Highest-rated breweries in Georgia
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Georgia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Gate City Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 43 Magnolia St. Roswell, Georgia
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#29. Eagle Creek Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 106 Savannah Ave. Suite B Statesboro, Georgia
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#28. Oconee Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 202 North West St. Greensboro, Georgia
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#27. Pontoon Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 8601 Dunwoody Place Building 500, Suite 500 Sandy Springs, Georgia
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#26. Burnt Hickory Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2260 Moon Station Court Northwest Kennesaw, Georgia
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#25. Tucker Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2003 South Bibb Drive Tucker, Georgia
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#24. Scofflaw Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1738 MacArthur Blvd. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
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#23. Three Taverns Brewery & Tasting Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 121 New St. Decatur, Georgia
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#22. JailHouse Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 8 Cherry St. Hampton, Georgia
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#21. Wild Leap Atlanta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 125 Ted Turner Drive Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
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#20. The Lincoln Fill Station and Home Brew
- Rating: 5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2280 Henry Clower Blvd. Snellville, Georgia
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#19. Omaha Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 265 Brew St. Omaha, Georgia
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#18. Arches Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3361 Dogwood Drive Hapeville, Georgia
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#17. Cartecay River Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 26 River Ter Ste 1A Ellijay, Georgia
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#16. NoFo Brew Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1939 Helen Hwy Cleveland, Georgia
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#15. Southbound Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 107 East Lathrop Ave. East Lathrop & Kane St. Entrance Savannah, Georgia
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#14. Etowah Meadery & The Dahlonega Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3003 Morrison Moore Pkwy East Dahlonega, Georgia
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#13. Georgia Beer Co.
- Rating: 5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 109 South Briggs St. Valdosta, Georgia
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#12. Jekyll Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 2855 Marconi Drive Ste 350 Alpharetta, Georgia
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#11. Urban Tree Cidery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1465 Howell Mill Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
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#10. Fannin Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 3758 East First St. Blue Ridge, Georgia
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#9. Ironmonger Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2129 Northwest Pkwy Southeast Suite 105 Marietta, Georgia
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#8. Moon River Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (363 reviews)
- Address: 21 West Bay St. Savannah, Georgia
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#7. Wild Leap Brew Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 308 Main St. LaGrange, Georgia
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#6. Silver Bluff Brewing Co.
- Rating: 5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1325 Newcastle St. Brunswick, Georgia
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#5. Monday Night Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 670 Trabert Ave. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
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#4. Service Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 574 Indian St. Savannah, Georgia
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#3. Creature Comforts Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 271 West Hancock Ave. Athens, Georgia
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#2. Reformation Brewery (Woodstock)
- Rating: 5/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 105 Elm St. Woodstock, Georgia
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#1. Grumpy Old Men Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Address: 1315 East Main St. Blue Ridge, Georgia
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
