Great Black Swamp Brewing
Discover Toledo’s craft beer heritage at Great Black Swamp Brewing Co., the city’s second oldest brewery! With 33 taps, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Explore a diverse selection of handcrafted beer, wine, cider, mead, and seltzer, alongside a full bar. Relax in our welcoming brewery and largest patio in the area. Come taste the tradition!
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.
