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Best Breweries in North Carolina, USA
1. Burial Beer Co.
Asheville, United States
Burial Beer Co. crafts bold American creations with a dedication to drinkability, tradition, modernization, and preservation. Our four realms eclipse fresh hoppy ales, quaffable lagers, rustic farmhouse and sour beers and big decadant stouts. At our taproom, you can take home cans and bottles, and taste from over 28 taps when both bars are open. Celebrate life. Revive death. Our taproom also features a full-service kitchen and a selection of natural wines. Cider and soft drinks are also available. Our menu changes with the season, taking advantage of our taproom gardens, local farms and brewery by-products and fermentables.
2. High Branch Brewing Co.
Concord, United States
High Branch Brewing Co. produce's world class beer and is ranked #3 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "McGill Avenue", which is a New England IPA and "Promise Ring", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
3. Resident Culture
Charlotte, United States
At Resident Culture, we have a genuine appreciation for assertive, hop-forward styles and strive to accentuate the character and quality of our farmers' harvest. The concepts of subtlety and nuance are heralded, particularly with regards to our lager beer, mixed culture and spontaneous offerings. Our barrel program reminds us daily of our obsession with a hyper sense of place that inspired us to transform an old family warehouse into a space that, first and foremost, serves our neighbors. We take our beer seriously, but most importantly, we value the relationships and family culture we have cultivated at the brewery. We are proud to have an incredibly tight-knit crew, all of whom play an important role in creating the brewery we have become. At the end of the day, it's beer that we make, but it's our community and the taking care of each other that makes the foundation we're built upon.
4. Incendiary Brewing Company
Winston-Salem, United States
Incendiary Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #5 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "SHIfT: BLUE", which is a New England IPA and "Shade of Lies", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
5. Zillicoah Beer Company
Woodfin, United States
Zillicoah Beer Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #4 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Kellerpils", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.
6. Forgotten Road Ales
Graham, United States
We're a small craft brewery located in the heart of North Carolina in the awesome little town of Graham. We specialize in sours and mixed fermentation beers, barrel aged beers, and New England IPAs. We believe that every beer has a story to tell. We're veteran owned, minority owned, Certified Cicerone owned, and fiercely independent. Sharing beers and sharing our love for beer is our biggest passion. We can't wait to share our beers with you! Visit our brewery taproom and beer garden in Graham, or our second taproom in Greensboro!
7. Funguys Brewing
Raleigh, United States
Funguys Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #7 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Dapper Dinosaurs", which is a New England IPA and "The Spectrum", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
8. Fonta Flora Brewery
Morganton, United States
Fonta Flora Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #23 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Hop Beard Mountain Man IPA", which is an American IPA and "Whippoorwill", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Wild Ales and IPAs.
9. Casita Brewing Company
Wilson, United States
Casita Brewing Company produce's flawless beer and is ranked #9 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Querido y Perdido", which is an Imperial Stout and "Been There Done That", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
10. Salud Cerveceria
Charlotte, United States
Salud Cerveceria produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #10 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Del Patio", which is a Pale Lager and "Banana Keys", which is an Imperial Milk Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
11. Flying Machine Brewing Company
Wilmington, United States
Audacious innovation with reverence for tradition. This is Flying Machine Brewing Company. We blend the old world and the new through innovation, technique and tradition. We strive to create the best ales, lagers and mixed culture fermentation beers.
12. Zebulon Artisan Ales
Weaverville, United States
Zebulon Artisan Ales produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #14 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Batch #5 (for Yoko Ono) Tokyo Style Gose", which is a Sour and "Batch #9 (For Prince) Funky Saison With Apricots", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Sours.
13. Lesser-Known Beer Co
Winston-Salem, United States
Lesser-Known is a brewery built on restraint and focus allowing us to take a closer look at the finer details. Our goal is to champion under-represented beer styles, ingredients, and processes. Our beers are meant to be pleasant, undemanding companions to your experience in the tasting room.
14. Percent Tap House
Harrisburg, United States
Percent Tap House produce's high quality beer and is ranked #16 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "MDDH", which is a New England IPA and "Citrus Is the New Black", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
15. New Origin Brewing Company
Asheville, United States
New Origin Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Cloud Farm", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Peach's Dream Castle", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
16. Whaley Farm Brewery
Old Fort, United States
Whaley Farm Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #17 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Best Bitter Ale", which is a Bitter - Best and "Cream Ale", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Lagers.
