Abandoned Atlanta Olympics Trolley Finds NEW LIFE at Cervecería 14

In August of 2018, Steve Johnson and Billy Burns voyaged from the cornfields of Kansas to Antigua, in Millie, a well-used trolley.

Millie would be perfect to transport people from Antigua to their craft brewery, located in nearby Ciudad Vieja. After 2000 miles at 45 m.p.h., and a brandnew paint job, Millie now helps people to and from Cerveceria Catorce, the area’s first craft brewery to incorporate a tasting room, beer garden, and music venue, on a spectacular 7-acre coffee farm.

Brewmaster Logan Schaedig brings years of experience to Guatemala, after brewing around the world, in Ecuador, India, and most recently, Monterrey Mexico. Using German malt, and hops from the Pacific

Northwest, Logan and his team brew a range of craft ales and lagers that appeal to every palate. Craft beer novices love the Chelita Linda Blonde Ale, while hop-fanatics crave the intense Mosaic and Idaho 7 hops that give the Dale Pale Ale notes of mango and passion fruit.

To complement their offerings, La Catorce sought out the most accomplished chefs in the area to create a quality dining experience. Annie and Felix, known for their use of high-quality local ingredients, provide brick-oven pizzas, fresh salads, and other farm-to-table dishes from Tuesday to Sunday. On weekends, several rotating food trucks offer tacos, ceviches, and other favorites.

·Catch a free ride on Millie from outside Santa Clara Bakery on 2a Avenida Sur to Cervecería Catorce!

Saturdays: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. The last return ride back to Antigua leaves at 9pm.

Sundays: 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. The last return ride back to Antigua leaves at 7pm.

An interior tasting room adjoins the production facility, while the patio and many decks offer volcano views, with Fuego providing nightly pyrotechnic shows. Play cornhole on the lawn, while children enjoy the playground built with recycled materials. Adirondack chairs surround campfires every evening, and talented musicians play the amphitheater overlooking avocado trees and hulking volcanoes.

Cerveceria Catorce offers plenty of parking, or Uber is another convenient option, just a 12-minute ride from Antigua. For lovers of craft beer, or for friends and families looking for a great way to spend an afternoon near Antigua, La Catorce is a surefire hit.

Cervecería Catorce: Km 51 RN10, Camino a San Miguel Duenas, Cd Vieja

El Depósito: 6a Calle Poniente #24, Antigua

14 grados: Via 6, Zone 4, Guatemala City

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