
Lost Worlds Brewing opened in Cornelius in April 2020 (originally March 2020) with an archaeology, history, and adventure theme inspired by explorers' clubs. The brewery was founded to create a basecamp for like-minded adventure-seekers to craft their next adventure while enjoying quality beer. The 95-seat taproom in Cornelius is festooned with curios from around the world, with views into their 10BBL brewing system. Director of Brewing David Gonzalez, a 20-year craft beer industry veteran, leads the brewing operations alongside Head Brewer Harrison. The 150-seat outdoor biergarten is dog-friendly. In 2023, they opened a second location in Charlotte's Metropolitan area. Lost Worlds features morning coffee service, an in-house kitchen Tuesday through Saturday, and hosts regular events including Monday trivia, line dance lessons, Cars and Coffee, and Oktoberfest. Each beer tells a story inspired by historical discoveries and adventures.