Akademia Brewing Company

Large space with a very welcoming staff. I was one of the first five people there around 5:00 on a week night, but by the time I left (6:45 or so), the place was packed, mostly with locals. Doesn't seem to be much of a UGA hang out, probably due to its distance from campus. Food that I tried was excellent, and, while the beer selection was mostly geared toward styles that aren't my thing, I did find a couple of excellent brews, especially the Lumberjacked blond ale. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Athens.

Industrial chic brewpub with large spacious interior and outdoor patio. Long curved bar in bit in and on the right side seats at least 20, with a dozen or so tables about the room and plenty of picnic table along the right side of the building. 16 beers on tap, the 2 IPAs I had were very nice. I also had the shrimp & grits which were excellent. Crowlers and can sales to go. Friendly and personable bartender. Awesome place.

 

 

This brewpub is a real hidden gem. Most of the beer is solid . Stouts and DIPAs are very good. I recommend the Helles, The Dom Kolsch, Hefeweizen and the Skal Norwegian Wheat Ale. The food is good. Expect slow service on football game weekends and peak times; but this is a must visit place when in Athens.

Solid place on the Atlanta side of Athens. Good pub food, a solid selection of their beers, including a cooler of to-go options, and friendly staff. The whole place is mellow and kid friendly, and although service can be VERY slow when they are slammed, they try to make up for that with occasional comps. Most of the beer is quite good, but some of the fruited IPAs in particular can be misses. An enjoyable stop leaving Athens for Atlanta, or vice versa.

 

 

 

 

Very clean and simple operation.

Waitstaff was good but seemed to lack ability to upsell or influence.

Overall, though, very good.