Best local beer in Atlanta | Best of Atlanta

Atlanta-brewed SweetWater 420 (center) is one of the craft beers offered by Delta Air Lines. credit: Jason Getz / AJC file

Credit: Jason Getz

Credit: Jason Getz

Atlanta-brewed SweetWater 420 (center) is one of the craft beers offered by Delta Air Lines. credit: Jason Getz / AJC file

This week's Best of Atlanta poll crowns a new king of craft beer. Claiming most of the votes, Sweetwater Brewery wins the title of local favorite. With a passionate fan base since 1997, Sweetwater knows how to please the masses in Atlanta and beyond. Schedule a tour and tasting at their Midtown location to see what all of the fuss is about. 

Atlanta knows its beer, which is why our city is home to some of the best breweries in the nation ... if not the world.  In a tight second place is Monday Night Brewing on the Westside. Tie one on here any night of the week while enjoying balanced, flavorful ales crafted to perfection. Its intimate environment makes it the perfect spot to meet friends for a little R&R.

Our third brewing heavyweight champion is Orpheus Brewing. Kids and pups alike are allowed in their Midtown tasting room where you can sample their many brews while getting a tour of their facility. Pop in on a Wednesday evening and you can also enjoy comedy night hosted by Anthony Todaro.

Thirsty for more? Your options are plenty with our official nominees in the mix. Become an Atlanta beer expert and check out Jekyll Brewing, Red Hare Brewing Co and Wild Heaven Craft Beers.

Need some guidance? Booze it up while getting an education at one of Atlanta's many beer festivals.

We've already done some of the legwork for you in regards to research. Here are some of Georgia's best beers to add to your hit list.

Also, did you know that Georgia has an ale trail? This is the kind of adventure we can get behind.