Drinking Beer in Charlotte

[InSouthPark]

Stopped in to Legion after work...they hit it out of the park. Fully Slammed...and still able to get a beer in minutes.  Beautiful spot and will be a “game changer” in Southpark.  They need to get the outdoor furniture STAT!

[CLTProductions]

Something called NoDa BrewLab is taking the former NoDa grocery space. Intrigued. 

[grodney]

48 minutes ago, Jayvee said:

Something called NoDa BrewLab is taking the former NoDa grocery space. Intrigued. 

Interesting.

Hey man, any updates on Heist's taproom at their production facility?  Or Hyde Brewing at Noble Smoke?  Or Fonta Flora?

I asked Matt McK on the twitters, but he didn't answer......I think he's mad at me because I called him out for trying to justify $8 beers with "making beer is expensive", hahahaha.

[InSouthPark]

1 hour ago, Jayvee said:

Something called NoDa BrewLab is taking the former NoDa grocery space. Intrigued. 

https://discussions.probrewer.com/showthread.php?78521-Founding-head-brewer-at-ambitious-charlotte-nc-startup

Three Pillars?

 

Edit: - Looks like it will be called Optimist Brewing Co

Edited September 18, 2018 by InSouthPark

[CLTProductions]

10 minutes ago, InSouthPark said:

https://discussions.probrewer.com/showthread.php?78521-Founding-head-brewer-at-ambitious-charlotte-nc-startup

Three Pillars?

 

Edit: - Looks like it will be called Optimist Brewing Co

It's not them.

 

33 minutes ago, grodney said:

Interesting.

Hey man, any updates on Heist's taproom at their production facility?  Or Hyde Brewing at Noble Smoke?  Or Fonta Flora?

I asked Matt McK on the twitters, but he didn't answer......I think he's mad at me because I called him out for trying to justify $8 beers with "making beer is expensive", hahahaha.

Not sure about Heist, but its close. Fonta is with Optimist Mill so next year some time. 

[InSouthPark]

Jayvee...any details on why it isn't them?   The job description in the post sounds exactly like what are describing.

"Also a 2,000 sq ft experimental brew lab with a 2 BBL system and taproom in the heart of NoDa."    

 

[CLTProductions]

29 minutes ago, InSouthPark said:

Jayvee...any details on why it isn't them?   The job description in the post sounds exactly like what are describing.

"Also a 2,000 sq ft experimental brew lab with a 2 BBL system and taproom in the heart of NoDa."    

 

The location is not the same, however this could be a satellite location...? 

[InSouthPark]

6 minutes ago, Jayvee said:

The location is not the same, however this could be a satellite location...? 

it lists production brewery in Optimist Park and Lab in noda.

 

Quote

We are opening two Charlotte locations: A 10,000 sq ft brewery and taproom with a 15 BBL system, rooftop deck and food offerings in Optimist Park, just steps from the light rail. Also a 2,000 sq ft experimental brew lab with a 2 BBL system and taproom in the heart of NoDa. Core to our vision is a broad portfolio of beers with ample of room to push the brewing envelope; Creating tasting adventures, experiences and learning opportunities for beer lovers; Putting community at the forefront with a unique corporate giving model. 

 

[CLTProductions]

1 minute ago, InSouthPark said:

it lists production brewery in Optimist Park and Lab in noda.

 

 

OHHHH yit....well, will ya look at that. 

[grodney]

55 minutes ago, Jayvee said:

OHHHH yit....well, will ya look at that. 

Oh, so Three Pillars is now Optimist, and they have a 2nd experimental location?

"Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their resume, and something geeky about brewing to [email protected] with subject “Head Brewer” in the subject line."

[InSouthPark]

31 minutes ago, grodney said:

Oh, so Three Pillars is now Optimist, and they have a 2nd experimental location?

"Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their resume, and something geeky about brewing to [email protected] with subject “Head Brewer” in the subject line."

The job was posted by user OptimistBrewCo and someone previously said the 3 pillars was a placeholder name (maybe RDF) so I was just putting two and two together. 

[CLTProductions]

Working on the details fellas....stay tuned. None of these are the final name of the place(s). Both are going to be fantastic. 

[grodney]

5 minutes ago, Jayvee said:

Working on the details fellas....stay tuned. None of these are the final name of the place(s). Both are going to be fantastic. 

Nice!  Seems with just a little effort, these will be huge.

In other news, how did I not have Wooden Robot NoDa on my "Coming Soon" map until now?  Embarrassing.

Map: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvfji2eVQoVE.kz5BFo-0quQ8

 

 

[stw52]

Just seen that Babalu in Dilworth has closed. Will reopen in Waverly in Fall 2019. Is a year closed odd? 

Also, rumors that the Rogue has shut. Pity, it had great food and a good pint too.

Edited September 19, 2018 by stw52

[InSouthPark]

18 hours ago, Jayvee said:

Working on the details fellas....stay tuned. None of these are the final name of the place(s). Both are going to be fantastic. 

