atlanta zoo
May 18, 2023
Tickets for the long-standing tradition of beer festival are selling fast
Atlanta – May 18, 2023 – A longstanding feature of the Atlanta Zoo, the Memorial Day weekend festival tradition will return on Saturday, May 27, with the 2023 event debuting some very special highlights. Willie B. Legacy Lageris a special limited-time beer developed by Sweetwater Brewery in partnership with the Atlanta Zoo and available during Brew at the Zoo.
Paying homage to the enduring legacy of the late legendary Willie B., this beer is a tropical pilsner with notes of orange and banana. Its debut was timed with the recent birth of Willie B.’s new grandson, Willie B. III, who was born to Sharia and Willie B. Jr. on April 24.
Willie B. Legacy Lager is available for tasting and purchase while brewing at the zoo. Available seasonally at the Sweetwater Beer Garden at the Atlanta Zoo. Also available for a limited time at the SweetWater Atlanta Taproom.
Brew at the Zoo has a history of selling out days before the event, so advance tickets are highly recommended. The 21+ Festival features a wide variety of unique craft beer tastings from over 30 breweries and ciders. There is live music throughout the zoo. Watching wildlife until dusk. special keeper talks; classic garden games; more.
Live music includes songs by The Geeks. DJ D Mark; and “dirty truth.”
In addition to SweetWater Brewery, participating breweries also include Abita. Bells; Blake’s Hard Cider Company; Bold Rock Hard Cider. Cherry Street Brewing Company; Deschutes Brewery; Dogfish Head; Dry County Brewing Company. Firemaker Brewing Company. Flying Embers; Gate City Brewing Company; Jekyll Brewing. Kona Brewing; Line Creek Brewing Company; Maui Brewing Company; Monday Night Brewing; New Belgium Brewing; New Realm Brewing Company; Orpheus Brewing; Potter’s Craft Cider; Pretoria Fields; Fire Brewing; Terrapin Brewing Company; Trimtab Brewing Company; Tucker Brewing Company; Urban Tree Cidery; Wicked Weed Brewing; Wild Haven Beer; and Wild Leap Brewing Co. each offer different selections. We also offer carefully selected wines.
For Atlanta Zoo members, tickets are $60. $70 for non-members. VIP tickets can be purchased for $120 and include early entry to the event starting at 5pm. Access to VIP lounge with air conditioning and private toilets. Additional beer, wine and spirits tastings. and a light meal.
To get your ticket today, Zoo Atlanta.org/brew. This event is for his guests 21 years and older only. Guests under the age of 21 are not admitted.