2024 Charlotte Craft Beer Week Passport
Expiration: Oct 27th 2024
Craft Beer Week Oct 18-27
Your craft beer adventure awaits. Explore the best of Charlotte breweries, tap rooms, bottle shops and restaurants offering craft beer-themed menu items and special offers. Earn points and prizes as you check in on the Craft Beer Passport and start sipping your way across the Queen City.
Point value structure
· 10 points: per check-in
Redeem points for prizing
· 20 points: Pair of pint glasses
· 40 points: Craft Beer T-shirt
· 70 points: Pair of *Brewery Passes ($50 value)
*Learn more about the Brewery Pass HERE.
Included Venues
See locations on an interactive map.
Join local beer industry friends as we celebrate the official start of beer week!
What to expect:
• Raffle Prizes
• Special Beer Releases Sponsored by local breweries
• Food Sponsored by Jimmy Johns
• Wine Sponsored by Tryon Distributing
Check in earn a chance to be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card from Pins Mechanical!
*Note: This event is open to the public, with special areas designated for beer industry folks. "
Expect specials and food trucks as you crawl around the following participating breweries:
- Divine Barrel
- The Chamber by Wooden Robot
- Free Range NoDa
- Salud
- NoDa OG
- Bird Song
- Fonta Flora
- Another Brewery
How The Crawl Will Work:
Participants can start and end at whichever breweries they choose, there is no required order of stops. Check-in at each individual brewery to earn 10 points. Points can be redeemed for prizes.
Don't Drink and Drive!
Jaunt Rides will provide free rides between breweries on a continuous loop throughout the day of each crawl.
For each check in earn a chance to be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card from EACH participating brewery!
Earlier this year, the beer community suffered a tragic loss with the passing of our good friend, Dan Wade, owner of Wooden Robot Brewery. The beer community has come together to brew a special beer in his honor, and with this beer, local breweries will raise money for Dan's family.
What to expect:
Release Party: Town Brewing, in collaboration with all local area breweries, brewed Cosmic Ballet, a 5.2% Helles Lager, to be released on Saturday, Oct 19th at 1PM. In addition, a silent auction will be held from 1-3PM. Proceeds raised from beer sales and the silent auction will be donated to Dan's family.
Local Breweries - will also be serving Cosmic Ballet and donating proceeds from their sales.
Fun Fact! Dan kept a long list of fun beer names he hoped to use one day, and Cosmic Ballet was on one of them, so Dan got to name this beer! Cheers!
Expect specials and food trucks as you crawl around the following participating breweries:
- Pilot Brewing
- Plaza Midwood Legion Brewing
- Burial Taproom
- Plaza Midwood Southern Strain
- Plaza Midwood Resident Culture
How The Crawl Will Work:
Participants can start and end at whichever breweries they choose, there is no required order of stops. Check-in at each individual brewery to earn 10 points. Points can be redeemed for prizes.
Don't Drink and Drive!
Jaunt Rides will provide free rides between breweries on a continuous loop throughout the day of each crawl.
For each brewery check in, you will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card from EACH participating brewery!
Charlotte Craft Beer Week is about celebrating the rich and diverse craft culture we have fostered. This is all due to the great people who work hard daily, however, what is the toll taken on mental health?
Vendors Include:
· Mentally Shredded
· Psychology for All
· Charlotte NAMI
· North Carolina Brewers Guild
Take it a step further and listen in on a Q&A Panel led by Chris Weedon, founder of Mentally Shredded, at 7pm!
Check in upon arrival to Mental Health Happy Hour to earn points and win prizes!
Indulge in delicious Neapolitan-style pizza while learning about the art of pairing it with different types of craft beer from Monday Night Brewing. The Beery Godmother will guide you through the tasting experience, helping you discover the perfect combinations of flavors.
This is a Free event, but RSVP HERE is required due to limited seating available. Monday Night Brewing will provide beer and pizza samples for the pairing. Our full food and beverage menu will be available for purchase as well. Don't forget to tip your bartenders!
On Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm, Join Master Cicerone, Jen Blair; Advanced Cicerone, Rachael Hudson, Certified Cicerone, LaTreace Harris and other local Cicerones for a night of networking and camaraderie.
To honor your dedication and achievements within the Cicerone Certification Program, the first beer will be complimentary to all attendees with any level of certification.
