Minnesotan here, my brother will be in the Charlotte area for the next 3 days. He lived there for 2 years so knows where to go pretty much. Advice I need is on what an non-local should seek out this time of year there. I have had a few brews from there in years past but mostly during summer. Side note: does Cigar City distribute there yet? Thanks!
Is he looking to drink here or bring bottles home? I was going to say, there's such a variety of amazing beers made here now, he could enjoy a massive variety of beers without drinking anything but Charlotte beer. No Cigar City yet, although the rumor is persistant.
This thread should be of some help: http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/ok-charlotte-nc-bas-question.57126/