July 16, 2009
Other than the beers, I enjoyed the atmosphere the most. The vibe is very chill, but not stuffy. Very nice decor, and a patio which is nice for this time of year. The beer quality and selection is very nice. I enjoyed beers from Dogfish head (chicory stout), Allagash (FOUR), Brooklyn (EIPA), and Smaltz (Blockhead). I think it is a fairly eclectic selection on draft and bottles. They had all but the first Terrapin side project in bottles plus many others. Nothing on cask this time, but I believe they have a fair amount of special cask appearances. The service was excellent. Our waiter was not only friendly, but also helpful and knowledgeable about their selection. We also had a cheese platter which was ok. Overall is was a good experience and I will return.

March 10, 2009
Nice place in the 5-points area of Athens, a stone throw from 5points liquor and under same management. The inside is peaceful and quiet, some wooden tables and sofas add to a nice decoration. Not really a beer pub atmosphere, a more serene place where you can carry conversation or relax and read a book. I liked the place a lot, and their beer list really doesn’t conflict with what Trappeze has on tap as most of the beers were different in both places. Nice selection of small platters and cheeses (though a little overpriced). Plenty of beers to chose from as well as wines.

October 1, 2008
Aromas is just a short drive away from the downtown area. They had 5 taps devoted to craft beer and two medium sized coolers with a reasonable selection. Overall, I’d say the beer menu is better than any place I’ve seen in Athens except, of course, for Trappeze Pub. The food is limited to olives and cheese. A fine selection of coffee, tea, wine, and whisky is also available. This place is dimly lit and has definite coffee shop ambiance. At 4:30 pm on a Tuesday, it was nearly empty, occupied only by our party and two fellows in suits. It’s a nice, sophisticated place to get a beer.

May 22, 2008 [ Updated May 15, 2009 ]
Nice spot in a nice & busy area of town. What they have on tap is good, often a mix of belgians, local micro, and other micros. Bottle selection is pretty decent as well. Casks on occasion. They also have a few apppetizers and decent deserts. Atmosphere is nice, rarely crowded. Next to Trappeze, it’s probably #2 for good beer in Athens.**** Tap list continues to improve and many more cask events. Great place away from downtown.

March 31, 2007
Only drawback here is the selection. With only one taphandle, you’re kind of limited, but w/ Oskar Blues Ten Fidy w/ Cheeries as your only tap, who cares about selection. Nice quiet place in a college town filled w/ loud, B/M/C bars. Tell Sachin or Christie that Jimbo sent you.

January 29, 2007 [ Updated June 8, 2007 ]
RE-RATE 6/8/2007 - Why doesn’t RB update the date? Atmosphere is nice - sometimes I feel slightly underdressed in a t-shirt and jeans, but I never let it bother me. ;) There’s a section of couches and chairs with a fake fireplace as well as standard seating and a bar. It’s a very nice and laid back atmosphere. Service is pretty relaxed, but nice. I think they try not to be pushy. My glass usually stays full, but sometimes it does take a little while to get the check, etc. Selection is even better now that they’ve upgraded from 1 to 5 taps. Right now they have Terrapin IBA, Urthel HopIt, North Coast Old Stock and Scrimshaw, and Rogue I2PA. Taps always rotate and several gems have found their way here including casks from Jolly Pumpkin and Clipper City and kegs of Oskar Blues Ten Fidy with Cherries and other goodies. There is a good selection of bottles, if the current tap doesn’t excite you (note: their website poorly represents the actual selection). They do tap a firkin occasionally. Call to check when they’ll have their next one. Food is light tapas only - don’t come expecting to be filled up. Pricing is fair - sometimes a little pricey depending on the beer. Overall a great stop while in Athens - especially if you’re bringing a wine drinker along. Currently, this is the place where you’ll find the best beer in Athens.