Name: Brewer's Dinner at Gilde: Road Trip
Start: 2026-08-28T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-28T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Gilde Brewery

760 Craft Works

Americana Beer Co

Amor Artis Brewing

Armored Cow Brewing

Ass Clown Brewing Company

Benford Brewing Company

Birdsong Brewing Company

Boondoggler’s Brewing Company

Burial Beer Co.

Buzzed Viking Brewing & Meadery

Cabarrus Brewing Company

Club West Brewing

Divine Barrel Brewing

Durty Bull Brewing Co.

Edge City Brewery

Eleven Lakes Brewing

Fonta Flora Brewery

Free Range Brewing

Ghostface Brewing

Gilde Brewery

Grove Cartel Brewing Co

Heist Brewery

Hi-Wire Brewing

High Branch Brewing

Hopfly Brewing Company

Hoptown Brewing

Jolly Roger Brewery

Keepsake Brewery

King Canary Brewing

Lake Norman Brewery

Lake Wylie Brewing

Legal Remedy Brewing

Legion Brewing

Lenny Boy Brewing

Lore Brewing

Lost Worlds Brewing

Lower Left Brewing

Middle James Brewing

Monday Night Brewing

Neoteric Brewing

New Sarum Brewing

NoDa Brewing Company

Off The Tracks Brewing

Old Armor Beer

Old Well Brewery

Panzu Brewery

Percent Tap House

Petty Thieves Brewing

Pilot Brewing

Pour 64

Primal Brewery

Protagonist

Red Buffalo Brewing Company

Replay Brewing

Resident Culture Brewing

Rock Hill Brewing Company

Royal Bliss Brewing

Salud Cerveceria

Seaboard Brewing

Slow Play Brewing

Southern Range Brewing

Southern Strain Brewing

Suffolk Punch Brewing

Sugar Creek Brewing Company

Sweet Union

The Brew Room Locust

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Town Brewing

Traust Brewing

Triple C Brewing

Untamed Waters Brewing

Uwharrie Brewing

Vaulted Oak Brewing

Wooden Robot Brewery

Edge City Brewery opened in April 2020 on Monroe Road in Charlotte, becoming one of the first breweries in the area. Operating a 3-barrel brewhouse, this allows them to maintain a diverse variety of styles on tap at all times. The brewery features a bright, open taproom filled with plants and colorful furniture, along with an expansive fenced-in patio perfect for families and friends to spread out. Beyond beer, they offer wine, cider, ginger beer, seltzers, and a variety of non-alcoholic options and snacks. Edge City is a community-focused brewery hosting weekly events including run clubs, trivia nights, and rotating food trucks.

Food Truck: CLT Burger Box

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.

Pilot Provisions: Pasta Making

Amor Artis Brewing (Latin for 'Love of Craft') is a family-owned, quality-focused, community-based brewery in historic downtown Fort Mill, South Carolina. Opened in 2018, this small craft brewery features 12 taps with brews crafted on-site using a 7-barrel system, with half poured directly from fermentation tanks. The brewery is particularly known for barrel brewing and exceptional sour beers. The taproom features beautiful design with plants everywhere, exposed brick, and large windows overlooking Main Street. They offer both a back patio and an upstairs rooftop bar. The brewery actively supports local charities and has raised over $30,000 for community causes through their Suds for Heroes program and charity events.

Live music in the Biergarten with The Brews Brothers

Live Music at The Print Shop!

NoDa Brewing Company opened in 2011 as one of Charlotte's first craft breweries, named after the North Davidson Street bohemian and artistic neighborhood. Founded by owner Todd Ford, whose flagship IPA Hop Drop 'N Roll began as his homebrew recipe. In 2014, just three years after opening, Hop Drop 'N Roll won World Beer Cup Gold Award in the competition's largest category, propelling NoDa onto the national stage. This recognition led to rapid expansion from a 15BBL brewhouse in NoDa neighborhood to a 60BBL brewhouse in North End. NoDa also opened a taproom at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in 2018, featuring the Layover Lager created specifically for travelers. The family and dog-friendly brewery features large beer garden and patio space, with a range of beer styles ensuring everyone 21+ can find something they enjoy. NoDa Run Club meets Wednesday and Sunday, and the brewery hosts monthly charity roundups and 'You Drink, We Donate' nights supporting local charities.

