Classic Brewing
We are a family of families that absolutely love beer and everything about it. Passion for beer is what is taking us on a journey from home brew geeks in a garage to professional commercial brewers like many other great brewers before us. We love every aspect of the people, community, and culture that come with the craft brew world. We hope to one day be grafted into the amazing community of craft beer breweries here in Colorado Springs, CO!
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.
