THChill is a THC-infused beverage brand founded by Allen Porter, who opened Porter Brew & Que, Dunwoody’s first brewery. With longtime Porter manager Greg Gordon as director of promotions, THChill opened on the Atlanta Beltline near Krog Street Market and uses chemistry and AI to fine-tune flavors and effects. Greg also runs Resilience Brew Pub, a four-menu ghost kitchen.
Allen Porter built Dunwoody’s first brewery, Porter Brew & Que, before making a bold move into THC-infused drinks with THChill. Now he’s expanding onto the Atlanta Beltline and using AI to develop new products.
Alongside hometown guy Greg Gordon, they’ve also turned Resilience Brew Pub into a ghost kitchen with four different menus. Here’s how these Dunwoody brewing pioneers are shaking up food and drink in Atlanta.
Listen on Apple Podcasts. Learn more at THChill.com and ResilienceBrewPub.com. THC products are for adults 21 and older.
Porter Brew & Que: Dunwoody’s First Brewery
Allen started Porter Brew & Que in Dunwoody Village and helped kick off the local craft beer scene. Porter was also one of the earliest sponsors of What’s Up Dunwoody, which gave me the confidence to keep the show going. I’ll always be grateful for that.
Greg Gordon managed the brewery for years and was a big part of its success.
From Beer to THChill
As Allen’s brewing business grew, he made a personal decision for his family and stopped drinking. Running breweries while sober was hard, and over time his passion for it faded.
That’s when he found THC beverages. He saw a way to give people something social and relaxing to drink, and he used his chemistry background to build THChill.
How THChill Uses AI and Chemistry
Most THC products take a one-size-fits-all approach. Allen wanted more control. THChill looks at terpene profiles, cannabinoid ratios and customer feedback to tune each drink toward a specific feel, like relaxed, energized or focused.
THChill on the Atlanta Beltline
THChill opened a spot on the Beltline right next to Krog Street Market, one of the busiest stretches in the city. It’s a retail space and a testing ground where people can sample new drinks.
Greg Gordon’s Role
Greg is THChill’s director of promotions, educating customers and businesses about THC drinks. We’ve been friends a long time, and it’s fun to see two Dunwoody guys building something new together.
Resilience Brew Pub: A Ghost Kitchen With Four Menus
- Resilience Pizza & Wings
- Black Dog Tacos
- Hail Caesar, for salads and wraps
- K-Bowl Dreams, Korean-inspired rice bowls
All four menus come out of one kitchen for delivery and pickup, so they can experiment with new dishes in a way a normal restaurant can’t.
Why They Think THC Drinks Are Growing
Allen and Greg believe THC drinks will replace alcohol for a lot of people who want to socialize without a hangover. As with anything like this, know the laws, start low and talk to your doctor if you have questions.
My Take
I’ll always root for Allen and Greg. Porter Brew & Que was a big part of Dunwoody and of this podcast’s early days. THChill is a bold next chapter. For more local spots, check out my Dunwoody restaurant guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About THChill
What is THChill?
A THC-infused beverage brand founded by Allen Porter, who started Porter Brew & Que, Dunwoody’s first brewery. THC drinks are for adults 21 and older.
Where is THChill located?
THChill opened a location on the Atlanta Beltline next to Krog Street Market.
Who is Greg Gordon?
The longtime manager of Porter Brew & Que and director of promotions for THChill. He is also involved in Resilience Brew Pub.
What is Resilience Brew Pub?
A ghost kitchen with four menus: Resilience Pizza & Wings, Black Dog Tacos, Hail Caesar and K-Bowl Dreams.