ATLANTA BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
High Grav at SweetWater: Up the 400bbl Brew House and Into The Woodlands
A 1.5-hour, expert-led walk through SweetWater Brewery in Atlanta that visits the brew house, hop cooler, packaging and barrel-aging spaces and includes four beer samplings.
High Grav at SweetWater: Up the 400bbl Brew House and Into The Woodlands.
This exclusive 1.5-hour tour of SweetWater Brewery takes a small group through the guts of a working brewery — from the 400bbl brew house to the hop cooler and the barrel-aging facility known as The Woodlands — guided by experts and punctuated by four beer samplings that explain the how and why of SweetWater’s craft.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Access to the 400bbl brew house
The tour climbs up into SweetWater’s 400bbl brew house, offering a close view of large-scale brewing operations and the machinery behind every batch.
Hop cooler to packaging corridor
Guides lead the group through the hop cooler and along the packaging corridor and conditioning warehouse, tracing the path beer takes from kettle to can.
Barrel aging in The Woodlands
The tour visits SweetWater’s barrel-aging facility, The Woodlands, and pairs the walkthrough with four curated samplings so you can taste the techniques discussed.
What the day feels like
How the tour unfolds
An expert guide shepherds the group on a 1.5-hour walking tour of SweetWater Brewery, moving through the brew house, hop cooler, packaging and conditioning areas and into the barrel-aging Woodlands; along the way you stop for four tasting pours while the guide explains the brewing process in greater depth.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Close-toed shoes are required for entry; expect to be standing and walking and to climb steep stairs during the tour.
Be prepared for an active walkthrough of production areas; follow guide instructions and wear the footwear required for safe movement around brewery spaces.
Participants should be able to stand and navigate stairs; the operator notes that the tour involves walking and steep stairs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the High Grav Brewery Tour?
The tour runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
What is included with the tour?
The tour includes a guided walkthrough of the brewery and four beer samplings during the 1.5-hour experience.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Are there footwear requirements?
Close-toed shoes are required to participate in the tour.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No — the tour is not handicap accessible and includes steep stairs.
Where in the brewery will the tour go?
The route includes the brew house, hop cooler, packaging corridor, conditioning warehouse, and the barrel-aging facility called The Woodlands.