Reformation Brewery in Canton, Georgia has announced the release of a culinary-inspired Key Lime Pie sour called Forage. Full details are below.

Forage.
Forage arrives! This week we welcome welcome the first in a series of culinary inspired, small batch experiments.

 In a nod to the famously Floridian, Key Lime Pie, graham cracker, key lime puree, cinnamon, and Philly sour yeast gather in this 4.7% Tart Ale. Find this unique offering from your neighborhood Reformation starting Friday, 8/26.
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Mother Earth Brew Co. in Vista, California and Nampa, Idaho has announced the release of its newest Project X release called Synpatic Plasticity. Full details are below.

Vista, CA & Nampa, ID – Mother Earth is continuing its every-60-day release schedule of Hazy IPAs with a new Simcoe and Mosaic hopped brew that’s a tongue twister both inside and out and impresses visually with the fluid creations of the artist known as pxEYES – an LA based visual and 3D artist known for his work with musicians like Steve Aoki, Zed’s Dead, and others.

Synaptic Plasticity (Pronounced /səˈnaptik/ /plaˈstisədē/), in contrast to several of this year’s previous “Project X Series” releases, leans more toward the West-coast style of Hazies, finishing drier and slightly more bitter, in addition to being more unfiltered than milky, on the sliding scale of Hazy. Make no mistake, though; what it lacks in New-England qualities, it more than make up for in its flavor and aroma. 

Mother Earth’s brewers went heavy-handed with Simcoe and Mosaic, a pair of classic domestic hops from the Pacific Northwest known well for their key roles in some of the categories most storied IPAs. 

Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. in Hawley, Pennsylvania has announced that its flagship cream ale Paupack Cream Ale was named the world's best cream ale at the 2022 World Beer Awards. Full details are below.

August 25, 2022 - Hawley, Pennsylvania –The World Beer Awards, one of the most respected global beer competitions, today unveiled its style and category winners for their annual competition and has named one of Wallenpaupack Brewing Company’s flagship beers (Paupack Cream Ale) as the World’s Best Cream Ale.

Today’s announcement follows the Country winners where Wallenpaupack Brewing Company achieved three Gold Awards signaling they were the best beers in the United States in those particular styles of beer.  The gold medal country winners then competed head-to-head with all other winners in the category where awards and certificates were given to the best beer in each style and the overall best beer in each category. 

Paupack Cream Ale was named the best beer in the world under the Cream Ale style, and was one of only a handful of other beers produced in the United States that achieved such recognition.

The leaves are falling (as are the temperatures) and beer is flowing freely – fall is the perfect season for a beer event, so we sifted through all the events we could find in the Atlanta area and beyond for our Fall 2022 beer events calendar. Mark your calendars accordingly!

SEPTEMBER

Every Weekend in September
Helen Oktoberfest

We’ve already covered this event in-depth in this issue, but Helen, Georgia is home to one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in this hemisphere. The party is on for every weekend in September, so if you get a chance, saunter up north from Atlanta to soak up the authentic German “bier” as well as the lovely atmosphere.

September 9
Butterflies and Brews
@ Dunwoody Nature Center

While this might not sound like the most obvious pairing, this interesting event at the Dunwoody Nature Center is perfect for the beer fans that like a little natural world with their brews. Tickets include a delicious picnic box from Morty’s Meat and Supply and local sips from Moondog Growlers as well as unlimited access to butterfly tents, which will be full of beautiful native Georgia butterflies. Magical!

While the fall season is full of plenty of events, sports is usually what springs to mind the most as leaves begin to change their hue and temperatures start to cool off a tad.

However, sports are not the only thing going on in Atlanta and the great state of Georgia during the fall as the following music and arts events clearly showcase.

Read on to explore some of the most interesting shows and hottest tickets in town for the beginning of fall.

September 8
Kevin Hart: Reality Check

One of the biggest comedians in the world (not in physical stature, of course) makes his way to the home of the Atlanta Hawks in early September to deliver his trademark brand of humor.

A truly gifted storyteller and one-of-a-kind comic talent, Hart is sure to deliver the “lolz” on this Thursday night, but if you miss him, don’t worry, he has another show the next night on September 9. Don’t wait too long, though, as this is his first major tour in four years – and during 2018’s Irresponsible tour he sold over a million tickets!

State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303

Fall means a lot to many people, and one major reason why is because sports return in earnest in September, October and November. Both professional and college football will be back in the spotlight, and the NBA also begins its season during this time frame.

Fall is usually a beer connoisseur’s favorite season. Aside from the numerous outdoor festivals, sports also return in earnest in September, October and November. Professional and college football is back, and the NBA season also ramps up as well.

Beer lovers love sports, so read on to explore some of the most engaging sporting events this fall.

SEPTEMBER

September 5
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Georgia Tech football team will make its debut in the 2022 season with this ACC matchup taking place in the home of the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With Tech coming off a subpar 3-9 season, head coach Geoff Collins is likely on the hot seat in his fourth year in the lead role.

Genesee Brew House in Rochester, New York has announced plans for its 10th anniversary celebration. Full details are below.

ROCHESTER, New York – Ten years ago Genesee invested $4 million to transform its old packaging center into the Genesee Brew House. Since then, it has become a mainstay in Rochester and a popular destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

To celebrate this milestone, the Genesee Brew House is hosting a 10th Birthday Bash! The free community event includes live music, food trucks, and specialty beers from the Genesee Brew House. The event will be held outside at the Brew House on Saturday, September 10 from 2 to 8 p.m.

“Over the last decade, the Genesee Brew House has become a top destination in Rochester with millions of people visiting from hundreds of countries and all 50 states,” said Jaime Polisoto, brand director for Genesee. “Ten years ago, no one could have imagined the success we’ve seen. We owe a lot of that to the community. And there’s no better way to say, ‘thank you’ than with a big party!”

Along with the neighborhood and community, the City of Rochester helped pave the way for the Genesee Brew House.

Back East Brewery in Bloomfield, Connecticut has announced the release of new beers, including a pared-down version of its popular Ice Cream Man -- called Lil' Scoop. Full details are below.

Lil' Scoop

We have a delicious treat for you this weekend! We’ve brewed a lighter version of our fan-favorite Ice Cream Man that we think you’ll melt over…meet Lil’ Scoop!

Comin’ in cold at 5.4% and served in a full 16oz draft pour, this pint-sized treat is the cool & crushable brew you’ve been dreaming of. This is only available on draft for now, so come by the taproom this Friday 8/26 to try Lil' Scoop.

Treat ya'self!!

Ice Cream Man

We've got fresh cans of Ice Cream Man comin' your way this week! Swing by the taproom to pick up a few 4-packs of your favorite NEIPA, available starting Wednesday 8/24.

Oooooooh Berrycuda!

Swim on in this week to snag some fresh Oooooooh Berrycuda in cans and on draft! This sour fruited IPA is packed with blackberries & raspberries to give the perfect balance of sweetness with a sour bite.  Available starting Thursday 8/25.