Visit to Charlotte

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by chadonde, Oct 3, 2013.

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  1. chadonde

    chadonde Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2008 New York

    Hi everyone,

    I'll be in Charlotte this weekend for a wedding. Can anyone suggest some beers I can get in N. or S. Carolina I can't get in New York State?

    Chad
     
    #1 chadonde, Oct 3, 2013
  2. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    Depends on your taste, but Noda and Olde Mecklenburg (there in Charlotte) offer a great variety of styles. Also, Olde Hickory, and Foothills. Others will surely chime in, but this is my take. Also, go by and see Michael Brawley on Park Rd. He's a good beer ambassador!
     
    #2 rgordon, Oct 3, 2013
  3. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    Additionally check seekabrew.com to see what the difference in distribution is...
     
    #3 dbrauneis, Oct 3, 2013
  4. chefkevlar

    chefkevlar Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2010 South Carolina

    Noda just canned Hop Drop and Roll IPA and their Jam Session Pale ale. For sale in the tasting room tomorrow and around town next week. I'd definitely suggest finding some.
     
    #4 chefkevlar, Oct 3, 2013
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  5. marine1975

    marine1975 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2009 North Carolina

    Stop by Brawley's and we will make sure you head back to NY happy!
     
    #5 marine1975, Oct 3, 2013
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  6. NoMoreBeerBelly

    NoMoreBeerBelly Pundit (825) Dec 2, 2009 North Carolina

    In addition to everyone else's suggestions, if you have an extra 15 minutes, cross the state line to SC and grab some Westbrook (everything they make really). You won't be disappointed. Exit 90 (Frugal McDoogals) and Exit 85 (Grapevine) right off of I-77. Grapevine will likely have a better selection. Do NOT pass up a 6 pack of their Gose cans if you see it!

    My suggestion for Olde Hickory beers...if the price is $4-5...pass. Their less expensive "core" beers are average IMHO (there are some exceptions). Their more expensive stuff ($6+ bottles) are usually very very good. Their imperial stout is awesome.
     
    #6 NoMoreBeerBelly, Oct 3, 2013
  7. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    Some Westbrook stuff is available in NYC in cans/bottles and other stuff shows up on tap fairly regularly.
     
    #7 dbrauneis, Oct 3, 2013
  8. wolfeman007

    wolfeman007 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2007 North Carolina


    so they get westbrook in NYC and we dont in Charlotte/NC I declare shenanigans! :slight_smile:
     
    #8 wolfeman007, Oct 3, 2013
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  9. NoMoreBeerBelly

    NoMoreBeerBelly Pundit (825) Dec 2, 2009 North Carolina

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    #9 NoMoreBeerBelly, Oct 3, 2013
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  10. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    I'm with you... I lived in the NYC area and was looking forward to easier access to Westbrook with my move back to NC - never thought it would be harder to get :slight_smile:
     
    #10 dbrauneis, Oct 3, 2013
  11. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    I don't know the distribution story in NYC, but for Westbrook to be there, I'll bet it's an occasional novelty rather than a steady stock item. I doubt (know) Westbrook could get close to producing enough beer for North Carolina.
     
    #11 rgordon, Oct 3, 2013
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  12. wolfeman007

    wolfeman007 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2007 North Carolina

    One Claw has become one my new favorites of 2013...very tasty for a sessionable brew!
     
    #12 wolfeman007, Oct 3, 2013
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  13. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    I got a lot of the canned offerings including Gose. They were not overly difficult to find either.
     
    #13 dbrauneis, Oct 3, 2013
  14. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    Wow. Did they sell well, generally?
     
    #14 rgordon, Oct 3, 2013
  15. johnsonni

    johnsonni Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2012 North Carolina

    It probably has something to do with a relationship with 12 percent imports...that would be my guess.
     
    #15 johnsonni, Oct 3, 2013
  16. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    Yes - they sold pretty well but stuff showing up after places sold out.
     
    #16 dbrauneis, Oct 3, 2013
  17. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    They must be tied in with Union in NYC?
     
    #17 rgordon, Oct 3, 2013
  18. chefkevlar

    chefkevlar Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2010 South Carolina

    Yep, if 12% has to go to WB to pick up the Evil Twin stuff they brew they might as well fill the truck with WB as well.
     
    #18 chefkevlar, Oct 3, 2013
  19. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    Oh, 12% is both NYC distributor and national supplier?
     
    #19 rgordon, Oct 3, 2013
  20. chefkevlar

    chefkevlar Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2010 South Carolina

    I think they are the importer for the entire country as well as the local NYC distributor. Everything made by ET goes through 12% at some point, even the stuff made and sold in SC has it right on the front.

    Also, this is all way off topic from the OP, sorry about that.
     
    #20 chefkevlar, Oct 4, 2013
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