One day in Charlotte, what to get

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by oteixeira, Aug 28, 2012.

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  1. oteixeira

    oteixeira Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2012 North Carolina

    Hey y'all,

    I stay in the Raleigh area, but need to make a trip to Charlotte for an appointment. I'd like to pick up something (or a few somethings) from the places that don't distribute outside of the Charlotte area. The day will be this weekend coming (Sept 1st), as long as the appointment holds (it depends on weather). What should I get?

    Thanks,

    Lando
     
    #1 oteixeira, Aug 28, 2012
  2. Handle

    Handle Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 North Carolina

    Many of our breweries don't even bottle let alone distribute, so growlers are your only option. I'd check out Olde Mecklenburg, NoDa and Birdsong (they're right beside each other) or the newly opened Triple C Brewing for some growlers.

    Olde Mecklenburg does send bombers to some of our local beer stores. Their Mecktoberfest is released tomorrow, so maybe you can find that around town also.
     
    #2 Handle, Aug 28, 2012
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  3. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    go to Olde Mecklinburg and make me jealous... (but do get Mecktoberfest)
    NoDa Rye'Zd and Coco Loco are freaking awesome.
     
    #3 VncentLIFE, Aug 30, 2012
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  4. oteixeira

    oteixeira Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2012 North Carolina

    I have a growler of Coco Loco on my list to get, looks like birdsong is next door, any recommendations? After that, it looks to be about 2 miles south to Olde Mecklinburg to grab a growler fill of Mecktoberfest. Good thing my wife loves me. :slight_smile: Do you really really want a growler? I may not know you, but I am a decent guy, we can work something out.
     
    #4 oteixeira, Aug 31, 2012
  5. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    tha
    that angst was directed and handle who knows my overt frustrationt with not getting Mecktoberfest. Ive had one from Birdsong and it wasnt memorable. For non locals, i would recommend Taco Mac. I see people checking in to rediculous shit from there.
     
    #5 VncentLIFE, Aug 31, 2012
  6. Uwftke26

    Uwftke26 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2008 North Carolina

    Love the camaraderie...if ya'll decide to work something out, I'd be happy to provide for a fellow BA.
     
    #6 Uwftke26, Aug 31, 2012
  7. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    its more of like a running joke between us. Ive got a driver to Greensboro. How would you provide, sir?
     
    #7 VncentLIFE, Aug 31, 2012
  8. Uwftke26

    Uwftke26 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2008 North Carolina

    I'll be in Winston Salem visiting a friend who works in Greensboro Sunday; I could drop it with him. Ya'll know each other on Twitter and could coordinate.
     
    #8 Uwftke26, Aug 31, 2012
  9. oteixeira

    oteixeira Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2012 North Carolina

    Um, cool about that, but if you actually want some THIS TIME :wink: let me know. The mini van can spare the space one extra growler takes up. I think everything I hear about with birdsong makes me thing it isn't worth the cost to get a growler, every town has their average breweries, so it's all good.
     
    #9 oteixeira, Aug 31, 2012
  10. Uwftke26

    Uwftke26 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2008 North Carolina

    I could also just send one back with this kind gentlemen.
     
    #10 Uwftke26, Aug 31, 2012
  11. oteixeira

    oteixeira Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2012 North Carolina

    Isn't it a week early to be in Winston Salem Uwftke (wink wink, nudge nudge)??
     
    #11 oteixeira, Aug 31, 2012
  12. Uwftke26

    Uwftke26 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2008 North Carolina

    What's going on next week?
     
    #12 Uwftke26, Aug 31, 2012
  13. oteixeira

    oteixeira Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2012 North Carolina

    Barrel aged SC is the rumor.
     
    #13 oteixeira, Aug 31, 2012
  14. Uwftke26

    Uwftke26 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2008 North Carolina

    Ah...not too much to be missed there...once I chased those, until I realized that every BAIS was at best slightly better than Dragon's Milk and far more expensive.
     
    #14 Uwftke26, Aug 31, 2012
  15. oteixeira

    oteixeira Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2012 North Carolina

    Ah, we chase different beers then. :slight_smile: I do like a nice easy to get Dragon's Milk though.
     
    #15 oteixeira, Aug 31, 2012
  16. Handle

    Handle Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 North Carolina

    Most of Birdsong's beers are pretty solid. I'm a big fan of their Jalapeno Pale Ale. It doesn't have much heat at all, but it has a nice jalapeno flavor. Their Higher Ground IPA is decent, too.
     
    #16 Handle, Aug 31, 2012
  17. whiskeytown

    whiskeytown Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2010 North Carolina

    I would just sample a few things from them before making the plunge for a growler. Their jalapeno pale ale is tasty and you could really end up wanting an entire jug full. or you could decide maybe not this time. but definitely give them a chance.
     
    #17 whiskeytown, Aug 31, 2012
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