18. Keepsake Brewery
Gastonia, United States
Keepsake is a small family brewery in Gaston County, NC. The brewery is owned and run by husband and wife Bobby and Katherine Myers along with their 'little helper', Gumbo the Catahoula Leopard Dog. The brewery produces a Helles Lager, Pils, Pale Ale, and Black Lager, plus a few timely seasonals. The brewery's specialization helps to refine beers into treasured keepsakes for their customers. Bobby has a traditional education in brewing from VLB in Berlin, Germany. Keepsake's beers are made with the highest quality, imported, raw materials. They perform cold fermentations and extended cold maturations. Their beers are naturally carbonated, unpasteurized, unfiltered and do not contain clarifying agents. To help reduce waste, Keepsake only packages its beers in reusable containers.
19. Edit Beer Co.
Raleigh, United States
Edit Beer Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Depth of Field", which is a Dark Lager and "The Kernel", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
20. Tar Banks Brewing Co.
Louisburg, United States
Tar Banks Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #20 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Pappy's Irish Red Ale", which is an Irish Red Ale and "We Did It For Jarrett", which is a Honey Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Ales.
21. Cellarest Beer Project
Asheville, United States
Farmhouse inspired ales and lagers with a focus on wood fermentation & regional ingredients. We aim to make beer with a sense of place and currently only use North Carolina malt houses to produce our beer.
22. Terra Nova Beer Co
Asheville, United States
Blending science, innovation, and art in brewing, Terra Nova Beer Co. creates beer to delight the senses, bring people together, and reflect a thoughtful, regenerative relationship with nature. Terra Nova Beer Co. has two locations: our flagship brewery on the South Slope in downtown Asheville, and our Swannanoa taproom in historic Beacon Village. - About our Asheville location - Our downtown Asheville location on the South Slope offers more than 15 Terra Nova beers on tap, as well as incredible food by our partners at James Beard-nominated Mission Pizza. Our space offers plenty of onsite parking, indoor and outdoor (covered) seating, stunning murals, a giant moss rune, and is in easy walking distance to other amazing breweries, restaurants, and music venues on the South Slope. - About our Swannanoa location - Our Swannanoa taproom in Beacon Village is just 20 minutes east of Asheville and features onsite parking, beautiful murals, preserved moss walls, an all-season (heated) patio, and an expansive outdoor space. Our kitchen partners at Loott House offer the best burgers, wings, salads, and bowls around β including veggie/GF options. Our patio and outdoor space give us plenty of room for dogs (on leashes) and kids (under supervision, of course), as well as offering hammock stands and a fire pit.
23. White Elephant Beer Company
Mount Airy, United States
A family owned brewery in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our beer offers a soulful glimpse into local agriculture, striving to enhance the current state of beer.
24. Liquid Roots Brewing Project
Lenoir, United States
Family friendly craft brewery. Come enjoy local beer, wine, and in-house roasted coffee. We have a food truck, A Taste of Culture, every Wednesday and Saturday. On days without a food truck, guests are welcome to bring in food.
25. TRVE Brewing Company - AVL
Asheville, United States
26. NoblebrΓ€u Brewing
Brevard, United States
Family owned and open since Fall 2020. NoblebrΓ€u Brewing is Brevard's newest brewery. NoblebrΓ€u operates alongside Brevard's premier music venue, 185 King Street in Brevard's King Street Business district. Brewmaster Cody Noble is focused on creating delicious and innovative brews that will rotate through the seasons so that you will always be met by something new.
27. Diatribe Brewing
Asheville, United States
Diatribe Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #28 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Schwarzbier", which is a Schwarzbier and "English Dark Mild", which is a Mild - Dark. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
28. KΕMANA Brewing Company
Cary, United States
Quality craft brewed beer & kombucha promoting the Triangle's first truly inclusive NA&A drinking environment. Small batch craft beer brewery cranking out unique flavors that are only served on site. Our Kombucha is fermented on site and only served "fresh" on tap! Laid back taproom with a fresh, lively, inviting vibe. Morning hours we proudly serve 321 Coffee and of course KOMBUCHA! Our tea varieties allow us to serve you hot or iced teas from around the world. Come taste the difference and why we say "Fresh is Best" for our Craft Beer and Kombucha!
29. Leveller Brewing Co.
Weaverville, United States
Leveller Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #24 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Sheep Shaped", which is a Farmhouse IPA and "Four Horned", which is a Farmhouse Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and IPAs.
