Bottle Shops in Chapel Hill, NC

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Creature Comforts doesn't get that far.

 

Beer Study is by far the best. No Florida breweries really make it to NC and Creature Comforts doesn't leave the state of GA. Send me a PM if you want more details or to try and meet up for a beer.

 

I don't know about NC or Georgia, but if you are driving down through Virginia, you could pick up some Cigar City. For example, the McLean Total Wine (which is about 1 mile from the Beltway, i.e. 495) had literally thousands of cans of Jai Alai for $10.99 a six-pack.

 

You won't be far from Sam's Bottle Shop in Durham.

I also recommend Seekabrew for your distro questions.

 

If you'd like a small and interesting side journey (20 miles or so), head up N.C. 54 W to Saxapahaw and check out Haw River Farmhouse Ales. I love the area, and the beer is excellent.

 

I second (or third) the recommendation of Beer Study. By far my favorite local haunt. They have some Bond Brothers Local IPA on tap which is excellent and a few Burial beers in 16oz cans (Ceremonial session is outstanding and Keepers Veil is also quite good). WW Coolcumber bottles is another favorite and you can find a bunch of Wicked Weed bottles and NoDa cans there. Also Lynnwood Hop on Top and other great Lynnwood cans. As others said, Haw River is worth a trip and they have a bottle release on Saturday that sounds terrific. Carsinal Dirrctions Beerfesr is also this Saturday. I went last year and it was crowded but terrific.

 

Another place worth checking out is Southern Season. They can be a bit pricey but offer 20% off mixed 12 packs (wine and/or beer) which brings their prices down to more than fair. They often have some sleepers that fly off the shelves at other places.

 

Step 1: Go to Al's Burger Shack, get a burger and fries to go. Pro Tip: Get Al's sauce to dip crinkle cut fries in.

Step 2: Take your food next door to Beer Study.

Step 3: Spiritually profit.

 

Steel String Brewery is right down the road in Carrboro. They are an excellent brewery and always have some great beer a flowin' Only 5 minutes from Franklin St!

 

Fckn' Aye.... Al's Burger is a must!!! Gonna also recommend Baxter Arcade right next door. Some of the best old school video games and pinball in the state. That whole little block is just a really good time. JD and crew are solid guys and their draft list is always on point. Enjoy

 

Seriously that block might be my favorite in the entire Triangle. I am not the biggest fan of Chapel Hill, but that little spot is phenomenal.

 

Beer Study is the *first* place to look for beer in CH. Their draft list is well-curated and ever changing. JD, the owner, drives to breweries that don't distribute to get the stuff others don't have. I also buy beer at Weaver Street Market and sometimes nearby Carrboro Beverage. I would not buy beer at Southern Season, because I don't think they turn product over fast enough to keep it fresh. As an IPA drinker, that's key for me.

Beer Study is the spot that I measure bars in other cities by. Sam's in Durham has a better selection, but I don't like the vibe there.

 

I strongly agree about Al's plus Al always says Hi when I see him at Beer Study which I appreciate. Mercato, a new (expensive) pizza place in Carrboro is also great.

 

As the employee working the beer section told me last year, when I was freaking out that they had Westbrook Gose.

"Man, our clientele are all old and drink wine. We rarely sell sought after beers".

 

Where does he drive? Cool shop and They had a nice selection of local beers but nothing out of the ordinary that I would say this is the spot to measure others by.

 

Likely NoDa. Beer Study is the best shop in Chapel Hill.