Came here on a Thursday afternoon to kill some time before the friend I was meeting got off work. Very easy to find and plenty of parking. The taproom is large with an even bigger outdoor area. Audrey was my bartender and she was fabulous. Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I started with a Maple Pecan Praline. It was dangerously delicious. I still had a while to wait so I go a Claw Shank Redemption (not as high octane...but also very tasty.) Audrey found me the glass I wanted and a 4 pack of the Maple Pecan to go. Right as I was getting ready to go, they were setting up for trivia. I was a little bummed that I had to leave but we had already made other plans. If I'm ever back in Athens, I will definitely come back here. read more

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Odd that on a Friday night, I was the only person in here other than two bartenders and the guy working the gift shop. But that meant that I could enjoy my beer and do some laptop stuff in peace. The seating area in Terrapin is large with plenty of tables, a bar area and counter seating around. Lots of different beers on tap that are brewed on site and they were tasty. I had two and enjoyed both before packing up and heading on. If you're looking for snacks, there's a snack machine by the restrooms. An inexpensive small bag of Cheez-Its went nicely with the beer. Terrapin lands somewhere between a micro and macro brewery. I've had their beers all about so it was nice to pick up a fridge magnet for my collection. I'd love them to resume the brewery tours because that's always a good time. [Review 216 of 2025 - 786 in Georgia - 23780 overall] read more

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Going the full 5 stars as service was super friendly and the overall vibe/atmosphere is great, not to mention I think they have some of the best craft brews in the entire region. I've tried many of these beers from the store over the years, so while in town I had to try some from the source. They also have events which look cool. My brother tried the flight option, which worked as pull tickets for each sample he wished to try--and they gave him a full pour for each sample (and a to go glass), so he left with plenty of tabs left to use if he ever makes his way back to the area. I tried two different drafts and loved both of them, there's nothing on the menu not worth trying. read more

BEER ME UP TERRAPIN | terrapin beer is one of the first local craft beers i tried after I turned 21 so of course I had to visit the original brewery. Dog friendly inside! But the live music going on inside was a bit loud for my pup. Beers were solid - I love Luau Krunkles - which is even better on draft. They have quite a few IPAs on draft that I couldn't try them all. A fun spot to stop by at while brewery hopping in Athens! read more

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This was my first time at Terrapin. I came with some friends and we all had a pretty great time! We sat inside, as it was way too hot outside, but there is a good amount of seating both indoors and outdoors. They have a good selection of beers. It's not the biggest brewery, but not the smallest either. It is quite dark inside, but nothing that the sunlight shining through the windows/doors couldn't fix. There is plenty of parking as they have a private lot. The service was great too. All the bartenders are super helpful and can help you figure out what beer you would like the most. I would definitely come back in the future. read more

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It's a very cool space and it's dog friendly. The beers were good, but not amazing. The staff was friendly.

We approached Terrapin and noticed a large parking lot, which made things easy. We found a space pretty quickly and walked over to the property. We could see that they had a Día de los Muertos festival going on. We found the main entrance and stepped inside. I was thrown off at first by how empty and quiet it was. The first thing I noticed was a small souvenir shop near the front. We continued to walk in a little farther and found the main bar area with all the taps lined up and the wall covered in signs listing their rotating beer selections. We asked the staff behind the counter if they offered flights. Although they don't do traditional flights, they do have a special where you could choose six 6-ounce pours and you get to keep your choice of Terrapin glassware. Wifey and I each picked three beers each from the rotating menu. We chose everything from a Wheat to a Stout. We scooped our beers and headed out to the outside seating area where the festival was in full swing. As we started sipping our beers, we enjoyed most of our choices and the great weather. Then a few bees started hanging around, and unfortunately, a couple even dove into our beers. I took them back inside, let the staff know what happened, and they replaced them right away with no hesitation. We hung out outside for a little while longer, finished our beers, and enjoyed the weather and festival activities. As we were leaving, I noticed a small stage setup. So I am sure they have live music here as well. Overall, a very good first visit to the Terrapin Brewery in Athens. We will definitely come back to try some other options. read more

