We're all over the fact that the Atlanta Hawks are playing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Milwaukee Friday night at 8:30 p.m. We're also aware that Friday nights are for going out. We've got you covered.
Here are a few Atlanta brewery options where you can watch the game. A few will even give you a free beer for wearing Hawks gear.
Wild Heaven Beer | 135B Maple Street, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Both locations typically close at 10, but Wild Heaven will keep the Avondale Estates spot open for the Hawks game to conclude.
New Beer to Try: Extra Special Beagle will be released on Friday. It's an English-Style Pale Ale with portions of the can sales going to benefit the Atlanta Beagle Rescue.
Special Recommendation: I'm a big fan of their Saison, White Blackbird, but as beer names go Big Atlanta Energy seems a perfect fit for tonight's Hawks action. It's a Pale Ale with natural nootropics like açaí, schisandra, and ginger.
Monday Night Brewing | West Midtown (670 Trabert Avernue NW, Atlanta, GA 30318) & The Garage (933 Lee Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310)
Monday Night Brewing is not only going to keep the sound on (we recommend muting the TV and listening to Steve Holman on 92.9 the Game) in both locations, but if you wear Hawks gear they'll pour your first pint for free.
New Beer to Try: Thieves in the Night was released a few weeks ago. It's an 8.2% New England IPA from their Hop Hut Series, which has been fantastic ever since its inception.
Special Recommendation: A nice way to end the evening would be to grab any of the versions of The Tiger That Killed My Father. These Imperial Stouts are phenomenal and there are a number of options, including: Mocha Latte, Maple Bourbon, and Coconut Hazelnut.
Atlanta Brewing Company | 2323 Defoor Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30318
Atlanta Brewing Company will have the Hawks on the big screen and will stay open for the entire game.
New Beer to Try: Tepache Sour was released last week. It's a taproom exclusive kettle sour with pineapple, cinnamon, and mint.
Special Recommendation: Maple Whiskey Kentucky Beer Dad is a 12% Barleywine that was aged for four months in maple whiskey barrels.
Sweetwater Brewing Taproom | 195 Ottley Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
The Sweetwater Taproom has 24 beers on tap and is offering your first beer on the house if you wear Hawks gear.
Atlanta OG Beers to Try: You've probably had Sweetwater 420 and Blue hundreds of times out and about. Grab one straight from the source when you visit The Taproom. They are royalty beers.
Special Recommendation: Since it's summertime and we're working on shredded for swimsuit season, try Better Days (low-calorie fruited IPA) or High Light, a newer low-calories sessionable IPA.
Glover Park Brewery | 65 Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Glover Park plans on turning off the music and cranking up the Hawks sound for Game 2. Friday's on Marietta Square are pretty cool, so check this out.
Special Recommendation: Drifter is what Glover Park calls their "most approachable hoppy beer." It's a 5.5% Pale Ale.