Many of North Carolina’s plucky upstart breweries have come to the same realization: people like to have fun while they drink great beer. You don’t have to spend big money to create an upscale taproom as long as you create a fun space where people like to hang out. Wilmington Brewing Company executes that approach…
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Malt-clad Beers at Ironclad Brewing in Wilmington
Ironclad Brewing is within walking distance of the old shipyards where its namesakes were crafted and the history of downtown Wilmington is woven into this bar. Down by the waterfront in Wilmington, NC, Ironclad Brewing is 0.3 miles (7 minute walk) from Flytrap Brewing and 0.2 miles (3 minute walk) from Front Street Brewing–a great walking…
NOT a “Little Shop of Horrors”: FlyTrap Brewery
NOT a “Little Shop of Horrors”: FlyTrap Brewery Tucked in the Brooklyn Arts District of Downtown Wilmington, Flytrap Brewery fits in perfectly with its community. Don’t expect to see Rick Moranis sing about his homicidal plant. The Taproom is a comfortable space where local artists display their craft and carnivorous plants grow in the front…
Gone Coastal: Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach
“Gone Coastal” Good Hops Brewing is located just outside Carolina Beach State Park and down the road from legendary dive bar The Fat Pelican (voted one of America’s top 25 dive bars in 2015). This brewery represents the laid-back beach vibe that is Carolina Beach. It is easy to build certain preconceived ideas based only on…
Out in Front of NC’s Beer Scene: Front Street Brewery
I’ll admit to being biased in favor of the small start-up breweries in the bad area of town (up-and-coming area!), where an owner/brewer still works the bar on occasion, everyone who works the bar can thoroughly discuss the brews, and you never have to wait long for a pour. Front Street Brewery is not that brewery….
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