The Hop Garden
We are a Farm To Glass Brewery. We Grow all of our own hops and use them to brew our own Beer Line. We also sell hops to Breweries all over the USA. Our Tap Room in Paoli is Open All Year, Wed-Sun. We have live music on the weekends so join us for craft beer, incredible customer service, and good times! Fun fact: Our tap room is dog-friendly!
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.
