The Lost Druid Brewery & Distillery
Brewery · Avondale Estates
2866 Washington St, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Highlights
Unique beers, creative food, and dog-friendly patios await
Unique beers, creative food, and dog-friendly patios await
"Good beer is everywhere, if you know where to look. In The Lost Druid's case, it's next to a few houses and what's basically a ghost town of industrial buildings. The casual brewery has a bare bones feel that makes it easy to unwind, especially with one of their crisp and foamy beers. They also have a full bar with their own hard seltzers and cocktails featuring some homemade distilled spirits. But what sets them apart from the other breweries in Avondale Estates is their elevated bar food. Slide into a picnic table outside and eat a flatbread with thick crust and a spinach-artichoke base that we’d gladly consume in dip form. Food Rundown Beer They have a wide variety of beers that rotate frequently. We appreciate the descriptors that let you know what country inspired the release, but they typically lean European. Tavern Pretzels Get these, especially if you’re having a few beers. There are four pretzel sticks topped with bacon bits and a side of thick beer cheese and beer mustard. photo credit: Juli Horsford Smoked Jerk Chicken Wings A fall-off-the-bone situation, which makes these six wings easy to eat. Unfortunately, the the jerk seasoning is bland as hell. It’s A Pita Party Yeah, this doesn’t really go with a beer, but it’s one of our favorites on the menu. The pita is fluffy and loaded down with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and a drizzle of tzatziki dressing. Get this with the chicken for a nice smoky flavor, and snag a fistful of napkins ‘cause things get messy. photo credit: Juli Horsford The Wise Guy A sturdy crust has no issues holding up the sausage and pepperoni that crowd this flatbread like the pit at a concert. If you’re a meat person, this one is for you. A Dip In The Shrooms In case you thought their flatbread was only good because it had a few pounds of meat on top, this one will prove you wrong. That thick crust works well even with this lighter pizza option, topped with mushroom, garlic, and a spinach-artichoke dip base that we’d eat by itself. photo credit: Juli Horsford" - Juli Horsford
"This brewery in Avondale Estates is welcoming its neighbors with beer, bar food, and regular Wednesday night trivia at 7 p.m." - Beth McKibben
"Pick up takeout beer or call ahead to pre-order. Available to-go cans are posted on social media. The brewery is open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. To support the staff of the months-old brewery, visit the GoFundMe page." - Kris Martins
"The Avondale Estate brewery features 20 taps and a 40-plus-foot-long bar. Beers include an “old world” imperial stout, a mild ale, a German dark lager, and an American-style IPA. Lost Druid’s kitchen serves a selection of snacks such as bacon and salt pretzels, a charcuterie and cheese board, Margherita flatbread pizzas, wings, and brats." - Beth McKibben
"Summer begins Friday, June 21, and the Lost Druid Brewery marks the solstice with a day-long grand opening party at their new taproom in Avondale Estates. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the brewery, located in the city’s central business district, begins at 11:30 a.m. Lost Druid starts pouring beers at noon. The brewery features 20 taps with 12 of those taps connected directly to brew tanks visible via a glass wall behind a 40-plus-foot-long bar. Beers include an “old world” imperial stout, a mild ale, a German dark lager, and an American-style IPA. Lost Druid’s kitchen serves a selection of snacks such as bacon and salt pretzels, a charcuterie and cheese board, Margherita flatbread pizzas, plum and hickory-smoked wings, and brats from executive chef Chantel Mines. There’s also a wood-aging facility, an upstairs mezzanine for private events, and dog-friendly patios, located in the front and back of the brewery. Lost Druid says they’re family-friendly and encourages those who live nearby to walk or bike to the brewery. They’ve installed several bike racks throughout the property." - Beth McKibben
