Hirsch-Brauerei Schmitt - Brauerei-Gaststätte Hirsch Klaus-Dieter Schmitt
In our small but fine brewery, 7 types of beer are produced.
As a strong partner, we support your events with our drinks and party accessories.
Tired of lugging boxes? We’ll bring it!
In our beverage wholesaler we mainly offer regional as well as various national products at fair prices.
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.