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Unfortunately Terrapin was one of my "lost" brewery experiences in which much of my information was lost due to a destroyed phone. Good thing I located physical notes of these lost beer experiences as many breweries were deserving of getting a review. So I guess in essence these experiences weren't truly lost. The beer we had from Terrapin was the Funkray Sour Wheat, as it sounds it was sour and the wheat aspect at play for flavor features. I do love a good wheat beer and having this one go in a sour direction definitely puts a unique spin on things. Often times sours wind up tasting sugary but this one lives up to it's name as actually being sour. The breadiness that the wheat contributes to a beer is something I adored and that is here also making a very well balanced and intriguing beer! read more

The beer is exceptional. The staff even better. Each person I interacted with from the bartenders to the manager was utterly delightful. A sensational place to hang out an enjoy a variety of beers, listen to music, and watch sports. read more

Always a lot of fun at Terrapin. Love going there with friends and listening to music and catching up.

Great taproom! Loved the warm wooden atmosphere. Big tvs for the game. Employees seemed friendly, and were helpful as well! Beer was spot on as usual. The espresso martini ale was my favorite!!! read more

Terrapin Beer Co - A one off of the wake n bake. It was delicious!!! - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Love how easy this brewery is to find, plenty of parking, large outdoor and indoor space, they're dog friendly, have a military discount, and so many options for beer! Plenty of tap options and to-go options, and the staff is so helpful. Plus the beer is an incredibly reasonable price. Wish I lived local to the area, I'd come here all the time! read more

Terrapin Beer Co - a building with a mural on the side - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Hours posted online Open until 2000 No information about being "closed to the public for a private event. Facebook page says nothing at all. Drive 45 mins for a visit on vacation. Come back at 1600 because we are closed for a private event. Return at 1600 after giving 3 of their competitors my money. We are closed for a team meeting for the rest of the day. COME THE F ON! UNPROFESSIONAL AND CRAP way to operate a business. read more

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12-Pack IPA Survival Kit - HOPSECUTION IPA | Recreation Ale | LUAU | CRYOPHONIC I loooooved the Luau IPA so much!!!! Having lived in Kauai for a while, it totally took me back with the tropical tastes of Passion Fruit, Orange & Guava. So good!!! Also loved tastes of the other one's - the Recreation Ale is nice & light, perfect for a post-Thanksgiving walk & the others were super flavorful & party. A fabulous variety pack! Love all the can art & the chalk art of the different beers at the brewery - can't wait to stop by when I find myself in Athens! read more

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Must visit in Athens. Such a cool place & concept. I usually buy the 6 tickets & let myself have either a taste test or a few of my trusty favorites. The staff has always been helpful & they're usually knowledgeable on the beers, depending on their preferences & experience. The gift shop has a lot of cool stuff & both the outdoor & indoor seating is spacious & cozy. It's very enjoyable to sit outside while you try out some of their brews or attend one of the events they have, like concerts & whatnot. Really cool place! I recommend looking into the Athens beer trail too! read more

The folks who worked the tap room tonight (11/26/2022) are the coolest people I've met since I've been here. I've been coming here for about 5 years and every time I'm home I make the trip to come here. Jacob was our favorite. He helped us pick the best flight for our taste and I cannot thank him enough. I love it here and left with some cool swag from the gift shop. I always recommend this place when a friend comes through town. If I could give 20+ stars I would. I love it here!!!! read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I love Terrapin! It was early so no seated tastings, they do not open for that until 4pm on Wednesday. Bought some beer for home though, and they have the selection for take out that you want with brewery only specials. We stopped in to get some Gamma Ray because my sister asked me to look for it and yes we found it. Also, they will do crowlers for you to take home. Remember there is a limit of 288 ounces per day per person to go. read more

