2014 Atlanta Winter Beerfest

Sunday, January 26, 2014

We have beer here in Atlanta and who doesn’t like beer? Especially locally brewed beer. For two days the 2014 Atlanta Winter Beerfest showcased some of the best of what Georgia has to offer. Sweetwater, Red Brick, Jailhouse, Monday Night, Full Sail, Southbound, Terrapin and many more were all represented as thousands of people trekked up and down the many levels of the Masquerade, as well as outside in the music park, to taste their favorite brews and try some new ones. I, personally speaking, haven’t always liked beer but over the past 10 years I have been introduced to so many great tasting beverages that I realize that in my younger years the reason I didn’t enjoy beer was because I was drinking cheap and tasteless brands. Now I say bring on the reds and the darks and the wheats and the whites because they are delicious.

Christine Brumfield (left) and Marissa Seto are handed their tasting glasses by Nelam Patel during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Christine Brumfield (left) and Marissa Seto are handed their tasting glasses by Nelam Patel during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Kassie Humphrey pours a glass of beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Kassie Humphrey pours a glass of beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Chloe Martin (right) reaches for her beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Chloe Martin (right) reaches for her beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Christina Robinson (left) and Napolean Dunn prepare donut samples during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Christina Robinson (left) and Napolean Dunn prepare donut samples during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Melissa Reynolds (right), who recently underwent throat surgery uses a board to communicate with Erin Bubelis during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Melissa Reynolds (right), who recently underwent throat surgery uses a board to communicate with Erin Bubelis during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Drew Mancini (right) and Alexa Kwartin pour glasses of beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Drew Mancini (right) and Alexa Kwartin pour glasses of beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Heather Craytor pours a glass of beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Heather Craytor pours a glass of beer during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Marta Lajmi (right), Brannon Dunaway and Christian Thomas try different beers during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Marta Lajmi (right), Brannon Dunaway and Christian Thomas try different beers during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Jason Furst (left), Korey Phelps and Chevas Yeoman play cornhole during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Jason Furst (left), Korey Phelps and Chevas Yeoman play cornhole during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Dave Weil (center), Jeff Bradley and David Watkins from the band the Black Top Rockets perform on stage during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Dave Weil (center), Jeff Bradley and David Watkins from the band the Black Top Rockets perform on stage during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Taylor Miles (left) and Ramsey Jarun wait in line to try different beers during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Taylor Miles (left) and Ramsey Jarun wait in line to try different beers during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Karen Radakovich (left) is handed a beer by Valerie Mac (right) as she and Kristina Photakis make their way through the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Karen Radakovich (left) is handed a beer by Valerie Mac (right) as she and Kristina Photakis make their way through the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Dres Tha Beatnik (left) and DJ Nick the Quick perform on stage during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Dres Tha Beatnik (left) and DJ Nick the Quick perform on stage during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Taylor Virgil (right), Natalie Girouard and Alex Sarmiento check out different beers to try during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Taylor Virgil (right), Natalie Girouard and Alex Sarmiento check out different beers to try during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

 

Beers sit in buckets of ice during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.

Beers sit in buckets of ice during the Atlanta Winter Beerfest at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Sunday, January 26, 2014.