Why Not Guinness?
Guinness is often considered a representative of dark beers, but it is actually a unique style known as a dry Irish stout. This is not the dark beer in NC we will discuss. While it is a well-known and widely consumed beer, it is not necessarily a good representation of the wide variety of dark beers available.
Craft Beer In NC
North Carolina has a thriving craft beer scene, and there are many excellent dark beers produced by local breweries that are worth trying. Some examples include:
- Wicked Weed Brewing in Asheville, Black Angel Cherry Sour and Dark Age Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout
- Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston, Dark Cloud Dunkel and Dark Delight Chocolate Milk Stout
- NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte, Coco Loco Coconut Porter and Night Rider Imperial Stout
- Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, Cold Mountain Winter Ale and Black Mocha Stout
- Raleigh Brewing Company in Raleigh, Dark Helmet SchwarzBier and Imperial Stout
- Heist Brewery in Charlotte, Brewmaster Reserve: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout and The Chocolate Covered Cherry Imperial Porter
- Unknown Brewing Co in Charlotte, Over The Edge IPA and Pre Game Pilsner
- Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem, Hoppyum IPA and Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout
- White Street Brewing in Wake Forest, Kölsch and Scottish Ale
- Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett, Amber Lager and Bavarian Hefeweizen
- Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain, Vortex IIPA and Pisgah Pale Ale
- Lonerider Brewing in Raleigh, Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen and Sweet Josie Brown Ale
- Bull City Burger and Brewery in Durham, Jalapeño Amber and Bull Durham Beer
- Natty Greene's Brewing in Greensboro, Buckshot Amber Ale and Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale
- Steel String Brewery in Carrboro, Farmer Ted's Cream Ale and Big Mon IPA
These are only a few examples of the many excellent dark beers produced in North Carolina. Each brewery has its own unique take on dark beers, and it's always fun to try different styles and find your own personal favorites.
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