William Root House features craft beers brewed with heritage ingredients

The William Root House in Marietta is gearing up to host a unique event that combines the region’s rich history with Georgia’s thriving craft beverage industry.  “Marietta Roots” is a celebration of Georgia crafted beverages and food. The event will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of artisanal beers, seltzers, sodas, and sparkling waters, handcrafted by renowned local breweries and distilleries, and using ingredients that would have been available in the 19th century, and which are grown in the gardens surrounding the c. 1845 house. This year’s event boasts an impressive lineup of participants. Red Hare Brewing & Distilling, Glover Park Brewery, Cherry Street Brewing, Cultivation Brewing Co., and Montane Sparkling Water will all showcase their creations at the William Root House.  The William Root House, named after its original occupants, Hannah and William Root, serves as a museum today, highlighting early settlers of Marietta and their contributions to the community.  William Root  played a significant role as one of Marietta’s earliest merchants and its first druggist. The house itself is representative  of 19th-century architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. To complement
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