Participants Include:
• Petty Thieves Brewing
• King Canary Brewery
• Heist Brewery
• Salud Cerverceria
• Lost Worlds Brewing
• Burial Beer
• HopFly Brewing
• Southern Strain
• Lenny Boy Brewing
This is a free event. Ages 21+ up please.
Event Details:
- 5pm-6pm: Swap Power Hour: Bring your gently used brewery items that you would like to swap out for other donated items.
- 6pm-9pm: Merchandise Garage Sale: All donated items are sold to the public as a "yard sale"
Donated Items Drop Off Details:
- HopFly Tasting Room // Tuesday Oct 22nd: 4-10pm // Wednesday Oct 23rd: 4-10pm
Pink Boots Merch Swap Donation Items Accepted (And/Or Items to Bring for Swap):
- Glassware, gently used clothing items, tin tackers/signs, enamel pins, writing pens, stickers coasters, koozies, sunglasses, bags.
- PakTechs Collection Area - Donated to the Innovation Barn
- Can Tabs Collection Area - Donated to the Ronald McDonald House
Please note: We will NOT accept tap handles and/or kegs.
100% of sales will be donated to the Pink Boots Society - Charlotte Chapter, which aims to assist, inspire, and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education.
Expect specials and food trucks as you crawl around the following participating breweries:
- Lower Left Brewing Co.
- Brewers at 4001 Yancey
- Sugar Creek Brewing Company
- Protagonist Beer
- The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
- Red Clay Ciderworks
- Gilde Brewery
How The Crawl Will Work:
Participants can start and end at whichever breweries they choose, there is no required order of stops. Check-in to each individual brewery to earn 10 points. Points can be redeemed for prizes.
Don't Drink and Drive!
Jaunt Rides will provide free rides between breweries on a continuous loop throughout the day of each crawl.
For each check in you will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card from EACH participating brewery!
Expect specials and food trucks as you crawl around the following participating breweries:
- Petty Thieves
- Heist Barrel Arts
- Free Range Camp North End
- NoDa Brewing North End
How The Crawl Will Work:
Participants can start and end at whichever breweries they choose, there is no required order of stops. Check-in at each individual brewery to earn 10 points. Points can be redeemed for prizes.
Don't Drink and Drive!
Jaunt Rides will provide free rides between breweries on a continuous loop throughout the day of each crawl.
For each brewery check in, you will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card from EACH participating brewery!
Check in upon arrival to the Home Brew Awards Party to be earn points and win prizes!
What's Included
- 10% Off Public City Brew Tours
We serve over 300 whiskeys from around the world, hand-crafted cocktails, draught beer from North Carolina and beyond, and wines from the old world and new. We also offer a variety of non-alcoholic beverages including spirit-free cocktails.
Fonta Flora Brewery integrates the soul of agriculture with the artisanship of zymurgy to create a menagerie of rustic and savory libations. We are proud to bring the taste of Appalachia to the Queen City.
Experience the centuries-old, traditional German brewing heritage combined with the American craft beer movement in Lower SouthEnd.
Beer Cocktails --
1. "Sorry Not Sorry" - Malört shandy -- Malört, PBR, pineapple and sage cordial
2. Traditional Michelada - craft lager, spicy tomato, worcestershire, Valentino hot sauce, Maggi Jugo, lime, jalapeño
3. Spiked Michelada - same as above + shot of Hornitos Black Barrell tequilla
4. Spicy Beergarita - tequila, Birdsong Jalapeño Pale Ale, lime, agave, orange, salt
Beer Food --
- Loaded Fries with Homemade Beer Cheese (description coming soon)
- We will also add Growlers food pairing suggestions with our cocktails (pairings coming soon)
Located in Charlotte’s bustling South End neighborhood just across the street from Pins Mechanical, this natural light-filled space is the first Hi-Wire taproom to include two separate bars. Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte, opened in July 2022, is exciting and fun-filled with a variety of activities and areas to hangout. Pet Friendly, Family Friendly, and Activity Heavy.
To complement your meal, enjoy Wooden Robot’s SmokeFest (Botoberfest), a strong golden festbier brewed with German-grown barley. Its bready malt character balances beautifully with delicate noble hops, creating a smooth and rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the bratwurst.