NoDa (Original)

Pay the Toll or Feed the Trolls Beer Release

Sugar Creek Brewing Company opened in 2014 in Charlotte’s South End, carving out a niche with its European-inspired approach to craft beer. Brewing on a traditional system, Sugar Creek is best known for Belgian-style ales, crisp lagers, and thoughtfully executed saisons, dubbels, and tripels, while also offering approachable IPAs and seasonal specialties. The brewery places a strong emphasis on balance, drinkability, and classic technique rather than trend-chasing. Their South End taproom offers a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere with a spacious bar and outdoor seating, making it a popular stop along the Rail Trail for both locals and visitors.

Sugar Creek Taproom

Beer Release: Pumpkin Blaster

Established in 2017, Suffolk Punch Brewing is more than just a brewery—it's a full culinary experience combining a brewery, taphouse, scratch kitchen, and coffee bar. Named after the Suffolk horse (an English breed known for its strength and solid appearance), the concept embodies "proper good craft" in every aspect. The South End location sits directly on the Rail Trail near New Bern Station, featuring refined yet rustic interiors with abundant greenery and an expansive patio with an outdoor bar. The SouthPark location opened to serve the mall area with elevated dining and family-friendly atmosphere. Both locations are open from morning to night, serving everything from craft coffee and brunch to dinner and late-night drinks.

South End

Pop Icons & Pride Anthems Trivia

Where's the 1? Beer Release

Flight Night: Beer & Cheese Pairing

Pilot Provisions: Homemade Pesto Cavatelli

Founded in December 2013 by home brewers Ray Steimel and David Hoy, Primal Brewery opened its flagship Huntersville location on December 26, 2014, becoming Huntersville's first brewery. Starting with a 1-barrel brewhouse, they've grown significantly, opening a second location in Belmont in 2020 with a 10-barrel production facility. The name 'Primal' reflects their philosophy that beer is essential and fundamental to life. Their mission is to brew beer for all tastes and preferences, creating styles that appeal to both first-time craft beer drinkers and seasoned aficionados. The Huntersville taproom offers a warm, low-ceiling gathering space with outdoor beer garden, while the Belmont location handles main production.

Huntersville

8/21 Comedy Show at Primal Huntersville

Live music 7-9pm w/ Crystal Fountains, food from Union BBQ 5pm-sold out, Henna Tattoo pop up, local vendors, drink specials

Friday's Live - Aug 21st

Gothic Punk Night Market

Cabarrus Brewing Company, founded in 2015, is the first full-scale craft brewery in Concord and Cabarrus County. Located in Concord's historic Gibson Mill—a building that once served as the finished goods warehouse for Gibson Manufacturing Company and part of Cannon Mills Plant 6—the brewery melts local history, character, and traditions with locally produced craft beer. The 15,000-square-foot space features a visible 15-barrel, three-vessel brewhouse at the heart of a 5,000-square-foot taproom with an expansive bar, large TV screens, and ample seating. Many of their beers are named after important local historical events and landmarks, celebrating the area's rich textile and industrial heritage.

Dumpling Girls Food Truck

Food Truck: Benny's Bodega

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Pilot Provisions: Sushi Workshop

Cheers & Chats with Hearts for the Invisible

Fresh Beer Friday: Wake Me For The Biscoff Brown Ale

Gilde Brewery opened in February 2022 as the first U.S. location of the historic German brewery established in 1546 in Hannover, Germany - making it over 475 years old and one of the oldest breweries in Germany. The 9,500 square foot brewery and restaurant in Charlotte's Lower South End features authentic German architectural details, design touches, and millwork, all centered around a German-made brewhouse with Caspary copper kettles and stainless steel fermenting tanks. Brewmaster Willi Wallstab leads the team in producing pure, high-quality beer according to German Purity Law standards. Executive Chef Dominik Kuehne (who worked with Michelin star chef Stefan Herrmann) creates authentic German cuisine. The brewery seats 350 guests across the bier haus, outdoor bier garten, patio, and semi-private event space.

Multi-course dinner with beer pairings inspired by East Coast destinations, limited to 45 people

Brewer's Dinner at Gilde: Road Trip

Opened in March 2026 in Charlotte's vibrant South End, Club West Brewing is a spacious brewery and social destination that blends craft beer with elevated pub fare, cocktails, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Located along the Rail Trail on Hawkins Street, the brewery features expansive indoor seating, multiple bars, and a large outdoor beer garden that draws everyone from cyclists and runners to families and after-work crowds. Club West places a strong emphasis on community, hosting regular trivia nights, live music, run clubs, watch parties, and seasonal events. Inspired by a modern Western aesthetic while remaining distinctly Charlotte in character, the brewery aims to be a lively gathering place where great beer, good food, and local connections come together.

