10 Best Breweries in Kennesaw

"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."

"Its SweetWater 420 is the standard for Atlanta craft beer, but it doesn’t rest on its laurels (don’t blame every barbecue and get-together for having 420, because it’s delicious). Even if you’ve tried all of SweetWater’s standard offerings, the brewery is always worth a visit thanks to the Woodlands, an experimental barrel-aged and sour beer-focused brewery. Where: 195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324"

"This large craft beer brewer expanded a couple years ago to a much larger space for private events. When the weather is nice, enjoy live music on the patio. You can’t go wrong with the signature SweetWater 420."

"Panoramic Atlanta is what you get from New Realm's rooftop terrace. The BeltLine is its backyard, and the rooftop has plenty of heated outdoor seating, food from Chef Julio Delgado (who previously ran the kitchens at The Ritz-Carlton Downtown and Château Élan Winery & Resort), and beers like Hoplandia American IPA from cofounder Mitch Steele (former Stone Brewing brewmaster). Joshua Robinson is an Atlanta-based contributor for Thrillist."

"The Beltline brewery features a restaurant with a full bar, tasting room, tours, and a rooftop bar with views of Atlanta that rival those of Ponce City Market. The restaurant is first-come, first-served on the weekends. New Realm currently produces IPAs, lagers, and barrel-aged brews."

"This Midtown brewery, semi-hidden on Dutch Valley Road with views of the Beltline and Piedmont Park, started with brewmaster Jason Pellet’s love for sour beers. It has now expanded into wider limited releases and barrel-aged brews, some only available at the brewery. Orpheus is currently doing collaborations with local food businesses, such as in the Doughnut Revolution, a lime coconut sour inspired by the pastry glaze at Revolution Doughnuts, which along with the Elusory hazy IPA and a bourbon barrel-aged barleywine can be found in rotation on tap."

"Located in Piedmont Park near the Atlanta BeltLine, Orpheus focuses on beers prepared with new hops, wild fermentations, and barrels, including sours and IPAs. The taproom is open daily and is an easy spot to visit for travelers, especially those staying in Midtown. The Westside/West Midtown"

"With stunning views of the park, this place is the perfect place for a spring or summertime treat. Speaking of summer, their Strawberry Guava Sour brew will definitely go down a treat during those warmer, Georgian months."

"It may just be the simplicity of Game Night IPA that makes this new and flavorful India Pale Ale so special. It could also be the Nintendo NES controller designed into the can art. But like its fellow newcomer La Fria Carribean lager, it is an extremely versatile sipper, which sets you up to try some punchier, two-hopped hazy IPAs via the New Contender series, which is in its third round and is pitting Lemondrop hops against an Idaho "Stone Fruit" 7."

"Second Self Beer Company is a craft brewery in West Midtown Atlanta, GA. We believe layers of character and flavor can be built to be greater than the sum of its parts. Our no-compromise approach to both ingredients and techniques ensures a quality craft product for our consumers."

"Atlanta’s oldest craft brewery has been putting out great new brews since rebranding a couple of years ago. It’s also been accommodating beer lovers Thursday through Sunday during the pandemic with both outdoor and indoor seating, thanks to the well-ventilated interior. The brewery prefers credit card payments and offers online orders for pick up, but people can still pull up and enjoy a pint of the Hartsfield IPA and other core beers, or any of the Georgia Aquarium series, including the sweet Tiger Shark Stout, the raspberry Sea Lion Sour, or the coffee and cinnamon Octopus Brown Ale."

"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."

"Does your other favorite new brewery also have its own library?. If not, you can still support them but you’ll have the best chance to put those brain cells back in place at Bold Monk. The 8.5% ABV dark doppelbock lager Ressurrector is also a strong pull for fall season."

"1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1, Atlanta, GA 30318. This Westside brewery makes a Belgian Quad in a can. Seriously, who does that?!"

"Website: Since its inception, Scofflaw Brewing Co. has been recognized by Beer Advocate, Craft Beer & Brewing and USA Today as one of the "best new craft breweries in America," and continues to accumulate accolades such as "one of the top 10 new breweries in the world" by Rate Beer."

"A rotating set of food trucks is featured at this outstandingly named brewery. Their beer names back up the theme, with the Double Jeopardy and Hooligan. Brewmaster Travis Herman and founder Matt Shirah have got a great thing going with Scofflaw Brewing."

"The highly rated 18,000-square-foot brewery in the Bolton area has a taproom that is open daily. Enjoy Scofflaw's popular Basement IPA at one of their events like yoga classes."

"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."

"Mention Floataway Cafe to any in-the-know Atlantan and you’ll be met with lustful moans. Star chef-restaurateur Anne Quatrano’s airy little Mediterranean oasis, which for more than two decades has resided in an industrial complex near Emory, is so chic it could’ve opened yesterday. Under executive chef Travis Hawthorne, some dishes conjure Greece: fire-kissed tentacles of octopus curled around chickpeas and briny Castelvetrano olives."

"Chef Anne Quatrano opened this quaint cafe and bar near Emory Village over 20 years ago. Located in a renovated warehouse, Floataway offers several places to dine quietly on dishes filled with French, Italian, and Spanish influences, including at the small bar and out on the charming and dog friendly courtyard patio."

"On this tour, learn about the city’s history and architecture with a stop at the beautiful 1928 Swan House and a visit to either the Margaret Mitchell House, the governor’s mansion, or the Rhodes Hall. Details of the tour depend on the day of the week and other details, but with three historic homes and two famous neighborhoods, you will learn more about Atlanta than on any other city tour."

"If you’re looking for something a little more vintage, Atlanta’s still got you covered. The Swan House was designed by Phillip T. Shutze for an elite married couple. Once they died, the mansion and its grounds were acquired by the Atlanta Historical Society."

"Atlanta History Center displays its clients with historic houses within their 33 acres of curated Goizueta gardens. Next, they have a professional staff that guides their clients throughout their museum and caters to registration concerns. In addition, they have been curating their gardens since 1990, making this art center one of the community’s pioneers of quality garden artworks."

"Located in Buckhead, the Swan House at the Atlanta History Center is an elegant, classically styled mansion built in 1928. If you’re looking for photos straight out of your favorite fairy tale then this is the location for you. The beautifully restored historic house offers pure old Southern charm with elegant staircases, a majestic lawn, gardens, fountains and stunning views."