We went to Terrapin Beer Co for their Luau Night as we are on the quest to try all of Athens breweries (we just moved to Athens, GA). I will say this: their 6-6 oz pours plus free beer glass for $14 is a steal, and the staff was very friendly! Their beer is pretty good too (the tequila barrel-aged watermelon Gose and the luau beer -- the one being celebrated -- were my favorites), but I do think all the lesser knowns breweries in the area have superior beer. The space itself is very nice, EXCEPT I did have an issue with sitting outside. They have a LOT of open space, which is great, but the number of tables is scant, and the number of umbrellas is even more scant (roughly 10 or so tables, but only 5 umbrellas?) One guy and the lady he was with even had the gall to take 2 umbrellas, and when I, admittedly not under my breath, called it 'obnoxious,' he clearly overheard me and was not happy. It seems with how well Terrapin is doing, they can afford a tent of sorts for their outside seating area -- or at the very least, more tables where each of them could have at least 1 umbrella. Generally, pretty good, and will definitely come back, but also definitely not my top choice for Athens brewery. read more

Great vibe and atmosphere. Great place to try different varieties of IPA. Service is excellent.

We couldn't come to Athens without a stop at Terrapin. Lucky we did because they were having an epic sale! Not only were we able to have a drink in their very nice tap room, but we went home with 2 12 packs for $24. If you have to be in Athens, make sure you stop by Terrapin read more

Get the Groupon for the beer tastings! It's for six 6 oz pours but they're very generous with the pours, plus you keep the souvenir glass. If you're not feeling good when you leave, you're either an extreme alcoholic or you weren't doing it right. Friendly staff, nice shop, and plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. There were 16 beer choices the day I was here and I assume there are usually this many. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time. read more

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I was able to taste Terrapin Beer in the can recently. The taste was by a company promoter and I was "Allowed one inch of beer to determine the quality of Terrapin Beer" and if I would actually buy it. I found this insulting, especially when I asked for her to add more to the cup and was told "NO". I vote to avoid Terrapin Beer in the future. read more

Terrapin Beer Co - The plastic cup was better than the beer. - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Won't be going here to support events again!! If u don't want to be disappointed -call before u go. In spite of newspaper info from the brewery about an event on Saturday afternoon with a farmers market and various other things, we (and several other people / potential attendees and customers) were turned away when we arrived at the site. "Today we have a wedding party" they said !!! Without an apology for not informing the general public of their change in plans, they said " You could have checked our Facebook." Really? Who reads the newspaper about an event and then checks Facebook to see if it's been cancelled the next day ?? Who even "friends" a beer company on Facebook? Anyway -not a cool move Terrapin, IMHO read more

We are new to the area and went for the first time for their Wake N Bake off. We had a great time. The beer was awesome, the food the different restaurants came up with was amazing. And the people were so nice and helpful. I am currently in a wheelchair due to a broken ankle and one of the vendors helped me into and out of the ladies room (I couldn't get over the threshold). We bought some beer to take home and will be back soon. We live about an hour and a half away read more

Hubby and I came here as part of his birthday celebration and I was blown away. We have been to many breweries but our experience at Terrapin has put it on my list of favorites! For $12 you receive one of their pint glasses to take home and six, 6 oz pours of your choice. They do a military discount which was awesome and made this amazing deal even better for me. If you do the math you get around 2.25 pints of beer plus the glass, making this the best priced brewery I have ever been to. Now for the beer... There wasn't a single beer that I tried that I didn't enjoy. My favorites were Cumulus Lupulus (an Imperial IPA) and Hi-5 (a California Style IPA). There was plenty of seating by the bar and a huge backyard area with additional seating. Terrapin would be a good choice to host a large get together or just come a chill with a few friends. read more

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Long time Terrapin drinker, first time brewery visitor. Loved this vibe. We came here on a sunny Sunday and expected more of a crowd. Much to our luck it was basically empty so my kids ran around the outside playing cornhole and we had the dog with us too. Their beer as usual was delicious. The staff was super friendly. The offer a great military discount if that applies to you. We bought beer to take home (not enough in my opinion!). We will definitely be back if were in the Athens area read more

