Wilmington, NC for the weekend

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  1. rmank

    rmank Savant (1,117) Mar 26, 2012 South Carolina

    I will be heading to Wilmington, NC this weekend and wanted to get some recommendations for beer related activities (best bottle shops, breweries, tours, etc.) to check out. I’ve never been and just started researching things to do and see; especially beers that don't distribute to SC. Would love to take a small haul back with me being my birthay is the 14th - appreciate any input!!
     
    #1 rmank, Sep 9, 2015
  2. The_FishermanJay

    The_FishermanJay Pundit (936) May 16, 2010 Florida
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    Here is a fairly recent thread on this very topic.
    And the Wilmington place guide is also a good start.
    Safe travels; cheers!
     
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  3. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    I have heard good things from friends about Lighthouse Beer & Wine as well as Fermental. (bottle shops).
     
    #3 TomCat11, Sep 9, 2015
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  4. HopDawg03

    HopDawg03 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2015 Georgia

    That lighthouse beer and wine is a sick place. I went to Wilmington last year for a wedding and that place has a cool side beer garden where you order draft beers from the window. Mostly hot ladies enjoying drafts too, I was blown away and jealous I don't live there. Great bottle shop, beer garden, growlers to go. Great stuff on tap. If you head towards the beach.
     
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  5. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    Wrightsville Beach is a feast for the eyes.
     
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  6. Jayh5

    Jayh5 Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2013 North Carolina

    Agree with loghthouse, not many taps but usually some decent ones. Must hit up wilmington brewery. Awesome ipa's and beers
     
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  7. RBowers

    RBowers Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2014 Virginia

    Guys at Lighthouse recommended Wilmington Brewing Co a few weeks ago when I was there and they had some solid stuff. About 4 different IPAs, a good gose, some stouts plus others. Definitely would stop by if in the area.
     
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  8. MasCervezas

    MasCervezas Aspirant (287) Oct 15, 2014 North Carolina

    Wilmington Brewing Company/Wilmington Homebrew is great. Whenever I go down to visit family I typically end up there. They always have some good brews on tap and are very helpful if you happen to homebrew. Quite friendly too.

    Cape Fear Wine & Beer was pretty cool too...neat little place with a good selection from what I remember and it's not far from Front Street Brewery
     
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  9. OldManMetal

    OldManMetal Savant (1,071) Jun 5, 2015 North Carolina

    Hey!Beer has bottles of Wicked Weed Pernicious and Freak of Nature on tap for growler fills at the moment. Great bottleshop too.

    Enjoy your stay! Let us know how you enjoyed your time here.
     
    #9 OldManMetal, Sep 11, 2015
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  10. aleckpa

    aleckpa Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2010 North Carolina

    I stopped by Hey! Beer a few weekends ago (I've been to all the others in the area) and was impressed.
     
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  11. OldManMetal

    OldManMetal Savant (1,071) Jun 5, 2015 North Carolina

    Yeah, nice shop and they're good people to boot.
     
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  12. OldManMetal

    OldManMetal Savant (1,071) Jun 5, 2015 North Carolina

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  13. rmank

    rmank Savant (1,117) Mar 26, 2012 South Carolina

    Thanks for all he killer advice everyone! Also looks looks like I will be spending a large any of time in the Carolina Beach area - any thoughts there?
     
    #13 rmank, Sep 11, 2015
  14. hellhammermario

    hellhammermario Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2012 North Carolina

    In Carolina Beach I can really only think of Good Hops Brewing and Island Beverage. A little ways before the bridge there's Candy's Exxon which actually has a surprising selection.

    If you find yourself in the Ogden area of Wilmington, hit up Fermental and I'll buy you a beer! Every one else has been pretty much on the money, though. Wilmington Brewing is a must stop.
     
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  15. rmank

    rmank Savant (1,117) Mar 26, 2012 South Carolina

    Had a great time in Wilmington guys! Found a lot of similarities to Charleston where I live! Definitely want to get back when I have more time to explore. Was there for a wedding at Bakery 105 and had a blast. Wish I could have made more visits to the shops but only made it to Wilmington Brewing while I was there but was a solid choice!

    Also made it out to the Fat Pelican about 3 times on Carolina Beach as it was within walking distance (was in no shape to drive most of the visit).

    All-in-all I can't wait to get back and looking into the possibility of heading up there for Thanksgiving.

    Thanks to all who helped me out with the info! Was a great way to spend the weekend before my birthday today!!

    Cheers
     
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  16. OldManMetal

    OldManMetal Savant (1,071) Jun 5, 2015 North Carolina

    Glad you had a good time! And Happy Birthday. :beer:
     
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  17. rmank

    rmank Savant (1,117) Mar 26, 2012 South Carolina

    Back in Wilmington for a long weekend. Going to do some exploring of these recommendations again starting tomorrow. Can't wait - trying to hunt down some wicked weed
     
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  18. jstout26

    jstout26 Pundit (796) May 30, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Hey! Beer has a BUNCH of Wicked Weed right now! They had about 6-7 of the Canvas Series plus 4-5 of the regular sours plus the IPAs when I was there on Monday.
     
    #18 jstout26, Nov 27, 2015
  19. rmank

    rmank Savant (1,117) Mar 26, 2012 South Carolina

    Thanks for the heads up! Going to check it out for sure! Never gotten to try the wicked weed and really been wanting to get my hands on their ipas. Any chance they will have any BCBS while I'm there?
     
    #19 rmank, Nov 27, 2015
  20. jstout26

    jstout26 Pundit (796) May 30, 2013 New Hampshire
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    They said they're releasing their limited amount at 10 AM when they open. Regular only I believe and first come first serve. They also just doubled their number of taps to 8 and got their on-premise license so you can get pints! bring a growler if you want a fill.
     
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