Which Charlotte brewery has the highest share of lagers and pilsners on tap?

As of October 16, 2026, Protagonist (7 of 14) and Town Brewing (7 of 14) are tied for the highest share of lagers and pilsners on tap of any Charlotte brewery with 8+ beers pouring, at 50% each. Next: Edge City Brewery (5 of 12, 42%). This ranks breweries by the share of their current tap list, not by quality.

Which Charlotte brewery has the most lagers and pilsners on tap?

As of October 16, 2026, Divine Barrel Brewing (of 34) and Legion Brewing (of 31) are tied for the most lagers and pilsners by count, with 9 each. Big tap lists lead this count; the share ranking is the better guide to which taprooms focus on lagers and pilsners.

How many lagers and pilsners are on tap in Charlotte right now?

As of October 16, 2026, 249 of the 1,172 beers on tap at 74 Charlotte-area breweries (21%) are lagers and pilsners, poured at 70 of those breweries.

How is this ranking calculated?

Each brewery's share is the number of distinct lagers and pilsners on its current tap list divided by all distinct beers it has on tap, across all of its locations. Only breweries with at least 8 beers on tap and at least 2 lagers and pilsners are ranked, so a tiny tap list can't top the list by chance. Equal shares are shown as ties. Style families follow the same classification as the style filters on HopCLT: pilsners, helles, Kölsch, Märzen and Oktoberfest/Festbier, bocks, Mexican and light lagers and other lagers.

Charlotte Breweries for Lager Lovers: Who Pours the Most Lagers (Oct 2026)

Most lager-focused tap listsshare of each brewery's beers on tap

Protagonist

7 of 14 beers on tap · 50%

DannyPilsner · German · 4.1% ABV
FranzFestbier · 5.8% ABV
HankLager · American Light · 4.2% ABV
OskarLager · Helles · 4.5% ABV
Queen CharlottePilsner · 5% ABV
SlaterLager · 5.4% ABV
Tony BockLager · Strong · 7.3% ABV

Town Brewing

7 of 14 beers on tap · 50%

First in FreedomLager · Pre Prohibition · 6.2% ABV
Morehead MärzenMärzen · 6% ABV
One In A MelonKölsch · Watermelon · 4.9% ABV
Rathaus FestbierFestbier · 5.8% ABV
Spratt'sLager · American · 4.6% ABV
Spratt's w/ Salt and LimeLager · American
Uncle PilsPilsner · West Coast · 5.1% ABV

Edge City Brewery

5 of 12 beers on tap · 42%

Buzz Light BierLager · Helles · 4.8% ABV
City LightsHouse Pils · 4.5% ABV
Harvest MoonMärzen · Oktoberfest · 5.4% ABV
HerbstkrugFestbier · 5.1% ABV
Sardis LightLager · American Light · 4.1% ABV

Gilde Brewery

6 of 15 beers on tap · 40%

Gilde PilsenerPilsner · German · 4.9% ABV
Gilde UrbockBock · 7% ABV
More Than a PiIsPilsner · Bohemian · 5.5% ABV
OktoberfestMärzen · 6% ABV
Red RoosterLager · Amber · 5.5% ABV
Worth the WaitLager · Helles · 5% ABV

Durty Bull Brewing Co.

4 of 10 beers on tap · 40%

Extra CrispyPilsner · 4.5% ABV
LagerLager · Vienna · 5.6% ABV
Liquid LunchLager · Tmavé (Czech Dark) · 4.8% ABV
Queeny's KolschKölsch · 4% ABV

Wooden Robot Brewery

6 of 16 beers on tap · 38%

BotoberfestFestbier · 5.4% ABV
I'm Walkin' HerePilsner · Italian · 5.3% ABV
Let's Get DangerousLager · Tmavé (Czech Dark) · 5.5% ABV
PilmaticPilsner · American · 5% ABV
RoboticoLager · Mexican-Style · 4.5% ABV
ThrillmaticPilsner · 5.9% ABV

Panzu Brewery

3 of 8 beers on tap · 38%

Canoeing The JimenoaLager · American Light · 4.2% ABV
Papa Panzú PilsnerPilsner · German · 5% ABV
Workin' in the YardLager · American · 4.7% ABV

