Annual Beer Tasting & Barbeque Battle
Anyone who ’ s been in the City of Atlanta over the past few weeks knows that it ’ s been one very hot , very wet summer so far this year . Luckily , there were nothing but clear skies for the Sixth Annual Beer Tasting and BBQ Battle . The event was held on June 14th at Park Tavern , and brought together top influencers from across Atlanta ’ s legal and nonprofit sectors .
Co-hosted by Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and Atlanta Legal Aid Society , the annual Beer Tasting has become a summer staple for the legal community . The event is a collaborative effort to raise funds – and awareness – to support critical programs administered by each organization in the Atlanta area . Over 800 Atlantans were on the roster this year .
United Distributors provided over 50 varieties of beers from 18 different breweries for attendees to sample , including selections from Orpheus Brewing , Sierra Nevada , Terrapin , and more . Tasting notes were provided for the guests .
In addition to the wide selection of beer , three local barbecue restaurants – Grand Champion , Taylor ’ d , and American Cut – brought their finest samples for the crowd . Attendees voted for their favorites , and both the Judges ’ and
People ’ s Choice Awards went to Grand Champion BBQ .
This year , the fundraiser collected over $ 80,000 for Atlantans in need of legal assistance .
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and Atlanta Legal Aid Society are extremely grateful for such enthusiastic support from the legal community and beyond . Sincere thanks to each and every sponsor and attendee for showing your support for Atlanta pro bono services .
The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association THE ATLANTA LAWYER 24