We’re gonna need a bigger boat. Why? Because one week of celebrating Georgia craft beer just isn’t going to cut it anymore. Thanks to September 2017 changes in state legislation allowing beer sales directly from breweries to customers, the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and Wrecking Bar Brewpub have decided to extend Georgia Beer Week by introducing the inaugural Georgia Beer Fortnight.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub kicks off this two week celebration with a festival on August 18, including a bottle release of their most notable beer, Mexican Siberius Maximus. They’ll also be pouring over 30 of Georgia’s best beers, including food and live music. From August 18 through September 1, over 30 sponsoring breweries, brewpubs, restaurants, beer bars and retail establishments will be holding events directly benefiting the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild.

“Our goal is to successfully sustain events similar to those taking place in Philadelphia, Tampa and San Diego,” Bob Sandage, President of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild (GCBG) said. “With more than 50 active breweries, brewpubs and many more beer-centric restaurant and retail establishments, Georgia has what it takes to hit it out of the park.”

Always remember to drink responsibly and take advantage of the GCBG’s newly implemented partnership with Lyft which offers 50% off of return rides from participating breweries with receipt of ride there. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.

Georgia Beer Fortnight Events

Saturday, August 18

• Georgia Beer Fortnight Tap Takeover | Argosy
• Georgia Beer Week Kickoff: Best of GA IPA Contest | Barleygarden
• Thank You For Being Our Neighbor | Eventide
• GBW Kickoff: Roswell-Palooza | Hop City
• GBW: Beercation Day 1 – The ATL | Hop City KSM
• Georgia Beer Fortnight Tap Takeover | Max Lager’s
• Sneak Peek Tapping: Rye Barrel Aged Reserve Tripel | New Realm
• GBW Kickoff Fest: Mexican Siberius Maximus Bottle Release | Wrecking Bar

Sunday, August 19

• Georgia Beer Fortnight Tap Takeover | Argosy
• Runway Sunday | Barleygarden
• GBW Celebration | Eventide
• Georgia Beer Fortnight Tap Takeover | Max Lager’s
• Neighborhood Watch Can Release (Collab) | Monday Night
• Atalanta Slays the Beast Bottle Release | Orpheus
• Locals Only Showcase | The Porter
• The Return of Thunder Thief DIPA | Red Brick
• Georgia Beer Fortnight: Special Tapping | Scofflaw
• Georgia Beer Fortnight Bottle Release & Special Tappings | Second Self
• The Scars Remain BBA Stout Re-Release | Torched Hop

Monday, August 20

• Georgia Beer Week Special Surprise Release | Arches
• Monday Night Tap Takeover | Barleygarden
• Down South Jukin’ | Hop City
• Beercation Day 2 – Athens | Hop City KSM
• Reformation Tap Takeover | The Nest

Tuesday, August 21

• New Realm Beer Dinner | Barleygarden
• One Giant Leap Can Release | Cherry Street
• A Trip to Navy Pier | Hop City
• Beercation Day 3 – Tampa | Hop City KSM
• Limited Can Release | Jekyll
• Georgia Beer Fortnight Tap Takeover | Roux On Canton
• Georgia Beer Fortnight | Truck & Tap Alpharetta
• Georgia Beer Fortnight | Truck & Tap Woodstock

Wednesday, August 22

• Orpheus Overfloweth | Barleygarden
• Collaboration Tapping: Walking Distance | Gate City & Variant
• Pucker Up Buttercup | Hop City
• Beercation Day 4 – Greenville, SC | Hop City KSM
• Limited Can Release | Jekyll
• Pontoon, Gate City & Variant Collab Tapping | Pontoon
• Georgia Beer Fortnight: Trivia | Tucker Brewing

Thursday, August 23

• Allagash Tap Takeover | Barleygarden
• Pilsner Blind Flight Challenge GA Round | Brick Store
• Better Lager Than Never (Lager Takeover) | Good Word
• Georgia Beer Week: Bulldog Thursday | Hop City
• Beercation Day 5 – Asheville, NC | Hop City KSM
• Special Tapping & Can Release | Hopstix
• GA Only Beer & Food Pairing | Local Republic
• Cornhole Tournament & Atlanta IPA Tap Takeover | Thinking Man
• Georgia Beer Fortnight: Can Release | Tucker Brewing
• Special Tappings | Twain’s Brewpub

Friday, August 24

• Epic Revolution Doughnuts & Local Beer Pairing | Ale Yeah!
• Highway to Helen | Barleygarden
• 30+ Taps of Georgia Beer | Beer Growler Avondale
• Georgia Beer Week: Voodoo Brewing Launch | Hop City
• Beercation Day 6 – Meadville, PA | Hop City KSM
• Georgia Beer Fortnight: Can Release | Three Taverns
• First Canned Sour “Belisama” Release | Wild Heaven

Saturday, August 25

• IPA Contest Winner Tap Takeover | Barleygarden
• Common Things Release | Creature Comforts
• Georgia Beer Fortnight Tappings | Hi-Lo Lounge
• The Bitter End | Hop City
• Beercation Day 7 – Home Sweet Home | Hop City KSM

Friday, August 31

• Earth Shifter Imperial Stout Release | Pontoon

Saturday, September 1

• Snozzberries Taste Like Snozzberries Vol. 2 Release | Pontoon

Stay tuned for more events…

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