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Resident Culture Brewing

Since opening in September 2017, Resident Culture has become one of Charlotte's most acclaimed breweries. Their flagship Plaza Midwood location, housed in a family-owned warehouse since 1982, serves as both brewery and taproom with an active brewing operation you can smell as you enter. The motto 'where your weird is welcome' captures their inclusive, funky community vibe. They have a genuine appreciation for assertive, hop-forward styles while also excelling at lagers and mixed culture/spontaneous fermentation beers. Their coolship program reflects an obsession with hyper-local ingredients and sense of place. The tight-knit crew creates exceptional beers across all styles, with their flagship Lightning Drops IPA leading the way.

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Locations

Plaza Midwood (Flagship)
2101 Central Avenue
Charlotte
7th Street (Market at 7th)
224 E 7th Street
Charlotte
Nerd Night
every Monday

On Tap Now (31)

📍 Plaza Midwood (Flagship)

Charlotte • Plaza Midwood20
Pilsner - Italian
5%
ABV
Festbier
6%
ABV
IPA - American
6.5%
ABV

Into the Wildwood

Sour - Other
6.5%
ABV
Lager - Mexican
4.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
6.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7%
ABV

Past Company

IPA
6.5%
ABV
Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche
5.5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
5%
ABV
0.5%
ABV
Cider - Other Fruit
6.9%
ABV
Hard Ginger Beer
5%
ABV
Hard Ginger Beer
4.7%
ABV
Non-Alcoholic - IPA
0%
ABV
Belgian Blonde
6.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7.5%
ABV

📍 7th Street (Market at 7th)

Charlotte • Uptown11
Pilsner - Italian
5%
ABV
Festbier
6%
ABV
IPA - American
6.5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
6.8%
ABV
Lager - Mexican
4.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
6.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7%
ABV
Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche
5.5%
ABV
5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7.5%
ABV

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events at any location.

Recurring Specials (6)

📍 Plaza Midwood (Flagship)

Charlotte • Plaza Midwood4

Nerd Night

🔁 Every Monday • 19:00

Free pizza.

Resident Culture Run Club

🔁 Every Wednesday • 18:30
Sports

Trivia Night at Plaza Midwood

🔁 Every Wednesday • 19:00 - 21:00
Trivia

Hosted by Mindless Minutia Trivia.

Food Truck Friday

🔁 Every Friday • 17:00 - 21:00
Food

Rotating food trucks each week, plus Leroy's Snack Shack. Note: sourced from a page section mislabeled "Trivia Night at Plaza Midwood" but describing Food Truck Friday.

📍 7th Street (Market at 7th)

Charlotte • Uptown2

Nerd Night (Gamer's Social)

🔁 Every Tuesday • 18:00 - 21:00

Free-to-play video game lounge with multiple systems and TVs, hosted with @gamingloungeclt. Two-hour parking validation with purchase.

Resident Culture Run Club

🔁 Every Wednesday
Happy Hour

$4 select pints. Note: event is titled "Run Club" but the page description only mentions the pint special, not a run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Resident Culture Brewing?

Resident Culture Brewing is located at 2101 Central Avenue, Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC.

What beers does Resident Culture Brewing have on tap?

Resident Culture Brewing currently has 31 beers on tap including IPA, Sour, Lager.

Does Resident Culture Brewing have trivia?

Yes, Resident Culture Brewing hosts trivia every Wednesday at 19:00.

Does Resident Culture Brewing have happy hour?

Yes, Resident Culture Brewing hosts happy hour every Wednesday.

Does Resident Culture Brewing have multiple locations?

Yes, Resident Culture Brewing has 2 locations in Charlotte (Plaza Midwood (Flagship), 7th Street (Market at 7th)).

What are Resident Culture Brewing's hours at Plaza Midwood (Flagship)?

Plaza Midwood (Flagship): Monday 3pm–10pm, Tuesday 3pm–10pm, Wednesday 3pm–10pm, Thursday 3pm–10pm, Friday 3pm–11pm, Saturday 12pm–11pm, Sunday 12pm–8pm.

