USA, GA: Pontoon Brewing Co. coming soon to Sandy Springs

Pontoon Brewing Co., Sandy Springs’ first brewery, will be opening soon, MDJOnline.com reported on October 18.

“To my knowledge, this is the first malt beverage manufacturing business coming into Sandy Springs,” District 2 Sandy Springs City Councilman Ken Dishman said. "I’m very excited about it. I’m hoping it will be the first of many and a catalyst for Sandy Springs. I’ve met the guys there and think they’ll do a great job.”

During its meeting Oct. 17 at City Hall, the council approved by a 5-0 vote Pontoon’s beverage license application, paving the way for the business to open. Mayor Rusty Paul was absent so District 5 Councilman Tibby DeJulio, who also serves as the mayor pro tem, filled in for Paul and did not vote on council matters.

Pontoon, previously located in Atlanta, has already moved to its new location on Dunwoody Place on the northern end of the city, according to its website. While the city already has a brewpub in 5 Seasons Brewing Co., this is its first brewery.

The new business is able to operate in the city thanks in part to Georgia Senate Bill 85, which allows for malt beverages to be provided for limited sale at retail by manufacturers. The bill, approved by the House and Senate in March, went into effect in May when it was signed by Gov. Nathan Deal.

In addition to Dishman, who motioned for Pontoon’s application to be approved, District 4 Councilman Gabriel Sterling, who seconded it, is also excited about the new business. A beer enthusiast who home-brews, Sterling said in an interview after the meeting he is developing his own beer brand called Elbow Bend Brewing.

19 October, 2017