Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.
Howdy & welcome to BWD! We’re a small brewery nestled at the end of Main St in Historic Downtown Bryan. We make beer. And we love what we do. Our focus is on making beers we like. So when we knew we loved beer and coffee it made sense that the first beer we brewed was, you guessed it, a coffee porter. We also brew a vast array of other styles and if you visit our taproom you can try a flight, drink a pint, or take home your favorite with you in a growler or 6 pack. You can also find BWD around the BCS area in grocery and convenience stores and at your favorite place to enjoy a beer.
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.
