While we all have our go-to brewery and usually our go-to beer, sometimes we’ve gotta try something new – or at least see what other people have said about it on Untappd.
The deets: it’s a geosocial networking app that allows you to check in to breweries, list and rate beers, earn badges, keep up with what your friends are drinking + more.
In honor of International Beer Day (it’s tomorrow – we gave you some time to plan), we’ve rounded up a special list of 10 breweries around the Upstate, their highest rated beer on Untappd, the deets on that beer, and another great option if the highest rated beer is only seasonal.
🍺Fireforge Crafted Beer
Nano Brewery |📍311 E Washington St
Popular Rated Beer: Pumpkin Royale | Pumpkin/Yam Beer | 8.8% ABV | ⭐ 4.27
🗣What you said: “Fantastic with ice cream too.”
➡This beer isn’t currently on tap, but “Pool Honeys” Peach Milkshake IPA, with fresh peaches from Clemson’s Musser Fruit Research Farm is an amazing choice for summer.
🍺13 Stripes Brewery
Micro Brewery |📍250 Mill St, #1, Taylors
Popular Rated Beer: Olde Soul Whiskey Imperial Stout | Stout-Imperial Milk/Sweet | 10.8% ABV | ⭐ 4.35
🗣What you said: “Cinnamon, spicy, and the tequila barrel compliments it all.”
➡This beer isn’t currently on tap, but the Machias Liberty Nitro Milk Stout is similar.
🍺Swamp Rabbit Brewery & Taproom
Brew Pub |📍26 S Main St, Travelers Rest
Popular Rated Beer: Black Plague | Lager-Dark | 11.2% ABV | ⭐ 4.02
🗣What you said: “Very good! Does not taste like 11.2%.” read: it’s dangerously good.
🍺Thomas Creek Brewery
Micro Brewery |📍2054 Piedmont Hwy
Popular Rated Beer: Imperial Brown (Aged In Bacardi Rum Barrels) | Brown Ale-Imperial/Double | 10% ABV | ⭐ 4.25
🍺Quest Brewing Company
Micro Brewery |📍55 Airview Dr
Popular Rated Beer: Kaldi 2013 | Stout-American | 8% ABV | ⭐ 4.3
➡This is a seasonal beer but you can try the Kaldi Coffee Stout anytime, which is also amazing.
🍺Yee-Haw Brewing Company
Micro Brewery |📍307 E McBee Ave, Suite C
Popular Rated Beer: Velvet Charmer | Scotch Ale | 9% ABV | ⭐ 3.91
🍺Brewery 85
Micro Brewery |📍6 Whitlee Court
Popular Rated Beer: Tea Time | Brown Ale-American | 5.5% ABV | ⭐ 3.99
🍺Upstate Craft Beer Co.
Brew Pub |📍400 August Rd.
Popular Rated Beer: Haze Gray, And Hopped Away! | IPA-American | 7.1 ABV | ⭐ 4.52
🍺Birds Fly South Ale Project
Micro Brewery |📍1320 Hampton Ave Ext
Popular Rated Beer: Neapolitan Wolves | Stout - American Imperial / Double | 12% ABV | ⭐ 4.43
🍺Iron Hill Brewery
Brew Pub |📍741 Haywood Rd
Popular Rated Beer: Chocolate Factory Stout | Stout-American | 6.5% ABV | ⭐ 4.27
You can consider this your #MustTry beer list. And, if you’re already a beer connoisseur or an Untappd medalist, share this with a pal or two who would love to try some of these beers out for themselves.
