Why did it take me so long to make the drive up here?
A small tap room that's got some cool decor - empty bottles that showcase the brew master's favorites, coffee bags, and lots of fun, funky furniture. Don't forget to look up - the ceiling tiles have popular AC beers written on them.
Speaking of the beers, these guys are doing some gutsy stuff. Lots of interesting flavor combos. I loved the Orange Spice pale - the perfect summer beer. The IPA was nice, too. The chocolate dark cherry stout was not the sugar rush you would expect - lots of tart cherry with a hint of chocolate, something that would be great with a sweet cake or some kind of grilled meat. Equally good was the chocolate blueberry porter.
This visit they also had a beet beer on tap. Yep, a beet beer. It had a very beet-y flavor, and a very slight earthiness to it. Not sure I could down a whole glass of it, but it had a phenomenal flavor and was an impressive undertaking for a true artisan session beer.
Hopefully these guys continue to do well - would love to see them more around Charlotte!