Mad Swede Brewing
Mad Swede Brewing Company is an award winning, family owned and operated brewery. Our beers are made with the highest quality hops and malted grain grown right here in Idaho. We brew the full range of beer styles from light, crisp lager to the darkest stout, and of course delightful IPAs in between. All our beers are well balanced with a clean, dry finish for the discerning palate. Savor the voyage!
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.
