Top & Local Beer near Charlotte, NC

NoDa Hop, Drop 'N Roll

American IPA7.2% ABV81 IBU

NoDa Brewing CompanyCharlotte, NC

Widely available nearby

A crisp IPA who's American citrus hops take center stage with emphasis on late boil additions of Citra and Amarillo.

Birdsong Jalapeño Pale Ale

American Pale Ale5.5% ABV45 IBU

Birdsong Brewing CompanyCharlotte, NC

Available at a number of places nearby

Our Free Will Pale Ale.. with fresh Jalapenos added to give it a fresh, pepper flavor and this time we’ve included some of the seeds for a little heat! This is a limited release, so enjoy it while it’s here.

Olde Mecklenburg Copper

Altbier4.8% ABV31 IBU

Olde Mecklenburg BreweryCharlotte, NC

Widely available nearby

OMB Copper is an authentic Düsseldorf style “Altbier.” Alt (pronounced ‘Aahlt’) literally means “old” in German, as in “old school.” In other words, it’s beer the old fashioned way. Technically, OMB Copper is an ale due to the type of yeast it’s made from (Obergärig or top fermenting yeast). However, a long time ago the folks in Düsseldorf learned that by lagering their Alt for several weeks after primary fermentation they could produce a full-flavored yet crisper, cleaner, smoother and more refreshing beer. OMB uses authentic ingredients in our Copper Altbier, including expensive (but worth it) noble Bavarian hops. We also adhere to traditional, time consuming, costly decoction brewing techniques to produce this copper hued, amazingly satisfying “lagered ale.”

Birdsong Honey Pie Double IPA

Double IPA8.9% ABV80 IBU

Birdsong Brewing CompanyCharlotte, NC

Available at a number of places nearby

Honey Pie has a sweet and unique combination of subtle wildflower, and citrus and melon flavors. There’s a slight herbaceous quality that, when paired with local Cloister Honey, make Honey Pie palatable and a perfect lead-in to Springtime.

NoDa Jam Session

American Pale Ale5.1% ABV31 IBU

NoDa Brewing CompanyCharlotte, NC

Available at a number of places nearby

The evolution of American Pale Ale—still a session beer but it sacrifices nothing—clear hop flavor shines through without being too dominant

Olde Hickory The Event Horizon 2015

Imperial Stout8.5% ABV

Olde Hickory BreweryHickory, NC

Available at a number of places nearby

D9 More Cowbell

Baltic Porter9.5% ABV

D9 Brewing Co.Cornelius, NC

Available at very few places nearby

D9 Whiskers On Kittens

Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer5.5% ABV

D9 Brewing Co.Cornelius, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Want all the sour you can handle without malt flavor getting in the way of all that puckery goodness? Then this blonde sour is for you. Sour is on the front end, back end, and middle to satisfy even the starchiest pucker-heads out there. Oh yea. There are roses too!

Triple C White Blaze

Winter Seasonal Beer6.2% ABV

Triple C Brewing CompanyCharlotte, NC

Available at a few places nearby

White Blazes mark the entire 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail, leading weary hikers in the right direction. We brewed this Winter Ale with Ceylon Cinnamon and Vanilla Beans, in honor of the great App Trail that provides a respite from our chaotic city lives.

Dreamchaser's Hop Files #2

American IPA6.4% ABV

The Dreamchaser's BreweryWaxhaw, NC

Available at a few places nearby

Olde Hickory Lindley Park

Imperial Stout10.0% ABV

Olde Hickory BreweryHickory, NC

Available at very few places nearby

An imperial stout brewed with honey and raspberries, then aged in bourbon barrels.

Sugar Creek Pale Ale

Belgian Pale Ale5.2% ABV40 IBU

Sugar Creek Brewing CompanyCharlotte, NC

Available at a few places nearby

A medium bodied ale with a solid malt backbone of caramel and warm bread crust. Extended dry hopping intensifies hop flavors without lingering biterness.

Sugar Creek Raspberry White Ale

Fruit Beer4.4% ABV15 IBU

Sugar Creek Brewing CompanyCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

The Sugar Creek Raspberry Wit or, Witbier, is our raspberry interpretation of a traditional 14th Century recipe inspired directly by Pierre Celis and his original efforts to resurrect the beloved Witbier style. It measures 4.4% ABV and is a wonderfully refreshing, easy drinking beer enjoyed throughout the year. Its grain bill includes nearly 50% unmalted wheat and oats while it is very lightly spiced with Coriander, Orange Peel, and all natural raspberries. The yeast in this recipe was cultured from the original strain near the town of Hoegaarden in Belgium and adds a pleasant fruitiness during fermentation

Sycamore Mountain Candy

American IPA7.2% ABV

Sycamore BrewingCharlotte, NC

Available at a few places nearby

Amor Artis Not Just The Spruce Tip

Double IPA8.3% ABV

Amor ArtisFort Mill, SC

Available at very few places nearby

Ass Clown Buttered Apple Pie

Fruit and Spice Beer5.8% ABV

Ass ClownCornelius, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Blue Blaze Black Blaze Nitro Milk Stout

Sweet Stout5.0% ABV

Blue Blaze BrewingCharlotte , NC

Available at very few places nearby

Blue Blaze Pink Blazer Hefeweizen

Weissbier5.3% ABV

Blue Blaze BrewingCharlotte , NC

Available at very few places nearby

Traditional wheat beer styled after those from south Germany. Cloudy with pineapple notes.

