In 2024, the brewery landscape in Georgia experienced its fair share of highs and lows.

The year 2024 was a tumultuous ride for breweries in Georgia.

There were numerous closures, including Dry County Brewery in Kennesaw, Steady Hand Beer in west Midtown, Elsewhere Brewing in Grant Park and west Midtown, Eventide Brewing in Grant Park, Kettlerock Brewing in Peachtree Corners, Iron Hill Brewery in Buckhead, Schoolhouse Brewing at Emory Point, Torched Hop Brewing in Midtown and Best End Brewery in West End.

However, there were also numerous new establishments, and certain breweries managed to flourish.

In January, I checked out tiny Beacon Brewery and Restaurant in LaGrange. Founder-owner Chase Hudson was exuberant about his Czech-style beers, and he created an Italian pilsner for his new restaurant, Tutto Pepe. Also, I was excited to see Beacon Brewery beers on tap at Brick Store Pub in Decatur.

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In April, Athens-based Creature Comforts Brewing turned 10. “I’m not sure anyone could have ever imagined what Creature has accomplished in these first 10 years,” co-founder Chris Heron said. “We beca