The Quest for the Holy Grain - Best Brew Pubs
North Carolina

 

 

 

 

The Mash House
4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
910-867-9223

The Mash House brewpub is in a modern stand- alone building not far from the shopping center area.  It's designed like a chain restaurant in that one is confronted by the hostess stand upon entering the front door.  The large bar area is to the left, and a very large dining area to the right.  The brewing operation is visible through windows behind the bar.   They have 5 year-round brews on tap, as well as a seasonal, and no guest beers.  The beers are tasty and seem true to style.  An award from the GABF is on display as well as local awards.  The food was good but seemed pricey.

 

 

Southend Brewery
2100 South Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 358-4677

Southend Brewery in Charlotte, seems to be quite successful. Located in a converted warehouse, there is lots of room, but most of it is dedicated to the restaurant. The brewing operation is visible in the back but not emphasized. They have six regular brews and one rotating seasonal. The beers are true to style, but seem more commercial than passionate. It is one of a chain with other locations in Raleigh and Charleston.

 

Heinzelmännchen Brewery
Dieter Kuhn & Sheryl Rudd, Owners
545 Mill Street • PO Box 2075
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
828-631-4466

THIS IS A MICROBREWERY...NOT A BREWPUB - BUT THEY DO A THRIVING GROWLER BUSINESS, AND WILL BE GLAD TO HAVE YOU SAMPLE THEIR BEERS!

The Heinzelmannchen Brewery, Sylva NC, is a one-man operation. He has a cooker, and one 10 barrel fermenter. He uses lager recipes, but an ale yeast to make his five brews. After a three day ferment, he kegs the beer for further conditioning. He has several commercial accounts and does a good growler business.