Atlanta's Original Craft Brewery · Est. 1997

Every pour tells a story of water, patience, and the courage to brew differently.

For nearly three decades, Sweetwater has been pouring soul into every batch — from the hop gardens of the Pacific Northwest to the heart of Atlanta's brewery district. This isn't just beer. It's a conversation between tradition and reinvention.

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28+ Years Brewing

40+ Annual Releases

1 Atlanta Home

Craft beer being poured at Sweetwater Brewing Co. in Atlanta

420 Extra Pale Ale Our signature since day one

Our Story

Born from a love of good water and great company

Historic brewery equipment at Sweetwater

The Beginning

Back in '97, two friends looked at Atlanta's beer scene and saw something missing — not another corporate lager, but a brew with backbone and heart. They started with a 7-barrel system, a garage, and an unshakable belief that Atlanta deserved better. Sweetwater was born that summer, and the rest is history poured in glass.

Decades of Craft

Twenty-eight years later, that same spirit drives every barrel we pull. We've outgrown the garage, yes — but we've never outgrown the patience. Our master brewer still tastes every batch. We still source hops from the same family farms. And we still believe that the best beer isn't made in a lab; it's made by people who care.

Craft beer brewing process at Sweetwater

The Beers

Every style. Every season. Every story.

From the pale ale that put us on the map to our latest experimental release, there's a Sweetwater for every moment.

Signature

Extra Pale Ale 5.4% ABV

420 Extra Pale Ale

The one that started it all. Citrusy, crisp, and impossibly drinkable — this is the beer that put Atlanta craft on the national map. A golden session ale that never gets old.

Citrus Crisp Session

Amber Ale 5.9% ABV

Amber Ale

A warm, malty embrace in a glass. Toasted caramel notes dance with a gentle hop finish. This is the beer you reach for when you want something that feels like home.

Caramel Toasted Smooth

Porter 6.2% ABV

Porter

Dark, bold, and quietly sophisticated. Coffee and chocolate weave through a velvety body with a finish that lingers just long enough to make you order another.

Coffee Chocolate Bold

New Release

IPA 6.8% ABV

Sweetwater IPA

For the hop lovers. A Pacific Northwest-inspired explosion of tropical fruit and pine, balanced by a clean malt backbone. This is our love letter to the IPA faithful.

Tropical Pine Hoppy

Seasonal craft beer release from Sweetwater

Seasonal Varies

Seasonal Series

Every season brings something new. Wheat beers for summer, stouts for winter, sours for spring. Our seasonal releases are the playground where our brewers get creative — and you get rewarded.

Rotating Experimental Limited

Non-alcoholic craft beer option at Sweetwater

Non-Alcoholic 0.5% ABV

Sweetwater Zero

All the flavor. None of the buzz. Our zero-proof ale is brewed with the same care as everything else — because you shouldn't have to choose between sobriety and a great beer.

Light Refreshing 0% Buzz

Can't decide? Come taste them all.

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The Brewery

More than a taproom — it's a destination

Step inside our Southwest Atlanta taproom and you'll find exposed brick, stainless steel gleaming under warm lights, and the low hum of conversation mixed with the clink of glasses. It's casual. It's welcoming. It's exactly what a neighborhood brewery should feel like.

Taproom & Event Space

Indoor and outdoor seating for up to 120 guests. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or a quiet pint after work.

Brewery Tours

See the magic behind the pour. Our guided tours cover everything from grain to glass — and yes, there's a tasting at the end.

Private Events

Birthdays, corporate outings, rehearsal dinners — we'll handle the beer, you handle the memories.

Food Trucks & Kitchen

Rotating food truck schedule and a small kitchen serving bar bites that pair perfectly with our taps.

Sweetwater Brewing Co. taproom interior in Atlanta

Outdoor patio seating at Sweetwater Brewing Co.

Visit Us

Your table is waiting

We're right here in Atlanta's brewery district, easy to find and even easier to fall in love with. Stop by for a flight, stay for the evening. No reservations needed for the taproom — just show up and we'll find you a spot.

Address 900 Wendell Ct SW
Atlanta, GA 30336-1758

Phone (404) 691-2537

Hours Mon–Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 8pm

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