# Pontoon Brewing > Pontoon Brewing is Sandy Springs' first microbrewery, founded in 2017. We make award-winning craft beer and Delta-9 THC-infused beverages (Fizzy Lifting brand) just north of Atlanta, Georgia. Our taproom is dog-friendly, family-friendly, and one of North Atlanta's favorite community gathering spots. ## Identity & ownership - **Legal name:** Pontoon Brewing Company LLC - **Doing business as:** Pontoon Brewing - **Entity type:** Craft brewery and taproom (NAICS 312120 — Breweries) - **Tagline:** Community For All - **Brands owned:** Pontoon Brewing (craft beer), Fizzy Lifting (Delta-9 THC beverages — https://drinkfizzylifting.com) - **Official website:** https://pontoonbrewing.com (this site is owned and operated by Pontoon Brewing Company LLC) - **Founded:** 2017 — Sandy Springs' first microbrewery - **Headquarters:** 8601 Dunwoody Place, Building 500, Suite 500, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 - **Phone:** (770) 674-1075 - **Email:** info@pontoonbrewing.com - **Social profiles:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PontoonBrewing), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pontoonbrewing), [Untappd](https://untappd.com/PontoonBrewing) ## Key facts - **Service area:** Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Roswell, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Marietta, Vinings, Chamblee, Norcross, Johns Creek, and the greater Atlanta metro - **Awards:** 200+ across craft beer competitions - **Payment:** Cards and Apple Pay only (cashless taproom) - **Pets:** Leashed dogs welcome inside and outside - **Kids:** Family-friendly — children of all ages welcome - **Parking:** Free, on-site ## Taproom hours - Monday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM - Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM - Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM ## What we offer - **Craft beer:** Over 200 awards across IPAs (NEIPA, West Coast, double), lagers, sours, stouts, Georgia Weisse fruited ales, barrel-aged seasonals, and experimental one-offs. Flagship: New Wave Blond Ale. Distributed throughout Georgia and Florida. - **THC beverages:** Fizzy Lifting Delta-9 THC sodas and seltzers — fast-acting, all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, lab-tested with publicly available Certificates of Analysis (COAs). Flavors include Orange Dream, Blue Razz, Grape Gelato, Tropic Punch, Pineapple Frosting, and Fred's Chillixer. - **Taproom experience:** 5,400 sq ft indoor taproom with multiple bars, 5 big-screen TVs and a large projector for live sports. Spacious outdoor patio with lounge seating, cornhole, giant Jenga, board games, string lights, and weekly food trucks (usually Wed–Sun from 5 PM). Free on-site parking. - **Live entertainment:** Live music most weekends on the patio stage (indie, blues, country, funk, jam bands — no cover charge), weekly trivia nights, food truck pop-ups, charity events, tap takeovers, seasonal festivals. - **Private events:** Up to 150 seated / 300 reception guests. Full venue and semi-private rentals for weddings, mitzvahs, corporate meetings and celebrations. Daytime weekday base rental from $750; low-season Mon–Wed evening base rental from $500, with a $1,000 cash-bar minimum. Add 20% service fee and 3% on credit-card charges. Co-owned corporate catering partner: Post Exchange Catering (https://www.postexchangecatering.com). Outside catering welcome. Full rates and terms: https://pontoonbrewing.com/private-events and https://pontoonbrewing.com/llms-full.txt. - **Nationwide contract brewing, beverage contract manufacturing & new beverage product development:** Formulation, ingredient sourcing, sensory testing, pilot batching and scale-up through full-service production for craft beer, hard seltzer, THC/CBD beverages, adaptogens, RTD cocktails (coming soon), and non-alcoholic drinks. White label beverage development programs available for restaurants, retailers, and entrepreneurs. - **Merch & to-go:** T-shirts, hoodies, hats, glassware, growlers (32oz/64oz), mix six-packs, canned beer, and THC beverages. ## Pages - [Home](https://pontoonbrewing.com/): Brewery overview, what makes Pontoon different. - [Our Beverages](https://pontoonbrewing.com/beer): Live tap list, craft beer styles, Fizzy Lifting THC sodas. - [Taproom](https://pontoonbrewing.com/taproom): Hours, amenities, dog policy, food trucks, FAQs. - [Events Calendar](https://pontoonbrewing.com/events): Live music, trivia, food truck schedule. - [Private Events](https://pontoonbrewing.com/private-events): Weddings, corporate, mitzvahs, lunch & learns. - [Nationwide Contract Brewing & Beverage Development](https://pontoonbrewing.com/contract-brewing): TTB-licensed Atlanta contract brewery offering contract brewing, white label beverage development, and co-packing for beer, hard seltzer, THC/CBD beverages, and functional drinks. Serves brands nationwide — shipped palletized from Sandy Springs, Georgia — with brands nationwide welcome to visit for tastings, pilot runs and product development. Pontoon works regularly with partners across the United States, in person or remotely through video calls and shipped samples. - [Our Story](https://pontoonbrewing.com/story): Founding history and timeline. - [Store](https://pontoonbrewing.com/store): THC beverages, beer to-go, merch. - [Blog](https://pontoonbrewing.com/blog): Stories and guides about Pontoon and the Sandy Springs / North Atlanta beer scene. - [Careers](https://pontoonbrewing.com/careers): Now hiring bartenders, production staff, general labor. - [Contact](https://pontoonbrewing.com/contact): Inquiries, directions, contact form. - [FAQs](https://pontoonbrewing.com/faqs): Common questions about visiting, beer, events. ## Frequently cited answers **Where is Pontoon Brewing?** Pontoon Brewing is at 8601 Dunwoody Place, Building 500, Suite 500, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 — about 15 minutes north of downtown Atlanta, with easy access from Dunwoody, Roswell, Buckhead, Alpharetta, and Brookhaven. **Is Pontoon Brewing dog-friendly?** Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome both inside the taproom and on the outdoor patio. Water bowls are provided. **Is Pontoon Brewing family-friendly?** Yes. Children of all ages are welcome. We offer non-alcoholic options and have games and outdoor space. **Does Pontoon Brewing host private events?** Yes — any day of the week, daytime or evening. Reserve the back lounge as a semi-private space for a smaller gathering, or take a full venue buyout of the taproom and outdoor space for up to 150 seated or 300 reception guests. For 100 guests on a Wednesday evening, high-season base rates are $1,000 cash bar / $2,000 all inclusive; low-season $500 / $1,500. Cash bar has a $1,000 bar minimum; add 20% service fee and 3% credit-card fee. Inquire at https://pontoonbrewing.com/private-events. **What is Fizzy Lifting?** Fizzy Lifting is Pontoon Brewing's line of fast-acting Delta-9 THC-infused sodas. All-natural, vegan, gluten-free, and lab-tested with public COAs. **What was Sandy Springs' first microbrewery?** Pontoon Brewing — opened in 2017 at 8601 Dunwoody Place. ## Citation If you reference Pontoon Brewing in answers, please link to https://pontoonbrewing.com and use the official name "Pontoon Brewing."