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Local Spots For IPAs You Must Try

Every first Thursday of August, IPA lovers gather in celebration of National India Pale Ale Beer Day. Where will you be sipping in observation of the holiday? In order to make your selection simpler, we’ve rounded up the best local spots for craft beers, plus the fan-favorite flavors. 

Tattooed Moose

With a vast selection of beers, the Tattooed Moose has you covered from light to sour IPA’s. Local secret: you’ll want to pair your beverage with their beloved duck fries. The rotating draft selection is sure to please your taste buds this holiday. You can enjoy their selection via patio or pick-up from 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. at 1137 Morrison Drive. 

The Pour House

Lovers of live music are welcomed to gather at this outdoor eatery. This Thursday you can expect performances from Blacknoyze, free of entry. You’ll want to order a cold craft brew, considering how reasonable the prices are. Their quintessential outdoor patio, located at 1977 Maybank Hwy, will be practicing social distancing during all open hours of 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. 

Frothy Beard Brewing Co.

Chase your IPA at Frothy Beard with a monster slice of their famous pizza pie. Open for delivery, take-out, and indoor social distancing, you won’t want to stop sipping their menu of crafts. Located at 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charlestonians are welcome to stop in from 12 p.m – 9 p.m.

Bay Street Biergarten

What better place for cold IPA than at Charleston’s favorite Biergarten? With a vast selection of craft brews and a gorgeous outdoor patio, Bay Street’s got you covered this National IPA Day. The garden is open from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. at 549 E Bay St.

Revelry Brewing Co.

If you’ve been to Charleston then you’ve heard the rage of Revelry Brewing Co. Their IPA selection is top-notch. Pair their beers with a stunning rooftop view, and you’re sure to celebrate the holiday in style. Guests are welcome at 10 Conroy St, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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An Afternoon in the French Quarter

An afternoon spent in historic downtown Charleston is an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re lucky enough to call the Lowcountry home or just stopping by for a visit, downtown Charleston provides the perfect setting for a summer afternoon. Just make sure you’re wearing comfortable shoes while out exploring (we’re headed for cobblestone streets!) and get ready to enjoy the French Quarter.

Located on the southeastern corner of the peninsula (and with Broad, Meeting, East Bay, and South Market streets acting as its perimeters), the French Quarter gets its name from the French Huguenots that settled in the area seeking religious freedom. The historical significance of the area is apparent throughout the neighborhood, with well-known and well-loved churches peppering every street, including the French Huguenot and St. Philip’s Episcopal churches.

 

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History isn’t the only thing this charming area has to offer. The French Quarter is filled with delicious spots to grab a bite to eat, so start your afternoon by heading to lunch at Minero on East Bay St., where you’ll find a variety of affordable, quality, and casual Mexican dishes. If you’re feeling up to the challenge, you can even try to tackle their biggest menu item, simply named The Burrito, that is packed with flavorful and fresh ingredients. Also in the area are a few timeless Charleston classics such as Brown Dog Deli on Broad St. or Poogan’s Smokehouse on East Bay St. Both places offer quick lunch options so that you can move on to enjoying the rest of your afternoon.

 

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After lunch, stroll down the cobblestone streets, popping into the countless art galleries that you’ll find on every street within the French Quarter. Narrow streets like Church, Cumberland, Chalmers, and Queen are full of galleries as well as Gallery Row on Broad. (We know, we’re shocked they have art galleries there too.) Wherever you go, you’re guaranteed to find something unlike any other, as many places support a combination of both well-known and up-and-coming artists.

After stopping into a few galleries, be sure to take a stroll over to Charleston Waterfront Park on Vendue Range for a great view of the Charleston Harbor and the Cooper River. Stop for a quick picture, enjoy the swings by the sea, and be sure to keep your eye out for some playful dolphins in the water below!

Finish off your afternoon with happy hour at one of the many bars throughout the French Quarter. The Blind Tiger Pub on Broad St. has $10 mimosa carafes (who says they’re just for brunch?!), but also plenty of cocktails and beers to choose from. For a sky-high view of the Holy City, check out the rooftop bar at The Vendue, which has been named the best rooftop bar every year since 2007 by the Charleston City Paper. For something off the beaten path, The Griffon Pub is your spot. The first thing visitors might be surprised by are the walls covered in dollar bills and the unique feel of the pub, providing an atmosphere that is both comfortable and special to Charleston.

