StillFire Brewing has added a new chapter to its story with the opening of a Smyrna taproom on March 13, 2026. The brewery already built a strong reputation at its original Suwanee location, and the expansion brings its award-winning beer program closer to Cobb County drinkers.
The timing arrives on the heels of national recognition. StillFire’s Hoochie Momma Milk Stout earned a Silver Medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup, a competition widely viewed as the Olympics of beer. The award places the brewery among top producers in the industry and adds to a long list of honors from competitions around the country.
StillFire Brewing traces its roots back to 2011. Suwanee residents Randall and Angela Veugeler helped launch the Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest that year, an event that grew into Georgia’s largest beer festival and later earned USA Today’s 2025 Reader’s Choice award for Best Beer Fest in America.
Through the festival, the Veugelers met homebrewer Phil Farrell. Farrell already carried a reputation in brewing circles after collecting hundreds of homebrewing awards. Along with Aaron Bisges, who took charge of operations, the group began plans for a brewery of their own.
The opportunity arrived when a former fire station near Suwanee Town Center Park became available. After planning and renovations, StillFire Brewing opened its doors in October 2019.
StillFire’s brewing program is led by brewmaster Phil Farrell, known in beer circles as “The Chicken Man.” Farrell brings nearly four decades of brewing experience along with an extensive judging background.
He holds Grand Master status in the Beer Judge Certification Program and ranks among the top beer judges in the world. Farrell has judged thousands of entries in major competitions including the Great American Beer Festival, the World Beer Cup, and the Great British Beer Festival.
Before focusing on brewing full time, Farrell spent 28 years as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and instructor. His aviation career later included work as a commercial airline pilot, a role that allowed him to visit beer destinations across the globe.
The Smyrna location introduces StillFire’s beer lineup to a new audience in Cobb County. Visitors can find rotating selections from the brewery along with guest food trucks.
Current beer lists and upcoming food vendors are updated online.
Food Truck Schedule:
StillFireBrewing.com/food-schedule-smyrna
Beer List and To-Go Options:
StillFireBrewing.com/on-tap-to-go-smyrna
Address:
2725 King St. SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
Online:
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