What are Resident Culture Brewing's hours at 7th Street (Market at 7th)?

7th Street (Market at 7th): Monday 3pm–9pm, Tuesday 12pm–9pm, Wednesday 12pm–9pm, Thursday 12pm–9pm, Friday 12pm–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 12pm–6pm.

What is Resident Culture Brewing known for?

Since opening in September 2017, Resident Culture has become one of Charlotte's most acclaimed breweries. Their flagship Plaza Midwood location, housed in a family-owned warehouse since 1982, serves as both brewery and taproom with an active brewing operation you can smell as you enter. The motto 'where your weird is welcome' captures their inclusive, funky community vibe. They have a genuine appreciation for assertive, hop-forward styles while also excelling at lagers and mixed culture/spontaneous fermentation beers. Their coolship program reflects an obsession with hyper-local ingredients and sense of place. The tight-knit crew creates exceptional beers across all styles, with their flagship Lightning Drops IPA leading the way.

Previously On Tap (68)

📍 Plaza Midwood (Flagship)

Charlotte • Plaza Midwood29
Cider - Herbed / Spiced / Hopped
6.2%
ABV
American Lager
4.5%
ABV
4.8%
ABV

Ego Death - Vanilla

Stout - Imperial / Double Pastry
12.5%
ABV
Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche
5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
6.8%
ABV
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
8.5%
ABV
5%
ABV
Pale Ale - New England
5.75%
ABV
Stout - Pastry
7.5%
ABV
Lager - Munich Dunkel
5%
ABV
IPA - American
7%
ABV
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
8.3%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
6.5%
ABV
6.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7.5%
ABV
Farmhouse Ale - Saison
7.5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
6%
ABV
Pilsner - New Zealand
5.2%
ABV
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
9%
ABV
IPA - American
7%
ABV
IPA - American
7%
ABV
IPA - American
6.5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
6.5%
ABV
Altbier
5%
ABV
Kellerbier / Zwickelbier
4.8%
ABV

Temple Garden

Sour - Fruited
5.5%
ABV

📍 7th Street (Market at 7th)

Charlotte • Uptown39
Cider - Herbed / Spiced / Hopped
6.2%
ABV
American Lager
4.5%
ABV
4.8%
ABV
Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche
5%
ABV
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
8.5%
ABV

Twice As Lonely: Caramel Popcorn & Salted Almonds

Stout - Imperial / Double
11%
ABV
Pale Ale - New England
5.75%
ABV
Stout - Pastry
7.5%
ABV
Lager - Munich Dunkel
5%
ABV
IPA - American
7%
ABV
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
8.3%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
6.5%
ABV
6.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7.5%
ABV
IPA - New England / Hazy
7.5%
ABV
Farmhouse Ale - Saison
7.5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
6%
ABV
Pilsner - New Zealand
5.2%
ABV
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
9%
ABV
IPA - American
7%
ABV
IPA - American
7%
ABV
IPA - American
6.5%
ABV
Sour - Fruited
6.5%
ABV
0.5%
ABV
Cider - Other Fruit
6.9%
ABV
Hard Ginger Beer
5%
ABV
Hard Ginger Beer
4.7%
ABV
Non-Alcoholic - IPA
0%
ABV
Altbier
5%
ABV
Kellerbier / Zwickelbier
4.8%
ABV

Causal Continuum

IPA - New England / Hazy
7%
ABV

N.A.R.C. Hop Water

Non-Alcoholic - Other Beer
%
ABV

Twice As Lonely (2026)

Stout - Imperial / Double
11%
ABV

Twice As Lonely: Macadamia Nut & Vanilla (2026)

Stout - Imperial / Double
11%
ABV
Belgian Blonde
6.5%
ABV

Resident Culture Brewing is a craft brewery in Plaza Midwood (Charlotte, NC). As of August 31, 2026, we track 31 beers on tap and 68 previously poured. Recent styles include IPA, Sour, Hard Seltzer.

Tap Lists Updated Regularly
Always call ahead to confirm beer availability before visiting. Last verified: 8/27/2026