King Canary Brewing

4 of 11 beers on tap · 36%

Crow TieLager · Czech Dark · 4.8% ABV
In A FinchLager · Helles · 4.9% ABV
LedergoosenMärzen · 5% ABV
Nestdoor NeighborLager · Amber - Collab with Kindred · 4.2% ABV

Sweet Union

4 of 11 beers on tap · 36%

Bloody Tarleton - Black LagerLager · Black · 5.7% ABV
Bootlegger's Best - Light LagerLager · Light · 4.8% ABV
In Love With A TumbleweedLager · Summer · 5.1% ABV
Sweet Union Oktoberfest LagerLager · Oktoberfest · 5.5% ABV

#10

760 Craft Works

5 of 14 beers on tap · 36%

Chill-adaLager · Mexican · 6% ABV
LKN LGRLager · American Light · 4.1% ABV
Shoreline ShimmerLager · Amber / Red · 8.5% ABV
The Hidden PathLager · Dark · 5.9% ABV
Yodeling Down Lake StarnbergMärzen · 5.1% ABV

The rest of the ranking, 11 onward (tap a brewery to see its lagers):

#11

Replay Brewing

6 of 17 beers on tap · 35%

Show the 6 lagers

Gohan or Go HomeLager · Lychee Rice · 4.6% ABV
Jar Jar BeansLager · Dark · 5.4% ABV
KeybladePilsner · 5% ABV
Kolsch BandicootKölsch · 4.6% ABV
RetoberfestAmerican Festbier · 5.2% ABV
Tag TeamPilsner · West Coast Black - Collab w Model A · 5.1% ABV

#11

Southern Strain Brewing

6 of 17 beers on tap · 35%

Show the 6 lagers

Czech Dark LagerLager · Malty / Crisp · 4.5% ABV
FestbierLager · Contemporary Oktoberfest · 5.8% ABV
KölschKölsch · 5.2% ABV
MärzenbierLager · Classic Oktoberfest · 6.4% ABV
Run For the PilsPilsner · 5% ABV
Vienna LagerLager · Vienna · 5.4% ABV

#13

Petty Thieves Brewing

5 of 15 beers on tap · 33%

Show the 5 lagers

Charlotte PilsnerPilsner · American · 4.5% ABV
CursedLager · Lemongrass Helles · 4.2% ABV
DesecratorDoppelbock · 7% ABV
FRANCONIAN KELLERBIERKellerbier / Zwickelbier · 5.2% ABV
New Zealand PilsnerPilsner · 5.2% ABV

#13

Salud Cerveceria

5 of 15 beers on tap · 33%

Show the 5 lagers

Del PatioLager · House Mexican · 4% ABV
Del Patio Con LimonLager · Mexican w/ Lime · 4% ABV
Modelo Noche EspecialLager · Amber · 5.7% ABV
Que Golazo ( side pour )Pilsner · German · 5.2% ABV
Snaps ( side pour )Lager · American · 4.5% ABV

#13

Triple C Brewing

5 of 15 beers on tap · 33%

Show the 5 lagers

Man CaveKellerbier / Zwickelbier · 4.9% ABV
OktoberfestMärzen · 5.5% ABV
ScoutLager · Helles · 5.2% ABV
Stone BirdLager · 4.8% ABV
UmlautKölsch · 5.1% ABV

#13

Lenny Boy Brewing

3 of 9 beers on tap · 33%

Show the 3 lagers

Czech PleasePilsner · Czech / Bohemian · 5% ABV
Spaghetti HandshakePilsner · Italian · 5.4% ABV
Uno MasLager · American Light · 5% ABV

#17

Neoteric Brewing

5 of 16 beers on tap · 31%

Show the 5 lagers

Cantina KickbackLager · Mexican · 5.5% ABV
Cap'n CrushLager · American · 4.7% ABV
Got Your SixLager · Helles · 5.1% ABV
High CzechPilsner · Czech · 5.1% ABV
No Märzen For ErrorMärzen · 6.1% ABV

#17

Resident Culture Brewing

5 of 16 beers on tap · 31%

Show the 5 lagers

Country Kind Of SilenceLager · Helles · 4.8% ABV
FestbierFestbier · 6% ABV
Island TimeLager · Mexican · 4.5% ABV
Riding For The FeelingPilsner · Italian · 5% ABV
Unworthy VictorLager · American · 4.5% ABV

