Dec 5, 2016 - Food and Drink

What’s the best brewery in Charlotte, according to Untappd users?

Jonathan Wells

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Since launching in October 2010, Untappd has taken the craft beer scene by storm. Think of it as Foursquare for your liver: the app lets you “check in” to whatever beer you’re drinking, and optionally provide a one-through-five star rating plus brief description.

Overwhelmed by too many beer aisle options? Pull up the app, and see what your friends recommend.

Out of town and don’t know where to go? Use the app to locate nearby bars or breweries.

So how does Charlotte beer fare with Untappd’s 4 million users? Let’s sort our locally-owned breweries alphabetically and find out. (All data current as of 12/2/16)

TL;DR Version

Highest-rated Charlotte brewery: Wooden Robot Brewery, with a 3.88 rating
The Beer On Everyone’s Lips, based on number of unique check-ins: Hop Drop ‘N Roll (43,183)

And now, onto the Data Dump!

Birdsong Brewing Co.

via Facebook

Average Rating: 3.72
Number of Unique Ratings: 28,092
Most Popular Beer: Japaleno Pale Ale, with 13,450 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Higher Ground IPA, Lazy Bird Brown Ale, Mexicali Stout, Free Will Pale Ale

Blue Blaze Brewing

via Facebook

Average Rating: 3.67
Number of Unique Ratings: 1,298
Most Popular Beer: Yellow Blazer Kolsch, with 575 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Blue Blaze Altbier, Black Blaze Milk Stout, Double Blaze Black IPA, Amber Blaze Amber Ale

Free Range Brewing

Average Rating: 3.74
Number of Unique Ratings: 3,257
Most Popular Beer: Cream of the Crop, with 676 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Bob’s Pure Intentions, Sea Of Companions, Two Wild And Crazy Guys, Jenny Bought A Farm

Heist Brewery

Average Rating: 3.75
Number of Unique Ratings: 9,339
Most Popular Beer: Citraquench’l, with 1,251 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Blurred Is The Word, San Fran Disco, Succession, Cross Pollen-Nation

Legion Brewing

via Facebook

Average Rating: 3.71
Number of Unique Ratings: 4,487
Most Popular Beer: Juicy Jay, with 2,488 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Freedom Park Pale Ale, Carolina Sparkle Party, Weekend Warrior, Banjo the Sea Monkey

Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

Average Rating: 3.69
Number of Unique Ratings: 5,592
Most Popular Beer: Burn Down Brown, with 1,663 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Tart De La Wit, No-Show Amber, The Mirage, Burn Down For What

NoDa Brewing Company

Average Rating: 3.84
Number of Unique Ratings: 63,835
Most Popular Beer: Hop, Drop ‘n Roll, with 43,183 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Jam Session, Coco Loco, Woody & Wilcox IPA, CAVU

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

via Facebook

Average Rating: 3.6
Number of Unique Ratings: 33,156
Most Popular Beer: Copper, with 21,423 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Captain James Jack Pilsner, Mecktoberfest, Dunkel, Southside Weiss

Salud Beer Shop

via Facebook

Average Rating: 3.86
Number of Unique Ratings: 455
Most Popular Beer: Like A Ship Without A Sail, with 107 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Cukes of Hazzard, La Ciruela Grisette With Plums, BBQ Belt, Olde Sourpuss

Sugar Creek Brewing Company

via Facebook

Average Rating: 3.68
Number of Unique Ratings: 11,860
Most Popular Beer: Pale Ale, with 7,080 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: White Ale, Belgian Dubbel, Saison, Porter

Sycamore Brewing

via Facebook

Average Rating: 3.74
Number of Unique Ratings: 9,594
Most Popular Beer: Countryside IPA, with 3,261 unique check-ins
Other Top Five Popular Beers: Peak Farm Double Pale, Salty Coconut Red Ale, Southern Girl Blonde, Serendipity Vanilla Session

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