Viking Brew Pub
In the late 1800’s this building was Stoughton State Bank. Locals may remember this building as the old Stationery House, which was here for 30 years. The owners, Vik and Lori, left retirement to venture into the pub business. Vik retired from the Air Force after 34 years of service flying the KC135 and holding many command positions. Lori retired as Office Manager at Home Health at Stoughton Hospital.
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.
