The Beer Traveller

So we were so impressed with 5 Seasons Sandy Springs, we figured we would try their Alpharetta location for lunch.  The cool thing is that the two locations have different brewers & different beers. The uncool thing being my fond memories of the night before were now joined by nausea & headache.  Oh well, nothing cures a hangover like a meal, right?  Oh wait, I’m the Beer Traveller…that means I also have to try their beers.
Their second location was tastefully done, just like their original location.  We sat outside on their patio & I proceeded to order up another sampler.  Notice I used “I”.  Slackers (i.e. lucky fuckers) Gwen & Zach stuck w/ water.  We also ordered lunch, which was to be my saviour.  I had a pulled pork (got to love the south) sandwich.  I’ve never seen so much pig piled on a bun before, but it hit the spot.  The BBQ sauce was too spicy for my liking; luckily it was served on the side.
As for the beers, they were very well done, but did not compare to those at the Sandy Springs location. They did rate above average over all though.  The Golden Number Ale was a Drinkable due to it’s boring/bland flavor.  The Georgia Peach Honey, pms Smoked Molasses Porter, Shakti Saison, Sgt. Schultz’s Hefeweizen, & Hop Bomb IPA all received a Likable.
To top the afternoon off, a Bavarian band showed up.  When I say band, I mean about 10 instruments (incl. 2 trumpets, baritone, sax, clarinet, euphonium, drums, tuba, etc.), mostly brass.  Nothing like some Octoberfest to help w/ my hangover. Luckily I was done w/ the beers & the food helped considerably.  We stuck around a while & were quite impressed with their skills.
The Sandy Springs location would be my 1st choice, but this location still holds it’s own.