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Pilot Brewing

Pilot Brewing Company is a nano-brewery in Plaza Midwood specializing in small batch experimental beer. Tucked in the back of a building off Central Avenue, this hidden gem creates innovative beers using classic and modern brewing techniques. Every brewer is also a 'pilot,' experimenting with unique recipes and pushing boundaries. The brewery features a cozy taproom with board games, a rotating tap list, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Pilot is deeply involved in the community, hosting monthly neighborhood cleanups and offering teacher discounts.

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1331 Central Avenue, Charlotte
Fresh Beer Friday: Sky Blind Hazy IPA
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Amenities: Patio, Dog-friendly, Food trucks, Outside food welcome, Games, Parking lot, N/A options

On Tap Now (21)

Juicy IPA

Non-Alcoholic - IPA
0.5%
ABV
▼
9%
ABV
23
IBU
▼

Cafe Latte Stout - Giddy Goat Costa Rica Lite

Stout - Milk / Sweet
5.5%
ABV
33
IBU
▼
Wheat Beer - Fruited
5%
ABV
▼

Pilot Light

Lager - American
5.2%
ABV
12
IBU
▼

Puck Off Pilsner

Pilsner - Other
5.5%
ABV
32
IBU
▼

Super Stoked Golden

Non-Alcoholic - Blonde
0.5%
ABV
▼

Turboprop Porter

Porter - American
6%
ABV
30
IBU
▼
6.3%
ABV
24
IBU
▼
Sour - Traditional Gose
4.3%
ABV
7
IBU
▼
IPA - American
6%
ABV
70
IBU
▼

Kölsch Me If You Can

Kölsch
5%
ABV
26
IBU
▼

Pub Ale

Pale Ale - English
5.6%
ABV
38
IBU
▼
Lager - Tmavé (Czech Dark)
4.7%
ABV
22
IBU
▼
Cider - Other Fruit
6.8%
ABV
▼
Non-Alcoholic - Pale Ale
0.5%
ABV
18
IBU
▼
Cider - Traditional
6.2%
ABV
▼
Belgian Blonde
6.3%
ABV
27
IBU
▼

Sunrise Blood Orange Cider

Cider - Other Fruit
5%
ABV
▼
Hard Seltzer
5%
ABV
▼
Hard Seltzer
5%
ABV
▼

Upcoming Events (17)

Fresh Beer Friday: Sky Blind Hazy IPA

📅 Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Flight Night: Beer & Cheese Pairing

📅 Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Food

Pilot Provisions: Pasta Making

📅 Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Food

Free Egg Roll Day w/Deejai Thai Food Truck

📅 Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Food

Dobermans & Drafts

📅 Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Afterburn Comedy: Free Comedy Show

📅 Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Comedy

Neighborhood Clean Up

📅 Sun, Oct 18, 2026

Plaza Midwood Boozy Brunch Crawl

📅 Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Food

Pints & Paellas w/ Edwin Organix

📅 Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Food

Sip & Script: Modern Calligraphy

📅 Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Cosmic Ballet Beer Release

📅 Thu, Oct 22, 2026

The Traitors: Watch Party

📅 Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Sports

Fresh Beer Friday: Hot Cocoa Stout

📅 Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Pilot Provisions: Sushi Workshop

📅 Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Food

DIY Fall Candle Making

📅 Sat, Oct 24, 2026

The Spanish Table Beer Dinner

📅 Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Food

Team Speed Puzzle Night

📅 Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Recurring Specials

No recurring specials for this location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pilot Brewing?

Pilot Brewing is located at 1331 Central Avenue, Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC.

What beers does Pilot Brewing have on tap?

Pilot Brewing currently has 21 beers on tap including Non Alcoholic, Cider, Belgian.

What are Pilot Brewing's hours?

Pilot Brewing: Monday 2pm–9pm, Tuesday 2pm–9pm, Wednesday 2pm–9pm, Thursday 2pm–10pm, Friday 2pm–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–9pm.

What is Pilot Brewing known for?

Pilot Brewing Company is a nano-brewery in Plaza Midwood specializing in small batch experimental beer. Tucked in the back of a building off Central Avenue, this hidden gem creates innovative beers using classic and modern brewing techniques. Every brewer is also a 'pilot,' experimenting with unique recipes and pushing boundaries. The brewery features a cozy taproom with board games, a rotating tap list, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Pilot is deeply involved in the community, hosting monthly neighborhood cleanups and offering teacher discounts.

Previously On Tap (19)

Hazy Skies Hefeweizen

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen
5.8%
ABV
▼

The Peaceful Protest of Sessionable Intentions

IPA - New England / Hazy
5%
ABV
37
IBU
▼

Snowbird Yeast Experiment: Belgian Ale Yeast

IPA - Belgian
5.6%
ABV
48
IBU
▼

Advanced IPA

IPA - American
7.4%
ABV
▼

Flying Fonio

IPA - American
6%
ABV
▼

Hot Cocoa Stout

Stout - Milk / Sweet
6.1%
ABV
37
IBU
▼

Rare IPA: Pilot X Haas Collaboration

IPA - American
5.5%
ABV
65
IBU
▼

Snowbird Yeast Experiment: High Pressure Lager Yeast

Lager - IPL (India Pale Lager)
5.5%
ABV
48
IBU
▼

Sky Ride

IPA - American
6.8%
ABV
▼

Santa's Gingerbread Stout

Stout - Other
6.1%
ABV
37
IBU
▼

Ginger Snap Cookie Blonde Ale

Specialty Grain
5.4%
ABV
23
IBU
▼

Snowbird Southeast IPA 2025

IPA - American
5.4%
ABV
48
IBU
▼

Saffron Sky Witbier

Wheat Beer - Witbier
5.5%
ABV
17
IBU
▼

Rachel's Cinnamon Roll Winter Warmer

Winter Warmer
6%
ABV
▼

Raspberry Cheesecake Gose

Sour - Other Gose
4.1%
ABV
▼

White Hart

IPA - English
5.7%
ABV
▼

Zombie Snott

Sour - Other Gose
4.2%
ABV
▼

Carrot Cake Stout

Stout - Other
6.2%
ABV
▼

Pickle Me Spicy Gose

Sour - Fruited Gose
4.3%
ABV
7
IBU
▼

Pilot Brewing is a craft brewery in Plaza Midwood (Charlotte, NC). As of October 16, 2026, we track 21 beers on tap and 19 previously poured. Recent styles include Non Alcoholic, Cider, Belgian.

Tap Lists Updated Regularly
Always call ahead to confirm beer availability before visiting. Last verified: 8/4/2026