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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is great! I went here last night with a friend, we did the tour and hung around for a few beers & a hot pretzel.
First, when you're on your way here, it feels like you're going the wrong way. It's tucked back in this industrial area, warehouses, etc. I started driving slower, turned down the music - you know, less music helps you look better - and thought I had made a wrong turn. But then, boom, there it is! They're actually moving up the street this summer, for a bigger brewing space. (Grand opening here I come!)
It's really nice in the inside, ridiculously tall ceilings, flags hung up everywhere, a bunch of seat yourself tables. The bar is small, but there are no stools, so it doesn't get crowded. I had the Captain Jack pilsner, and the wheat beer. Both were very good. I prefer lighter beer (really, I prefer cider, haha) and these were great options for me.
I got there around 5:50pm, the tour started at 6pm. They recommend that you come a little bit early to grab a beer before the tour starts. (Free tour = no free beer on the tour). It was about an hour, interesting and funny.
Then. Oh my goodness then. I was looking around a bit and saw a beautiful looking hot pretzel on someone else's table. The decision to order the hot pretzel may have been my best decision all week. It was so good! Fresh. Perfect. Mmmmm.
I'll be back for a beer or three, and I'll probably bring out of town friends here when they visit!
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