Breweries

Discover local craft breweries throughout the southeastern United States.

The Trails and Tap crew visits locally owned and operated brewing companies.

  • Talking Rock Brewery in Talking Rock Georgia - Trails & Tap
    Georgia Breweries

    Talking Rock Brewery

    Talking Rock Brewery is in a train car. Yes! A real train car! Thirsty after our hike at Amicalola Falls, we craved our usual post-adventure beer. Given the rural charm of the North Georgia mountains, reaching a brewery meant a short drive. Twenty-two and a half miles later, we found ourselves in Talking Rock, a…

  • Frog Rock Brewery in Austell Georgia - Trails & Tap
    Georgia Breweries

    Frog Rock Brewing

    Frog Rock Brewing uses this spring water, which gives its beer electrolytes. After our hot hike at Sweetwater Creek State Park, we drove a couple miles down the road to downtown Austell, home of Frog Rock Brewing Company. Beer created by Frog Rock Brewing Company is made from spring water. That might not sound very…

  • Gatlinburg Brewing Company - Trails and Tap
    Tennessee Breweries

    Gatlinburg Brewing Company

    Brews and Views in the Smokies: Gatlinburg Brewing Company Awaits Our hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park left us ready to unwind. With sore legs and happy hearts, we hopped in the car and headed for Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Our mission? To find a local brewery and enjoy a refreshing post-hike drink. If you…