Creature Comforts Brewing Co.

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. is a craft brewery founded in April 2014 by David Stein, Adam Beauchamp, Derek Imes, and Chris Herron in Athens, Georgia. They have become popular for their four core beer brands—most notably their Tropicália IPA—as well as variety of seasonal and speciality releases.[1]

Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
Location271 W Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia, United States
Coordinates33°57′32″N 83°22′52″W
OpenedApril 2014 (2014-04)
Owned byChris Herron
Websitewww.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Active beers
Name Type
Bibo Pilsner
Tropicália American IPA
Reclaimed Rye Rye Amber
Athena Berliner Weisse
Classic City Lager Lager
Automatic Pale Ale
Seasonal beers
Name Type
Galactic Space Circus Hazy IPA
Tritonia Gose
Duende Double IPA
Table Beer Belgian-Style Blonde Ale
Cosmic Debris Double IPA
Koko Buni Milk Porter

The brewery is located in a former Snow's Tires shop. Memorabilia, include the large outdoor signage and another sign advertising Michelin tires, still remain. Keeping the integrity of the building's character while renovating it into a brewery earned the founders a preservation award from the Athens Heritage Foundation in 2014.[2] In 2018, Creature Comforts expanded their production into a second building in the Southern Mill historic complex, adding 50,000 barrels to meet growing demand for their beer.[3] It has plans to open a taproom and production facility in the Los Angeles Fashion District in Summer 2021.[4]

Beyond beer, Creature Comforts is involved in community outreach, most notably through its Get Comfortable program, founded in 2014, which provides grants to local organizations assisting those experiencing poverty or homelessness.[5][6] The initiative won the Champion Award from goBeyondProfit, a Georgia business leader alliance focused on community engagement.[7][8]

Two of the brewery's beers, Athena and Tropicália, appear in the 2019 film, Avengers: Endgame.[9][10] Joe Russo, one of the directors of that film, will be a partner in the Los Angeles location.[4]

References
  1. Endolyn, Osayi (2015-12-01). "Atlanta Craft Brewery Guide: Creature Comforts Brewing Co". Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  2. Branch, Chloe (November 10, 2015). "Through the dawg years: Creature Comforts Brewing Co". The Red & Black.
  3. Bob Townsend, Atlanta Restaurant Scene. "Beer Town: Creature Comforts new brewery is fully operational". ajc. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  4. Japhe, Brad (August 11, 2020). "Creature Comforts, Craft Beer All-Star, Expands New Operation To Los Angeles". Forbes. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  5. Townsend, Bob. "Beer Pick: Get Comfortable with Creature Comforts and Allagash Belgian-Style IPA". ajc. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  6. "Creature Comforts' 'Get Comfortable' Campaign Uses Beer to Support Its Community". Brewbound. 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  7. "Creature Comforts Brewing Co". goBeyondProfit. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  8. J. D. Capelouto, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Creature Comforts Brewing awarded for outreach efforts, $350K donation". ajc. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  9. Shearer, Andrew. "As 'Avengers: Endgame' celebrates one year, filmmakers shout out 'amazing' Creature Comforts". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  10. Snider, Mike. "'Avengers: Endgame' gives this Georgia-made craft beer its own superhero moments". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2020-06-10.


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