Metro area
Within 13 miles of Charleston we track 29 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 7 rate Great. Charles Towne Fermentory in Charleston leads the list at 4.66 (Exceptional).
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.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Charles Towne Fermentory produce's flawless beer and is ranked #2 in South Carolina. They are most well known for "Sungazer", which is a New England IPA and "Mars Express", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Free Reign Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in South Carolina. They are most well known for "Cannonball", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Night Moves", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Westbrook Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 in South Carolina. They are most well known for "Gose", which is a Traditional Gose and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
1513 Meeting Street Rd. Charleston, SC 29405 Munkle Brewing Company is a taproom and brewery located in the heart of the Charleston Brewery District. Our main focus is consistency and quality. We really love euro-centric beers so that is a big emphasis for us. Belgian ales and German lagers are always on tap here but they are accompanied by barrel aged beers, real fruit beers, and the most incredible hoppy beers you’ve never had. We do it all and we do it with passion. Most importantly, we provide a welcoming space that is accepting to any and all! Bring friends or bring family because everyone needs a Munkle.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
LAGERS, HARD KOMBUCHA, VIBES. WELCOME TO BEVI BENE, AN UPSCALE BREWERY TAPROOM THAT SEAMLESSLY BLENDS THE WARMTH OF MEDITERRANEAN AESTHETICS WITH THE INVITING CHARM OF A MODERN, UPSCALE EVENT SPACE. FROM THE CITRUSY EFFERVESCENCE OF KOMBUCHA TO THE TIMELESS ALLURE OF CLASSIC LAGERS, BEVI BENE ENCAPSULATES AUTHENTICITY & CREATIVITY TO ENSURE YOU DRINK WELL.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Fam's Brewing Co. (FBC) produce's high quality beer and is ranked #13 in South Carolina. They are most well known for "Cup of Clouds", which is a New England IPA and "Skinny Vanilla Latte", which is a White / Golden Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Scott Shor and Rich Carley have spent the last six years growing the Charleston beer scene and have been an impetus for sparking the growler movement in the entire Southeast. They have organized various high profile beer events, and co-created Brewvival, the premier beer festival event in the region. In 2010, they expanded with a second location in downtown Greenville, SC.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. is a craft brewery, taproom, and restaurant located at 1505 King Street, Charleston, SC in the Pacific Box & Crate development. Quality first. The rest will follow.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Brewlab is an independent brewery and taproom proudly brewing in Charleston, SC. Located in the brewery district downtown. Elevated Puerto Rican food menu. See you here!
Johns Island, South Carolina, United States
Brewing creative and classic styles that reflect Low Country living, the Brewery and Tap Room is located only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. With scenic views and friendly staff Low Tide Brewing’s Tap Room offers 12 taps that continually rotate with styles that will please any serious beer drinker.
Johns Island, South Carolina, United States
Johns Island, S.C. has some of the most majestic estuaries in the world capturing our unique marshes, lagoons, and seascapes. As entrepreneurs, we are inspired everyday by our landscape of multi-colored ribbons of the morning sky to the sparkling and vibrant blue waters of the river and sea. Estuary beans and barley (EBB) is an artisan beverage company founded in 2020 with a passion for bringing the best coffee and beer products to Charleston S.C. and the Southeastern U.S.
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
COAST Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery, on an old Navy base. We make beer we like to drink, simple and done well. We believe in choice organic and local ingredients. But it's not just about being organic, it's a certain mind set of considering the environment in everything we do. In fact, we're not certified organic and have no plans to be-we do it because we believe it's the right thing. All of our ingredients are listed, noting which are organic. Welcome and thanks for your continued support!
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Holy City Brewing produce's good quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Pluff Mud Porter", which is an American Porter and "Overly Friendly IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Hobcaw Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Mercy Cloud", which is a Wheat Beer and "Saharan Dust", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Revelry Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Lefty Loosey", which is an American IPA and "Never Sunny", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Tideland Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #29 in South Carolina. They are most well known for "Banana Hammock", which is a Wheat Beer and "Drop It Like It Hops", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Park Circle's neighborhood production brewery and taphouse. Commonhouse was created to be a place that is safe, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone from all walks of life. A place where we can focus less on differences and rather spend our time celebrating all that we share in common...perhaps over a pint or two of delicious craft beer. Commonhouse Aleworks - UNCOMMON BEER for the COMMON GOOD
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Over the Horizon Brewing Co. is a craft brewery dedicated to producing exceptional beers that push the boundaries of flavor and innovation. Located in the heart of the community, we pride ourselves on crafting high-quality, small-batch beers using the finest local ingredients. Our mission is to offer a diverse range of styles that cater to both seasoned beer enthusiasts and those new to the world of craft beer. From crisp, refreshing lagers to bold, hoppy IPAs and rich stouts, every brew is made with passion and precision. At Over the Horizon, we believe in the power of connection—between people, place, and the beer in your glass. Our taproom offers a warm and inviting space to enjoy our latest creations, meet fellow beer lovers, and experience the artistry behind every pour. Whether you're here for a casual pint or a special release event, you'll find a welcoming environment that celebrates community and the craft of brewing. Join us at Over the Horizon Brewing Co. and discover a new horizon of flavor with every sip.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Indigo Reef Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Drift Dive", which is an American IPA and "Wake Up Call", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Lo-Fi Brewing produce's good quality beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Blueberry Wheat", which is a Wheat Beer and "Mexican Lager", which is a Mexican Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Specialty Beers and Pale Lagers.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Fatty's Beer Works produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "First Shot", which is an American IPA and "Lazy Hazy", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Pawleys Island Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Pawleys Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Gray Man Stout", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Two Blokes Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Wicked Throat Charmer", which is a New England IPA and "First Blood", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
This North Charleston craft brewery creates both traditional beer styles and irreverent crowd pleasers. Centrally located right off I-26 and 526 near the Tanger outlets and the Charleston Coliseum - we are halfway home, so stop by and say hello!
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Freehouse Brewery (South Carolina) produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Green Door Organic IPA", which is an American IPA and "Ashley Farmhouse Ale", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Ghost Monkey Brewery produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Sparkles the Fluffy Unicorn", which is a Sour and "Left Coast", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
15 barrel production brewery and taproom located in Charleston's thriving "upper peninsula." Taproom Thursday through Sunday, private events welcome ([email protected]) Head Brewer: Mark Fesche
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Island Brands USA enhances living through super-premium products that are proudly American-made and American-owned. Using only high-quality, all-natural ingredients, Island Brands makes crushable beverages favored by socially conscious, digitally savvy consumers who lead an active, adventurous lifestyle.
