Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/11/16

Georgia’s First Bierschnaps Collaboration from

Independent Distilling Company and Three Taverns Brewery

ATLANTA (December 8, 2016) – Independent Distilling Company (IDC), in collaboration with their neighbors at Three Taverns Brewery, have created Georgia’s first Bierschnaps, which is a traditional German spirit made by distilling beer. In this case, the beer was Three Tavern’s 2014 Feest Noel Christmas Ale that is made from 100 percent malted barley with Belgian dark candy sugar and spiced with cardamom, allspice and cloves. This one-of-a-kind offering is being released as part of IDC’s “Outlier” series of experimental and limited-edition products on Saturday, December 17, from noon to 5 p.m. at IDC’s tasting room, with a limited amount being made available to restaurants and retail locations.

“I got an email from Three Taverns’ Brewmaster Joran Van Ginderachter asking if we were interested in distilling some of their Feest Noel,” said Independent Distilling owner Michael Anderson. “I said absolutely, but I’ve never heard of anyone distilling a spiced beer, so that’s going to be a wildcard.”

“Community is a big part of my life and was a catalyst for me in my exploration of beer. It’s something I wanted Three Taverns to be about since day  one and what makes projects like this so meaningful to me,” said Brian Purcell, founder and CEO of Three Taverns Craft Brewery. “We love what Independent Distilling is doing and to be able to work with them as neighbors and friends, and create something new, is really special.”

Hence, Outlier No 3 was born. Anderson used his 100-gallon copper pot still to transform the brew into an amazing distilled spirit and the first of its kind here in Georgia. With herbal vanilla aromas that evolve on the palate into cinnamon, cardamom and mace that are beautifully balanced with oak, the finish is long with subtle spice and a hint wood.

“Being small allows us the opportunity to do these types of one-offs and collaborative experiments and give people something they’ve never had before,” said Anderson. “In this case, a simple question from the other side of the parking lot has resulted in a truly exceptional spirit that I think people are going to be blown away by.”

Distillery Release

On Saturday, December 17, from noon to 5 p.m., Independent Distilling will be open for tours, tastings and souvenir bottles of the Outlier No 3 Bierschnaps Limited Edition for $50. Limited distribution is available through Savannah Distributing.

About Independent Distilling Company

Out of a passion for authentic, time-honored spirits, Independent Distilling Company (IDC) was formed in 2013 in Decatur, Georgia and quickly launched IDC’s popular Hellbender Corn Whiskey. IDC’s devotion to the distilling process of artisanal spirits from mashing to final bottling displays their commitment to genuine spirits. IDC currently produces Hellbender Corn Whiskey, Hellbender Bourbon and Independent Rum in addition to experimental releases and collaborative efforts.

For more information visit:

www.independentdistilling.com

facebook.com/independentdistillingcompany

Tours and Tasting Room:

Tastings and tours with souvenir bottles available take place every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Private tours and events are also available.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/16

Saturday, November 12th

12pm – 5pm (VIP 11 am)

Atlanta Beer Festivals and Atlanta Wine Party are proud to present the First Brookhaven Brunch Festival at Brookhaven Park on Saturday, November 12, 2016 – 12pm-5pm (VIP 11am).

Atlanta and Brookhaven love brunch, so we are putting together a festival to celebrate some of the best restaurants in the brunch game serving up tasting size portions of the brunch items they do best.  We will also feature the brunch beverages we all love – Bloody Marys, Mimosas, beer, and wine.  A full list of participating restaurants will be announced soon.  We will also have live music and a DJ.

We have 2 ticket types, General Admission and VIP.  General Admission tickets will include entry and 1 food ticket.  Additional brunch samples will be $3.  $20 advance, $25 after Nov. 3, $30 day of the event (unless sold out).

VIP will include early entry at 11am, unlimited drinks, VIP Food tent, and 3 food tickets. $65 advance, $75 after Nov. 3,(unless sold out), not available day of.

This is a 21 and up event, no exceptions, no kids, no babies, no pets.  Rain or Shine, no refunds.   We will have FREE bottled water available.  We will not have Designated Driver tickets. Food in the VIP tent will cut off at 3pm, and all bars will cut off at 4:45pm.

More information:

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/14/16

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with an END-OF-SUMMER BEACH BASH, this Sunday, September 18th, at 4pm. Visit for grilled bites, beachy punches, hard-to-find brews from Creature Comforts Brewing Co., live bluegrass, and beach balls. Open to the Public. The restaurant will be open for business-as-usual until 4pm when the party starts.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/31/16

GRAIN PARTNERS WITH ANGEL’S ENVY FOR TOAST THE TREES

IN HONOR OF NATIONAL BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH 

Special Event on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia (August 24, 2016) – In honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month this September 2016, GRAIN bar and eatery has partnered with Angel’s Envy to support Toast of the Trees, an annual philanthropic program created to give back to the whiskey world. Working with The Arbor Day Foundation to ensure that there will always be enough white oak trees for future generations of bourbon drinkers, for every Angel’s Envy drink bought and posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #ae4thetrees during the month of September, a white oak will be planted.

To celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month and the Toast The Trees month-long initiative, GRAIN will be hosting a special event on Thursday, September 1st beginning at 7 p.m. featuring Angel’s Envy cocktail specials and pairings, sidewalk games and prizes, a raffle with an array of prizes, including a barrel aging kit and a special blend session with an Angel’s Envy Local Whiskey Guardian, and more.  For more information, visit www.grain-bar.com or call 404-881-5377.

WHAT: 

Toast the Trees Event at GRAIN with Angel’s Envy

WHEN:

Thursday, September 1, 2016
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

WHERE:  

856 West Peachtree Street Northeast,
Atlanta, GA 30308

CONTACT:

For more information, please visit www.grain-bar.com or call 404- 881-5377.

 CONNECT: 

Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GrainBarAtl and on Twitter and Instagram at @grainbaratl.

About GRAIN:
From the serious cocktail lover to those simply looking to imbibe, Atlanta is home to GRAIN, a drink shop and eatery featuring an intimate atmosphere, thoughtful and inventive cocktail program, and eclectic bar bites menu.  Nestled at the base of MidCity Lofts in the heart of Midtown, GRAIN is open daily seven days a week beginning at 3 p.m. and located at 845 Spring Street, Unit D1. Atlanta, Georgia 30344. For more information visit www.grain-bar.com or connect with GRAIN at on Twitter and Instagram at @grainbaratl and www.facebook.com/GrainBarAtl.