Motor Row Brewery

Located at 2337 South Michigan Avenue, our historic Landmark building takes you back in time to when the thriving neighborhood was home to countless automotive dealerships and showrooms, bars, and even the legendary Chess Records – one of the original recording studios in the city.
Created by our Brewmaster, Frank Lassandrello, we make everything from spot-on interpretations of traditional styles to some of the wildest beers you’ll ever drink. Our two year-round offerings, Out of the Loop IPL and Reclamation Lager, harken back to the Midwest’s proud tradition of great lager beers. We will also offer extended seasonal releases (including a series of easy-drinking Belgian-style ales, perfect for summer) as well as experimental one-offs.
The brewery has a pub-sized brewhouse, but with enough tanks to make our annual output ~4000 barrels – a larger capacity than most breweries our size. The facility also features a retail/tasting space up front and a full taproom upstairs which will open shortly after the brewery does.

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.