Have visited Terrapin countless times over the years and always have a great time there! ATMOSPHERE Located beyond the outer loop, a little less than ten minutes from downtown and the UGA campus, Terrapin takes a little effort to get to and kind of sits on its own on Newton Bridge Road. However, this allows their outdoor space to be huge, and there's always plenty of parking (either in the front lot or down the road, just past the brewery). When you enter the brewery, you'll walk through their merchandise area up to the counter to choose your tasting option. Beyond this area is the tasting room, which is about the size of most other tasting rooms; a large bar stretches along one wall, there's a small stage for live performances in one corner, and there's seating throughout. Like many other breweries, they list the beers on tap on colorful chalkboards...but theirs are the best I've seen, by far ;) What really makes Terrapin shine is their outdoor space. Half asphalt/gravel, half grass, there's TONS of room to wander around and relax with friends and/or pets. They have a lot of picnic tables (some are covered, others are not), high tops to stand at, and smaller seating areas out in the grass. On weekends, there's usually a band and one or two food trucks. BEER Terrapin recently brought back their ticket option, which I highly recommend! $12 gets you a souvenir pint glass and six 6-oz pours. There is always a wide variety of beers on tap, so having the option to try a couple different brews is essential. You can't go wrong with their classic Rye Pale Ale, Hopsecutioner IPA, and Hi-5 IPA. They usually have a couple seasonal beers on tap as well (wasn't impressed with their T-Time berliner weisse this visit, but you can't win them all). Definitely the largest selection of any brewery in Athens. SERVICE I've visited a couple places where the bartenders are a little pretentious, especially if you're not exactly sure what you like. That's not the case here; everyone is friendly, quick to make recommendations, and they all seem like they really enjoy working there. Bottom Line: The location isn't ideal, but Terrapin is well worth the trip, both for the beer and the environment. Plus, their $12 tasting option is the best deal you'll find anywhere! read more

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Picked up a case of beer, easy call ahead ordering and friendly curbside pickup. The beer is awesome, that should already be common knowledge to you if you're making a visit. read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

This place has changed so much over the years but the great beer and good company remain the same. I went to college in Athens and had quite a few pale ales and Hopsecutioners here while spending time with friends. The tasting room has become a lot more hipster and crowded as craft beer gets more popular. However, dogs are still welcome and tours still showcase the brewing tanks and fermentation process. Peanut butter moo-hoo will always be my favorite! But some of their newer creations like walking dead beers are delicious too! read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I recently visited this brewery on a Saturday. Its decent enough and I like the beer. However I am not kid friendly and don't want to be around kids so when the people bringing their kids started to show up I left. I won't be back as it is not my thing to drink at a daycare. I don't take a 6 pack to playgrounds and drink for a reason soooo... read more

I enjoy visiting Terrapin as often as I can while in Athens,Ga during the summer months.You can opt for the 10.00 glass or the 12.00 commemorative glass that allows you 8 samples which they mark on your wristband. Sometimes there will be three spots where you can get your beer samples. Liquid Bliss is my new favorite which is a chocolate peanut butter porter that smells Devine and taste fantastic.While we were sampling we had the pleasure to listened to Tre Powell an awesome performer who has you groovin to the music. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to visit again. The only thing I would like to see is maybe doing a free post card station at the brewery like New Belgium does in Colorado and expand the merchandise to even more items that's really about it. read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Liquid Bliss - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Great atmosphere!! Amazing beer deal!! We sampled almost all the beers. We loved their white chocolate beer. It was incredible!! They have a huge outdoor area and their pet friendly. read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Great date night! We purchased a Groupon and the experience exceeded the value of the Groupon! The check in process was simple and you get to keep your glass. We were welcome to the tasting room with live music. There is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor with some game options. The inside had some board game classics and outside had corn hole. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Tickets and souvenir cup - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I make it a weekly event to go to Terrapin brewery. I was first introduced to this place last year and to be honest, was just there again last Thursday. Now, mind you, I was NEVER a fan of beer, but after Terrapin...well, that changed completely. Could have been because of the tasty Sunray Wheat? Or perhaps because they give you a free glass and 8 tickets---all for $8? Whatever, my main point is you will leave feeling happy if not wonderful. Oh yeah...this place is dog friendly. You can bring your dog(s) and let them hang outside. Just be sure to bring a leash. P.S. I left my car overnight at Terrapin once. Came back the next morning to my relief that my car was STILL there along with several others. Cheers! read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Terrapin Depth Charge - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

