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On Tap: Charleston’s Brewery District Offers Wide Selection of Local Craft Brews

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Charleston’s beer scene is creating quite a name for itself. With 25 breweries around the Charleston region, you’ll find a wide variety of unique beer flavors and brewing processes. Almost every brewery in Charleston offers flights and beer tastings so you can find your favorites while enjoying a beautiful summer day in the Holy City.

Several breweries have moved into one select area of Charleston, creating the city’s own Charleston Brewery District. Make a day of hopping from one brewery to another:

Revelry Brewing, Charleston, SCRevelry Brewing Co.
revelrybrewingco.com
10 Conroy St., Charleston

We love this brewery for its rooftop and dog-friendly atmosphere. Be sure to try the signature Gullah Cream Ale, brewed with fresh grits from Geechie Boy Mill on Edisto Island.

BONUS: Revelry Brewing Co. is part of the Charleston Tour Pass. Purchase a Tour Pass and get two free pints! Details at charlestontourpass.com

Edmund's Oast, Charleston, SC
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.

Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
edmundsoast.com
1505 King St., Charleston

Featuring a 65-foot bar and more than 26 homemade beverages, Edmund’s Oast Brewing is a must try while touring Charleston’s Brewery District. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the 10% ABV Bishop’s Robe brew – a Belgian strong dark ale aged for three months in brandy barrels.

Munkle Brewing Co.
munklebrewing.com
1513 Meeting St., Charleston

Munkle’s laid-back outdoor patio pairs nicely with a game of pool. Be sure to give some rubs to Munkle’s shop dog, Brugge, while sipping the unique brew named after the beloved pooch — Brugge City Brune, a Belgian brown ale that’s malty and complex with a dry finish and lots of fruity Belgian yeast notes.

Fatty’s Beer Works
fattysbeerworks.com
1436 Meeting St., Charleston

Use your imagination and submerge yourself in the Fatty’s experience, following the journey of this time-traveling brewmaster. Each beer is inspired by Fatty’s travels through time and around the world. Try a brew with a Woodstock vibe or an “elixir” from the Protohistory era in Ireland — whatever beer you choose, Fatty will fill you in on the history.

Cooper River Brewing
cooperriverbrewing.com
2201-B Mechanic St., Charleston

Cooper River Brewery, Charleston, SCThis brewery is hoppin’! Visit Cooper River Brewing for music, trivia and food trucks. Their Summer IPA is the perfect beer to keep you cool on a hot Charleston day. An Indian Pale Ale, the Summer IPA capitalizes on the Citrus notes of the Cascade and Simcoe hops.

LO-Fi Brewing
lofibrewing.com
2038 Meeting Street Road, Charleston

No frills, no fuss – this brewery sets its customers up right in the middle of the action. With just a few wooden picnic tables, you can sample some of the most unique beers in Charleston while watching the magic happen from afar. A crowd favorite is the Glitter Pony with an 8.4% ABV and a name that represents the entire vibe of LO-Fi.

Palmetto Brewing
palmettobrewery.com
289 Huger St., Charleston

The outdoor patio is perfect for gathering with friends and you just might catch some live music on the Palmetto Brewery stage. The beer flavors will keep you guessing with options like Peanut Butter Jelly Time, a brown ale aged on raspberries and real peanuts, or Mango IPA with a fruity sweetness.

Tradesman Brewing Co.
tradesmanbrewing.com
1647 King Street Extension, Charleston

Freshly opened in a brand-new location is Tradesman Brewing Co. The spacious outdoor patio is the perfect place to enjoy a cold craft beer after a day of sightseeing around Charleston. Be sure to order the Tradesman Bricklayer’s Ale, one of the brewery’s best sellers and a super tasty red ale.

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Choosing a hotel and where to stay in Charleston all depends on your budget and goals. Do you want to stay Downtown, at the beach or in the outer areas such as North Charleston where you have to drive to get everywhere? For more help on deciding: https://travelerofcharleston.com/articles/hotels/

Charleston has 3 main public beaches which are: Folly, Isle of Palms and Sullivans. Each beach has it’s own atmosphere. The most common beach that people visit is Folly Beach and then Isle of Palms followed by Sullivans Island. For more info on Charleston’s beaches visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/guide-charlestons-beaches/

Charleston, SC is full of historical things to do. Everything from museums, to public sites and free landmark sites such as Rainbow Row and the Battery can be seen. For more info on Charleston’s top historical sites visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/places-to-learn-about-charleston-sc-history/

There are many things that will keep the kids and family entertained and educated in Charleston. There are historic sites such as Fort Sumter, a Children’s Museum, Aquarium and the USS Yorktown…a WWII era aircraft carrier you can tour. For more info visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-family-fun-activities/

There’s so many  things you could do in Charleston it can be overwhelming. We recommend that first time visitors, checkout the ultimate first-time visitor guide here: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-first-time-visitors-guide/

Spring in Charleston, SC is an amazing time of year to visit. The flowers are blooming and the weather is mild and sunny. For more info, check-out our spring guide to Charleston here: https://travelerofcharleston.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-springtime-in-charleston/

Summer in Charleston is a great time to visit. There’s plenty of things to keep you busy and visiting the beach will probably….or should be on your short-list. Also water-based activities and tours are popular. Checkout this summer guide to Charleston for more info: 

Our 10 Favorite Summer Activities in Charleston

Fall is one of the best times to visit. The weather cools down a bit and the skies are typically blue and clear. In addition there are many great events, festivals and the large crowds of summer have gone back to school or work. For more info on visiting in the fall, checkout this article: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-12-things-to-do-fall/

There are so many great things to do that it’s difficult to narrow the list down. This article does a great job with figuring out the must do things to do in Charleston

7 Can’t Miss Reasons to Visit Charleston, SC Now

The consensus is a minimum of 3-days is needed to settle in and experience Charleston. For instance, many people take 2 days exploring downtown and another day visiting sites outside of downtown such as the plantations, Angel Oak Tree or beaches. Checkout this page for a list of tours and attractions: 

Charleston’s Top Tours & Attractions | Things to do

Downtown Charleston was made for walking and for sure one of the best way to soak up and experience the history first-hand. This article goes over getting around Charleston with and without a car as well: 

Getting Around Charleston, SC

We’re of course partial to Charleston, but here’s the truth. There are many similarities however there are some differences in our opinion: 

  • Both cities are historic and beautiful. 
  • Both cities are extremely walkable. Savannah, with it’s park-like squares maybe more walkable than Charleston. 
  • Charleston has a more established and food scene with many more options. 
  • Charleston has better hotels and shopping.
  • Both cities have equally good tours.
  • Charleston has better beach options. Savannah has Tybee which is great, however it’s 1 beach vibe versus Charleston which has 3 beaches with different vibes. Checkout this Charleston beach guide article: https://travelerofcharleston.com/guide-charlestons-beaches/
  • In Savannah you can walk with alcoholic beverages on the street. This is not allowed in Charleston. This can be good or bad depending on your stance. 
  • Savannah is more affordable.
  • TourPass offers all-inclusive passes in both cities: https://tourpass.com

There are always great and world-class events happening in Charleston. For a calendar of events and things to do in Charleston, checkout our online calendar of events: https://travelerofcharleston.com/events/

Of course there are free money-saving coupons that you can use. Visit the coupons page for a bunch of ways to save: https://travelerofcharleston.com/coupon/

Charleston has some fantastic can’t miss tours such as Fort Sumter, carriage, ghost, harbor, historic and culinary tours. For a full list with more info visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/attractions/

Checkout the Charleston Relocation Guide page which will guide you during your move: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-sc-relocation-guide/

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