April 26, 2024
Food & Drink, Guides,
Brews from Scofflaw Brewing Co.
From hazy IPAS to full-bodied stouts, these Atlanta breweries know how to impress. Modern Luxury’s editors have compiled their picks for the best brews in the city for your next night out.
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Atlantucky
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170 Northside Drive SW, Ste. 96 / Website
From hip-hop group Nappy Roots, check out Alantucky Brewing. Founded in 2017, the spot has garnered support for its tasty craft beers and celebrity brewmasters. The taproom has pours of the brewery’s six craft creations, each with an ABV of over 5%.
Best End Brewing Co.
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1036 White St. / Website
Check out this neighborhood brewery for creative craft beers, quality cuisine and nightly events. The lengthy beer menu is divided into hop-heavy brews, lagers, Belgian-style ales and dark beers like stouts and porters. For those who love a heavy hitter, check out the Imperial Lack of Fokus, an IPA with a staggering 8.30% ABV. Keep up with the brewery’s Instagram to learn about comedy nights, trivia events and other brewery happenings.
Bold Monk Brewing Co.
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1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Bldg. D / Website
The multi-faceted Bold Monk Brewing Co. prides itself on being a comfortable place to gather and unwind, complete with an on-site restaurant, brewery, beer garden, bookstore and coffee house. The brewery is staffed with experienced members who can walk you through the brewing process and help you select the best beer for your preferences. Explore a hefty craft beer list, available in flights, pours and cans to-go and a tasty food menu of American classics. Visit on the weekends to snag brunch with beer.
BrewDog
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112 Krog St. NE / Website
This bar, restaurant and Scottish nano-brewery brings tempting eats, craft brews and guest beers to the Atlanta Beltline. Visit to sample canned staples like the Wingman Tropical Punch Imperial IPA, the Mugshot coffee cream ale and the tropical Hazy Jane New England IPA, or go rogue with a flight of your favorite beers on tap. Don’t forget to indulge in menu favorites like the ribeye steak, the brisket mac & cheese and vegetarian-friendly selections, including the Beyond Meat burger and the smoked gouda grilled cheese.
Fire Maker Brewing Company
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975 Chattahoochee Ave. NW / Website
Atlantans should check out this popular family-owned brewery with various beers to explore, like IPAs, sours, stouts, ales, and even a few award-winning housemade sparkling seltzers. The brewery is partnered with Scoville Hot Chicken, perfect for pairing spicy chicken with refreshing beers. There’s even an on-site, private dog park, so you don’t have to leave your furry friend behind.
Glover Park Brewery
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65 Atlanta St. SE, Marietta / Website
Sit back, relax and enjoy a locally crafted cold beer in this brewpub’s dog-friendly beer garden, located just steps away from Marietta Square. Try on-tap favorites like the El Jefe Mexican lager with Pilsner malt, the hoppy Off Tracks West Coast IPA and the Lights Out Imperial Stout.
Halfway Crooks Beer
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60 Georgia Ave. SE / Website
A Summerhill fan favorite, Halfway Crooks Beer is a brewery, Berlin-style Biergärten, café and rooftop bar rolled into one. Sip on housemade brews like the Echo German-style doppelbock, the Grapefruit Radler your pick of a Halfway Crooks Lager and the Bash Baltic-style porter, among others. Pair libations with your pick of kitchen specialties like the Belgian Truffle Fries and the Smokehaus Burger made with Painted Hills beef, cheddar cheese, onions, Spotted Trotter bacon, pickles, Duke’s mayo, house barbecue sauce and a potato bun.
Hippin’ Hops Brewery & Oyster Bar
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1308 Glenwood Ave. SE / Website
Georgia’s first Black-owned brewery, Hippin Hops, dishes out oyster flights and craft brews made on-site. Try beers on tap like the Proof is in the Pudding with notes of banana pudding, the Hazzin Hops IPA and the Poetic Pineapple American sour ale, brewed in collaboration with gospel hip hop artist Israel the Poet. Round out your visit by indulging in menu selections like the Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs, the signature Lobster Roll and, of course, various oyster offerings served on a half-shell.
Monday Night Brewing
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670 Trabert Ave. NW; 933 Lee St. SW / Website
With two Atlanta locations—one in West Midtown and another on the West End—guests can experience small-batch sours and barrel-aged beers from this fan-favorite brewery. Sample year-round selections like the Taco Tuesday Mexican-style lager and the Blind Pirate blood orange IPA or bottled offerings like the Tears of Our Enemies Imperial Stout. Make sure to try Monday Night Brewing’s wood-fired artisanal handcrafted pizzas, made with fresh, high-caliber ingredients.
New Realm Brewing Company
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550 Somerset Terrace NE, Ste. #101 / Website
From ales to IPAs, this brewery is home to various beers on tap, cans, spirits and canned cocktails. Experience tempting favorites like the Lime of The Party key lime pie gose, the Tropic Dream American wheat ale, the Blackberry Smoke American lager and more. Or, stick around for menu items like Asian-style loaded fries, hand-pressed Cuban sandwiches and New Realm beer-battered fish and chips.
Scofflaw Brewing Co.
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Multiple Locations / Website
Check out one of this popular brewery’s two Atlanta locations, led by a team of highly-trained brewers. Tours of the brewery are given upon request, while the taprooms feature six-packs and growlers to-go and an ever-changing lineup of drafts.
STATS Brewpub
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300 Marietta St. NW / Website
Part sports bar and part brewery, this inventive brewpub features six housemade beers and beer taps on its tables so guests can pour their own beers. The 16,000-square-foot space features 70 high-definition TVs and an enviable food menu with burgers, ribs, salads, and everything you might need to watch sports and drink beer all day.
Steady Hand Beer Co.
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1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Unit F / Website
This expansive West Side brewery and taproom features 24 brews on tap, live music performances and a nature-inspired atmosphere. Visit to indulge in memorable options, including the Guava Cake Sour, the Cloudland Hazy IPA and the Future Mind Porter.
SweetWater Brewery Taproom & Kitchen
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195 Ottley Drive NE / Website
With nearly thirty years under its belt, this iconic taproom and brewery offers year-round, seasonal and limited-release brews alongside a food menu stocked with house favorites like the Smoked Out Wings, the SweetWater CheeseSteak and the Beer Battered Onion Rings. Try draft offerings like the fruit-flavored Half-a-Gummie hazy double IPA and the beloved Georgia Brown ale, or opt for cans like the Gummie IPA with 9.5% ABV in flavors like fruit punch, tropical, cherry limeade or sour watermelon.
Torched Hop Brewing Company
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249 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE / Website
Founded by a pair of native Atlantan brothers, this laid-back brewery takes it back to the basics with quality craft beer, friendly staff and an open layout taproom complete with pool tables. Taste a handful of housemade beers with the beer flight option, like a kettle-made sour, barrel-aged beer, German-style beers, and, of course, IPAs. Unique to this spot, try beers from guest brewers on the guest taps, perfect for those who love to try something new.
Wild Heaven Beer
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Multiple Locations / Website
This popular brewery is inspired by the classic beer-making traditions of Europe and is well-known for its Emergency Drinking Beer pilsner, which comes in a few fruit-forward variations.
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