This place has a fantastic and comprehensive gift shop. The different drink packages offer different variety of cups and tokens for beers. The quality of the beer here is top notch. Great venue, great beer. Visit here the next time you come to Athens. read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Enjoying my first time at Terrapin Brew Co. - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

What a neat place to spend an afternoon! Went there on Saturday and they had live music, games outside, and, of course, beer. Because of odd liquor laws they can't sell you beer but they can sell you a tour and gift you beer (in the form of a glass and generous sample pours). I like the rye pale ale and the golden ale best, but I'm not an IPA guy. The suggestions I'd make to them would be to have more seating space in the back and more shade! On a summer day you're basically cooking outside, or standing room only inside. read more

After living in Athens for the past 6 years, I was sad to move away from this hidden gem in the great town of Athens. While Terrapin is off the beaten path, it is certainly worth the drive out to visit. The beers are good, and the pours are usually generous (at least they are if you're tipping). This place used to be a very chill place, but in the past year or two they have greatly increased they're distribution, and with that they have developed quite a following. I would not recommend coming here on a weekend while UGA is in session (unless you're a student, of course) because it gets packed. On my last visit I found myself literally getting a fill and walking back to get in the line. By the time I got to the front again I would be ready for a refill. Overall, a nice place to Hang out with friends, bring your dog, or just enjoy some quality beer. read more

Went for the Hop Harvest festival 2016 with proceeds going to to Dogwood Alliance, a nature preservation group. Packway Handle Band rocked the stage playing some excellent music, but that's pretty standard at Terrapin. Fresh hopped beer was flowing all afternoon accompanied by local vendors selling food and hand crafted goods. Stop on by for fun where everyone is your new friend read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Hop Harvest festival! What a blast - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I took my boyfriend here because he loves Terrapin beer and can't get it when he's back home in Texas. Terrapin was basically the reason we stopped in Athens on our way from Charleston to my home in Knoxville. The tour was fine, but honestly we came for the beer. Of course, I forgot to wear closed-toed shoes and had to flip around in an onsite pair that was 4 sizes too big. As usual, the beer was awesome. (If you haven't had Terrapin beer you're really missing out.) You get tickets for 6oz pours as a part of the tour and those "6oz" are quite heavy handed. I only wish they'd do more with their beer garden. It's such a large space, but pretty plain. It's really just a field with a tent and Adirondack chairs. We'll definitely be back if we're ever near Athens again. read more

Terrapin Beer Co - Hanging out in the Terrapin beer garden. - Breweries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Great brewery with a good tour, and worth the drive. We went on a beautiful summer Saturday afternoon, looking for cool refreshment, and we were not disappointed. The facility itself is impressive - large with plenty of room to expand, but well outfitted for the tour and crowds. The ample number of tables and chairs are nice because let's face it, beer drinking, especially the Rye Squared, can make it hard to stand. The tour was great, and definitely worthwhile - what the Sweetwater tour used to be before they hired only cute girls who don't bother to learn the actual process before giving the tour. Our guide took us through the whole process, from the silo to the bottling line. My only gripe was how he talked about the Rye Shortage Ale, only to tell us that they sold out weeks ago, and that's just being a beer-tease. The beer was delicious - particularly the Rye Squared. We were there early, so we practically had the place to ourselves to start, but quite a crowd did develop later in the afternoon. The jazz trio was a nice touch, and the volunteers in the gift shop were very amiable, but then again, most brewery volunteers are. And it's a the standard price - $8 for 8 4 oz pours and you keep the glass. Go now before they get too popular! read more

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