Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works
Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works is proud to brew small batch craft beer in the cellar of the Bed and Breakfast. Our beers are made using local barley that is malted by our neighbors at Copper Fox Distillery, and feature local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible, such as hops, honey, fruit, and herbs.
Using our one-barrel brewhouse, we are making a variety of beers over the course of the year, including some local favorites: Little Devil Blonde, Second Breakfast Stout, and Innkeeper’s IPA.
Visit the brewery for a flight, a pint, or bottles or a growler to take with you.
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.
