Cartecay River Brewing Co.

Ellijay has become our home away from home. We’re proud of our name, and it’s our goal to make you proud of our handcrafted beer.

Cartecay River Brewing Co. is a 4 barrel craft brewery located in Ellijay, Geogia where we have combined our love of the wild beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the beautiful rivers that run through our community, with our passion for craft beer.

Owner & Brewmaster Brooks Wade first learned to brew in college from one of his Chemistry Professors. After a few years of home brewing, one of his good friends opened Destin Brewery in Destin Florida. This put the brewery bug in the back of Brooks’ mind. A few years later the opportunity presented itself in Ellijay, and the decision was made to take the plunge into brewery ownership.

”My goal was to give this beautiful town a place for friends & families to gather and hang out” - Brooks

We’re committed to brewing beer of the highest quality and are brewing them into a collection of beers that captures the style, flavor, and character of Georgia. So whether you’re at home, out on the river, beside the campfire, or just enjoying a night at the brewery reminiscing with friends, we hope you enjoy our brews.

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