From Terrapin:
Athens, GA - Terrapin Beer Co. will celebrate its 20th birthday with week-long activities, starting Monday, April 18th. The week’s activities speak to Terrapin’s Terraprint initiative, which focuses on minimizing the impact on the environment and maximizing the impact on communities, and culminate with its anniversary party on Saturday, April 23rd.
Terrapin’s anniversary party, which will kick off at 3pm, will feature live music from Cosmic Charlie, a Grateful Dead cover band, and Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to try some of the brewery’s fan-favorites like Rye Pale Ale, 90 Shelling, and the beer brewed in honor of its 20th anniversary, Old Snapper. Two ticket packages are available for purchase for the commemorative event.
For a full list of the week’s activities, see below.
Event: Mobile Food Pantry
Date: Monday, April 18th
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: 180 Paradise Blvd, Athens, GA 30607
Details: The third Monday of every month, Terrapin works with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to distribute approximately 15,000lbs of food to people in need. Anyone who is in need of food can come by Terrapin’s Mobile Food Pantry to pick up the available food supplies (while supplies last).
Event: “Have You Hurd?” Ceremonial Keg Tapping & Happy Hour
Date: Tuesday, April 19th
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Terrapin Brewery & Taproom, 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
Details: On International Women’s Day (March 8th), Terrapin announced its Pink Boots Collaboration Brew called “Have You Hurd?”, a nod to Terrapin’s first female brewer and current Brewing Supervisor, Jess Hurd. The beer is ready for consumers and starting at 5pm, Jess Hurd herself will tap the first keg. This event is free and open to the public, and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Pink Boots Society to support women and/or non-binary individuals in brewing
Event: Terraprint Day of Service
Date: Friday, April 22nd
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Multiple
Details: All of Terrapin’s employees (100+) will participate in a variety of service projects specific to environmental sustainability throughout the day in and around Athens Clarke County. Partnering with organizations, employees will focus on road & trail clean-ups, water conservation initiatives, and soil management programs.
Event: Athens-Clarke County Green Life Awards
Date: Friday, April 22nd
Time: Hoppy Hour 4pm – 6pm; Award ceremony will begin at 6:15pm
Location: Terrapin Brewery & Taproom, 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
Details: Every year the Green Life Awards are held in Athens, GA to honor organizations and individuals who go above and beyond in creating a more sustainable tomorrow for us all. This event is free and open to the public, and will be hosted at Terrapin Beer Co.
Event: Terrapin’s 20th Anniversary Party
Date: Saturday, April 23rd
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Location: Terrapin Brewery & Taproom, 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607
Details: The anniversary event itself will feature live music from Cosmic Charlie and Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band, specialty beers from over the years, food trucks, yard games, and local vendors. The General Admission Package, for $20, includes access to the event, a 20th Anniversary Commemorative Pint Glass, and one (1) 16oz pour. The VIP Package, for $40, includes access to the event, a 20th Anniversary Commemorative Pint Glass, three (3) 16oz pours, plus a 4pk of 16oz Old Snapper – the Barley Wine-Style Ale exclusively brewed for Anniversary.
For more information about the 20th Anniversary Celebration and to get tickets, visit www.terrapinbeer.com/20thanniversary.
Any media interested in covering the event, please contact Brianna at brianna@terrapinbeer.com
About Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin Beer Co. began as a passion for beer between founders Brian “Spike” Buckowski and John Cochran. The two brewed and released their first beer in 2002, a Rye Pale Ale that went on to win a gold medal at the 2002 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Inspired by the creative culture of Athens, Ga., the brewery’s home, Terrapin works to create unique experiences through its craft beers and is distributed in 16 states. In 2019, Terrapin launched Terraprint, which focuses on environmental sustainability and community outreach. For more information about Terrapin’s year-round and seasonal lineups, or Terraprint, visit www.terrapinbeer.com
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