Leave the work week behind, and escape to another brewniverse just north of Atlanta in Cobb County, Georgia. Use this weekend beer itinerary to travel up the Cobb Ale Trail to a variety of totally unique breweries. Take in each distinctive vibe while savoring flavor combinations exclusive to Cobb. This self-guided tour is sure to cure what ales you.
*Be sure to check out www.bubblesandbrews.com if you are exploring the Cobb Ale Trail during March. Each visit earns you stamps on your BrewPass that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes.
FRIDAY
Begin your Cobb Ale Trail adventures at Red Top Brewhouse, an Acworth brewpub featuring artisan beer and a menu full of your favorite eats. Their state-of-the-art, self-serve beer wall allows you to sample by the ounce. Sharing a pint on their rooftop porch or snuggling up next to their outdoor fire pit is the perfect way to create lasting memories.
Travel 10 minutes from Red Top Brewhouse to Horned Owl Brewing, a small 2,600 square foot taproom in the heart of Kennesaw’s downtown entertainment district. With 20 original draft beers on tap, this brewery is quickly becoming a local favorite. It features an outdoor patio, bar games, and music, making it a great place to hang out.
SATURDAY
Begin your Saturday explorations by filling your belly with yummy local street food at Glover Park Brewery in Marietta. A different food truck is on site every Saturday around noon. Don’t forget to head through their beer garden into the atmospheric taproom to taste crafty suds and play their huge assortment of games. “Base Camp” and “Some Beach” are two easy-drinking beers that are usually on draft.
Red Hare – The Still on the Square is less than .5 mile from Glover Park and offers an award-winning collection of year-round beers in addition to seasonals, spirits, and hard seltzers. On comfortable afternoons visit their patio to enjoy delicious authentic Cuban cuisine, live music, & the best mojitos you can find! Locals recommend trying something fruity from their popular SPF 50/50 line.
Four short miles from Glover Park is Schoolhouse Brewing, a Marietta brewery carefully crafted by two former educators. They are stirring up the brewery scene, offering 20 rotating draft beers (no “core” or “flagship” brews), meaning new brews each time you visit! Ask their sweet team members for a recommendation or for any of the recipes and they’ll hoppily hand it over!
Finally, end the day at Ironmonger Brewing Company, a hidden gem located three quarters of a mile from Red Hare. Step into their renovated taproom and grab a flight of their award-winning beers. For the daredevils at heart, this brewery also offers axe-throwing. Be sure to call ahead and make reservations if you want to rent a lane.
SUNDAY
Start your Sunday Funday with a tall one at Terrapin Taproom, located just outside Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Gameday parking can be tricky, but when the Braves are away, parking in adjacent decks is free for up to three hours. Enjoy a heaping helping of Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and a tall glass of bubbling brew. “Chopsecutioner” and “Los Bravos” are local specialties, brewed particularly for Atlanta baseball fans.
Travel less than 15 miles to Reformation Brewery at Eddy’s Landing. Reformation started in Woodstock, Ga. and has become so popular that the owners opened two satellite locations, including one in Smyrna. Check out their most popular brews like “Cadence,” “Jude,” or “Declaration” while enjoying the view overlooking the Chattahoochee River.
If you’re still in the mood for some fun, travel 15 minutes from Reformation to one of Cobb County’s craft breweries, Frog Rock Brewery. Located in South Cobb, come enjoy Frog Rock’s huge outdoor Beer Garden with live music and food trucks.
Finish out the Cobb Ale Trail in West Cobb’s first brewery, Skint Chestnut Brewing Company, around 10 minutes away from Frog Rock Brewery. Located in historic downtown Powder Springs, the inviting atmosphere of this European-inspired brewery is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy new brews, food trucks, and a family and dog-friendly taproom.
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