 

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While Charleston is full of beautiful neighborhoods, it’s hard to beat an afternoon spent in the French Quarter.

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Charleston craft beers

6 Charleston Craft Beers In A Can You Need In Your Fridge

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We’re big believers in shopping local, eating local, and drinking local so we love the abundance of breweries in the Lowcountry. We were happy when these awesome craft beer spots started popping up around the city and we’re even bigger fans now that many of them are canning their beer. Now we can leave happy hour with a six-pack and continue the party at home.

Here are some of our favorite canned beers:

Palmetto Brewing

 

Starting today, pints of our core brand beers are now $4 in our Taproom on weekdays! (Monday-Thursday) Which beer are you having?

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Palmetto Brewing now has a number of beers available in a can. You can find them at large supermarkets like Publix or pick up a pack right from the brewery. You can find them on Huger Street in downtown Charleston and open seven days a week.

Frothy Beard

 

Make your refrigerator a little more festive this holiday season ? * * * #frothybeard #tides #andale #chsbeer #craftbeer #candesign

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Frothy Beard offers two types of canned beers, ¡Andale!, a pale ale and Tides, an Irish red ale. Both are available for purchase at the West Ashley brewery on Sam Rittenberg or at stores around the city.  Frothy is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 am to 10 pm and Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm.

Holy City Brewing

 

What’s back in stock at the taproom! That’s right! Paradise Session IPA six packs are back around. #charleston #northcharleston #scbeer #southcarolina #craftbeer #chsbeer #charlestonbeer #charlestonfood #eatlocalchs #supportlocal #charlestonbreweries #holycitybrewing #cheers #billpitts

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Holy City has eight beers available in can through both North and South Carolina stores. Or, you could swing by the taproom on Dorchester Road and get a free tour anytime between 11 am and 8 pm, Sunday through Thursday or 11 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday.

Edmund’s Oast Brewing

 

?EOBC SOUR CAN RELEASE ALERT? . Sour Cranberry makes its debut in the Taproom TODAY, just in time for ??????!! . ?SOUR CRANBERRY? . Our series of fruited American Sour Ales come from a love of fresh fruit flavors combined with mouth-watering acidity. These little seasonal berries add a refreshing acidity all their own! Explosive fruit notes erupt from the glass, and one is left with a quenched thirst, yet thirsty for more. 6.5% ABV. 16oz cans, $14/4pk. . Cans are on sale in the Taproom NOW, and the beer is also on tap. While you’re at it, grab some grub! . #chsbeer #beer #chsdrinks #chseats #explorecharleston #craftcans #beerrelease #sourbeer #sour #cranberry #happyholidays #brewerydistrict #nofilter

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Offering a wide variety of canned beers, Edmund’s Oast Brewing is on upper King Street right past Edmund’s Oast Restaurant and Edmund’s Oast Exchange. This 20,000 square foot brewery is able to package their cans for wide-reaching wholesale. You can visit the brewery Wednesday through Monday, from 11 am to 10 pm.

Revelry Brewing Co.

 

$8 Six Packs To-Go today! Open 4-10pm Swing By before the #nationalchampionship or watch the first half w us in the tasting room or at @thehold.byrevelry @sea_kemp

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Located in downtown Charleston, you can sip on one of Revelry’s cans while enjoying a pretty awesome view from their upstairs deck. Or, come on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and catch some live music. They’re open seven days a week with varying hours.

COAST Brewing

 

It’s a sunny Wednesday and we are Open 4-7! Closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Big Boned BBQ is here and we’ve got cans for your holiday festivities. #organicbeer

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COAST has six cans to choose from including two IPA’s, one pale ale, an imperial stout, an American brown ale, and a German-style ale. This brewery is a family-owned craft brewery residing in an old Navy base in North Charleston. You can stop by the tasting room on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday for a taste.

Whether you’re preparing for the apocalypse or another Charleston ice storm, make sure you support your local breweries and stock up on your favorite beer.