Atlanta - Max Lagers Brewpub

Max Lagers
320 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta (Downtown)

Max Lagers is an interesting brewpub in Atlanta's downtown section. The menu is not as ambitious as some brewpubs, but what they do, they do well. I had dinner there last night with a friend. We started with a "Maxatizer" of Duck Spring Rolls. They were fried well and came on a bed of "Asian Slaw," along with some "sweet chili" dipping sauce. The slaw was very spicy, but the chili sauce was much milder, and had a touch of honey.

For entrees, my friend had the "Max Burger," which is a half-pound Angus hamburger. It came as ordered, well done, and was tasty by all reports.

I had a calzone, with sausage and tomato. Their Italian sausage contained a lot of fennel, was tasty, and not greasy at all. The dipping sauce was extremely thick, to the point where it was easier to scoop it onto the calzone with a fork rather than just dip.

For dessert, we split a piece of "mile-high chocolate cake." Wonderful!

My friend was quite disappointed that they were out of the root beer they claimed to brew on the premises, and drank water. I, on the other hand, was all about the beer. I sampled their IPA, Honey Lager, and Max Black, and opted for the Black. While this beer was as dark as a stout, it was more the thickness and taste of a dark ale or a light porter. It was very tasty and was a good complement to the calzone.

Good food, good beer, tasty dessert, and splendid conversation make for a wonderful evening on the road!