30. Goofy Foot Brewery
High Point, United States
Goofy Foot Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #29 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Dock Start Coffee IPA", which is an American IPA and "Stealth Mission", which is a Black IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
31. Wilmington Brewing Company
Wilmington, United States
Homegrown from a small Homebrew shop to a 11,800 sqft facility, Wilmington Brewing Company is excited to serve you fresh local beer straight from the tank to your glass. Located right in the middle of Wilmington, WBC includes a 3bbl & a 25bbl brewery, 15 drafts in the taproom, and a Homebrew supply store. We look forward to seeing you soon!
32. DSSOLVR
Asheville, United States
DSSOLVR produce's high quality beer and is ranked #32 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Thank You For Existing", which is a KΓΆlsch and "Reapers & Creepers", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
33. Southern Strain Brewing Company
Concord, United States
Southern Strain Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #26 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Hop Helix", which is an American IPA and "Cherry Lemon", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
34. Ghost Harbor Brewing Company
Elizabeth City, United States
Ghost Harbor Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #33 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Time In The Sun", which is an American IPA and "Gypsy Tears", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
35. Blackbird Brewery
Wake Forest, United States
Blackbird Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #31 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Yellow Submarine", which is a New England IPA and "Where I Belong", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
36. Heist Brewery
Charlotte, United States
Heist opened its doors in 2012 as Charlotteβs first Craft Brewpub. Originally brewing on a 10HL German brewhouse, we have opened a 30 barrel production facility. Over the years, our focus has changed from traditional Belgian styles to hazy IPAs, heavily fruited sours, and imperial stouts, thanks to our signature brew: CitraQuench'l. Our original location features an extensive craft cocktail menu, as well as a multi-chef inspired menu with a wide variety of dining options from beer cheese and wings to woodfired flatbreads and craft sandwiches. Above all, Heist is an experience. Enjoy, and cheers!
37. Hopfly Brewing Co.
Rocky Mount, United States
Hopfly Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #38 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Summer Crush", which is a New England IPA and "Beach Beer", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
38. Thirsty Skull Brewing
Siler City, United States
Thirsty Skull Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #35 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Pressure Drop", which is a New England IPA and "Pittsboro Pilsner", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
39. Brewery Bhavana
Raleigh, United States
Brewery Bhavana produce's high quality beer and is ranked #37 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Grove", which is an Imperial IPA and "Pithy", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.
41. Bond Brothers Beer Company
Cary, United States
Bond Brothers Beer Company is a small microbrewery located in historic downtown Cary, North Carolina. Advanced Cicerone and Certified Beer Judge Brewmaster Whit Baker brews an array of styles. Whether you enjoy Stouts, IPAs, Saisons or Sours, Bond Brothers beer offerings are sure to please.
42. Oaklyn Springs Brewery
Fuquay-Varina, United States
Oaklyn Springs Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #41 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Any Victory Will Do", which is a New England IPA and "Bold Venture", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
43. Petty Thieves Brewing Company
Charlotte, United States
Petty Thieves Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #42 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Andalusia", which is an American IPA and "Basking In the Glow", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
44. Atomic Clock Brewing Co.
Durham, United States
45. Happy Valley Filling Station
Lenoir, United States
46. JoCo Brewing Company
Garner, United States
A local brewery for local folks. The first and only brewery in the 40/42 area, and currently the only brewery in Garner. Traditional brews with no frills and good taste.
47. Divine Barrel Brewing
Charlotte, United States
Here at Divine Barrel we love brewing all sorts of different and unique beers, so youβll always find a little bit of everything when visiting our taproom. However, there is a special place in our teamβs collective heart for wild and sour beers. In fact, our real focus lies in building and developing our barrel and foeder program that grows with us over time and lets us share our passion and excitement for wood fermented and wood-aged beers with the Charlotte community and beyond.
48. Protagonist Beer
Charlotte, United States
Protagonist explores rare and unexpected brews with the guidance of expert brewmasters and cicerones, and our neighbors and friends too. Together, weβre building a community inspired and empowered by the brewing, consuming, and culture of beer.
49. Traust Brewing Company
Mount Holly, United States
Traust Brewing Co synthesizes the centuries-old tradition of Scandinavian brewing with contemporary craft beer styles. We produce rustically refined Nordic ales and lagers, which give the drinker a sense of the familiar while also exploring something new.
