Max Lager’s Beer
“Incredible” . . . “Awesome” . . . “My favorite”
“Can I buy this in a store?”
“Are you interested in opening in Sydney?”
“When is your IMOS (Imperial Mocha Oatmeal Stout) coming back?”
These are some of the sounds of the bar and restaurant at Max Lager’s. Each day Max hosts guests from around the world, whether it’s international flight crews, British tourists, Swiss Nascar fans, or Atlanta regulars, the handcrafted beers of Brew Master John Roberts never disappoint.
One guest summed it up when asked which Max beer was her favorite – “Each beer was my favorite when I was drinking it.”
Now on Tap
Quadratic Liquation
Just tapped
Originally brewed with as a “Brewer’s Choice Award” beer with home brewer Ryan Stansbury, This year’s version has been kicked up a bit. Aged for 20 weeks this Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale (sometimes referred to as a “Quadruple”) is rich with earthy caramel flavors with notes of dark fruit. Amazingly complex and smooth!
IBU 15 ABV 11.5% O.G. 28º Plato
Cold Soul
This strong rye lager features a slight malt sweetness up front giving way to a crisp dry spiciness provided by the large portion of rye malt used in the mash. Hallertau Hersbrucker hops give the beer a floral and slightly fruity finish. At 8% ABV, Cold Soul will warm your heart!
IBU 50 ABV 8% OG 18° Plato
St. Mungo 90 Shilling Scotch Ale*
St. Mungo has a sweet malt character achieved by boiling the “heavy” first runnings of the mash along with dark brown sugar to caramelize the sugars.This complex caramel character is accented by a faint smokiness in the finish. English East Kent Golding hops round out this extremely drinkable, full-bodied ale. Served unfiltered.
IBU 18 ABV 9% O.G. 22.5º Plato 6
Our “wee heavy” scotch ale recipe name in honor of Glasgow’s Patron Saint – St. Mungo. Saint Mungo established a religious brotherhood in Glasgow in 540 AD. One of the brothers started brewing to supply his fellow monks, establishing brewing as one of the oldest industries in Glasgow. Since Max’s St. Mungo has come in at approximately 9% ABV, we have declared it a “90 Shilling” Scotch Ale.
Max Gold “Let the Gold Rush Begin!”
A Bohemian Pilsner style lager, this classic beer style has a medium body and beautifully rich gold color.
IBU 40 ABV 5.5% O.G. 12.8º Plato 5
HOPSPLOSION!!! IPA
Intensely hoppy India Pale Ale with a toasted malt backbone to back up a citrusy/spicy finish from aggressive hopping with a blend of hops from the Pacific Northwest.
IBU 70 ABV 6.5% O.G. 14º Plato 6
Max Black
Black and velvety smooth, Max Black is a dark lager with a rich chocolate-like malt character. A delicate Mt. Hood hops finish balances this medium-to-full-bodied beer.
IBU 40 ABV 5.2% O.G. 13.8º Plato
Imperial Mocha Oatmeal Stout “IMOS” - Sold Out!
Smooth creamy body and a rich roasted malt character with distinct coffee and chocolate notes and an overall bittersweet quality.
IBU 80 ABV 9.5% O.G. 22° Plato 6
* Awarded the 2011 Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medal for Imperial Stout.
Sold Out – The IMOS is gone for now but will be back in the spring.
Max Tap Root Beer
Brewed the old fashioned way
Fresh Brewed
Max Lager’s offers an outstanding range of beers. Award-winning master brewer, John Roberts, creates these flavorful and exclusive Max Lager’s recipes, and attends to the handcrafted brewing process with painstaking detail. We also offer Max Tap Root Beer, carefully brewed by JR, as well as seasonal sodas including ginger beer, cream soda, orange and grape.
Handcrafted Bottled Beers
In addition to our handcrafted in-house brews, we offer a selection of bottled microbrews from around the world.
A listing of our beers – which changes frequently! – can be viewed by clicking BOTTLED BEER.
* Drink Beer Do Good
Fifty Cents from every pint of Max Lager’s designated ’Drink Beer Do Good” beer sold will be contributed to aid Atlanta’s homeless through donations to the Gateway Center for the Homeless and the Atlanta Union Mission.
