Participants test their strength in the Atlas Stone competition at the Savannah River Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.
Participants test their strength in the Atlas Stone competition at the Savannah River Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.

Photojournalism: Savannah River Brewing Co.’s Highland Games

February 18, 2023·Mike Adams·Comments Off on Photojournalism: Savannah River Brewing Co.’s Highland Games

Savannah River Brewing Co. marked its sixth anniversary Feb. 18 with Scottish ales and Highland Games.

The Kilted Beer Mile kicked off the festivities with vents such as the stone put, push/pull, Atlas Stone, and Tug of War held throughout the day.

Members of the Sarah Costello Irish Dance Academy USA Georgia Branch performed as did the band Easily Amused.

Special limited edition brews with names such as the Smoking Scotsman, Lil Weeman Owes Me 60 Shilling, They Went Plaid and Token of Love for Malvina were available just for the occasion.

Participants battle during the pole push competition at the Savannah River Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.
Participants battle during the pole push competition at the Savannah River Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.
Members of the Sarah Costello Irish Dance Academy USA Georgia Branch perform at the Savannah River Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.
Participant battle in the pole push competition at the Savannah River Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.‘
A participant battle with the 200-pound Atlas Ball at the Savannah River Brewing Co. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams photo.

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple Georgia Press Association awards.

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