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Old Armor Beer

Old Armor Beer Company is a 100% veteran-owned and operated brewery in the heart of downtown Kannapolis, founded by combat veterans who served overseas. The brewery honors tradition and service with every brew, creating exceptional craft beers inspired by the bravery and dedication of military and first responders. Old Armor features a unique 'Pay It Forward Board' that allows patrons to donate beers to veterans and first responders, who can then claim them by showing their badge or ID - a creative way to give back while adhering to regulations. The brewery spans multiple floors including a main taproom, bar area, and downstairs arcade with karaoke. Known for their community involvement and family atmosphere, Old Armor hosts regular live music on weekends, various events throughout the week, and partners with food trucks including BBQ options. The brewery is part of Cabarrus County's craft beverage trail 'Explore and Pour.'

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211 West Avenue, Kannapolis
Amenities: Kid-friendly, Food on site, Food trucks, Games, Live music venue

On Tap Now (19)

Stout - Other
11.2%
ABV
IPA - American
6.4%
ABV
IPA - Imperial / Double
8.7%
ABV

Earnhardt Outdoors Ale

American Blonde Ale
5.5%
ABV
14
IBU
IPA - New England / Hazy
6.7%
ABV
25
IBU
IPA - Imperial / Double
9.2%
ABV

Redline

Smoked Pale Ale
5.2%
ABV
24
IBU
Sour - Fruited
4.8%
ABV
0
Stout - White / Golden
4.7%
ABV
24
IBU
Blonde / Golden Ale - American
5%
ABV

Suns Out, Silkies Out

Lager - American
5.1%
ABV

Pink Mist 6.6%

White IPA
6.2%
ABV
66
IBU

Stinger Ale 5.5%

5.5%
ABV

Mosaic Warfare

IPA - New England / Hazy
7.34%
ABV
IPA - Milkshake
7%
ABV

Smokin' Joe

Lager - Other
5.3%
ABV

Recall Hefeweizen

German-Style Weisse Beer
5.7%
ABV
7
IBU

Tacti-Cool

American Wheat Ale
4.7%
ABV
20
IBU

Lost Lieutenant 5.7%

English Blonde Ale
5.7%
ABV
30
IBU

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events for this location.

Recurring Specials

No recurring specials for this location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Old Armor Beer?

Old Armor Beer is located at 211 West Avenue, Downtown Kannapolis, Kannapolis, NC.

What beers does Old Armor Beer have on tap?

Old Armor Beer currently has 19 beers on tap including IPA, Blonde Ale, Stout.

What are Old Armor Beer's hours?

Old Armor Beer: Monday 3pm–10pm, Tuesday 3pm–10pm, Wednesday 3pm–10pm, Thursday 3pm–11pm, Friday 12pm–12am, Saturday 12pm–12am, Sunday 12pm–9pm.

What is Old Armor Beer known for?

Old Armor Beer Company is a 100% veteran-owned and operated brewery in the heart of downtown Kannapolis, founded by combat veterans who served overseas. The brewery honors tradition and service with every brew, creating exceptional craft beers inspired by the bravery and dedication of military and first responders. Old Armor features a unique 'Pay It Forward Board' that allows patrons to donate beers to veterans and first responders, who can then claim them by showing their badge or ID - a creative way to give back while adhering to regulations. The brewery spans multiple floors including a main taproom, bar area, and downstairs arcade with karaoke. Known for their community involvement and family atmosphere, Old Armor hosts regular live music on weekends, various events throughout the week, and partners with food trucks including BBQ options. The brewery is part of Cabarrus County's craft beverage trail 'Explore and Pour.'

Previously On Tap (85)

