Soldier of the Sea Distillery is celebrating the opening of Comer’s first-ever pub, The Hive. Founded in January of 2022 by Mark Davis, a marine veteran and graduate of UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Jennifer Berry, master beekeeper and lab manager for the Georgia Bee Program, Soldier of The Sea Distillery creates whiskey using only locally-sourced grain and honey. The distillery’s adjoining pub, The Hive, offers tastings, bottle sales and a dog-friendly bar. The grand opening party will feature smoked barbecue from Bent Willy’s, live music by Connor Lawley, adoptable pups from the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter and plenty of handcrafted cocktails.
WHO: The Hive’s Grand Opening
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 29–2–9 p.m.
WHERE: Soldier of the Sea Distillery, Comer
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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