I'm curious about this one based on the job posting.  "big future ambitions to impact craft brewing" and the money they are throwing at this from the beginning is a little worrisome in that they could either be 1: Someone like Unknown that started with huge plans (had a distributor signed before opening day) before even growing a local base in town or 2: Someone looking to build a "for sale" brewery like Wicked Weed.   The Guthy's had deep pockets and built a "for sale" brewery from the get go. 

Hopefully neither and just some folks with deep pockets and a love for beer, not full on investor looking to maximize profits.   Not sure how hard hitting Agenda wants to get on their articles but it would be nice to see the "person behind the curtains" of some of these startup breweries and where they are getting millions in capital to start up these businesses. 

[SouthEndCLT811]

Good day for the local beer scene at GABF, two gold medals, a silver and two bronze

Gold

Gordgeous - Noda

Reserve Doree de Peche - Wooden Robot

Silver

The Big Lubelski - Divine Barrel

Bronze

Zest a Peel - Triple C

Brewers Day Off - D9

[kermit]

52 minutes ago, SouthEndCLT811 said:

Good day for the local beer scene at GABF, two gold medals, a silver and two bronze

Gold

Gordgeous - Noda

Reserve Doree de Peche - Wooden Robot

Silver

The Big Lubelski - Divine Barrel

Bronze

Zest a Peel - Triple C

Brewers Day Off - D9

I would throw this post a like (I am proud of the locals and I would not have otherwise heard this news) but I hate Pumpkin beer so much that I simply can't do it.

Edited September 22, 2018 by kermit

[grodney]

On 9/22/2018 at 5:04 PM, kermit said:

 I hate Pumpkin beer so much that I simply can't do it.

You've had Gordgeous?  And Drop Dead Gordgeous?

Gordgeous isn't like other pumpkin beers......but to each his own!

 

[kermit]

2 hours ago, grodney said:

You've had Gordgeous? 

No I haven't had it ( I really hate pumpkin stuff in all of its forms). But, because I trust your taste in beer now I will have to.

Damnit!

Edited September 24, 2018 by kermit

[grodney]

11 minutes ago, kermit said:

No I haven't had it ( I really hate pumpkin stuff in all of its forms). But, because I trust your taste in beer now I will have to.

Damnit!

Oh no, now the pressure is on me!  I'll buy your remaining 3-pack from you if you don't like it.  Or you could go to Kit's in Pineville where he lets you break apart 4-packs at will.....I believe for no mark-up.  Oh wait, or you could just have it on tap.  Duh.

I won't touch any other pumpkin stuff.....it's all horrible.  Except maybe DogfishHead, but it's been years since I even had that.

[CLTProductions]

10 minutes ago, grodney said:

Oh no, now the pressure is on me!  I'll buy your remaining 3-pack from you if you don't like it.  Or you could go to Kit's in Pineville where he lets you break apart 4-packs at will.....I believe for no mark-up.  Oh wait, or you could just have it on tap.  Duh.

I won't touch any other pumpkin stuff.....it's all horrible.  Except maybe DogfishHead, but it's been years since I even had that.

I’ll add a third view to this. I love all things pumpkin/fall but Gordgeous is towards very bottom for me as far as pumpkin beers go

[HopHead]

I personally don't care for Pumpkin beers very much at all. But Gordgeous is one that I will drink, on occasion, if it's on tap. They had a rum barrel aged version of it a year or two ago which was actually pretty darn good. 

[JRNYP2C]

I prefer a non-local pumpkin beer.  Jack-O Traveler Pumpkin Shandy is actually my favorite.  I am currently enjoying Sycamore's pumpkin beer.  I was a fan of NoDa, but not much anymore.  

[grodney]

New brewery in the Queen Park-ish area.....I hadn't heard anything about this one....Lower Left Brew Co.  Opening "early 2019" with construction starting "within the next few months".  Uhhhhhhhh.  Anyway: https://www.charlotteagenda.com/142353/lower-left-brew-co-brewery-in-charlotte/

Also, Town Brewing by the westside Rhino Market opens today at 2pm.

Updated map: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvfji2eVQoVE.kz5BFo-0quQ8

 

Edited September 28, 2018 by grodney

[SouthEndCLT811]

1 hour ago, grodney said:

New brewery in the Queen Park-ish area.....I hadn't heard anything about this one....Lower Left Brew Co.  Opening "early 2019" with construction starting "within the next few months".  Uhhhhhhhh.  Anyway: https://www.charlotteagenda.com/142353/lower-left-brew-co-brewery-in-charlotte/

Also, Town Brewing by the westside Rhino Market opens today at 2pm.

Updated map: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvfji2eVQoVE.kz5BFo-0quQ8

 

I believe Lower Left is part of this ambitious redevelopment

http://ww.charmeck.org/Planning/Rezoning/2017/191-206/2017-204 site plan 3rd rev.pdf