My name is Chad Davis, and I am one of the owners of Elixir Brew Co. in Historic Downtown Buford. I originally grew up in Southern California until I was 19 and then had the pleasure to live in multiple states across the US from Coeur d Alene ID all the way to Sugar Hill GA. In that journey I out kicked my coverage and I am blessed to be married to my amazing wife Alissa and we have 3 crazy cool kids Grace, Brooklyn, and Brayden. Before making the jump into the Brewery world I made a career in marketing which I still enjoy to this day. Much like craft brewing its such a creative way to express myself and bring connection to people. Honestly, connection is really what makes me, well me. Building a community and walking through life with people brings me joy and really is the ethos of Elixir. I have a huge heart for people, and that is why we wanted to create a place to play a game, share stories around the table, have a cold one, and connect.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife Alissa and I have been married for 13 years, and I have 3 kiddos. My oldest is my daughter Grace who is 11, and we have twins Brooklyn, and Brayden who are 9. They are my world and I am the lucky one having them in my life. My wife works at Gwinnett Church as the Waumba Land Groups Director, and we are busy with all things sports, and extracurricular activities with my kids. From Gymnastics to flag football there is always a fun event to attend.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently in marketing and have been for the part 11 years, and I am one of the owners of Elixir Brew Co. What I love most about marketing is having the ability to use creativity to help problem solve, make an impact on a brand, and find compelling stories to share with a community. What is so great is this goes hand in hand with Elixir and our passion for people, building a community to help others, and of course crafting some tasty drinks.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
There are so many good ones to choose from, but I really have a soft spot for Rico’s World Kitchen!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Sugar Hill for 9 years, and Elixir has been open for 3 months now!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I had the pleasure to meet Lynn Bowman and to tell you he is a wealth of knowledge about this amazing city that would be an understatement. I have really enjoyed learning, and hearing about the amazing history of Buford from Lynn, and he is a true gentleman.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to visit Ireland. My wife is Irish, and it would be so amazing to have that experience with her. I am also a big whiskey fan, and how could you not visit the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I am a fantasy nerd through and through. My favorite movie series of all time is Lord of The Rings.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
My biggest piece of advice I can give to people is live your life for others and not yourself. There is true happiness that comes from bringing joy to those around you, and you will be amazed how much you will grow.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to see the Northern Lights
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Hands down a band called Bilmuri. They are such a great band!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Tannery Row has so much History, and is such a staple in the story of Buford.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Ryan Reynolds and I having lunch at Rico’s may be the greatest piece of history that has not been told yet.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The people hands down. This town is full of amazing genuine people, and I feel blessed to get to serve and get to know the awesome people of Buford.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Ryan and I have some big plans for Elixir Brew Co, and we really want to give back to the city of Buford, and be a business that honors this community.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love playing drums, and growing up I played a gig at Whisky a Go Go.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The Royal Mile in Edinburgh was breathtaking, and I would love to go back one day.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
November is my favorite month. I love Thanksgiving, and having some amazing food with family and friends is bliss.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Family. It is my everything and is the why behind everything I do.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife Alissa. She is my best friend, my voice of reason, and if I can be a fraction of the person she is I got this.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
pine, and coffee
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
comfort, laughter, memories
