17 Best Craft Breweries near Cornelius

“What an amazing place! We had such a great time here! Well worth the trip! This has been on our list for a while. I was a little worried that the hype would lead to disappointment, but not in the very least!! As soon as we pulled up, we knew it was going to be fabulous. When you enter, there is so much to see that you can't even figure out where to look first! We were immediately greeted by the beertender who was so incredibly helpful!! You could tell that he loves his job and wants to make his customers happy. He allowed us to sample so many beers! He definitely went the extra mile! We took a ton of pics and then had to check out the merch!! We couldn't resist buying a few things! Oh! And the beer? Holy smokes! Fantastic. I chose the pumpkin IPA, which tastes like dessert. My travel mate grabbed a flight that we both enjoyed. Every beer was seriously delicious!!! I am thrilled that it lived up to beyond our expectations! If you love breweries, this needs to be on your bucket list! You won't be sorry!!“

“Great beer, super friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere! The beer selection is wide enough to ensure they have something for everyone (even have quality NA beer in cans). Personal favorites are Twains Amber, Goseck's Black Lager, and Sargon Red Lager.“

“Cool place. We were there for a meeting where we kind of took over the side seating area. We sampled a few of their beers on tap. I opted to try a can of their apple crumble cider. It smelled just like apple pie. It didn't taste like pie which was probably good. It was a great apple cider. Only bad thing is I got the last one.“

“The beer selection is varied and tasty! The owners are awesome and make their guests feel like family. A fun spot off the beaten path featuring different events and local food trucks. Power went out but the kept the drafts flowing. Support local and go to Eleven Lakes!“

“JollyRoger Brewing Co, which is a great lil hole in the wall microbrewery with not only good beer, but a lot of character! And, while small in size, it was big in thematic decor...half the fun of going through the beers on your flightboard is exploring all the cool "pirate-themed" tchotchkes. If "you work like a captain, but drink like a pirate" then this is your spot!Beers had here: Pirates Gold Blonde 5.7% Barbarossa Imperial Red 8.3% IPAtch DIPA 7.5% Blackbeard Ukranian Imperial Stout 8.5%“

“Hoptown hosted us for my wife’s birthday party. From beginning to end the service was exceptional. During the event we had ample seating reserved as well as an area for dinner and cake to be set. The staff made sure we did not have to come to the bar to order and made it a point to help us clean up at the end of the night. We will definitely be coming back for future parties not to mention weekend beers!!Thanks for being a part of our special night :)“

“Really great experience! The staff was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. They were patient as we worked through decisions and made several recommendations. Almost all of the beer was good to excellent. Amongst our group. We did several flights and there were only one to two beers that we did not like, which is to be expected. Personally love the amber waves, kettle fog and lawn boy. Our friends enjoyed the pomegranate gose, which I dislike goses and I could have had a whole pint. We also got the double IPA in cans to go and it was very good. I did also ask and they confirmed that they fill growlers if you bring your own. Lots of games to play and a nice open courtyard for when it's warm. We will definitely be back!“

“Another great Mooresville brewery find! They have a spacious interior & patio seating, friendly staff, low-key ambiance, and the beers here were true to style (and had fun names). They also had great live music playing late, which was nice, and a great way to finish out the night! Beers had here: Buns Out Brown Ale 4.1% Bout Damn Time Amber Red Ale 4.5% The Gingered Elf Winter Ale 5% Midnight Norman American Stout 5%“

“Hidden gem on Lake Norman! ? I can say that I have not had a beer here that I wouldn’t order a pint (or multiple pints) of. Everything is absolutely delicious. Beer making geniuses! They have something for every taste. My recent fav is the collaboration with Devils Logic, RETWEET! ? Awesome, inviting environment on the water, that you can bring the entire family to. ?‍?‍?‍? ? ?“

“Really nice, chilled out vibe, with tasty food (chicken tenders & spicy potato wedges) from the food truck on site. The beers were nice. We sat outdoors with our dog and enjoyed the music bingo (although the speaker had certainly seen better days! :)“

“Twenty-Six Acres is a hidden neighborhood gem. While the location is a bit obscure, it is well worth the find. We went on a Friday evening. It was busy but not overly crowded.The servers are friendly. The brewery is nicely decorated with plenty of seating. There are plenty of screens to watch whatever sporting events are on. There is also an upstairs area that can be reserved.We were able to order food from Cousins Maine Lobster, which was the food truck on site that evening.Check the website or social media to see what events are happening throughout the week!“

“My knitting group and I found Neoteric last summer when looking for a spot to partake in World Wide Knit in Public Day. Right away, we felt welcomed by the staff, appreciated that they were willing to answer our questions about the beers on tap, let us taste different beers before committing to a pint and we really enjoyed our afternoon there. Flash forward to almost a year later and almost every Saturday, you will find at least two of us knitting away, chatting with the staff and drinking the best beer in the Lake Norman area.Why do we keep going back? The current staff is extremely friendly--they know us by name! The owners are good people and they have created a very welcoming atmosphere—love the green walls. It's dog and kid friendly, has good live music and the trivia night prizes can't be beat. There's usually a food truck, but you can always order from Killingtons across the street too.We consider Neoteric to be our Huntersville version of Cheers and look forward to many more afternoons of knitting over their delicious beers.“

“Went to Beer Lab for St. Pattys day weekend! Awesome time! Loved the live music, food came out relatively quick, and the atmosphere was so fun! Their bartender Tara was so nice and helpful in picking out beers and alternatives when the one I liked ran out. She was quick and so friendly. Will definitely be going back!“

“Great place ! Layout and atmosphere were cool ! My only observation, along with a few of the people around me was, the print on the beer list is exceptionally hard to read. The font is small and it's a light blue color against a light colored background. Make that print BOLD like a double IPA !!!“

“The Hubs and I really like this place. We usually get the pretzel bites and a pizza. The pretzel bites are *chef's kiss* perfect. And the pizza is always great. I don't normally eat the crust of any pizza, but these guys have really good dough.We've been here several times and are never disappointed by the service. They're always very friendly. They were having a St. Patty's Day celebration when we went yesterday, and they were absolutely slammed on both the brewery and pizzeria sides. And still, they were attentive.I saw someone in the reviews complaining about the garlic truffle fries, so if you're planning on ordering those, you should know that they do come with a generous amount of truffle oil. That's the truffle part of the truffle fries. They are tasty, but maybe a bit oily for some. So, set your expectations accordingly.The one thing I'd say is that I wish they had better beers. That's pretty subjective, of course, since everyone has different preferences. But, for us, they're just a bit underwhelming. But, despite that, this place is still a 5 star place.“

“What a joint. I had a day trip to Denver, NC today, not leaving a lot of time for nourishment. Had a very small window between my meeting and getting the car back to CLT. Walked in, not realizing they were not open yet. After hearing my situation, the dude asks the kitchen staff if they can fire up a plate of wings for me. No problem. Excellent dry rubbed wings with a pint of killer IPA.Service like this still exists? Bravo. I'll be back.“

“Let me just say it was a great experience based on the lack of customer service at some restaurants. Not the case here. Alexis was my serverer. She went above and beyond making me feel welcomed. Thanks for hiring a great staff member BJ's. Me and my family will definetly be coming back!“