Brewery Profile

The Split Batch Brewery

A visitor to Buford’s beer scene finds The Split Batch Brewery with a story that starts small and stays connected to the Georgia craft beer community. Founders Ben and Jay, long-time friends who developed their brewing skills through homebrewing, built the business from a nano brewery into an artisan production brewery. The feel of a visit is best understood through the beer list rather than through any assumed amenities: the brewery presents classic styles with personal or experimental turns. Beary Hoppy Ale, an American IPA named after a founder’s dog, sits alongside Basic Brown, a malt-forward brown ale, giving newcomers an immediate sense of both familiar categories and house interpretation.

Travelers exploring breweries in this part of Georgia often look for range: an IPA to compare with other local examples, a darker malt-driven pour, something tart or wheat-based, and, when available, a stronger or barrel-influenced release. Split Batch fits that kind of stop because its known portfolio does not lean on only one style family. Sugar Dance brings a sweet stout into the mix, Wir Auch is brewed in a Berliner Weiss style, and Any Season covers the Saison side of the board. Specialty beers add more depth, including Bearlywine, an American Barleywine; Oglethorpe, an English Double Brown aged in rye whiskey barrels; and The IRB, an India Rye Brown. The brewery has also worked with barrel aging and experimental mixed fermentation projects, so visitors interested in process may find the lineup useful for comparing yeast, malt, wood, and acidity across different beers.

Practical planning should stay flexible, because the specific pours available on a given day are not fixed by the brewery’s overall portfolio. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially for barrel-aged beers, mixed-fermentation projects, and stronger specialty releases that may not be on all the time. Visitors who prefer a lighter or more tart style can look for beers such as Wir Auch or Any Season if available, while those seeking malt and body may start with Basic Brown, Sugar Dance, Oglethorpe, or Bearlywine. No specific food service, tour schedule, seating setup, or event program is provided here, so it is best to verify current hours and visit details directly before making the trip.

Starting as a nano brewery, The Split Batch Brewery in Buford, Georgia has grown into an artisan production brewery. Founders Ben and Jay, long-time friends with a shared passion for beer, honed their skills through homebrewing and participation in the Georgia craft beer community. Their diverse lineup includes classic styles with innovative touches such as the American IPA Beary Hoppy Ale, named after a founder’s dog, and the malt-forward Basic Brown ale. The portfolio also features the sweet stout Sugar Dance, Berliner Weiss-style Wir Auch, and the Saison called Any Season. Specialty brews include the American Barleywine Bearlywine, English Double Brown Oglethorpe aged in rye whiskey barrels, and the India Rye Brown known as The IRB. Barrel aging and experimental mixed fermentation projects further expand their range.

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Buford, Georgia, 30519-2236

Phone: 4049834303

Website: http://www.splitbatchbrewery.com