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Best breweries in Charlotte, North Carolina

Within 13 miles of Charlotte we track 34 breweries. 2 rate Exceptional and 10 rate Great. Resident Culture in Charlotte leads the list at 4.57 (Exceptional).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Resident Culture

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 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.

    Rating
    4.57Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  2. 2

    Heist Brewery

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Heist opened its doors in 2012 as Charlotte’s 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!

    Rating
    4.43Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  3. 3

    Salud Cerveceria

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 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.

    Rating
    4.28Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  4. 4

    Petty Thieves Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 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.

    Rating
    4.24Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  5. 5

    Carolina Beer Temple

    Matthews, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    4.21Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    Traust Brewing Company

    Mount Holly, North Carolina, 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.

    Rating
    4.19Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  7. 7

    Divine Barrel Brewing

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Here at Divine Barrel we love brewing all sorts of different and unique beers, so you’ll always find a little bit of everything when visiting our taproom. However, there is a special place in our team’s 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.

    Rating
    4.18Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  8. 8

    Protagonist Beer

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Protagonist explores rare and unexpected brews with the guidance of expert brewmasters and cicerones, and our neighbors and friends too. Together, we’re building a community inspired and empowered by the brewing, consuming, and culture of beer.

    Rating
    4.15Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  9. 9

    Wooden Robot Brewery

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Wooden Robot Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #37 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Good Morning Vietnam", which is a Blonde Ale and "What He's Having IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.15Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  10. 10

    Suffolk Punch Brewing

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Suffolk Punch Brewing produce's high quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Hyde In the Haze", which is a New England IPA and "Pulp Prescription", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.13Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  11. 11

    Town Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    4.13Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  12. 12

    Lower Left Brewing Co.

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Lower Left Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Juicy McJuiceface", which is a New England IPA and "Three Hour Tour", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.12Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  13. 13

    760 Craft Works

    Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.97Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 14

    Edge City Brewery

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.95Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  15. 15

    PanzΓΊ Brewery

    Mint Hill, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.95Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  16. 16

    Seaboard Brewing

    Matthews, North Carolina, United States

    We are the only brewery in Matthews! Our beers are brewed, on-site, in our 5 barrel brew house! A variety of seaboard brewery beers are offered on tap daily including Silver Meteor IPA, Sunland Orange Honey Wheat, Tidewater Red and more. Check in daily as our brewer is busy offering new styles and varieties.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  17. 17

    Armored Cow Brewing Co.

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Armored Cow Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Bang-Bang IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Bitchin Betty", which is a Brown Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Specialty Beers.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  18. 18

    Middle James Brewing Company

    Pineville, North Carolina, United States

    Welcome to Middle James Brewing, your neighborhood brewery in Pineville, NC. Since opening our doors in August 2019, we've been focused on brewing great beer, serving great food, and creating a place where everyone feels at home. We brew just about every style of beer you can think of, from crisp lagers and hazy IPAs to stouts, sours, wheat beers, seasonal releases, and everything in between. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or just looking for your next favorite pint, we've got something on tap for you. Hungry? Our full kitchen serves up fresh, delicious food that's perfect with a cold beer. Looking for a place to watch the game? We've got TVs throughout the brewery showing all the biggest sporting events, making Middle James a great place to cheer on your favorite team with friends and family. Whether you're stopping in for a quick beer, grabbing dinner, watching the game, or hanging out on the patio, we're glad you're here. Come see what makes Middle James Brewing one of Pineville's favorite gathering spots.

    Rating
    3.92Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  19. 19

    Lenny Boy Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    ​Welcome to Lenny Boy Brewing Company, we are proud to be a part of Charlotte, NC's local brewery scene. Why does Culture Matter at Lenny Boy? We love building the culture at our Taproom by connecting people through art shows, weekly fitness events, non-profit events, documentaries, trivia, festivals and more. ​The culture at Lenny Boy motivates us every day to produce high-quality products. We offer a wide variety of beverages including organic kombucha, traditional ales and lagers, sours, wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, and liquor. With plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options - we offer something that everyone can enjoy at our brewery.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  20. 20

    NoDa Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    NoDa Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Hop Drop β€˜N Roll", which is an American IPA and "Jam Session", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  21. 21

    The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Founded in 2009 in Charlotte, NC, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery believes in delivering fresh, local beer and adhering to Germany’s oldest beer purity guideline, known as the β€œReinheitsgebot”. Five beers are available year-round and at least 8 others make seasonal and holiday appearances -- always delivered in refrigerated trucks to preserve freshness and meet the demands of ultra-premium beer consumers. OMB is Charlotte's largest & oldest brewery. The Brewery has received numerous regional and international medals in North America and Europe. OMB was also named Best Brewery Tour in the country by the readers of USA Today, and receives many accolades for its multi-acre Munich-inspired Biergarten, which seats over 1,000. For more information, visit @oldemeckbrew on social media.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  22. 22

    Triple C Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Triple C Brewing believes in craft, community, and commitment to the environment. From an easy drinking blonde ale to a boozy barrel-aged stout, we make sure we have something for everyone on our tap list. We’ve even won two bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival for our 3C IPA (2015), and Zest-A-Peel (2018). Our brewery operates a 15 barrel brew system in our main brewhouse and a 7 barrel brew system in our barrel room as well as two, (15 barrel capacity) foeders. Giving back to our community and cultivating events that bring people together are also incredibly important to us. We love to celebrate and support our historic South End neighborhood. Our commitment to the environment includes donations to Catawba River clean-up, a strict recycling program at our brewery, and ensuring the spent grain (waste from the brewing process) goes to local farms which then feed their livestock with the grain.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  23. 23

    Legion Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Legion Brewing Company was born from the ethos that sharing good beer with friends is one of life’s great pleasures. Legion Brewing’s goal is to be a constant uniting force of community and great beer here in the greater Charlotte, NC area.

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  24. 24

    Pilot Brewing

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Pilot Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Mimosa Gose", which is a Traditional Gose and "Cafe Latte Stout", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  25. 25

    Trolley Barn Fermentory

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  26. 26

    Free Range Brewing

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Free Range Brewing opened in the summer of 2015, on a mission to express our creativity through the wild world of fermentation; with an excitement to contribute to our community! Our adventures in beer making are as varied and dynamic as the seasons and environment around us; from city-scape foraging to quiet farmland harvests. We prefer to let the ingredients dictate the process, whether in a brettanomyces fermented blackberry wild ale, juicy hop-bombing IPA or a sourdough-bread fermented farmhouse ale.

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  27. 27

    Neoteric Brewing Company

    Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  28. 28

    Sugar Creek Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    With Master Cicerone and participant in the award winning documentary "Beers of Joy" Joe Vogelbacher at the wheel. Sugar Creek Brewing's philosophy combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of a nuclear engineer to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varieties, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  29. 29

    Gilde USA

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  30. 30

    Vaulted Oak Brewing

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.82Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  31. 31

    Birdsong Brewing Co

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Brewing Flavorful, Unfiltered, Quality Craft Beers in Charlotte, NC since December 2011! 1016 North Davidson Street - Charlotte, NC - Mon-Thu: 3pm-10pm; Fri-Sat: 12pm-11pm Sun: 11am-8pm *Must be 21 years or older to enjoy!

    Rating
    3.82Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  32. 32

    Brewers At 4001 Yancey

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  33. 33

    Belmont Brewhouse

    Belmont, North Carolina, United States

    Rating
    3.29Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  34. 34

    Stryker Brewing Company

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Stryker Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Keg and Kin Evil Stepmother", which is a Session IPA and "Keg and Kin Jolly Caroler", which is a Red IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    2.82Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated