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| - The only way Olde Meck's new brewery could feel more like an authentic Bavarian beer hall would be if they added a polka band and dressed the servers in lederhosen. With its long wooden tables, spacious outdoor biergarten, and fantastic menu of German fare, this is easily the coolest brewery in Charlotte. Oh, and the beer's pretty damn good, too.
Brewed in accordance with Germany's oldest purity law (the 'Reinheitsgebot'), Olde Meck's beers taste fresh and crisp, especially when enjoyed at this incredible taproom. Their signature beer, Copper, is a delicious amber that's particularly well-suited for drinking in the fall or winter. My other favorites include Southside Weiss, Hornet's Nest (a wonderful Hefeweizen), and their seasonal Mecktoberfest.
The grub menu is fairly extensive, from wonderful German pretzels and sausages, to more traditional American fare like salads and pizzas. They also have a solid kids' menu, and the taproom and biergarten are totally family-friendly. We enjoyed everything we ordered, particularly the gigantic pretzels!
The weather wasn't great the day we visited, so we dined inside, but I'm looking forward to getting back on an autumn afternoon to enjoy the spectacular biergarten. The Olde Mecklenburg brewery is simply the best place in Charlotte to drink some wonderful beer and eat some great food, in a fantastic setting that every other local brewery should strive to replicate.
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