Brasserie De Brunehaut
Founded in 1890, the Brasserie Brunehaut (brewery) blends tradition and modernity.
A century later, the brewhouse moved 2km (1.24mi) from the original site, remaining on the same water table with the same pristine water quality.
When a 2007 acquisition changed ownership, annual brewery production stood at 1000 hectoliters. Today, total brewery output has more than quintupled.
Nevertheless, Brunehaut remains an artisanal brewery, strong in its rich history and modern values.
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.
