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Nice little brewery that check all the blocks. This is a small brewery in a great location with a super friendly staff. The two beers I picked were ok and reasonably priced. On another note, if you have a few too many, you can have food delivered to this location. Overall, not a bad place and not a bad experience.
Great neighborhood brewery. Everyone is super friendly. They have quite the collection of beers with some nice sours along with a great WCIPA. That's right, Straight Outta is really flavorful and would be enjoyed by hop lovers and those just getting into IPAs. At 6% abv it's sessionable. It has an earthy and almost rye bread flavor with a nice hoppy finish. Maybe some Cryo or maybe Eukanot?? The Lime in Da Coconut is really interesting. Neither flavor is in the forefront. It's a smooth beer that would be great on a hot day. A Place to Imagine is an apple pie sour (contains lactose) that drinks amazingly. It has all the notes of your grandmother's pie. Peaches and Cream IPA...what? Super mild and just light peach notes. Tastes a bit like white peach. The aroma is quite nice with a little bit of fruit and a little bit of floral. They play with hops here so I'm not sure what the used. Maybe a bit of Saaz and a tiny bit of Willamette.
Thank for the warm welcome. We had such a great first time here. My husband and boys will be back soon. The atmosphere is very laid back and the gentleman behind the counter made sure Apollo and Loki got some treats and lots of pets. The seats were comfortable and added bonus were the purse hooks on every table. The restrooms were clean. The other patrons were happy and enjoying the game. We will be back with many others. Thank you Social Fox for making our first visit so memorable. Sincerely Andy, Andie, Apollo & Loki
The awaited brewery in downtown Norcross had its soft-opening in April. With COVID-19 affecting everyone, they understandably only had a limited beer menu. This review reflects more how everything is being handled during the pandemic and less on the quality of the beer. I'm not a fan of IPA or sour beers and those were the only options at the time so I wouldn't fairly judge. Staff was wearing masks when we were there and still super helpful and friendly with all the questions. I look forward to see the variation of beer on tap/rotation and enjoy the taproom and outdoor seating.
You can find Social Fox Brewing at 20 Skin Alley, Norcross, GA 30071. This is an alley that runs parallel to S Peachtree Street (what I think of as "main street") in downtown Norcross - you access either from Jones St or Holcomb Bridge. There's a small parking lot across the street that's frequently full, but there's additional parking along S Peachtree and in a lot that's about a block away down the hill from the Iron Horse Tavern on Jones St. I've been visiting Social Fox Brewing pretty much since it opened - as you approach the entrance you'll see a large mural of a fox - apparently this mural was already there when the former 400 North was looking for a location - they liked the mural so much that they decided to change the name to Social Fox (at least that's the story I heard but there may be more to it, there's also a 450 North brewing up in Indiana and they may have wanted to change to prevent any confusion). The building appears to have been more of a light commercial warehouse or similar in its former life, so the interior is a bit industrial with concrete floors, cool slab wood high top tables and a taproom to the right, sharing the large space with the brewhouse on the left. Outside there's a small patio so you can drink with a little more ease and space, important with Covid still impacting everything. When Social Fox first opened I reserved my opinions on the beer, but the initial impression was that the beer was competently made but a bit more mainstream. Since then the selection and beer styles have expanded to include more fruited sours and variety - I'd say the beer here is worth sampling and if the locals are any indication, worth frequently - ultimately a craft brewer relies on and supports the tastes of those who live in close proximity - it's really the biggest determining factor for any but the largest and best funded breweries. I've tried the following: * Nocturnal Activities Stout 3.9/5 - Expected a thicker body, good roasty malts with lots of coffee and a hint of chocolate, finishing a bit thin and full. * Double Tumble 4.3/5 - Pretty tasty, pillowy mouthfeel with citrus and tropical notes in a juicy NEIPA body, dry hoppy, borderline grassy finish, a touch boozy as you would expect for 9.5% * Van Damme Strong Belgian Tripel 4.4/5 - Very tasty, probably the best beer I've had from this brewer, fruity Belgian banana nose, hearty body finishing with spicy coriander. * To Head a Fox Porter 3.5/5 - Rather boozy for the ABV, roasty notes of chocolate, coffee, bourbon and oak tannins, the acidity is a bit off-putting for me. * Trop Tail NEIPA 4/5 - Pretty tasty hybrid IPA, hazy tropical notes of pineapple and melon, hops throughout and a bit bitter. Piney dry finish. * Myth & Moor 4.25/5 - Quite good saison with Belgian yeast body and peppery banana notes. A touch dry otherwise about perfect for this style. * Light 'n Social American Pilsner 4/5 - Super easy drinking straw hued pils, buttery bready body and mouthfeel, effervescent with slight banana note * Gold Belt Golden Ale 4/5 - Creamy mouthfeel in the Golden, well balanced malt sweetness and low hop bitterness. Great food beer. Crisp finish. * Lime Da Coconut Fruited Berliner Weisse 4/5 - Lime notes in this tart Berliner, very slight rind bitterness, otherwise creamy coconut mouthfeel and nose brings this into the Pina Colada range. * In Between Times - Hibiscus Black Current Fruited Berliner Weisse 4/5 - Floral hibiscus nose layered into the black current tart, somewhat fluffy body, dry finish, has a slight coconut quality. * In Between Times - Raspberry Fruited Berliner Weisse 4/5 - Pretty tasty Berliner with tart raspberry notes, decent mouthfeel and a dry finish. Very easy drinking, you'll want a pint. Service has always been very good here - since you order at the bar you can get answers about personal taste preference and very good recommendations. I've spoken to one of the owners, Kevin Keyes, on a number of occasions, these are nice people and worth supporting.
