A Face Full of Pleasure

Decided to keep it local again with today's beer du jour, and went with the SweetWa, ter Motor Boat. This is a seasonal brew that only comes around during the end of the Summer, and into the Fall --- WAIT, the summer is almost over?! wtf, when did that happen??

Well after being hit with that realization, I'm lucky enough to have a face full of this English Style Bitter (ESB) to sip on and keep me in the mindset of the best season of the year. [Side benefit: it's great for combating the ridiculous heat/humidity we have in Atlanta right now.] Honestly this beer is delicious.


It pours to an orange-brown, has a caramel malty flavor with a nice dose of floral hops smell and taste when you finish chugging enjoying it. When you hear that it is an ESB, one might think that you'll end up looking like this guy while you drink it.... However, that is not the case here. You do get a well-defined bitter taste but it only complements everything else that is going on with this beer. I love the way everything tastes, and this unquestionably has to go in the 'definitely drink again' category.


The SweetWater Brewing Company is a really strong brand here in the Southeast, with it's base being good ol' ATL. The brewery tours are a regular spot for me and my crew, as well as hundreds of other people during Happy Hour. When you [yes, you] come through here it would be my pleasure to accompany you to their place over on Ottley Dr.


SW has done their fair share of work in the craft beer movement over the past 10-15 yrs. I haven't been here for to terribly long, but it is quite evident to me that they are leading the way to Atlanta being a hub for craft brewing. Joining the good fight with them is Red Brick [hint: come back tomorrow] and the new guys over at Wild Heaven [did you read this?]. In addition there are a few others getting into the game and all of the above have really great tasting beers. And I am looking very much forward to having more of them. Soon.


If you get the chance to grab a SW Motor Boat before the seasons change again, please do yourself a favor and get one. As the label reads: "These babies are built for speed and comfort. Hit the throttle and dive in with your eyes wide open, you old sailor you!"


SweetWater Brewing Company
Motor Boat
English Style Bitter (ESB)
5.6% abv
"Don't Float The Mainstream"