Golda Kombucha Turns 12: A Birthday Bash with Bubbles, Beats & Bivalves

Atlanta’s OG kombucha queen is officially a pre-teen, and you’re invited to the party. On September 12th, Golda Kombucha—the very first kombucha company to call Atlanta home—celebrates 12 years of keeping the city bubbly, funky, and just the right amount of probiotic. And yes, this is the kind of birthday party where the cake has been replaced with oysters and the candles are basically just cans of hard kombucha cracking open at sunset. You’re welcome.

Founded by Melanie Wade-Styles, Golda Kombucha is more than just a brand. It’s a living legacy. Melanie learned the craft from her grandmother, Golda, whose recipe had the kind of timeless energy only a Southern matriarch can muster. Think of it as sweet tea’s cooler, weirder cousin—still refreshing, but with a little tang, a little zing, and a whole lot of heart. Every sip is basically a toast to Golda herself, who knew wellness before wellness was an Instagram hashtag.

So what does a 12th birthday look like for Atlanta’s most iconic kombucha? Glad you asked.

We’re talking live music, because no celebration in East Point is complete without a soundtrack that makes you want to dance barefoot on the grass with a can in hand. We’re talking oysters on deck, because what better way to pair fermented tea than with something briny, slurpable, and a little decadent? And we’re talking about the official debut of GrandMother Hard Kombucha in cans—yes, the boozy version you’ve been sneaking into your cooler just got a glow-up, ready for porch hangs, pool parties, and every Atlanta tailgate that insists on calling itself “casual.”

The venue is Atlanta Utility Works, Cultured South’s East Point location. Picture historic industrial bones dressed up with community vibes, a space that has seen more creative collisions than a BeltLine mural. It’s the kind of spot where oysters taste better, music sounds sweeter, and kombucha feels right at home.

Twelve years is no small feat in the beverage world, especially for a drink that, let’s be honest, used to be described as “that weird health stuff in your yoga teacher’s fridge.” Golda Kombucha has been here since before kombucha was cool, steadily fermenting its way into grocery stores, coffee shops, and hearts across Georgia. This anniversary isn’t just about one company’s milestone—it’s about Atlanta’s coming-of-age as a place where wellness, tradition, and culture collide in the most delicious ways.

If you’ve ever cracked open a can of Golda after a run, poured a pint at Cultured South’s BeltLine taproom, or dragged your skeptical friend to “just try a sip,” then you already know: Golda isn’t just kombucha. It’s a community builder, a conversation starter, and sometimes, yes, a cure for whatever you got into the night before.

So come raise a glass (or a can, or an oyster shell) to 12 years of bubbles, heritage, and Atlanta flavor done right. Come for the music, stay for the GrandMother Hard Kombucha, and leave with a little more culture in your bloodstream—literally.

When: September 12th
Where: Atlanta Utility Works, East Point
Why: Because kombucha deserves a birthday party, and you deserve an excuse to celebrate.

This isn’t just another night out—it’s a toast to Atlanta’s past, present, and probiotic future.