Coast Brewing Co.
This family-owned craft brewery in North Charleston operates on an old naval base. Nautical artwork and references abound in its line of brews. Blackbeerd, its imperial stout, has a pirate’s mug on the can. An India pale ale (Hop Art), a double India pale ale (Boy King), an American pale ale (Dead Arm), an American brown ale (Rye Knot) and a German-style ale (32/50 Kölsch) make up the rest of its 12-ounce roster. Another six seasonal beers pop in and out of rotation. Sample the wares Thursdays-Saturdays in its tasting room.
1250 N. 2nd St., North Charleston, S.C. 843-343-4727, coastbrewing.com, @COASTbrewing.
Full Spectrum Brewing Co.
Fort Mill, located in northern South Carolina near Charlotte, has its first India pale ale thanks to Full Spectrum. Dubbed Infrared, it uses West Coast hops and has a fruity tinge. Swing by the brewery for a tasting portion, a half- or full pint, or a 32- or 64-ounce growler. A quartet of other creations occupy tap space. You’ll find an American amber ale (Crimson Amber), an American pale ale (Pale Blue), an American India pale ale (Rose) and an Irish stout (Shamrock). Visitors can belly up Thursdays-Saturdays in the tasting room.
2180 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, S.C. fullspectrumbrewingco.com.
Columbia Brew Bus
Want to sample several of Columbia’s craft breweries in one experience? Meet at Liberty Taproom and board a bus for stops at Conquest Brewing Co., River Rat Brewery and Swamp Cabbage Brewing Co. The three-and-a-half-hour tour includes samples and brewery tours at each spot. While on the bus, the guide points out local landmarks, dishes out beer trivia for prizes, and plays a South Carolina-bred soundtrack. Columbia Brew Bus also offers wine and spirits tours, student nights, private tours and special Sunday Funday tours.
701 Gervais St., Columbia, S.C. 757-871-8150, columbiabrewbus.com.
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