Beyond the vineyard

Local brews.
Mountain spirits.

Different makers, different mountain towns. Start with one area and confirm the tasting-room details before setting out.

Brewery · Blue Ridge

Grumpy Old Men Brewing

A Blue Ridge taproom with house-brewed beer and a patio.

Seat-yourself; no reservations. Check the current taproom calendar and hours; official pages show differing closing times. Alcohol is 21+.

Official visitor information →

Source checked 2026-10-01. 1315 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Brewery · Dahlonega

52 West Brewing

A countryside brewery in Dahlonega, with a hop garden and farm setting.

The published weekly schedule lists Monday and Thursday–Sunday. Confirm holiday/event hours before leaving.

Published hours: Mon 3–9pm; Thu noon–9pm; Fri–Sat noon–10pm; Sun 12:30–8pm. Confirm before departure.

Official visitor information →

Source checked 2026-10-01. 350 Highway 52 West, Dahlonega, GA

Brewery · Clayton

Currahee Brewing · Clayton

A downtown Clayton brewery and tasting room in a converted auto shop.

Use the Clayton location, not Franklin or Alpharetta. Check the venue for special-event changes.

Published hours: Mon–Thu noon–9pm; Fri–Sat noon–10pm; Sun 1–9pm. Confirm before departure.

Official visitor information →

Source checked 2026-10-01. 93 West Savannah Street, Clayton, GA

Distillery · Blairsville

Grandaddy Mimm’s · Blairsville

A Blairsville distillery with moonshine, whiskey and other spirits.

Closed Sundays on the published schedule. Confirm tours and group tastings directly; Dawsonville is a separate location.

Published hours: Mon–Thu 11am–6pm; Fri–Sat 11am–8pm. Confirm before departure.

Official visitor information →

Source checked 2026-10-01. 112 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA 30512

Distillery · Clayton

Moonrise Distillery

A Clayton distillery with a tasting room, bottle shop and speakeasy-style bar.

Confirm tour times and reserve any special experience separately. Drinking and tastings are for adults 21+.

Published hours: Mon–Thu 11am–7pm; Fri–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 1–6pm. Confirm before departure.

Official visitor information →

Source checked 2026-10-01. 31 Webb Road, Clayton, GA 30525

Brewery · Ellijay

Cartecay River Brewing & Kitchen

An Ellijay brewery with a taproom and a calendar of local events.

Check the brewery’s own calendar and confirm current serving hours before planning your stop.

Official visitor information →

Source checked 2026-10-01. 26 River Terrace Drive, Suite 1A, Ellijay, GA 30540

21+ for alcohol. Plan a sober driver. Inclusion in this guide does not mean any tour provider serves that venue or includes beer/spirits experiences.
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