The good: the vibes, staff is super friendly, they've got a DIY water tap, we really liked the decor, they've got a few TVs going, parking was easy, even on a Friday. Oh, and the first two beers we tried were EXCELLENT: the Gold Belt and the Myth and Moor. Both smelled and tasted great. The so-so: I appreciate that they're creative with their beer offerings, they just didn't appeal very much to me. I thought the stout and porter tasted a bit thin, and I'm not a huge fan of sours, so I didn't appreciate the berliner or the lime and the coconut. This is not a huge knock though, since there's something here for everyone, I just wish I would have liked more of the beers on tap. They don't have a kitchen, but it appears you can order from a neighboring restaurant and have them bring food in, which was neat. The verdict: I would recommend coming to check out Social Fox, because if you happen to like more of their beers, this would be a great spot for you to visit. There are also plenty of little restaurants and shops around so you can make a full evening out of it.
Very chill place with a great selection of craft beer! We got two flights to try as many as we could. My personal favorites were the Bluesberry Sour, Irish Coffee Stout, and the Lime in the Coconut Sour. So refreshing!
Love that Downtown Norcross finally gets a brewery!! We've been waiting on this to open as covid pushed the grand opening until things were clear, which wasnt long ago. Location is great, tons of parking, so its easy to get in and out. I personally love the location as I live about 2 miles away. Now, our experience, it was pleasant. Staff was masked up, so were we, Proceeded to order two beers, and we just sat and chatted for a while. We noticed that the inside area was a tad small, so we got up and left as we're still on that social distancing kick (ughh 2020). Staff was friendly, and the beer was good. I can see us coming back soon, maybe we will try to seat outside and try that next, but hopefully it is not super cold by then! Check them out!
Staff goes above and beyond to accommodate. They're dog friendly inside and in the patio area. Samples are provided if you want to taste test before getting a larger size brew. Hand sanitizer located throughout the building. Free parking available right across the street.
Great atmosphere in a quaint little metro Atlanta city. Really nice guy serving the beers. Games available. We did the flight and enjoyed all 4 of the beers. One of us preferred the Tumblefield IPA and the other the hibiscus black currant. Looks like a couple local restaurants deliver here too. Solid spot!
2 months ago
I absolutely love Social Fox! It's a cozy, fun environment with delicious drinks! They have a great selection of beers & cocktails! Service is always amazing! This isn't the closest brewery to me but it's one of my go tos since the vibes are always grand! read more
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Mike G.
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2 years ago
Whenever I go to a brewery, I'm torn between (1) do I just go for IPAs that I like? Or (2) Do I try an assortment of things given that the place may not be known for its IPAs and I may end up liking something that is different? I think this brewery was the perfect place for the latter. There were so many options and I did appreciate the balanced flavor in each of the brews. I would probably say a 4/5 overall as nothing stood out to me in particular. But that does mean that if you're with a group of friends with different preferences, it's a solid bet to try. read more
Nice little brewery that check all the blocks. This is a small brewery in a great location with a super friendly staff. The two beers I picked were ok and reasonably priced. On another note, if you have a few too many, you can have food delivered to this location. Overall, not a bad place and not a bad experience. read more
2 years ago
Great neighborhood brewery. Everyone is super friendly. They have quite the collection of beers with some nice sours along with a great WCIPA. That's right, Straight Outta is really flavorful and would be enjoyed by hop lovers and those just getting into IPAs. At 6% abv it's sessionable. It has an earthy and almost rye bread flavor with a nice hoppy finish. Maybe some Cryo or maybe Eukanot?? The Lime in Da Coconut is really interesting. Neither flavor is in the forefront. It's a smooth beer that would be great on a hot day. A Place to Imagine is an apple pie sour (contains lactose) that drinks amazingly. It has all the notes of your grandmother's pie. Peaches and Cream IPA...what? Super mild and just light peach notes. Tastes a bit like white peach. The aroma is quite nice with a little bit of fruit and a little bit of floral. They play with hops here so I'm not sure what the used. Maybe a bit of Saaz and a tiny bit of Willamette. read more
6 months ago
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Mike G.
