Pro Re Nata Brewery
Founded in 2015, Pro Re Nata serves our own hand crafted beers, local Virginia hard cider, and a selection of wine and canned cocktails.
Pro Re Nata offers expansive indoor and outdoor spaces, including our Original Brewery Taproom, Main Taproom and Main Stage, the area’s most unique outdoor bar and event space, plus a massive outdoor beer garden and patios — all with those famous Blue Ridge Mountain views.
Offering live music and events most nights of the week as well as private event rental options, Pro Re Nata is a family-friendly and pet-friendly space.
Pro Re Nata proudly brings you food by Dino’s Pizza & Grill.
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.
