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52 West Brewing

Brewery

4.9 (177 on Google)

About 52 West Brewing

52 West Brewing is a brewery in Dahlonega, Georgia. It is an independent regional craft brewery in North Georgia wine country. The idea is Farm to Pint, with the brewery on the same land where the owners live.

The owners grow hops and fruit for the beer. Two Scottish Highland steers named Fergus and Hamish live in the pastures. Fergus may come up to the fence for a scratch.

The tap list rotates, with a sample posted on the website. Yahoola Haze is a New England-style IPA, Lanier Lager is a helles-style lager, and Auraria Red is an Irish red ale. The beer is brewed on a 5-barrel system.

Snacks like pretzels, chips and charcuterie are on hand, and food trucks visit often. The brewery also hosts a Trivia Night. More people have reviewed 52 West Brewing on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Dahlonega on this site.

From 52 West Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Google rating

4.9out of 5

4.9 on Google from 177 reviews, as of November 2026.

Questions people ask

Can I get food at 52 West Brewing?

Yes. The brewery has snacks such as pretzels, chips and charcuterie. Food trucks come by frequently, and its social media and events calendar have the schedule.

Does 52 West Brewing host trivia?

Yes. Teams compete for prizes at its Trivia Night. Check its social media for upcoming dates.

Can I take beer home?

Yes. You can get 32 oz crowlers filled with the beer of your choice. It also sells gift certificates and brewery merchandise.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The entrance, parking lot and restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Which breweries are close by?

The Dahlonega Brewery is 5.5 miles away. NoFo Brew Co & Distillery in Cumming is 14.4 miles away.

Answers come from 52 West Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.

Breweries near 52 West Brewing

Beer poured into a glass

4.7 (208 on Google)

NoFo Brew Co

Cleveland, GA

18.3 mi

Before you visit 52 West

Expect a farm setting. The brewery sits on the property where the owners live, so look for the pastures and the hops garden. Fergus and Hamish are usually in the front pasture or behind the hops garden.

Check 52westbrewing.com before you go. The beer page shows a sample of what is on tap, and the events page covers food trucks and Trivia Night. Its social media has the latest dates.

The Dahlonega Brewery is 5.5 miles away. That makes it an easy second stop in town.