We sampled their beers at 201 Central and decided to make a trip to visit the brewery one weekend. My first impression after asking Waze to drive there was that the location is HORRIBLE, it's in the middle of the dumps, away from anywhere you want to be at night, and while I drove there avoiding potholes with my wife and kid, I had very, VERY low expectations of the place...
After I walked in though, I was blown away! The tap room is GORGEOUS! A loft area with some couches, nice seats, and a row of books to sit down and read provides a classy touch to the warm open area lined with a few long benches and smaller tables. The bar is modestly sized, with a window open to the brewing area. Multiple Acoustic guitars hang on the wall with a large note challenging you to pick on up and play. Checkers line the edge of the benches, and a shelf provides you with options to pick up a game, grab a beer, sit down and relax for a while.
More keeps coming though - a cart offering graham crackers and marshmallows tell you to grab a lighter, a stick and go outside to make smores in the multiple hobo fire pits lining the grass. During the summer, I can imagine how nice it would be to sit in the hammocks with a pint and enjoy the sun.
The important part - the beer! The bartenders were friendly, knowledgeable about their selection, and fast! They gave us some recommendations for our flights, and we took them to the table. The beers are solid - with the Amber being my favorite. Nothing I tried was mind blowing, but everything was very easy to drink. I want to sample more, without my wife and kid, and just sit back and relax in the taproom for a day.
There is not food for sale, but they have delivery available with some pre-packaged snacks in a fridge. The tap room is by far the nicest in Charlotte, and easily the most warm and welcoming! We will return!