Charleston Breweries
One little-known fact about Charleston is its ever-growing beer scene. With so many small breweries popping up, it can be difficult to nail down the best breweries in Charleston. We were lucky enough to sit down with some of Charleston’s favorite brewers to get the scoop on what makes brewing in the Lowcountry, an experience like no other.
Best Breweries in Charleston
Tradesman Brewing
For the founders of Tradesman Brewing, brewing is more than just a business, it’s a team sport. Sara, Scott, and Chris met through their kids who all attended the same elementary school. Through their friendship grew a realization that they all shared a common passion for one thing: beer.
For Chris and Sara, the best part about brewing is the people. Full of uplifting moments, interesting conversations, and providing a meeting place for people of all types, working at Tradesman is Chris’s dream job. For Scott, it’s the act of brewing itself that drives his passion. This drives the overall vibe of Tradesman, which runs on the foundation that beer is accessible to anyone. The goal? To make sure anyone who wants to try something new feels the freedom to do so. That’s precisely why they called their taproom the Beer Education Outreach Center, and why their team is trained to guide guests in finding their perfect beer fit.
As for Charleston, it continues to prove itself an exciting time for beer lovers. And these brewers don’t plan on leaving anytime soon, so plan a visit and get educated on what makes their beers special. You might just discover a new favorite brewery in Charleston, SC.
Tradesman Brewing is located at 1647 King St Ext, Charleston, SC 29405
Revelry Brewing
“Life is too short not to have fun.”
That’s the attitude Revelry Brewing’s founder Ryan Coker has about beer. For Ryan, brewing started as a distraction from his day job working in healthcare, where he felt the pressure of facing his own mortality day in and day out. He explains his career change as a conversation between his “id and superego” during which he realized that he could transform his obsession with home-brewing beer into a business. That’s the precise moment in which Revelry Brewing was born.
Now a successful hub for Charleston’s beer community Ryan has a team that helps operate the brewery and keeps him sane in doing so. when we asked Ryan about the wheat-adorned trumpets that decorate his brand, he explained they represent the “boisterous merriment in the accompaniment of alcohol” that revolves around not taking things too seriously.
One thing they do consider serious is their pet project, The Hold, serving up nuanced beers inspired by brewers in the Senne Valley of Belgium and France. Charleston seems to be the perfect place for this band of lively brewers and thirsty locals to meet.
Revelry Brewing is located at 10 Conroy St, Charleston, SC 29403
Holy City Brewing
Tucked in Northern Charleston lies Holy City Brewing, a place that attracts both locals and travelers alike. What started as a rickshaw company, quickly grew into a two-port venture; one part brewery, the other hipster transportation. Chris Brown had been there from the beginning, drawn to brewing by his love of science and creating new and interesting recipes.
With innovators like Chris at the helm of the brewing industry, Charleston is steadily rising in the ranks for foodies and beer buddies traveling the US, looking for exciting places to visit. If you’re in town or need of a weekend getaway, we highly recommend a trip to this humble beginnings brewery. You’ll be warmly welcomed and instantly hooked on what makes Holy City such a local favorite.
Holy City Brewing is located at 1021 Aragon Ave, Charleston, SC 29405
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