New breweries coming to Georgia | 2021 Edition
Georgia Brewery Growth
Despite the Coronavirus global pandemic Georgia saw a record number of breweries open in 2020. We did see a few closures as well, but the numbers were about what would be expected without the pandemic. With the continued uncertainty it’s hard to predict exactly how 2021 will shake out. Let’s hope for the best and continue to support you local brewery!
Click here for a map and list of Georgia’s current breweries, brewpubs, cideries, and meaderies.
- 2020 | 27 new breweries and brewpubs opened in Georgia, plus 2 new meaderies. Georgia also saw 6 brewery/brewpub closures in 2020.
- 2019 | 20 new breweries and 8 new brewpubs opened in Georgia. Georgia also saw 4 brewery/brewpub closures in 2019.
- 2018 | 11 new breweries and 6 new brewpubs opened in Georgia.
- 2017 | 13 new breweries and 10 new brewpubs opened in Georgia.
- 2016 | 7 new breweries and 3 new brewpubs opened in Georgia.
About the numbers: We count any physical location when tabulating our totals. This means that a brewery with two locations (like Monday Night Midtown and Garage) will count as two. However, we do not count gypsy or contract breweries, so a brewery may offer beer here but not be included in the count.
New Georgia Breweries Planned for 2021
This list is ever-changing. Breweries will be added and moved around here as needed and we’ll update with relevant info throughout the year.
Big Buzz Brewing | Alpharetta, GA
Big Buzz Brewing is on the search for a Head Brewer as of February 2021. The job post notes they are planning a launch in Spring 2021 and will take over an existing 2,700 sqft brewery.
Target Opening: TBD
Dry County Brewing – Downtown Kennesaw | Kennesaw, GA
Target Opening: TBD
More Info: Website
Hippin Hops Brewery | East Lake and Stone Mountain
Target Opening: TBD
Major Humphrey’s Brew Co. | Monroe, GA
The brewery announced that there have been changes in launch plans due to Covid delays and rising construction costs. As of December 13, 2021 they have released the space originally selected and our on the search for a new building.
Target Opening: TBD
Mutation Brewing Co. | Sandy Springs, GA
Target Opening: Mid-January 2022
Pontoon Brewing | Tucker, GA
Pontoon started construction on their Tucker location in mid-Decemeber 2021.
Target Opening: TBD
More Info: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Senoia Beer Company | Senoia, GA
Senoia posted on their Facebook page on January 10th that they lost their original brewery space due to permitting and construction delays. They are currently looking for a new location.
Target Opening: TBD
More Info: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Six Bridges Brewing Co. | Milton, GA
Owner Clay Gridley tells us that construction is underway as of early December 2021 and they are targeting March-April 2022 for opening.
Target Opening: March-April 2022
More Info: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Skint Chestnut Brewing Co. | Douglasville, GA
Target Opening: TBD
More Info: Facebook
In addition to the above list, there are several other brewery licenses active in Georgia with a status of “planning.” However, there’s no additional information available. If you have any info on a brewery not on our list please let us know.
Georgia Brewery Openings in 2021
NOTE: For the purpose of being “open” we are listing only breweries that have a physical location in Georgia. Some breweries may have beer available now through contract or gypsy brewing.
6S Brewing | Duluth, GA
Opened: March 26, 2021
More Info: Facebook
Angry Hops Brewing | Blue Ridge, GA
Opened: Grand Opening December 4, 2021
Awkward Brewing | Fayetteville, GA
Opened: November 13, 2021
Biggerstaff Brewing Co. | O4W Atlanta, GA
Opened: September 18, 2021
More Info: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Blackbird Farms Brewery | Lilburn, GA
Opened: May 19, 2021
Bucking Goat Brewery | Dallas, GA
Opened: March 12, 2021
More Info: Facebook
Candler Rail Brewery | Atlanta, GA
Opened: mid-March, 2021
More Info: Facebook | Atlanta Business Chronicle
Cultivation Brewing Co. | Norcross, GA
Opened: February 10, 2021
More Info: AJC | Website | Facebook
Debellation Brewing Co. | Richmond Hill, GA
Debellation is in the process of buildout as of January 2021.
