Raise a Glass, It's National Beer Day!

April 7 is National Beer Day, and Georgia is showing up ready to pour! Across the state, breweries are tapping fresh batches, rolling out food trucks, and turning an ordinary Tuesday into a choose-your-own adventure of crisp lagers, hazy IPAs, and small-town charm. Whether you’re plotting a North Georgia mountain stop or heading south for a downtown hang, this is the kind of day that rewards a little curiosity and a full glass.

Where to Raise Your Glass

Start your National Beer Day crawl in the North Georgia mountains at Cartecay River Brewing Co., where the setting does half the work. The taproom leans cozy, the beer list leans creative, and the food trucks outside keep things casual. It’s the kind of place where one round turns into two because nobody is in a hurry to leave.

Further south in Bartow County, Drowned Valley Brewing Co. has built a following with not one but two locations, including a second outpost in Euharlee. Expect a steady rotation of brews, a calendar that rarely skips live music, and plenty of space to settle in for the afternoon.

Over in the quiet stretch of Bowersville, Linder Street Brewing offers something a little different. Housed in a converted brick church, the space balances history with a welcoming, come-as-you-are energy. The veteran-owned team keeps the focus on community as much as craft, and it shows in the regulars who greet each other by name.

Then there’s Bandwagon Brewing Company in downtown Moultrie, where the vibe is equal parts neighborhood hangout and weekend destination. The beer list stays inventive, the events keep the calendar full, and the atmosphere makes it easy to lose track of time in the best way.

Make a Day of It

National Beer Day doesn’t need much planning, but a little strategy helps if you want to make the most of it:

• Pick a region and map two stops instead of crisscrossing the state.
• Check each brewery’s social pages for food truck schedules and live music.
• Go early if you want a seat and stay late if you’re chasing the full atmosphere.
• Bring friends who are happy to split flights and try something new.

Hit one stop or make a full day of it, but don’t rush it. Georgia’s breweries do their best work when you settle in, order another round, and let the good stuff keep coming!

Explore more Georgia pours in our directory, where good times are always on tap: https://gbj.com/breweries!