#19

Free Range Brewing

3 of 10 beers on tap · 30%

Show the 3 lagers

Camp Beer LimeLager · American
Premio Italian PilsnerPilsner · Italian · 6.4% ABV
Shellem's Mussel Beach - KölschKölsch · 4.7% ABV

#20

Legion Brewing

9 of 31 beers on tap · 29%

Show the 9 lagers

Black CatPilsner · 4.1% ABV
Blanc CanvasLager · Pale · 5.5% ABV
Carolina FeatherLager · American Light · 4.4% ABV
Ciao Y'allPilsner · 4.7% ABV
Dos AmigosLager · Vienna · 5.7% ABV
Hop & SoleLager · American · 4.9% ABV
Penguin PilsPilsner · American · 4.8% ABV
Slow TideLager · American Light · 4.8% ABV
Under The SunPilsner · German · 4.8% ABV

#21

Lore Brewing

4 of 14 beers on tap · 29%

Show the 4 lagers

Aegir-FestFestbier · 5.7% ABV
ChupalagerLager · Mexican · 4.5% ABV
Freyr's HarvestMärzen · 5.9% ABV
RagnarbockBock · Single / Traditional · 5.5% ABV

#22

Percent Tap House

8 of 29 beers on tap · 28%

Show the 8 lagers

ALL CAPSLager · Dortmunder · 6% ABV
Bonus NachosLager · Mexican Lime · 5.1% ABV
Burg Burg BurgPilsner · Harrisburg · 5.2% ABV
FestFestbier · 5.7% ABV
Live Laugh LagerFestbier · 5.8% ABV
The Peak Peach*GR*Lager · Fruited American · 4.4% ABV
The Peak*GR*Lager · American Light · 4.4% ABV
Tis But A KölschKölsch · DH · 4.9% ABV

#23

Lake Norman Brewery

4 of 15 beers on tap · 27%

Show the 4 lagers

Drink LocoLager · Mexican · 5.1% ABV
FestbierFestbier · 4.9% ABV
Masthead Light LagerLager · American Light · 4.3% ABV
Special Chief PilsnerPilsner · German · 6.2% ABV

#24

Divine Barrel Brewing

9 of 34 beers on tap · 26%

Show the 9 lagers

Beer Flavored BeerLager · American · 5% ABV
Canadian LagerLager · Canadian-Style Pale · 4.8% ABV
Czech PilsPilsner · Czech-Style · 5.2% ABV
Electro-LimeNon Alcoholic · Lager · 0.5% ABV
Italian PilsnerPilsner · Italian-Style · 5% ABV
KölschNon Alcoholic · Lager · 0.5% ABV
Life Flows OnLager · Amber · 5.2% ABV
OAKtoberfestMärzen · Oak-Conditioned · 5.7% ABV
OktoberfestMärzen · 5.7% ABV

#25

Fonta Flora Brewery

4 of 16 beers on tap · 25%

Show the 4 lagers

Ghost TreePilsner · West Coast-Style
MoonstonePilsner · West Coast
Nebo PilsnerPilsner · 5.2% ABV
SqueezeboxLager · Tmavé (Czech Dark) · 5.2% ABV

#25

Lake Wylie Brewing

3 of 12 beers on tap · 25%

Show the 3 lagers

Aye AyeKellerbier / Zwickelbier · 4.9% ABV
Ghost PaddleLager · Dark · 5.7% ABV
I Know A GuyLager · Leichtbier · 3.7% ABV

#25

Ghostface Brewing

2 of 8 beers on tap · 25%

Show the 2 lagers

It's a pilsner!Pilsner
Payton's LagerLager

#28

Pilot Brewing

5 of 21 beers on tap · 24%

Show the 5 lagers

Dunkles BockBock · 6.3% ABV
Kölsch Me If You CanKölsch · 5% ABV
Late Czech OutLager · Tmavé (Czech Dark) · 4.7% ABV
Pilot LightLager · American · 5.2% ABV
Puck Off PilsnerPilsner · 5.5% ABV

#29

Royal Bliss Brewing

4 of 17 beers on tap · 24%

Show the 4 lagers

Dark ThroneLager · Dark · 5.4% ABV
Denver's FirstPilsner · 5.4% ABV
Lake LifeLager · Ultra Lite · 4.2% ABV
OktoberfestFestbier · 5.6% ABV

#30

Burial Beer Co.

