Labor Day weekend in Atlanta boasts something for everyone and we've got the drinks to match whatever festive event you're hitting! Read on for staff picks centered around several of the biggest end of summer holiday activities.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL KICKOFFS
Let the tailgating begin and what better way than with some fun football themed beers?
Southern Brewing Red & Black (4.5%) - Berliner-Weiss featuring tons of raspberries and blackberries and a must-have beer to tackle your thirst while cheering on the Dawgs. $13.99 / 12oz 6-pack
New Realm Helluva Lager & Ale of an Engineer (5.2% and 4.5% respectively) - official beers of Georgia Tech Athletics, the Vienna-style Lager and Golden Ale are your go-to Yellowjacket screaming refreshers. $12.99 / 16oz 4-pack
Firemaker 4th Down (5.5%) - Just go for it with this German-style Oktoberfest. Works with any of your favorite fall teams. $12.99 / 12oz 6-pack
WATER ACTIVITIES
Heading to the lake, river, pool or beach? We've got you covered with these water-inspired favorites.
Dogfish Head Seaquench (6.5%) - session sour mash-up of a crisp Kolsch, a salty Gose, and a tart Berliner Weiss brewed in sequence with black limes and sour lime juice. $10.99 / 12oz 6-pack
Allagash River Trip (4.8%) - a dry hopped pale ale brewed with coriander - perfect for a day on the 'Hooch! $13.99 / 16oz 4-pack
Trim Tab Aloha Now (7.5%) - sour ale with hibiscus and pineapple and a match made in heaven on a hot, sunny afternoon near any body of water. $15.99 / 16oz 4-pack
BLACK PRIDE
Fun fact: Did you know that Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is the the largest black gay pride celebration in the world? Below are two of our favorite cans that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community:
Montucky Cold Snack (4.1%) - crushable and refreshing American lager. Montucky donates 8% of profits every June back to LGBTQ+ organizations. $7.99 / 16oz 6-pack
Anxo Pride (6.3%) - limited release cider made with GoldRush & Stayman Winesap apples sourced from the Mid-Atlantic. It's light, tart and oh-so-easy to drink. $12.99 / 12oz 4-pack; Limited supplies available
DRAGON CON
If you've been an Atlanta resident for at least a little bit, you're well aware of the masses that flock to the city annually for Dragon Con. Lovers of science fiction, fantasy, comic books, and other elements of fan culture need look no further than our awesome mead collection and/or our custom curated and Cosplay-centered Hop City Mixpack. Both are perfect for your after hours party or game night.
Charm City Meadworks Variety Pack (5.0%) - a 12oz 4-pack of meads that are super tasty and super easy to tote around. Flavors include Wildflower Honey, Basil & Lemongrass, Elderberry and Cyser. $13.99 / 12oz 4-pack
Cosplay Hop City Splitty - a custom built IPA 16oz 4-pack comprised of New Anthem New Jack, Mason Ale Works -HopSmash, Beer Zombies A Hop Above and The Veil Bug Man. $19.99 / 16oz 4-pack
The NEW-NEW
Magnanimous: Total Strata Domination - 10.5%
Maui OMG Hazy IPA (7%)
LIGHT
Magnanimous: Holunder (5%)
Magnanimous Der Hexenmeister (5.5%)
Magnanimous Ghost Chant (5%)
SEASONAL
Clown Shoes: Pumpkin Sombrero (9%)
Allagash: Haunted House (6.6%)
Round Trip: Oktoberfest Marzen (5.5%)
