Madonas Alus Darītava
Madonas Alus brewery is located in its historical site “Bodnieki” in Latvia’s North, where the beer has been brewed since 1906. Both the ancient boulder building and the beer cellar have survived to the present day. Madonas beer is popular all over Latvia, it is available a draft beer in the best restaurants and bottled in shops. Beer barrels are available for celebrations.
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.
