About

The Glass Jug Beer Lab is a small-batch micro-brewery, premiere craft beer and wine store, and taproom operator in the Raleigh-Durham RTP area with locations in RTP and Downtown Durham. Their mission uses the science of beer to build community, educate drinkers, and create high-quality beer while deeply involving in local STEM and community projects. Core values include building community, creating happiness, and being customer-focused, with features like beer gardens, events, and disc golf.

Science-focused brewing Community building and events Beer garden with disc golf course Inclusive taprooms Live music, food trucks, run/cycling clubs
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Photos
Venue photo Downtown Durham taproom Beer garden or taproom interior
What They Make
Harper's Real Ginger Beer
Real ginger beer
beer
Awards
Best Brewery in Durham - Durham Magazine 2022 2022
Upcoming Events
Other Half IPA Tap Takeover
Apr 16, 2026
IPA tap takeover event
Food Truck Friday - The Flat Drum
Apr 17, 2026
Food truck and brews
Blooms and Brews Spring Market
Apr 18, 2026
Art market, shop, drink
The Glass Jog Run Club
Weekly, e.g. Apr 21, 2026
Run club with perks
Disc Golf Putting League
Weekly, e.g. Apr 20, 2026
Disc golf behind beer garden
Latest News

9-Hole Disc Golf Putting Course Added at RTP (May 19, 2025); Heating Up RTP With New Fire Pits (Sep 16, 2024); Oktoberfest Returns to Downtown Durham (Sep 21, 2024); Celebrating 10 Years (Sep 2024)