Half off bowls 11am-2pm, half off apps 2-6pm, $5 Low Drift IPA pints

Club West

Friday Happy Hour

King Canary Brewing Company opened in May 2018 in a beautifully remodeled 4,500-square-foot multi-story home overlooking a cove of Lake Norman. Founded by Matt and Andrea Gravina, who left their Florida corporate careers to pursue their dream of opening a family-friendly microbrewery, the brewery quickly made an impact on the Lake Norman area. Tragically, Matt unexpectedly passed away in August 2019, less than a year and a half after opening. With tremendous support from the community, family, and staff, Andrea persevered and has grown the brewery into a thriving business. The converted house features multiple rooms with vintage arcade games, board games, a kids' playroom upstairs, and a deck overlooking the lake. Known for approachable, highly drinkable beers across many styles, especially IPAs and fruited sours.

Rotating food truck; live music (performer varies) most Fridays 7-9pm

Mooresville (Flagship)

Friday Food Truck & Live Music

Big Frank Fridays

Fonta Flora Brewery opened their Charlotte location at Optimist Hall in January 2020, bringing the taste of Appalachia to the Queen City. Originally founded in Morganton in 2013, Fonta Flora is named after a sharecropping community near the Linville River that was flooded to create Lake James. The brewery integrates the soul of agriculture with the art of zymurgy (fermentation), using water from their wells and supporting agriculture from surrounding counties. They operate a 9-acre farm with orchards of persimmons and pawpaws, employing regenerative farming concepts. Cofounder and brewmaster Todd Boera crafts 50-70 varieties of beer annually using as much North Carolina malt and local farm ingredients as possible. The Charlotte taproom features both indoor and outdoor patio seating with draft beer, house-made cocktails, and packaged products available.

Weekly Farmer's Market 5-8pm at Whippoorwill Farm, live music 6-8pm, yoga on First Fridays 6-7pm

Farm Friday

Southern Range Brewing opened in May 2016 as Monroe's first brewery, featuring a 30-barrel brewhouse in historic downtown Monroe. The brewery has become known for fun and quirky beer names derived from everyday happenings and music inspiration, like 'Tiny Ass Umbrella' and 'Ice Cube's A Pimp.' Their comfortable and inviting space welcomes both craft beer aficionados and newcomers alike, with a variety of styles ensuring there's something for every palate. The brewery features outdoor seating, live music, and food trucks on weekends, creating a vibrant community gathering place. While they experiment constantly with beer styles, they ensure their flagship beers are always available year-round.

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Food Truck & Live Music Friday

Armored Cow Brewing is a 100% veteran-owned brewery that opened in 2017 as University City's first brewery. Founded by former Sycamore Brewing head brewer Andrew Kalinoski, who began brewing gluten-free beer for his mother-in-law with celiac disease, the brewery specializes in both traditional craft beers and 100% gluten-free offerings made with natural grains like buckwheat, rice, and millet. The spacious 8,000+ square foot facility features 18 taps, an open view of brewing operations, and extensive indoor and outdoor seating. Recently recognized as one of the Top Dog-Friendly Breweries in the USA 2025 by Chewy.com, the brewery cultivates a family-friendly, welcoming environment.

Armored Cow

University City Food Truck Friday

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.

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.

Plaza Midwood (Flagship)

Food Truck Friday

Weekly live music, performer varies (e.g. Cameron Moore, Carson Lee Bradshaw Duo, Crystal Fountains, Eddie Kennedy); times shift 6-8pm or 7-9pm depending on weather

Live Music Every Friday

Opened in 2022 as Stanly County's first brewery, The Brew Room Locust has quickly become a community gathering place in the growing town of Locust. The brewpub pairs a lineup of house-brewed Kunkel Brews with a wide selection of guest craft beers, ciders, and a full menu of elevated pub fare. Spacious indoor seating is complemented by patios on both sides of the building, outdoor games, and family-friendly spaces that make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. True to its philosophy of combining craft beer, quality food, and community, The Brew Room hosts regular live music, trivia, and special events while serving as a welcoming hub for Stanly County's emerging craft beer scene.