Divine Barrel Take A Gander

Berliner Weisse4.6% ABV

Divine Barrel BrewingCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Dreamchaser's Yard Breather

American IPA6.5% ABV45 IBU

The Dreamchaser's BreweryWaxhaw, NC

Our take on an East Coast style IPA. Brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops.

Heist Cat Memes & Laser Beams

American IPA6.1% ABV

HeistCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Heist Citraquench'L

American IPA7.1% ABV65 IBU

HeistCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Legal Remedy Jury Panel Jalapeno Pineapple Ale

Cream Ale5.3% ABV38 IBU

Legal Remedy BrewingRock Hill, SC

Available at very few places nearby

Roasted and raw seeded jalapeños with pureed pineapples are added to this light Cream Ale. This beer is not spicy nor sweet...just a refresh

Legal Remedy Sticky Situation Cinnamon Bun

American Stout6.5% ABV21 IBU

Legal Remedy BrewingRock Hill, SC

Available at very few places nearby

Legion Path To The Dark Side

Oatmeal Stout5.0% ABV30 IBU

Legion BrewingCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

A rich and creamy Oatmeal Stout aged on American oak chips that offers roasted coffee flavors and dark chocolate notes along with a balancing hop presence.

Lenny Boy The Mirage Tripel

Belgian Tripel8.8% ABV36 IBU

Lenny Boy Brewing Co.Charlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

New Sarum Hurley Park Blood Orange Wheat

American Wheat Beer6.0% ABV32 IBU

New Sarum BrewingSalisbury, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Olde Mecklenburg Omb Dunkel

Munich Dunkel4.9% ABV28 IBU

Olde Mecklenburg BreweryCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Seaboard Iron Master Porter

American Porter5.2% ABV

Seaboard BrewingMatthews, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Robust, rich and decadent porter showcasing chocolate aromatics with roasted undertones from a variety of dark grains

Seaboard Silver Meteor

American IPA6.0% ABV65 IBU

Seaboard BrewingMatthews, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Southern Range Hopsequences

New England IPA6.9% ABV65 IBU

Southern Range BrewingMonroe, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Southern Range Studio Gansta

American IPA5.0% ABV

Southern Range BrewingMonroe, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Sycamore Strawberry Lemonade Gose

Gose4.9% ABV

Sycamore BrewingCharlotte, NC

Thirsty Nomad Brewing Thai Breaker

Thai Basil Wheat Ale5.3% ABV18 IBU

Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

East meets West. Citrusy American Hops and Zippy Lemongrass, Ginger and Thai Basil meld in this American Wheat Ale.

Wooden Robot Peach Cobbler

Fruit and Spice Beer6.0% ABV

Wooden Robot BreweryCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Wooden Robot Quad Goggles

Abt/Quadrupel12.0% ABV

Wooden Robot BreweryCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Amor Artis Chianti Barrel Aged Biere De Garde

Bière de Garde7.0% ABV

Amor ArtisFort Mill, SC

Available at very few places nearby

Ass Clown A View From Above Cherry Wit

Witbier5.5% ABV

Ass ClownCornelius, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Bold Missy Solo Flight Brown Ale

American Brown Ale5.5% ABV

Bold MissyCharlotte, NC

Cavendish Kesselflicker

Weissbier4.9% ABV9 IBU

Cavendish Brewing CompanyGastonia, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Divine Barrel 10 Penny Lane

Braggot10.0% ABV

Divine Barrel BrewingCharlotte, NC

Available at very few places nearby

Full Spectrum Reaper Roast Amber

American Amber Ale7.8% ABV

Full Spectrum Brewing Co.Fort Mill, SC

A bold amber ale infused with locally roasted cold brew coffee and seasoned with the legendary Carolina Reaper pepper

Full Spectrum Shamrock Stout

Irish Stout5.8% ABV

Full Spectrum Brewing Co.Fort Mill, SC

A blended recipe of two stouts that mixed perfectly to make our version of a classic Irish Stout- hints of dark chocolate, roasted coffee grounds, and a beautiful malt profile to give it a delicate, clean flavor.