For my first review for this blog, I took a quick MARTA ride over to Three Taverns Brewery, located just a five-minute walk from the Avondale station.

The brewery, which describes itself on their website as “delivering an open-minded American interpretation of traditional Belgian-style beers and more”, gave a wonderful, at-home feel, featuring a two story taproom with plenty of seating both indoors and out.

Normally, I would order a flight to get a taste of all the different types of beers offered, but they didn’t offer that option here, so my partner and I opted for several small pours which we both shared. We ended up trying three beers: A Night on Ponce, Rowdy and Proud, and Lord Grey.

A Night on Ponce:

If you recognize any beer by Three Taverns, this is probably the one. As a classic American IPA, this beer delivers exactly the hoppy flavor that you’d expect. Though I wouldn’t classify it as a standout beer, it’s good and tastes exactly how you’d expect it to. I’d rate it a solid 3.5/5 beers.

Rowdy and Proud:

Rowdy and Proud, another American IPA, stands in stark contrast to the flavors found in the last beer. Filled with complex fruity notes, including melon and citrus, this IPA stood out as flavorful and memorable. It was one of my favorite beers that I’ve tried in a long time. I’d give it an eager 5/5 beers.

Lord Grey:

Lord Grey appealed to me because I’ve seen it at many local bars and was curious as to how a tea-based beer would taste at all, let alone how it would taste as a sour. Unsurprisingly, it tasted exactly like it sounds; mostly tea, with subtle notes of sour fruitiness. As someone who isn’t big on sours anyway, I’d probably pass if offered a glass again. But perhaps it’s just not my cup of tea. I’d give it a 2/5 for effort.

Overall Review:

Despite not having the flight option that I prefer when trying out new breweries, Three Taverns offered a wide variety of flavors, many more of which I might have tried if not for the fact that I’d have to order a larger portion than I would have in a flight. For the three beers I did try, however, their complex flavor profiles shined through and I enjoyed at the very least trying them out, even if I didn’t enjoy the beer itself very much.

With an intriguing tap-room and a variety of unique beers available, I’d recommend a trip over to Three Taverns, just bring plenty of friends to share drinks with.