Midwood Smokehouse brings the best of Texas barbeque to Charlotte with a Carolina twist. Cooking exclusively with wood to serve up tender pulled pork, brisket, ribs and more. Enjoy craft beers, rooftop picnic tables and our signature vinegar-based barbeque sauce that compliments the richness of our smoked meats. We offer a laid-back vibe with flavors that celebrate North Carolina's diverse barbeque traditions.
To complement your meal, enjoy Wooden Robot’s SmokeFest (Botoberfest), a strong golden festbier brewed with German-grown barley. Its bready malt character balances beautifully with delicate noble hops, creating a smooth and rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the bratwurst.
Midwood Smokehouse brings the best of Texas barbeque to Charlotte with a Carolina twist. Cooking exclusively with wood to serve up tender pulled pork, brisket, ribs and more. Enjoy craft beers, Tex-Mex flairs and our signature vinegar-based barbeque sauce that compliments the richness of our smoked meats. We offer a laid-back vibe with flavors that celebrate North Carolina's diverse barbeque traditions.
To complement your meal, enjoy Wooden Robot’s SmokeFest (Botoberfest), a strong golden festbier brewed with German-grown barley. Its bready malt character balances beautifully with delicate noble hops, creating a smooth and rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the bratwurst.
Midwood Smokehouse brings the best of Texas barbeque to Charlotte with a Carolina twist. Cooking exclusively with wood to serve up tender pulled pork, brisket, ribs and more. Enjoy craft beers, Tex-Mex flairs and our signature vinegar-based barbeque sauce that compliments the richness of our smoked meats. We offer a laid-back vibe with flavors that celebrate North Carolina's diverse barbeque traditions.
To complement your meal, enjoy Wooden Robot’s SmokeFest (Botoberfest), a strong golden festbier brewed with German-grown barley. Its bready malt character balances beautifully with delicate noble hops, creating a smooth and rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the bratwurst.
Midwood Smokehouse brings the best of Texas barbeque to Charlotte with a Carolina twist. Cooking exclusively with wood to serve up tender pulled pork, brisket, ribs and more. Enjoy craft beers, rooftop picnic tables and our signature vinegar-based barbeque sauce that compliments the richness of our smoked meats. We offer a laid-back vibe with flavors that celebrate North Carolina's diverse barbeque traditions.
Housed in a converted mechanic’s shop and covering 8,000 square feet, Garden Co. sports soaring ceilings in the main taproom, a secret parlor for pool, a cozy lounge and an airy loft space. With a lot of nearly 1 acre of grounds, Garden Co.’s outdoor space will feature lush landscaping, plentiful seating, fire pits and outdoor games, making it South End’s most inviting communal space.
What's Included
- Free Pint
Pins Mechanical Co. is a social destination featuring duckpin bowling, 40+ pinball machines, old school entertainment, craft beers, and classic cocktails. From Oct 18-27, we'll be highlighting our local craft beer offerings. Located in Charlotte's vibrant South End, Pins Mechanical Co. offers old-school entertainment, featuring duckpin bowling, vintage arcade games, and 20+ pinball machines. With 36 beers on tap, including a variety of local Charlotte craft brews, you can enjoy a pint, a large, or opt for a 100 oz. beer tower to share with friends. Plus, every Monday, you can take advantage of $2 off all draft beers! Follow the fun on Instagram @pins.clt.
What's Included
- Free Game Of Duckpin Bowling
The Public House is the perfect spot for an enjoyable night out with friends! With 46 beer taps, rotating beers, whiskeys, and cocktails, plus a delicious menu of small plate options, you won't find a better place in uptown Charlotte.
Special Offers: All week College & NFL Game Day Specials: Lg. 1 topping pizza 10 wings for $26. Pitchers of 3C, Planet Pulp and Golden Boy $20. Also check Izzy's for food specials.
Wooden Robot is an urban farmhouse brewery in Charlotte, NC that draws inspiration from traditional Belgian farmhouse breweries and the innovation of American craft brewing. Producing a wide range of juicy IPAs, funky farmhouse ales, wood-aged sour beers, and crisp lagers, Wooden Robot uses 100% local malt and fresh fruit, herbs, and other artisanal ingredients whenever possible. Visit the Wooden Robot Brewery, Kitchen, and Coffee Bar in South End and The Chamber in NoDa.