It's hard not to be a fan of any new brewery opening up a few minutes away. Based on the several beers we tried, I think Unknown has some real potential at providing another element to the Charlotte beer scene. I think i was most impressed by their non-regulars that i tried: Naughty by Nature (old ale) and Hop O' The Morning (coffee ipa?). Both were quite tasty. I also tried the USPA and the pale ale, both were serviceable and I will likely be giving them another go in the near future, but my initial reaction didn't have me declaring new favorites.
The atmosphere was kind of different. The tables and chairs felt more like I was on lunch break at a cafe or in a cafeteria rather than a taproom. It might have been the really bright lighting in front as well. The bar was a little different with an open bottom to it. I did like the glass separation between the tap room and the large brewery side. Overall, I felt the taproom was missing something to make it more inviting.
It was less busy when we went and the staff was great and informative. We shall return.