Fifteen years ago, it was still illegal in South Carolina to sell specialty beers with a higher alcohol content than a Budweiser. But a succession of pro-craft beer laws has created a booming brewery business in Charleston.
The list of nearly 40 local breweries includes spots selling sours, lagers and seasonal ales. These 10 Charleston-area breweries are among the destinations that have been serving the longest.
Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O’Hear Ave., North Charleston
Located on the doorstep of a strip of Park Circle restaurants, Commonhouse Aleworks’ spacious outdoor area is a popular place to be on a weekend day. A list of core products and seasonal sippers like the Tax Day hazy IPA are on the menu, alongside an on-site food program curated by Swig & Swine.
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