5Church and Terminus City BBQ Slurp Up Winning Soups at Orpheus Brewing's Souper Bowl

Slurps up! Shout out to 5Church Atlanta and chef Kevin Gillespie's Terminus City BBQ for winning big at Orpheus Brewing's Souper Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 3! 5Church executive chef Scotley Innis' smoked tomato basil with white cheddar garlic croutons took home People's Choice: Best Vegetarian and Critic's Choice: Best Creamy, while Terminus City's Brunswick Stew warmed hearts to win People's Choice: Best Chunky. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Friday Night Blues and Orpheus Tap Takeover Hit HOBNOB Midtown Aug. 4

Trend watchers, summertime blues are out, Friday Night Blues are in at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern in Midtown. Do bop into this neighborhood fave for its new weekly series promising top-notch blues music by notable local bands. Expect some takeovers, too, by way of local breweries and beer-and-a-shot specials showcasing local whiskey distilleries. British blues music by the Backyardbirds launches the series this Friday, Aug. 4 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Look out for Midtown’s own Orpheus Brewing to take command of the taps. Team an Orpheus draft selection with a shot of American Spirit Whiskey for $9. Friday Night Blues and beer pairings continue through the month:

Aug. 11 - The Hollidays and Scofflaw Brewing Co.
Aug. 18 - The Wild Hares and Eventide Brewing
Aug. 25 - Tiki Tonk and Creature Comforts Brewing Co.

Follow The Dish for upcoming blues, brewery and distillery lineups.

HOBNOB Stages Orpheus Brewing Single, Double, Tripel Tap Takeover July 13

Hunker down at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern for the three happiest hours in Midtown this Wednesday, July 13. From 5-8 p.m., HOBNOB and local crafter Orpheus Brewing (both near Piedmont Park) orchestrate $4 Orpheus draft specials on The Rites IPA; Truth.Body.Soul. double IPA and Maenads Tripel. Complimentary appetizers and giveaways ensure good times will be had by all. Stay on for dinner and subtract 10 percent off your dinner tab. Happiness is a choice. We’re choosing HOBNOB.

The Pig & The Pearl Debuts Third Thursday Beer Dinner with Orpheus Brewing

The Pig & The Pearl catapults third Thursdays into a monthly high point with the debut of its Third Thursday Beer Dinner series on January 15. The Atlantic Station restaurant known for succulent smoked meats and raw, smoked and steamed seafood is casting Atlanta's artisanal Orpheus Brewing in the opening brew mastery role. Orpheus' two year-round signature brews are first up, chased by two seasonal crafts. Atalanta, a tart plum saison 5.25%, teams with tuna tartare with ponzu gelée and shiso, smoked oyster toast with celery root slaw and trout tartare with crème fraiche and smoked trout roe. Next, Szechuan pork belly with charred broccoli stem and fried rice plays well with Lyric Ale 6.5%. Sykophantes, an earthy fig sour 7.5%, escorts smoked short beef ribs with white bean ragout, and Wandering Blues, a blueberry sour 6%, complements huckleberry pound cake with sea salt ice cream. $50 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Call 404-541-0930 to save a seat.

Say Hello to Orpheus Brewing at The Ponce de Leon Beer Festival this Saturday

Orpheus Brewing is one of more than 30 craft breweries pouring their own unique styles of beer at The Ponce de Leon Beer Festival inside the Yaarab Shrine on Saturday, November 15 from noon-6 p.m. The festival is a stone's throw from Orpheus, which brews its saisons, sours, ales, IPAs and other beer varieties in Midtown near the Atlanta BeltLine and Piedmont Park. By the way, Orpheus Brewing's Atalanta and Lyric ale are now available in cans in area stores. Festival goers can sample multiple beers, rock out to eight bands on two stages, nab vendor freebies and buy chow from food trucks. General admission begins at 1 p.m. VIP ticket holders add a noon entrance privilege plus access to a separate area for sampling special "one-off" (single release) beers. Ticket sales cut off at 1,500 guests to keep the experience more intimate than "brew-tally" crowded. The event is a fundraiser for Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provides children with care for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Orpheus Brewing Taps into Kennesaw Craft Beer Fest September 27

Lager lovers, unite! The Kennesaw Craft Beer Fest is just around the corner and promises to serve up more than 100 beers for sampling, live music and food in Depot Park from 1-6 p.m. on September 27. Orpheus Brewing will be in attendance and pouring samples of its crisp IPAs and tart saisons. Make sure you RSVP early for a discount! Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 on the day of event and include beer samples and entertainment. If you’re feeling fancy, purchase VIP tickets for $70 per person. 

Appetizing Aperture

Cheers! The MLA team visited Orpheus Brewing on a team outing full of IPAs and saisons. Tour the brewery and taste these hoppy creations on Thursdays and Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 – 4 p.m.

