Making a Stop in Macon | Visiting Ocmulgee Brewpub

Almost smack dab in the middle of the state of Georgia lies Macon, the “Heart of Georgia”. If you’ve driven south to Florida on Interstate 75, you drove right by or maybe even stopped. Macon isn’t a small city. In fact it’s the fourth largest in the state of Georgia. However, it’s somewhat overlooked in comparison to Atlanta, just a couple of hours north.

It’s location in the middle of the state, made Macon was a good meeting point for me and my daughter when she was away at college. It also made a good excuse to get to know the city a little better.

Maybe it was their cute logo (my daughter is a graphic designer) or their slogan “Beer is better when it’s Macon Made” that drew us in but I really think it was the pictures of the burgers that helped us decide to try Ocmulgee Brewpub. We never turn down good burgers.

Brewing Beer at Ocmulgee Brewpub

The brewpub gets it name from the Ocmulgee Indian Mounds that can be found in the area. The Indian Mounds are a National Monument due to evidence of 17,000 years of continuous human habitation. Since living off the land was a way of life for Native Americans, Ocmulgee Brewpub adopted the same mission for their beer.

“…..by going back to our city’s roots, when living off the land and creating things from scratch were the way of life.”

The Beer at Ocmulgee

The beer line up of at Ocmulgee Brewpub was one of my favorites of all the brewpubs I’ve visited. With a few mainstays, seasonals, and experimentals, anyone can find something they like.

One of my favorites was “Gosebusters”. A Gose is a German beer made with at least 50% wheat, a sour component, like in this case, lemongrass, an herbal characteristic and some saltiness. Honestly, didn’t think I would like it. Turns out, it was my favorite one. Refreshing and light. Perfect for a hot summer day.

They also serve a tasting flight. That way you get a chance to try several different beers without a huge commitment. You might just find one that really surprises you.

The burger line up is on point as well. They use Georgia’s own, Bentley Farms grass fed angus beef. They grind fresh daily in house to present a variety of  tasty, well put together burgers. Another bonus is the sauces they make in house. How about Ocmulgee Ketchup, Jalapeno Ranch or House Made Beer Mustard to go with your hand cut fries?

We didn’t order any appetizers this time, but on my next visit, I’m going to try the Wisconsin Cheese Curds or the Homemade Pimento Cheese.

For the more health conscious and those with food allergies, the menu includes a full range of artisan salads, turkey or veggie burgers and gluten free buns. They also have a gluten free hard cider on tap.

The Staff at Ocmulgee Brewpub

Perhaps the most impressive thing at Ocmulgee Brewpub though, is the people that work there. I can’t even tell you how knowledgeable and friendly the staff was. The attention to detail and their customer service shows how proud they are of their product. From the person who took our order, to the bartender and the server that kept a check on us at our outside table.

The service was outstanding across the board and that’s really saying something in this day and time. I felt like they truly wanted you to have the very best experience you could have. That’s the kind of thing that keeps me going back to a place again and again.

The next time you find yourself in Georgia around Macon, take the time to exit the interstate and make a stop at Ocmulgee. I promise you won’t be sorry.

• Easily accessible from I-75 or I-16.
• Open seven days a week. Monday-Thursday and Sunday 11 am- 9 pm and Friday and Saturday 11 am-10 pm.
• If you go on Sunday, remember Georgia has a blue law and alcohol isn’t available until 12:30 pm.
• Ocmulgee Brewpub is kid friendly and pet friendly at the outside tables
• Remember to drink responsibly and have a designated driver.

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