The Charlotte craft beer scene has exploded in the past few years and Birdsong is just as good as any of the others. The brewery is tucked away in a little spot at the back of the Center Stage building in NoDa. As you walk into the tap room, the bar is right there on the right and you can see where the beer is made through the huge glass windows. Artwork lines the walls and helps give the place a true NoDa feel. It's really cozy compared to some of other breweries in Charlotte. But don't be misled, it gets pretty lively. Live music helps set the scene on the weekends.
The atmosphere is cool, and the beer is great. There are lots of different types to suit any taste. The Lazy Bird Brown Ale is a really good choice, as is the Free Will Pale Ale. My personal favorite, however, is the unique JalapeƱo Pale Ale. The only way to explain it is that it tastes like beer with jalapeƱos it, but without the heat. It's worth stopping in just to check that out. And you may want to grab a growler to go while you're at it. You won't find a food menu here, but just across the street you can check out a food truck for some cool and creative eats.
If you love craft beer and you haven't been here, I recommend you remedy that as soon as possible.