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Benford Brewing Company

Benford Brewing started in 2012 as Boxcar Brewery but changed its name to honor the Benford family legacy when they discovered the original name was taken. Located on a working farm about 40 miles south of Charlotte (50 minute drive), this is South Carolina's only agricultural brewery. The brewery name honors multiple generations: Great-Great Grandfather Benford O'Neal, Great Uncle Benford George O'Neal, Grandfather Paul Benford O'Neal, and Uncle Robert Benford O'Neal. Irish family members migrated through Charleston Harbor in the late 1800s. The farm brewery features a 30-barrel brewing system and is blessed with pure well water from three natural springs on the property - the key to brewing great beer. Owner Bryan O'Neal emphasizes using only natural-based ingredients and staying true to traditional brewing methods. The rural setting offers a warm, soothing atmosphere with a dog-friendly farm environment, lots of outdoor seating, and the ultimate man-cave brewery interior. Visitors often describe it as stepping into a Nicholas Sparks novel with authentic small-town Carolina charm.

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2271 Boxcar Road, Lancaster
Amenities: Patio, Dog-friendly

On Tap Now (14)

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale
6.5%
ABV
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Pumpkin / Yam Beer
6.1%
ABV
30
IBU
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Green Irish Honey Pale Ale

Pale Ale - American
5.1%
ABV
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Lager - American Light
4.3%
ABV
12
IBU
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IPA - American
5.5%
ABV
35
IBU
▼
Pale Ale - American
5.1%
ABV
30
IBU
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IPA - American
5.7%
ABV
38
IBU
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History & Heritage Vanilla Porter

Porter - English
5%
ABV
38
IBU
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IPA - New England / Hazy
8%
ABV
22
IBU
▼

O'SOO (O'Neal's Special Oatmeal Oyster) Stout

Stout - Oyster
5.9%
ABV
33
IBU
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Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen
4.8%
ABV
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IPA - Imperial / Double
11.5%
ABV
109
IBU
▼

Irish Honey Ale

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
5.1%
ABV
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Smoked O'Hickory Brown Ale

Brown Ale - American
5.5%
ABV
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Upcoming Events

No upcoming events for this location.

Recurring Specials

No recurring specials for this location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Benford Brewing Company?

Benford Brewing Company is located at 2271 Boxcar Road, Carolina Mall Area, Lancaster, NC.

What beers does Benford Brewing Company have on tap?

Benford Brewing Company currently has 14 beers on tap including IPA, Pale Ale, Pumpkin / Yam Beer.

What are Benford Brewing Company's hours?

Benford Brewing Company: Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 3pm–5pm, Thursday 3pm–5pm, Friday 3pm–5pm, Saturday 12pm–5pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm.

What is Benford Brewing Company known for?

Benford Brewing started in 2012 as Boxcar Brewery but changed its name to honor the Benford family legacy when they discovered the original name was taken. Located on a working farm about 40 miles south of Charlotte (50 minute drive), this is South Carolina's only agricultural brewery. The brewery name honors multiple generations: Great-Great Grandfather Benford O'Neal, Great Uncle Benford George O'Neal, Grandfather Paul Benford O'Neal, and Uncle Robert Benford O'Neal. Irish family members migrated through Charleston Harbor in the late 1800s. The farm brewery features a 30-barrel brewing system and is blessed with pure well water from three natural springs on the property - the key to brewing great beer. Owner Bryan O'Neal emphasizes using only natural-based ingredients and staying true to traditional brewing methods. The rural setting offers a warm, soothing atmosphere with a dog-friendly farm environment, lots of outdoor seating, and the ultimate man-cave brewery interior. Visitors often describe it as stepping into a Nicholas Sparks novel with authentic small-town Carolina charm.

Previously On Tap (32)

Carolina Cornbread

Blonde / Golden Ale - American
4.3%
ABV
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Chef's Farmhouse Saison

Farmhouse Ale - Saison
4.9%
ABV
15
IBU
▼

Hive Heater

Bock - Weizenbock
8%
ABV
17
IBU
▼

Mango IPA (Frothy Beard Collab)

IPA - American
6.6%
ABV
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Ole Nitrolee With Pomegranate

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen
4.8%
ABV
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Sugarshine's On A Beach Bash

IPA - American
5.7%
ABV
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The Answer

IPA - Imperial / Double
%
ABV
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The Esso Club - Catch A Tiger By the Tail Sweet Potato Ale

Brown Ale - American
6.1%
ABV
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World's Problem Solver

IPA - Imperial / Double Black
11.5%
ABV
111
IBU
▼

Carobrew

Cream Ale
%
ABV
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Drifter And the Jam Cooperative

Honey Beer
5.1%
ABV
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Forte Legato

Porter - Coffee
5.6%
ABV
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World's Problem Solver With Blood Orange

IPA - American
6.8%
ABV
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Red Sky IPA

IPA - American
4.8%
ABV
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Dunkel Lager

Lager - Dark
%
ABV
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VIC's Premium Lager

Lager - American
4.3%
ABV
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Forte Legato Barrel Aged

Porter - Other
%
ABV
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Irish Honey Lager

Lager - Pale
5.5%
ABV
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Problem Solver Barrel Aged

IPA - Imperial / Double
%
ABV
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Forte Legato Muluh

Porter - Coffee
8.1%
ABV
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Blue Hell Ipaa With Key Lime

IPA - American
%
ABV
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Farmtoberfest

Märzen
5.4%
ABV
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Mulah Barrel Aged Coffee Porter

Porter - Coffee
%
ABV
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Blue Hell With Mango

IPA - Imperial / Double
%
ABV
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Irish Honey Blonde Ale

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
%
ABV
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Sweet Tater Ale

Red Ale - American Amber / Red
%
ABV
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Sugarshine

Fruit Beer
5.5%
ABV
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Blue Hell IPAA With Sour Cherry

IPA - American
%
ABV
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Worlds Problem Solver With Pineapple

IPA - American
%
ABV
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Sea & Liberty

IPA - American
7.3%
ABV
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Benford Bourbon Barrel

Brown Ale - Other
4.6%
ABV
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Barrel Aged Southern Tater

Pumpkin / Yam Beer
8%
ABV
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Benford Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Carolina Mall Area (Lancaster, SC). As of October 16, 2026, we track 14 beers on tap and 32 previously poured. Recent styles include IPA, Pale Ale, Pumpkin / Yam Beer.

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Always call ahead to confirm beer availability before visiting. Last verified: 12/31/2025