Brasserie des Sources
Our brewery was born in 1997 during the filming of the film “Germinal”, an adaptation of Emile ZOLA’s literary masterpiece. Although there has since been a change of ownership, the pioneering and creative spirit is still present to create new and daring recipes for products that will be shipped around the world. Today, the brewery is equipped with high-tech production tools and it specializes in bottling and produces a wide range of brands. Our know-how is expressed through inventive recipes, refermentation in bottles and raw hopping which gives rise to exceptional products. Our flagship products are Bellerose, Bellerose de Noel and Vieux-Lille.
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.