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3 years ago
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4 years ago
Thank for the warm welcome. We had such a great first time here. My husband and boys will be back soon. The atmosphere is very laid back and the gentleman behind the counter made sure Apollo and Loki got some treats and lots of pets. The seats were comfortable and added bonus were the purse hooks on every table. The restrooms were clean. The other patrons were happy and enjoying the game. We will be back with many others. Thank you Social Fox for making our first visit so memorable. Sincerely Andy, Andie, Apollo & Loki read more
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Mike G.
Thank you for the positive feedback! Hope to see you back soon
6 years ago
The awaited brewery in downtown Norcross had its soft-opening in April. With COVID-19 affecting everyone, they understandably only had a limited beer menu. This review reflects more how everything is being handled during the pandemic and less on the quality of the beer. I'm not a fan of IPA or sour beers and those were the only options at the time so I wouldn't fairly judge. Staff was wearing masks when we were there and still super helpful and friendly with all the questions. I look forward to see the variation of beer on tap/rotation and enjoy the taproom and outdoor seating. read more
You can find Social Fox Brewing at 20 Skin Alley, Norcross, GA 30071. This is an alley that runs parallel to S Peachtree Street (what I think of as "main street") in downtown Norcross - you access either from Jones St or Holcomb Bridge. There's a small parking lot across the street that's frequently full, but there's additional parking along S Peachtree and in a lot that's about a block away down the hill from the Iron Horse Tavern on Jones St. I've been visiting Social Fox Brewing pretty much since it opened - as you approach the entrance you'll see a large mural of a fox - apparently this mural was already there when the former 400 North was looking for a location - they liked the mural so much that they decided to change the name to Social Fox (at least that's the story I heard but there may be more to it, there's also a 450 North brewing up in Indiana and they may have wanted to change to prevent any confusion). The building appears to have been more of a light commercial warehouse or similar in its former life, so the interior is a bit industrial with concrete floors, cool slab wood high top tables and a taproom to the right, sharing the large space with the brewhouse on the left. Outside there's a small patio so you can drink with a little more ease and space, important with Covid still impacting everything. When Social Fox first opened I reserved my opinions on the beer, but the initial impression was that the beer was competently made but a bit more mainstream. Since then the selection and beer styles have expanded to include more fruited sours and variety - I'd say the beer here is worth sampling and if the locals are any indication, worth frequently - ultimately a craft brewer relies on and supports the tastes of those who live in close proximity - it's really the biggest determining factor for any but the largest and best funded breweries. I've tried the following: * Nocturnal Activities Stout 3.9/5 - Expected a thicker body, good roasty malts with lots of coffee and a hint of chocolate, finishing a bit thin and full. * Double Tumble 4.3/5 - Pretty tasty, pillowy mouthfeel with citrus and tropical notes in a juicy NEIPA body, dry hoppy, borderline grassy finish, a touch boozy as you would expect for 9.5% * Van Damme Strong Belgian Tripel 4.4/5 - Very tasty, probably the best beer I've had from this brewer, fruity Belgian banana nose, hearty body finishing with spicy coriander. * To Head a Fox Porter 3.5/5 - Rather boozy for the ABV, roasty notes of chocolate, coffee, bourbon and oak tannins, the acidity is a bit off-putting for me. * Trop Tail NEIPA 4/5 - Pretty tasty hybrid IPA, hazy tropical notes of pineapple and melon, hops throughout and a bit bitter. Piney dry finish. * Myth & Moor 4.25/5 - Quite good saison with Belgian yeast body and peppery banana notes. A touch dry otherwise about perfect for this style. * Light 'n Social American Pilsner 4/5 - Super easy drinking straw hued pils, buttery bready body and mouthfeel, effervescent with slight banana note * Gold Belt Golden Ale 4/5 - Creamy mouthfeel in the Golden, well balanced malt sweetness and low hop bitterness. Great food beer. Crisp finish. * Lime Da Coconut Fruited Berliner Weisse 4/5 - Lime notes in this tart Berliner, very slight rind bitterness, otherwise creamy coconut mouthfeel and nose brings this into the Pina Colada range. * In Between Times - Hibiscus Black Current Fruited Berliner Weisse 4/5 - Floral hibiscus nose layered into the black current tart, somewhat fluffy body, dry finish, has a slight coconut quality. * In Between Times - Raspberry Fruited Berliner Weisse 4/5 - Pretty tasty Berliner with tart raspberry notes, decent mouthfeel and a dry finish. Very easy drinking, you'll want a pint. Service has always been very good here - since you order at the bar you can get answers about personal taste preference and very good recommendations. I've spoken to one of the owners, Kevin Keyes, on a number of occasions, these are nice people and worth supporting. read more
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Mike G.
