotel Colee. 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326"

"Perc Coffee Roasters just opened its first Atlanta-area coffee shop at the Hosea + 2nd development in East Lake. The Savannah-based shop resides in the second phase of the development, located at the corner of Hosea L. Williams Drive and 2nd Avenue. In addition to coffee, coffee drinks, and non-alcoholic cold brew coffee cocktails, grab sandwiches, biscuits, fresh breads, and pastries from baker Sarah Dodge (8ARM, Bread is Good) and her crew from the kitchen at Perc."

"PERC was founded in Savannah back in 2010, and this local favorite added a second location in Atlanta 2020!. The space features plenty of natural lighting and vibrant colors. PERC offers drip coffee, the classics, manual brew, seasonal drinks, and even flights of coffee."

"They claim to have delicious vegan food with an Indian flare. We stopped in and ordered one of everything on the menu…”more. Offers takeout and delivery"

"Located adjacent to Lenox Square Mall, in the Shops Around Lenox, this Buckhead restaurant is worth writing home about. For one, Dantanna’s offers a selection of seafood flown in daily. It also has an awesome build-your-own bloody Mary bar."

"McKinnon’s Louisiane Restaurant has been a Cajun mainstay for over four decades. Located at , McKinnon’s is the place to go for Louisiana-style  Bourbon Street Scallops, crabmeat au gratin and more. Here’s what one reviewer says about McKinnon’s: “We recently enjoyed an entertaining evening with a group an McKinnon’s."

"Billy McKinnon quit his job as a stockbroker at 35 to pursue his first true love: cooking. He apprenticed at the famous Galatoire’s in New Orleans, LA, before moving to Atlanta in 1972 to open McKinnon’s. Located in a Buckhead strip center, this unassuming restaurant has a refreshing lack of pretense."