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Get A Look Inside The Brand New Sycamore Brewing In Charlotte North Carolina

I’ve been keeping close watch as the months passed marking the opening of the brand new location of Sycamore Brewing in Charlotte,  North Carolina.  Well, the day is finally here. …

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Debbie Nance

I've been keeping close watch as the months passed marking the opening of the brand new location of Sycamore Brewing in Charlotte,  North Carolina.  Well, the day is finally here.  So, what can we expect?  I found a video tour to get a look inside the new spot.  And, here's what you can expect.

A popular North Carolina brewery announced a move last Fall from 2161 Hawkins Avenue location in South End.  Charlotte's Sycamore Brewing began readying to relocate to 2151 Hawkins.  As you notice from the address, it’s actually next door.  We’ve enjoyed many Sunday Fundays with our friends at Sycamore Brewing.  Now, the new location for the popular North Carolina Sycamore brewing is opening its doors.

And, AXIOS Charlotte reports their new 10,000 square foot Sycamore Brewing becomes one of the first occupants of The Line on Hawkins Avenue.   The Line is known as a mixed-use property.  The Queen City favorite kept the same location in South End for eight years.  And, the new space is five times larger.

Also, the new location of Sycamore Brewing offers even more live music and larger drink variety.  There’s a new food menu and even a coffee shop!  The doors of Sycamore Brewing opened in 2014 by husband and wife team Sarah and Justin Brigham.  Since then, it has become the largest Charlotte-born brewery.  And, another chapter begins as the new location of this popular North Carolina brewery finally opens!

Sycamore Brewing is known for their Mountain Candy IPA and one of our faves Southern Girl Blonde Ale.  Another fun aspect of the brewery is their seasonal rotating offerings.  And, I’m excited about some of the proposed new offerings.  Visitors can enjoy boozy popsicles and floats.  Plus, the new location of Sycamore Brewing plans grab and go breakfast and lunch as well as brunch on weekends.  And, look forward to cookies and pastries from local spots.  So, read the full story on AXIOS Charlotte and take a tour before you visit!

Top 10 Craft Breweries In North Carolina

Beer is big business in North Carolina. According to Business North Carolina, the Tar Heel State has the tenth most craft breweries in the United States, based on 2021 data. With 364 craft breweries, North Carolina is only one behind Ohio. California has the most, by far, with 931.

Asheville has long been thought of as the beer capital of North Carolina, but that may not be entirely accurate. When ranking the state's craft breweries by self-reported barrels of beer produced in 2021, Charlotte has more in the top ten than any other city. You can see the list below.

North Carolina's 10 Largest Craft Breweries (2021)

10. Lonerider Beer - Raleigh (13,750 barrels)

9. Aviator Brewing - Fuquay-Varina (14,500 barrels)

8. Noda Brewing (North End) - Charlotte (18,408 barrels)

7. The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Charlotte (21,500 barrels)

6. Hi-Wire Brewing - Charlotte (23,080 barrels)

5. Sycamore Brewing - Charlotte (27,767 barrels)

4. Red Oak Brewery - Whitsett (28,000 barrels)

3. Foothills Brewing - Winston-Salem (29,773 barrels)

2. Made by the Water (Catawba, Oyster City, Palmetto, Faubourg) - Asheville (43,881 barrels)

1. Highland Brewing - Asheville (44,904 barrels)

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.