Next Door Brewing
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Next Door Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant for our community. We serve the best beer and food we can provide while offering a convivial environment for our customers to enjoy a great conversation over a drink and snack or meal with family, friends and neighbors — old and new. Our beer is handcrafted in small batches and served just a few yards from where it was brewed. Expect to find 8 to 11 choices at any time to a wide variety of seasonal, creative and collaborative brews. Our food is locally sourced and primarily made from scratch in house. We feature many small plates suitable for snacking or sharing along with a delicious variety of sandwiches, creative soups and salads (with a few special entrees).
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Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