Earnhardt Outdoors Kannapolis Ale

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
5.5%
ABV

110

Lager - Pale
6.65%
ABV

As the Night Grows Cherry

Porter - Other
6%
ABV

Bastogne

Altbier - Traditional
6%
ABV

Belleau Wood

Farmhouse Ale - Saison
9.3%
ABV

Blue Falcon

Belgian Tripel
9.1%
ABV

Charles Haze

IPA - New England / Hazy
%
ABV

Dog Face

Sour - Fruited
5.6%
ABV

Don't Drink This

Stout - White / Golden
5%
ABV

Dustoff

IPA - New England / Hazy
7.2%
ABV

Eighty Deuce

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
8.2%
ABV

Floaty Bois

Lager - American
5%
ABV

Ghost Armor

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale
7.1%
ABV

Independence Ale

Lager - Amber / Red
4.8%
ABV

K-25

Kölsch
5.4%
ABV

Local Patriot

Porter - Coffee
5.5%
ABV

M.A.S.H. 704

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
4%
ABV

MOAB Ale

Brown Ale - American
5.8%
ABV

Mango Tango Bravo

Sour - Fruited
5.4%
ABV

No Pumpkin No Glory

Pumpkin / Yam Beer
6.3%
ABV

Oh Dark Thirty

Stout - Imperial / Double
10.2%
ABV

Operation Grapefruit

Sour - Fruited Gose
5%
ABV

Phantom Num Noms

IPA - New England / Hazy
5%
ABV

Point Five-Oh

IPA - Triple
9.7%
ABV

Recall Hefewiezen

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen
5%
ABV

She Wolf

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
%
ABV

Doc's Candy

IPA - American
5%
ABV

Stinger Ale

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
5.5%
ABV

Sunset Amber

Lager - Amber / Red
4.5%
ABV

Tango Bravo 1

Kölsch
6.5%
ABV

Tropical Blueberry

Sour - Fruited
3.5%
ABV

W.A.R

Belgian Blonde
7.5%
ABV

1848

Lager - Pale
4.6%
ABV

Berlin 45

Lager - Helles
5.5%
ABV

Galactic Warfare

IPA - New England / Hazy
7.34%
ABV

Lunch With Elvis

Sour - Other
5.3%
ABV

JAPA

Pale Ale - New England / Hazy
%
ABV

Red Leg Lager

Lager - American
6%
ABV

Blonde Bombshell

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
4.4%
ABV

Ghost Army

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale
7%
ABV

Mango K-25

Kölsch
5.4%
ABV

R&R

Cream Ale
%
ABV

Salty Ass

Sour - Berliner Weisse
3.5%
ABV

24 Carrot Dog Tags

Sour - Other
5.35%
ABV

Allies Ale

Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB)
5.45%
ABV

T. A. R. F. U.

Pale Ale - American
6.6%
ABV

Lava Dog

Sour - Other
7%
ABV

Lost Lieutenant

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
5.7%
ABV

Czechpoint Charlie

Lager - Světlé (Czech Pale)
5.5%
ABV

Earnhardt Outdoors

Altbier - Traditional
5.5%
ABV

No Guts, No Glory

Pumpkin / Yam Beer
5%
ABV

Battle Scarred

IPA - Imperial / Double
7.5%
ABV

Going Dark

Lager - Tmavé (Czech Dark)
5.3%
ABV

Pineapple Out!

Sour - Fruited
5%
ABV

1 Minute Out

IPA - Imperial / Double
8%
ABV

Stirling

Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
9.1%
ABV

Tango Bravo II

Kölsch
5.9%
ABV

Asvab Waiver

Lager - Other
%
ABV
6
IBU

Foxtrot Irene

IPA - Other
8.5%
ABV

30 Seconds Out

IPA - Imperial / Double
8.2%
ABV

Kantoberfest

Märzen
6.3%
ABV

M67

Lager - American Light
4.8%
ABV

Old Armor Pink Mist

IPA - American
6.4%
ABV

Tall Boy

IPA - New England / Hazy
8%
ABV

10 Minutes Out

IPA - Imperial / Double
7.6%
ABV

6.8

IPA - American
7.2%
ABV

Centennial Warfare

IPA - New England / Hazy
%
ABV

Earnhardt Outdoors Mango IPA

IPA - New England / Hazy
6.5%
ABV

Khaki Chums

Pale Ale - American
6%
ABV
40
IBU

No. 74

IPA - American
6.6%
ABV

Peek-a-boo

IPA - Other
6.7%
ABV

Poggi Bait

Fruit Beer
5.1%
ABV

Roger That!

IPA - American
7.5%
ABV

Tex

Lager - American
5.6%
ABV

Watermelon Army

Wheat Beer - Other
5.3%
ABV

Barney Style

IPA - Milkshake
4.7%
ABV
100
IBU

CAPT CHARLIE

IPA - American
6%
ABV

Idiot Circle

Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat
4.7%
ABV

Von Wolfhaus

Märzen
5.7%
ABV

Jadotville Mint Chocolate Irish Stout

Stout - Irish Dry
5%
ABV

Santa's Silkies

Porter - Other
%
ABV

Old Breed

Dark Ale
9.8%
ABV

F.E.S Lager

Lager - Mexican
4.6%
ABV

Foxtrot Uniform Cancer

IPA - Session
5%
ABV

Blueberry Blue Falcon

Belgian Tripel
9.4%
ABV

Old Armor Beer is a craft brewery in Downtown Kannapolis (Kannapolis, NC). As of August 30, 2026, we track 19 beers on tap and 85 previously poured. Recent styles include IPA, Blonde Ale, Stout.

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Always call ahead to confirm beer availability before visiting. Last verified: 1/30/2026