I first visited Brawley's when I was in town visiting. At the time, the store was in the middle of renovations. Despite the chaos and clutter, I was impressed by the selection of beer and the helpful service. Since moving to Charlotte at the end of the summer, I've gone to nearly all of the other bottle shops in town, and none have come close to Brawley's, especially now that the renovations are complete and the taps are flowing.
Mr. Brawley knows his stuff, and his recommendations are spot-on. I always appreciate how he keeps customers in the loop through social media. Be sure to like the store's Facebook page so that you can stalk all of the new beer arrivals.
Brawley's is a little bit of a hike for me, but it's worth it every time.