Otter Creek Brewing

Otter Creek is a proud leader in the American Craft Brewing Revolution. At Otter Creek we’ve been creating exciting, award-winning craft brews for more than 20 years. The beers we brew and the menu offerings from our pub are handcrafted with fresh and local ingredients.
With a focus on sustainability, we have managed to dramatically reduce our contribution to the waste stream and are always looking for new ways to improve on this front. Our spent hops and yeast are donated to local farmers for use as an alternative fertilizer, while our spent grain feeds local dairy cows.
Our 2010 brewery expansion was done with an attention to energy efficiency. Major investment and expansion continues into 2014. The addition of six new fermenting tanks has added 30,000 barrels to our annual capacity, while a new, state-of-the-art filling machine allows us to efficiently meet the demands of our growing operation.
During this growth, we remain committed to sustainably crafting our award-winning beer. “You don’t have to compromise your passion for great beer to promote environmental practices,” says Mike Gerhart, Otter Creek brewmaster. “We prove that every day here at Otter Creek.”

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.