5 of 22 beers on tap · 23%

Show the 5 lagers

CrucialPilsner · German · 4.8% ABV
InnertubeLager · American Light · 3.5% ABV
One of Us Will Have To Bury the OtherLager · Mexican · 4.6% ABV
Our Hearts of RuinPilsner · 5% ABV
Unhallowed TemplesBock · Single · 5.6% ABV

#30

Heist Brewery

5 of 22 beers on tap · 23%

Show the 5 lagers

Druid Pils SouthPilsner · German · 4.5% ABV
Heist LiteLager · American Light · 4.5% ABV
Kolsch Hard TruthKölsch · 4.9% ABV
Patagonia Provisions Non-Alcoholic Organic GoldenNon Alcoholic · Lager · 0% ABV
Saazer TimePilsner · Czech · 4.7% ABV

#32

Americana Beer Co

3 of 14 beers on tap · 21%

Show the 3 lagers

IndivisibleLager · American Light · 4.5% ABV
OktoberfestMärzen · 5.6% ABV
Shaky IslesPilsner · NZ Hoppy · 5% ABV

#32

Traust Brewing

3 of 14 beers on tap · 21%

Show the 3 lagers

ARRØSLager · 5% ABV
MØHØBERFESTFestbier · 5.6% ABV
ONIXLager · Dark · 5.2% ABV

#34

Primal Brewery

5 of 24 beers on tap · 21%

Show the 5 lagers

Amber WavesLager · Amber / Red · 4.4% ABV
Jose GnomaLager · Mexican · 5% ABV
Kickass KolschKölsch · 5% ABV
Lawn BoyLager · American Light · 5% ABV
Oktoberfest MarzenMärzen · 5.7% ABV

#35

Armored Cow Brewing

6 of 30 beers on tap · 20%

Show the 6 lagers

BLACK HOPSLager · Black · 6.5% ABV
HOODIE & SCHWARTZLager · Black · 5% ABV
LudwigMärzen · 5.8% ABV
MY GOATLager · Maibock · 6.9% ABV
Shake That AxeLager · Helles · 4.8% ABV
SUN SPUNLager · Lemon-Lime · 4.8% ABV

#35

The Brew Room Locust

4 of 20 beers on tap · 20%

Show the 4 lagers

KunkelFestMärzen · 5.8% ABV
OutlawLager · American Light · 4.2% ABV
Ruby LagerLager · American Amber · 4% ABV
TBR PilsnerPilsner · German · 5.2% ABV

#35

Birdsong Brewing Company

3 of 15 beers on tap · 20%

Show the 3 lagers

KölschNon Alcoholic · Lager · 0.5% ABV
Party Starter Märzen LagerMärzen · 5% ABV
RewindLager · American · 4% ABV

#35

Slow Play Brewing

2 of 10 beers on tap · 20%

Show the 2 lagers

Ante UpPilsner · 5% ABV
MOW YOUR LAWN LATERLager · American · 5% ABV

#39

Eleven Lakes Brewing

5 of 28 beers on tap · 18%

Show the 5 lagers

FESTBIERLager · German · 6.1% ABV
LimeLiteLager · American · 4.8% ABV
Vera Cruisin'Lager · Mexican · 5.1% ABV
Wakes & MistakesPilsner · 4.2% ABV
Yardley WorkingKölsch · 4.9% ABV

#40

Hoptown Brewing

3 of 17 beers on tap · 18%

Show the 3 lagers

Czech YosefLager · 5.5% ABV
OktoberfestMärzen · 5.2% ABV
On the NinesLager · American · 5.3% ABV

#40

Suffolk Punch Brewing

3 of 17 beers on tap · 18%

Show the 3 lagers

Blue DaisyPilsner · 4.9% ABV
DaydreamLager · Helles · 5% ABV
Pacific Standard TimePilsner · West Coast · 5.1% ABV

#42

Hopfly Brewing Company

3 of 19 beers on tap · 16%

Show the 3 lagers

NoontideLager · Světlé (Czech Pale) · 5.1% ABV
Old ContinentalLager · Vienna · 4.2% ABV
Prague NightsLager · Tmavé (Czech Dark) · 4.9% ABV

#43

Vaulted Oak Brewing

2 of 13 beers on tap · 15%

Show the 2 lagers

Czech PleasePilsner · Czech · 5% ABV
False FallMärzen · 5.9% ABV

#44

Uwharrie Brewing

3 of 21 beers on tap · 14%

Show the 3 lagers

Albemarle LiteLager · American Light · 4.7% ABV
Gordito's Mexican LagerLager · Mexican Style · 6% ABV
Pontoon PilsnerPilsner · German · 4.8% ABV