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The good: the vibes, staff is super friendly, they've got a DIY water tap, we really liked the decor, they've got a few TVs going, parking was easy, even on a Friday. Oh, and the first two beers we tried were EXCELLENT: the Gold Belt and the Myth and Moor. Both smelled and tasted great. The so-so: I appreciate that they're creative with their beer offerings, they just didn't appeal very much to me. I thought the stout and porter tasted a bit thin, and I'm not a huge fan of sours, so I didn't appreciate the berliner or the lime and the coconut. This is not a huge knock though, since there's something here for everyone, I just wish I would have liked more of the beers on tap. They don't have a kitchen, but it appears you can order from a neighboring restaurant and have them bring food in, which was neat. The verdict: I would recommend coming to check out Social Fox, because if you happen to like more of their beers, this would be a great spot for you to visit. There are also plenty of little restaurants and shops around so you can make a full evening out of it. read more
3 years ago
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Mike G.
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2 years ago
6 years ago
Love that Downtown Norcross finally gets a brewery!! We've been waiting on this to open as covid pushed the grand opening until things were clear, which wasnt long ago. Location is great, tons of parking, so its easy to get in and out. I personally love the location as I live about 2 miles away. Now, our experience, it was pleasant. Staff was masked up, so were we, Proceeded to order two beers, and we just sat and chatted for a while. We noticed that the inside area was a tad small, so we got up and left as we're still on that social distancing kick (ughh 2020). Staff was friendly, and the beer was good. I can see us coming back soon, maybe we will try to seat outside and try that next, but hopefully it is not super cold by then! Check them out! read more
4 years ago
Staff goes above and beyond to accommodate. They're dog friendly inside and in the patio area. Samples are provided if you want to taste test before getting a larger size brew. Hand sanitizer located throughout the building. Free parking available right across the street. read more
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Mike G.
Thank you for the positive review!
4 years ago
Great atmosphere in a quaint little metro Atlanta city. Really nice guy serving the beers. Games available. We did the flight and enjoyed all 4 of the beers. One of us preferred the Tumblefield IPA and the other the hibiscus black currant. Looks like a couple local restaurants deliver here too. Solid spot! read more
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Mike G.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Hope to see you again…
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great atmosphere. Great drinks! I ordered the lime and coconut and it's so refreshing. Recommend. read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Really liked the vibe of this place. Staff super nice and gave great recommendations. TVs on site for sports watchers and snacks available for purchase. Will be back to try more. read more
6 years ago
After we've lived in Norcross for over a year, just came across this gem. The beers are excellent (we had the LaFontaine, a beer-wine hybrid; the myth & moor, a peppery saison, Transfurmation a hazy IPA) on Sunday's they do "social sunday beer cocktails too! My favorite part (a small detail) was every table having a purse hook! Definitely coming back here!! read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Stopped in Norcross on a quiet Sunday afternoon. We found this place. It's kind of tucked away but I'm glad we found it. No food just really good beer. We talked to one of the owners and he said that many of the restaurants deliver to the brewery. Nice little place. Nice owners read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Great beer selection. Nice staff (Tammy is the taproom manager) and nice little taproom with garage doors open on those beautiful North Georgia days. Right off the square and a block off the main thoroughfare. My wife likes the stouts and I like IPAs. I enjoyed the "Trop Tail" best, and "To Head a Fox Porter" is a really smooth, dark one. We ordered food from Mojitos next door, and they delivered -- my Cuban sandwich was great, and my wife got the "Ella Ruth" which has jelly and cream cheese - kinda like a Monte Christo, almost like dessert. It'd be a great place to stop if you're visiting Norcross. read more
6 years ago
Great little brewery in downtown Norcross!! Spectacular beers, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and welcoming atmosphere. Social Fox Brewing is a great place to grab a beer, order some food, and spend time with family and friends. All that, and they hand out Free Dog Treats for you pooch and Juice Boxes for the kiddos! read more
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6 years ago
Service was amazing and attentive. Inside and outside tables are socially distanced. I would recommend trying a flight because all of the beers were amazing. If you are in the area definitely would check it out. read more
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Ask the Community - Social Fox Brewing & Distillery
Do you also have seltzer's or ciders?
We have hard seltzers and an apple pie sour
Do you have indoor cornhole available for pickup games?
We do not. Our spring, summer and fall leagues are outside. We also have our cornhole boards out each day outside.
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