Locust

Live Music by The Distillery Cats

Hi-Wire Brewing opened their Charlotte location in South End in July 2022, bringing Asheville's award-winning lagers and ales to the Queen City. This is Hi-Wire's eighth location and first to feature two separate bars with a total of 36 taps of Hi-Wire beer, including year-rounds, seasonals, specialties, sours, and one-offs, plus wine and cider. The 8,743-square-foot taproom features high ceilings, walls of windows, and a 2,000-square-foot outdoor beer garden. This family and pet-friendly, activity-heavy taproom includes interactive games like table tennis, foosball, and shuffleboard, plus vibrant 360-degree murals by Asheville artist Ian Wilkinson. Located across from Pins Mechanical and next to Benny Ferrovia's pizza, it's become a South End destination.

Get ready to groove, Charlotte! Join us at our taproom at 7pm every Friday (or some Saturdays) for a night of live music! It's totally FREE so head on down for good times!

Friday Night Live

Founded in 2019 by Larry and Ginger Griffin, Royal Bliss Brewing is a family-owned and operated brewery in Denver, NC, just outside Huntersville. Built on the philosophy that 'in life & beer, balance is bliss,' the brewery strives to be refined yet approachable, experimental yet not ridiculous. Head Brewer Chris, a Navy veteran and chemistry degree holder, developed the entire beer, cider, and seltzer programs from scratch. The stunning two-story mass-timber and CLT (cross-laminated timber) facility features elevated bar fare, outstanding views of the brew tanks, extensive outdoor seating, and live music. They're deeply committed to community service, donating over $22,000 to local charities through their Thursday 'Gratitude Nights' in just their first nine months.

Live music act varies weekly; beer garden stage or enclosed patio

Royal Bliss

Live Music (Friday)

Established in 2016 by Travis Caudle, a Union County native and former home brewer, Sweet Union Brewing is Indian Trail's first brewery. Founded alongside his father Tom Caudle as CEO, the brewery reflects a mix of passion, tradition, and innovation. Located in a strip mall with ample parking, the brewery offers a large taproom and bar with games including pinball machines and board games. Sweet Union partners with Sugar Creek Coffee Roasters for their coffee-infused beers and regularly hosts food trucks, trivia nights, and live music. The brewery creates beers to satisfy every palate, from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, with creative seasonal offerings and affordable pricing that's cheaper than Charlotte.

Sweet Union Brewing

Friday Flight Special

Friday Flight Day

Lenny Boy Brewing opened in 2011 in Charlotte's historic South End district, starting with three taps for kombucha and growing to become the Southeast's only Certified Organic kombucha producer (since 2013). In September 2016, they moved to a massive 31,000+ square foot facility featuring a 29-tap taproom, outdoor patio seating, and viewing areas for both beer production and kombucha production. Originally focused on non-alcoholic kombucha, they became a licensed microbrewery in September 2013, diversifying their product line to include kombucha, traditional beers, sours, wild ales, and hard kombucha. The rustic, open taproom space features Griffith Hall event space, in-house kitchen serving shareable plates including charcuterie, pretzels, sandwiches, and vegan offerings, plus custom craft cocktails. Lenny Boy distributes kombucha across the Southeast and into the Midwest, hosting music shows, fitness events, non-profit events, documentaries, farmer's markets, and local festivals as part of their 'Culture Matters' community lifestyle.

$18 flagship beer pitchers and $10 flagship beer growlers to-go

Friday Pitcher & Growler Special

Hoptown Brewing opened in March 2021 in Mooresville's Lake Norman area, founded by Scott and Sandy Plemmons. Scott's beer-making journey began with a homebrew kit gift from Sandy, evolving from homebrewing to commercial brewing under the original name 'Hootenanny.' The brewery focuses on incredible beer, fun social gatherings, and giving back to the community. Featuring a bright and friendly taproom with 17-18 rotating beers brewed on-site, plus cider, seltzer, wine, and prosecco, Hoptown offers an expansive outdoor 'backyard' area perfect for gathering. Head Brewer Kyle McLaughlin joined in 2022 and created the award-winning Sweet Wings Honey Wheat Ale. The brewery is deeply committed to community support through their 'Sip It Forward' program, which has donated over $50,000 to local nonprofits.

Live music Friday & Saturday nights, occasional Bingo or Themed Trivia & Music Bingo, food truck on site

Charlotte Brewery Events on Friday

Trivia

Happy Hour

Live Music

Food

Other

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