I've always like NoDa beers but the atmosphere (ok, ok... mostly the staff) at the old tap room was always so awful. Packed with hipsters, usually smelly from a bike or run club, judging everyone and everything in their path. The staff at the old spot are no better. I'm sorry, but I shouldn't feel like I'm inconveniencing a bar tender when I ask for a beer.
The good news is, the new tap room off North Tryon is a whole new world! Smiling bar tenders, happy to help you or explain their beers to help you pick one you'll enjoy. I hope it's not just the newness and this friendly, easy-going feel doesn't wear off. We'll keep coming back as long as they don't revert to their old, moody hipster ways. ;)
Extra bonus... Family & dog friendly! With a huge property to hang out inside or out.