About

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is Charlotte's oldest standing independent brewery, Charlotte-born and brewed since 2009. They craft fresh, award-winning German-style beers according to the Reinheitsgebot tradition using only water, malt, hops, and yeast. Featuring the largest biergarten in the Southeast with a spacious pub in a lively setting combining Southern hospitality and classic German brewing.

Reinheitsgebot German-style beers Largest biergarten in the Southeast Charlotte's oldest standing independent brewery
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Products
Captain Jack
A classic German pilsner with a light, refreshing taste and subtle hop bitterness.
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Copper
A Düsseldorf-style altbier with a smooth, malty flavor and a crisp finish.
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Hornet's Nest
A traditional Bavarian wheat beer with notes of banana and clove.
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Mecktoberfest
A seasonal lager brewed for Oktoberfest, featuring rich malt flavors and a balanced finish.
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Southside Weiss
A tart and refreshing wheat beer, perfect for warm weather sipping.
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Awards
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival (Copper Altbier) 2023
Multiple awards at NC Brewers Cup 2023