#44

Amor Artis Brewing

2 of 14 beers on tap · 14%

Show the 2 lagers

Fort MillsnerPilsner · 5.4% ABV
South of the BorderLager · Amber / Red · 5.2% ABV

#46

Hi-Wire Brewing

5 of 36 beers on tap · 14%

Show the 5 lagers

Anniversary HellesLager · Helles · 5.1% ABV
Hi-Wire LagerLager · American · 4.6% ABV
Leisure Time LagerLager · American · 5% ABV
RAD KolschKölsch · 5% ABV
Zirkusfest OktoberfestMärzen · 6% ABV

#47

Boondoggler’s Brewing Company

2 of 15 beers on tap · 13%

Show the 2 lagers

BoontoberfestMärzen · 5% ABV
Pappy's PilzPilsner · 5.2% ABV

#48

Lower Left Brewing

2 of 16 beers on tap · 13%

Show the 2 lagers

LefterhosenMärzen · 5.6% ABV
PacerLager · Premium Light · 4% ABV

#49

Monday Night Brewing

4 of 36 beers on tap · 11%

Show the 4 lagers

404Lager · 4.04% ABV
FestbierFestbier
OktoberfestMärzen · Oktoberfest · 5% ABV
Taco TuesdayLager · Mexican · 4.5% ABV

#50

Old Armor Beer

2 of 19 beers on tap · 11%

Show the 2 lagers

Smokin' JoeLager · 5.3% ABV
Suns Out, Silkies OutLager · American · 5.1% ABV

#51

Ass Clown Brewing Company

3 of 29 beers on tap · 10%

Show the 3 lagers

A Great Day For A BeerPilsner · 4.3% ABV
Between BarrelsLager · Imperial (Bourbon Barrel Smoked Cinnamon & Vanilla) · 9% ABV
Cheers! To OktoberfestMärzen · 5% ABV

#52

Middle James Brewing

2 of 20 beers on tap · 10%

Show the 2 lagers

Carolina Sky-LimeLager · American · 5.5% ABV
Fly KidKölsch · 5% ABV

#53

NoDa Brewing Company

2 of 23 beers on tap · 9%

Show the 2 lagers

Pitchside PilsPilsner · German · 4.1% ABV
SonrisaLager · Mexican · 4.9% ABV

#54

Sugar Creek Brewing Company

2 of 24 beers on tap · 8%

Show the 2 lagers

Beers & Burpees LoSo LightLager · 3.5% ABV
Culture PilsPilsner · 4.8% ABV

#55

Pour 64

3 of 37 beers on tap · 8%

Show the 3 lagers

Gull Den TicketPilsner · German · 5.2% ABV
Oktoberfest MarzenMärzen · 5.7% ABV
PacerLager · American Light · 4% ABV

Most lagers on tap by countany tap-list size

Divine Barrel Brewing (of 34) and Legion Brewing (of 31) are tied for the most lagers and pilsners by count, with 9 each.

Smaller tap lists with 2+ lagersunder 8 beers on tap, so not ranked

Club West Brewing

2 of 5 beers on tap

Light LagerLager · American Light · 4.2% ABV
Mexican LagerLager · Mexican-style with Blood Orange & Lime · 4.8% ABV

Keepsake Brewery

2 of 6 beers on tap

HeartseaseLager · Helles · 4.5% ABV
VesperLager · Dark · 5% ABV

Rock Hill Brewing Company

3 of 4 beers on tap

Autumn EmberMärzen · 6% ABV
Palmetto PilsnerPilsner · 5.7% ABV
Southern CervezaLager · Pale · 4.5% ABV

What counts as lagers and pilsners

This page counts pilsners, helles, Kölsch, Märzen and Oktoberfest/Festbier, bocks, Mexican and light lagers and other lagers. Right now the most common styles in the group are Lager (125), Pilsner (59), Märzen (24), Kölsch (14) and Festbier (13).

Charlotte Breweries for Lager Lovers

Most lager-focused tap listsshare of each brewery's beers on tap

Most lagers on tap by countany tap-list size

Smaller tap lists with 2+ lagersunder 8 beers on tap, so not ranked

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