Hop Atomica | Savannah, GA
Beer Trip: Hop Atomica | Savannah, Georgia
During a couples’ trip in spring of 2021, we hit every brewery we could while in Savannah with our dear friends Brett and Randi. Hop Atomica topped the list as one of our favorites - read more below to find out why.
Wonderful patio space, but unfortunately was pouring rain during our visit!
The Beer
Hop Atomica has many beer offerings, but what truly sets them apart is their drink presentation. Almost every beer is served in its own unique way, whether it be a fun glass style, pieces of fruit floating in the drink, or something special coating the rim of the glass. One of their sour beers had chili powder on the rim, while another Mexican style lager was sprinkled with small chunks of pineapple. Perhaps the most unique option offered was a scoop of ice cream dumped into their Cookies N’ Creme stout! Hop Atomica continually rotates their beers, but anyone will find something they like here with 10-12 taps to choose from.
While the presentation of the beers may be the big draw, the flavor is equally impressive - everything we tried packed a punch. When a flavor is mentioned in their descriptions, they truly mean you will experience it. Again, the Cookies N’ Creme was a great example - it was filled with notes of vanilla and chocolate.
Flights full of color, featuring the chili powder rim!
The legendary Cookies N’ Creme Stout.
The Brewery
Unfortunately it was pouring rain on the day we visited, which didn’t allow us to experience their nice outdoor space filled with baby blue tables and chairs. The location itself is a bit secluded in town and appeared to be an old automobile repair shop or something similar. They definitely went all-out to renovate this space to their liking! Walking in, you feel as if it were located in downtown LA with its modern style and pops of gold accents throughout. This brewery had a hipster feel, but was a hotspot for people from all walks of life.
Food & Merch
In addition to being a great brewery, Hop Atomica is also a distillery and a gastropub. While we can’t vouch for the spirits, we did try a few of their wood-fired pizzas - they were well worth it! Their merchandise section is small, but it did offer some nice t-shirt and sweatshirt options.
It’s incredibly impressive knowing that Hop Atomica has only been in business since summer 2020 - it has an established feel and they’ve figured out their food/drink selections. If you’re in the Savannah area in search of good beer, this was one of our top breweries in town - it should definitely make your list as well!
Cheers!
