A Story In Every Glass

Each Khonso beer is a visionary tale, from its ingredients to its name, and finally, to you, our cherished customers. There truly is a story in every glass.

Joyland

Cream Style Ale - 5% ABV, 25 IBUs

Joyland embodies the spirit of a good time in the sun for everyone. It is a combo of light malts, including Grits, that lay the perfect foundation, enhanced by real vanilla beans and mild hops. This delightful brew is further elevated by a touch of citrusy zest from hops, providing a refreshing zing that invites you to indulge year-round.

A cold pint of craft beer from Khonso Brewing sitting on a sunny outdoor patio table.
A cold pint of craft beer from Khonso Brewing sitting on a sunny outdoor patio table.
A pint glass of dark craft beer from Khonso Brewing with a frothy head on a rustic wooden table.
A pint glass of dark craft beer from Khonso Brewing with a frothy head on a rustic wooden table.
West End

Stout - 6% ABV, 35 IBUs

West End Stout is a careful balance of unique flavor profiles that beautifully highlight the rich dark chocolate with the smooth sweetness of oats. Each sip of West End Stout is a celebration of both heritage and innovation, making it a standout choice for those seeking an extraordinary stout experience.

Core Brands

A pint of amber craft beer from Khonso Brewing sits on a bar counter with a blurred tavern background.
A pint of amber craft beer from Khonso Brewing sits on a bar counter with a blurred tavern background.
Standing Peachtree

Pale Ale - 6% ABV, 40 IBUs

Standing Peachtree celebrates Atlanta's roots and is a testament to the city's vibrant, innovative spirit. Amarillo hops lend a citrusy zest, while the grains provide a smooth foundation. A touch of cardamom adds a warm, exotic spice note, perfectly complementing the juicy sweetness of peaches. Peachtree is a pale ale for everyone to enjoy every day.

Sweet Auburn

India Pale Ale - 7% ABV, 55 IBUs

This Southern-inspired IPA bursts with bold, fresh flavors that defy expectations. Singly hopped with Sorachi Ace, Sweet Auburn offers a unique fusion of sweet malt, oats, and subtle hints of ginger and plum. It's an IPA that pushes boundaries, just like the vibrant Atlanta neighborhood it's named for.

Craft beer in a tulip glass with bicycle art at a brewery taproom.
Craft beer in a tulip glass with bicycle art at a brewery taproom.
A glass of Khonso Brewing craft beer on a rooftop overlooking the Atlanta city skyline.
A glass of Khonso Brewing craft beer on a rooftop overlooking the Atlanta city skyline.
Lightning

Lager - 4.5% ABV, 20 IBUs

Whether you're unwinding poolside, celebrating the game, or simply relaxing after a long day, Lightning is the American lager for any occasion. Crafted with a blend of light grains and subtle hops, this crisp and refreshing lager delivers a flavor that's invigorating and satisfying.

Three glasses of Khonso Brewing craft beer including amber ale and lager on a table.
Three glasses of Khonso Brewing craft beer including amber ale and lager on a table.
Summerhill
Wheat Ale (5.5% ABV, 25 IBUs)

Named for Atlanta's Olympic neighborhood of Summerhill, this Wheat Ale is a light, sweet, and olympic brew. Brewed with red wheat for some extra flavor and color, and a balanced duo of hops. This is our go-to for big flavor and low bitterness. This ale has been taste-tested and proven against some of the best.

Courtland (2024)

Imperial Brown Ale 8% 25 IBUs

Our friends at Torched Hop Brew Pub (Atlanta, GA) shared their space to craft this delicious brown ale. It is brewed with lightly roasted malts that bring out sweeter flavors and a deep brown color. The hop blend provides a complimentary mild bitterness that accentuates the caramel and chocolate flavors. Courtland Street is nearby.

A glass of dark craft beer, French fries, and a burger at Torched Hop Brewing Company in Atlanta.
A glass of dark craft beer, French fries, and a burger at Torched Hop Brewing Company in Atlanta.
A cold dimpled glass mug of mexican dark amber ale with white foam sitting on a patio railing.
A cold dimpled glass mug of mexican dark amber ale with white foam sitting on a patio railing.
Popocatepetl (Popo) (2022)

Mexican Amber Lager 4.5% ABV, 15 IBUs

We had a blast with the crew at Indio Brewing (Sugar Hill, GA) brewing this lager. This amber lager is brewed with neo-mexicanus hops, grains, and roasted chilaca peppers for a light-bodied yet flavorful lager. This tasty lager is named after an active volcano, Popocatepetl, 43 miles southeast of Mexico City.

Local Collaborations

A cold pint of golden craft beer with foam head next to cardboard cases of canned beverages.
A cold pint of golden craft beer with foam head next to cardboard cases of canned beverages.
Ujamaa Pale Ale (2023)

Kotbussar Ale 4.5 % ABV 18 IBUs

A 2023 collaboration with our Atlanta friends at Crafted for Action and Teresa Afternoon for the 2023 Start:ME tenth-anniversary celebration. The ale brought together light sweet malts, honey, molasses, and citrusy hops for a light refreshing beer perfect for late summer and early fall. Ujamaa is the Swahili word for "cooperative economics".