Civil Life Brewing Company
The Civil Life has a cozy inside pub with seating for 80 and an expansive outdoor beer garden surrounded by well manicured flowers! We focus on moderate abv sessionable malt driven beers and have earned a reputation for solid examples of the worlds most respected beer styles. An occasional well balanced IPA is available at times as well. We hired a new chef in January and our food matches the high standards we strive for in our beer. We have 22 employees and produce around 3200 bbls a year. Our staff is friendly and kind and works diligently to make your stay in our pub enjoyable. Look for our beers at your favorite retailer every purchase helps our small family owned shop continue in our #1 goal of staying in business.
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.
