# Best breweries in Athens, Georgia

> The best breweries in Athens, Georgia, ranked. 5 breweries within 13 miles, 3 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/georgia/athens/> · data updated 2026-09-13*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Georgia → Athens

Within 13 miles of Athens we track 5 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 2 rate Great. Creature Comforts Brewing Co. in Athens leads the list at 4.48 (Exceptional).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Creature Comforts Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/creature-comforts-brewing-co-885.md) — 4.48, Exceptional — Athens, Georgia
2. [South Main Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/south-main-brewing-28722.md) — 4.22, Great — Watkinsville, Georgia
3. [Normaltown Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/normaltown-brewing-co-23778.md) — 4.14, Great — Athens, Georgia
4. [Athentic Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/athentic-brewing-company-24115.md) — 3.86, Fine — Athens, Georgia
5. [Terrapin Beer Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/terrapin-beer-co-1422.md) — 3.83, Fine — Athens, Georgia

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