Heading to Myrtle Beach

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by gratefulbeerhead, Dec 20, 2014.

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  1. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Not really my choice of a New Year's destination, but that's where my wife's family chose to meet up over the New Year Holiday. Will be stopping through Asheville NC on the way down, but don't know too much about the beer culture in SC. My brother in law and I will be looking for some road trips and places to pick up some bottles around the Myrtle Beach area. If anyone is up for some trades, can bring along lots of Midwest goodies from MI, and IN. Thanks for any help or advice.
     
    #1 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 20, 2014
  2. LancetherealLeader

    LancetherealLeader Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 South Carolina

    There have been other 'Myrtle Beach' threads on here, but the best place to go is the Piggly Wiggly grocery store at Market Common off of highway 17. You will not be disappointed! Charleston is about 2 hours away and I would suggest going to Westbrook and COAST breweries, along with hitting up the Charleston Beer Exchange and/or Total Wine.
     
    #2 LancetherealLeader, Dec 20, 2014
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  3. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Thanks. Forgot about Westbrook and have had a few Coast as well. This gives me a great place to start.
     
    #3 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 20, 2014
  4. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    The Pig for take out, but unless you have a day or so Charleston is a very long day. Pig has a great growler station, and all that call it a day unless your there for 3-4 days. It is a family vacation and any real travel isn't worth the trouble imo.
     
    #4 nc41, Dec 21, 2014
  5. johntangus

    johntangus Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2009 South Carolina

    Definitely hit up the Pig for bottles and growlers. They get the full lineup of Westbrook and COAST. I'm not doing much trading these days, but maybe some other MB folks would be up for it. If you get the time, I definitely recommend a trip to New South Brewing for their tour/tasting room/growler fills - they just put a rum barrel Oktoberfest on tap - that I am excited to try. They are open Tues, Thurs and Fridays - but definitely check their hours over the holidays.
     
    #5 johntangus, Dec 21, 2014
  6. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    I'll be there from Dec 29 - Jan 1 so think I'll try to make the road trip with my brother in law. I'm not familiar with growler fills at grocery stores. How does that work. Can I bring my own growlers from other breweries? last think I need is 5 more growlers.
     
    #6 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 21, 2014
  7. johntangus

    johntangus Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2009 South Carolina

    Yes, every place I've been to in MB will refill any screw-top growler. Just not the swing-top.
     
    #7 johntangus, Dec 22, 2014
  8. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Any chance Terrapin French Toasted WnB is still around?
     
    #8 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 28, 2014
  9. irish01980

    irish01980 Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2012 South Carolina

    French toast sold out in a day
     
    #9 irish01980, Dec 28, 2014
  10. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Just read on Beer Pulse that more was released into distribution, but maybe that has all been sold out in a day as well.
     
    #10 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 29, 2014
  11. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Just found out that we are actually staying in North Myrtle Beach. Is the Piggly Wiggly still pretty close or do I have to travel the 15 some miles to Myrtle Beach? How about other places to have a pint?

    Thanks,
     
    #11 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 29, 2014
  12. brstls4drmrs

    brstls4drmrs Maven (1,396) Jan 30, 2011 North Carolina

    From N myrtle to the pig you're probably looking at close to 30min drive time max with traffic.
     
    #12 brstls4drmrs, Dec 29, 2014
  13. johntangus

    johntangus Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2009 South Carolina

    A new Mellow Mushroom just opened in North Myrtle in September - they have around 60 taps, plus some bottles/cans. They had BCBS on tap for like 2-3 weeks. Hell, it may still be on.
     
    #13 johntangus, Dec 29, 2014
  14. SCbrewpubfan

    SCbrewpubfan Crusader (480) May 27, 2010 North Carolina
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    Just got back from MB. The Green's in Myrtle Beach had MooHooChiato, but no French Toast WNB. Lots of Nightmare on Brett and Crooked Stave in stock. I think I got the last of the Cold Mountain. Good luck.
     
    #14 SCbrewpubfan, Dec 29, 2014
  15. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Had a great time at New South. They got bombed today on the tour with people which both Rod and Dave said was very unusual for this time of year, but did get a brief chance to chat with them. The bourbon Lily and rum Oct were both amazing and the rest of the lineup was really solid. Unfortunately, even with directions from Rod, never found the right Piggly. Found another one to pick up groceries on 17 that was less than stellar. Did stop at another bottle shop and was amused to find Bell's Expedition Stout for sale at the growler station. Being from Kalamazoo, this is one of my absolute favorite beers. Did find some Westbrook 4th anniversary bombers and Moo Hoo stout, but not much else. Will continue my quest tomorrow.
     
    #15 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 31, 2014
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  16. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Since tomorrow is our last day and supposed to be family day, probably won't make it back down to Myrtle Beach. Is there any place at all in N. Myrtle Beach to find any CCB, Foothills, Terrapin, COAST, or anything else from the area?
     
    #16 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 31, 2014
  17. scifan

    scifan Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2007 North Carolina

    The best place in North Myrtle is Pavillion Discount Beverage its on hwy 17 around 13th Ave, if i remember correctly.
     
    #17 scifan, Dec 31, 2014
  18. johntangus

    johntangus Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2009 South Carolina

    Yes, definitely the best spot in NMB is Pavillion Discount Bev. It's at 1301 Hwy. 17 SOUTH - across from the Krispy Kreme. They get most of the COAST stuff, along with Westbrook, and other regional breweries. CCB doesn't distribute yet to SC.
     
    #18 johntangus, Dec 31, 2014
  19. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Bummer about CCB, but was hoping. Will venture out to see what I can find today.
     
    #19 gratefulbeerhead, Dec 31, 2014
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