Orpheus Brewing Beer Dinner at no. 246 on August 27

Orpheus Brewing will be hosted by no. 246 for a five-course dinner prepared by no. 246 chef Andrew Isabella paired with some Orpheus brews. With Hop Experiment #1, Wandering Blues, Lyric ale, Atalanta and a specialty brew crafted exclusively for no. 256, you won’t be leaving thirsty! To make your reservations, call Hop City at 404-350-9998.

Orpheus Brewing Releases Lyric Ale, a Flagship Beer for All Seasons

Orpheus Brewing has released its second year-round beer. Lyric Ale is a hoppy dry saison with a combination of peach and citrus flavors. Orpheus founder and brewmaster Jason Pellett shares that hops from three continents contribute to the harmonic balance of fruit and spice in this brew that pairs confidently with everything from cheese and barbecue to fruit desserts. Be on the lookout for cans of Lyric Ale in stores soon -- it's labeled with Peter Ferrari artwork. For now, you can try out the newest ale by draft in area restaurants or by visiting the Orpheus Brewing tasting room.

Soak Up Orpheus Brewing Craft Brews at Atlanta Seafood & Craft Beer Festival on August 9

Enjoy local craft brews, seafood, barbecue and live musical entertainment from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m., at the Atlanta Seafood & Craft Beer Festival (ASCF) on August 9 at Piedmont Park. Orpheus Brewing, known for its unique-to-the-South saisons, sours, hops and barrels, joins nine other Atlanta-area craft breweries in the beer garden. For one 16-ounce beer and clearance to purchase other beers and beverages in the beer garden, wristbands can be purchased for $10. A VIP wristband ($35 advance/$45 at the gate) guarantees 10 five-ounce pours from any beer or tap plus covered seating in a VIP tent. (Small service fee applies to online wristband purchases.) Live band music begins at 12:45 p.m. Admission is free; no pets allowed. 

Chow Down at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, May 29-June 1

More than 100 award-winning regional chefs plus sommeliers and beverage visionaries unite in Midtown this weekend for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. The culinary camaraderie of dinners, classes, demos and sipping and sampling begins on Thursday, May 29 and keeps on cooking through Sunday, June 1. JCT. Kitchen & Bar is hosting an oyster roast/fish fry/Floribama-flavored Pig Out Coastal-style dinner on May 29. Stop by the tasting tents at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 30 and try a sample of Mike Fuller’s Parmesan scallops with lobster risotto. Friday also finds Shaun Doty of Bantam & Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy chatting up Bantam & Brew, a bird- and beer-based cooking demo presented by Stella Artois. That night, Gerry Klaskala of Aria and Kevin Gillespie of Gunshow will serve up their favorites at the About South dinner at the Atlanta History Center. On Saturday, May 31, Orpheus Brewing and Shaun Doty contribute to the Connoisseur’s Breakfast that’s all about “Fast Casual.” Wrap up the festival on Sunday, June 1 with Ford Fry and his team of Adam Evans (The Optimist), E.J. Hodgkinson (JCT. Kitchen & Bar), Andrew Isabella (No. 246) and Joe Schafer (King + Duke) taking on Empire Breakfasts. Also on Sunday, Kevin Gillespie talks up a spell on Hillbilly (Appalachian) Cuisine with its locally foraged and grown ingredients, and Jason Pellet of Orpheus Brewing taps topics in the Southern craft brewers class. To start your Southern culinary journey, use the event schedule to plan your weekend and then buy tickets online.

Explore the South by Fork and Glass at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29 - June 1

Fill your tank with Southern foods, libations, fine dining and learning opportunities without loading up the gas card. More than 100 award-winning chefs as well as sommeliers and beverage innovators are carting their skills to Midtown where the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival takes the streets from Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1. Shaun Doty, chef/owner of Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy, pairs bird and brew in his Bantam & Beer cooking demo and joins Orpheus Brewing for a fast-casual Connoisseur’s Breakfast. Gunshow’s Kevin Gillespie leads Hillbilly Cuisine, and Orpheus Brewery’s Jason Pellet joins in the Southern craft brewers class. Ford Fry and his team of Adam Evans (The Optimist), E.J. Hodgkinson (JCT. Kitchen & Bar), Andrew Isabella (No. 246) and Joe Schafer (King + Duke) take on Empire Breakfasts. JCT. Kitchen & Bar is hosting an oyster roast/fish fry/Floribama-ish Pig Out Coastal-style dinner on May 29. On Friday, Gunshow’s Kevin Gillespie and Aria’s Gerry Klaskala contribute to the About South dinner at the Atlanta History Center. Visit the tasting tents and set off on culinary tasting “trails” through bourbon, craft beer (including Orpheus Brewery), Southern wines and food favorites (look for the Ray’s Restaurants tent where Mike Fuller will spoon up samples of Parmesan scallops with lobster risotto) provided by a line-up of 100 plus chefs. Between learning, tasting, dining and the connoisseur experience, there are so many ticket options from which to choose! Thankfully there’s a planning worksheet to organize your thoughts before you click here to buy tickets.