Target Opening: TBD
Hippin Hops Brewery | Atlanta, GA (EAV) and East Lake
Opened: April 17, 2021 (Soft open in EAV) / April 24, 2021 (Grand Opening in EAV)
More Info: Atlanta Business Chronicle (Paywall)
Inner Voice Brewing | Decatur, GA
Opened: Grand opening September 17, 2021
More Info: Facebook | Instagram | AJC
Kettlerock Brewing | Peachtree Corners, GA
Opened: May 15, 2021
Line Creek Bus Barn | Fayetteville, GA
Opened: November 19, 2021
Little Cottage Brewery | Avondale Estates, GA
Opened: May 15, 2021
More Info: Facebook | Beer Guys Radio Ep. 165
Mandatory Fun Beer Works | Smyrna, GA
Opened: Occasional sneak peek events as of March 27, 2021. Grand Opening celebration set for June 19-20, 2021.
More Info: Facebook
Monks Meadery | Atlanta, GA (Poncey-Highland)
Opened: June 5, 2021
More Info: Website | WhatNowAtlanta
New Realm Brewing and Distillery | Savannah, GA
Opened: TBD
More Info: Website
Pendley Creek Brewing | Jasper, GA
Opened: Grand opening January 22, 2021
River Remedy Brewing Co. | Rome, GA
Opened: December 17, 2021
More Info: Facebook | Instagram
Round Trip Brewing | Atlanta, GA (Upper Westside)
Opened: February 18, 2021
More Info: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Sabbath Brewing | East Atlanta Village, GA
Opened: Official Grand Opening July 4, 2021
More Info: Website | Facebook | Beer Guys Radio #210
Sugar Hill Distillery and Brewery | Sugar Hill, GA
Opened: March 3, 2021
Talking Rock Brewery | Talking Rock, GA
Opened: January 15, 2021
More Info: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Towerhouse Farm Brewery | Gay, GA
Opened: Grand opening March 6, 2021
More Info: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Georgia Breweries Planned Beyond 2021
We’re streamlining this section a bit this year and will list the name, location, and links if we have them.
- 1818 Brewing | Commerce, GA | Facebook
- 404 Brewing Company | Atlanta, GA | Website | Facebook
- A-T Ale Brewery | Atlanta Area, GA | Website / Facebook
- Atlantucky Brewing | Atlanta, GA | Instagram (Open now as event venue, brewery coming early 2022)
- Frameshift Fermentation | North GA
- Hedge Brewing Co. | Location TBD | Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
- Hip Hop Heads Brewery | Atlanta, GA | Instagram
- Hog Mountain Brewing | Northeast, GA | Website / Facebook
- Indigo Brewing Project | Instagram
- Local Ties Brewing Co. | Carrollton, GA | Website / Facebook
- MAZURT Brewing | Atlanta, GA | Website / Facebook / Twitter
- Our Culture Brewing | Atlanta, GA | Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
- SchoolYard Brewing | Canton, GA
- Shelter Beer Co OR Erwin & Church Brewing | Cartersville, GA
- Soul Brothers Brewing | Instagram
- Southern Compass Brewing | Peachtree Corners, GA | Website
- Split Batch Brewing | Chamblee / Duluth, GA | Website | Facebook
- Stillfire Brewing | Smyrna, GA
- Suwanee Creek Brewing / Greenway Brewing (Tentative names) | Suwanee, GA
- The Underdog Brewing Co. | Savannah, GA | Website
- Wild Leap Brew Co. | Atlanta, GA | Website
Georgia Brewery Closings and Cancellations
Nothing to report yet!
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Did errr, the 2022 update come? If not, doing a 2023?
2022 didn’t come, 2023’s not looking good either. Unfortunately, we haven’t had the time over the last couple of years to curate the list. Sorry!
Fair enough. Hard to nail down timelines these days anyways. TYFYS.
Check out Hip Hop Heads Brewery coming soon to Atlanta!
Sounds good! We’ll check it out!