Official Charlotte Thread

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by southside, May 22, 2010.

  1. kennypowers

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    I'm not the most avid traveler, usually once or twice a month for work. And I love the layout of clt and the free wifi and what not, but I swear they have the most issues with getting a plane from runway to terminal of any of the non huge airports. I feel like I taxi forever here.
     
  2. jimmy butler stan account

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    So North Davidson is closed off of 277 and I ended up taking a detour through the Belmont neighborhood to get to Midwood. Eye opening experience.
     
  3. Joe Louis

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    Belmont's aight. with NoDa/Villa Heights housing blowing up, it's a good neighborhood to invest in IMO. Birdsong's new facility is there, Abari opening soon ...
     
  4. Joe Louis

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  5. Joe Louis

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    Scene at the city rezoning hearing, courtesy of Ely Portillo ...
     
  6. thunderstruck

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    Visited some friends in Charlotte over the weekend, really clean city. Had some pretty good local beers as well. NoDa, 12 from D9 maybe? Had a few others too but enjoyed them all for the most part

    Lake Norman seems like a really nice area
     
  7. kennypowers

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    I had maybe one of the worst beers of all time at sycamore on Sunday. I immediately went home and crushed some hop drops just to get my taste buds back right. It's a shame because that location is amazing, and ultimately it will probably keep them in business for a long time.

    Also went to the southend publix for the first time, it was a lot roomier than I thought it would be.
     
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  8. Joe Louis

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    i still havent made it to Sycamore yet, but reviews seem sorta mixed. especially whwn it comes to atmosphere, thats probably just hipsters being snooty though. i really like what Birdsong is doing, Up On The Sun saison is a clutch summer beer. Unknown has a new session out, Scratch n Sniff, very fragrant smell but nice clean finish. im becoming a bigger fan of theirs the more i try ...
     
  9. Joe Louis

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    i still havent made it to Sycamore yet, but reviews seem sorta mixed. especially whwn it comes to atmosphere, thats probably just hipsters being snooty though. i really like what Birdsong is doing, Up On The Sun saison is a clutch summer beer. Unknown has a new session out, Scratch n Sniff, very fragrant smell but nice clean finish. im becoming a bigger fan of theirs the more i try ...
     
  10. Joe Louis

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    i still havent made it to Sycamore yet, but reviews seem sorta mixed. especially whwn it comes to atmosphere, thats probably just hipsters being snooty though. i really like what Birdsong is doing, Up On The Sun saison is a clutch summer beer. Unknown has a new session out, Scratch n Sniff, very fragrant smell but nice clean finish. im becoming a bigger fan of theirs the more i try ...
     
  11. Tobias

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    you should probably make it to sycamore, joe. you seem pretty passionate about it
     
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  12. Joe Louis

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    i still havent made it to Sycamore yet, but reviews seem sorta mixed. especially whwn it comes to atmosphere, thats probably just hipsters being snooty though. i really like what Birdsong is doing, Up On The Sun saison is a clutch summer beer. Unknown has a new session out, Scratch n Sniff, very fragrant smell but nice clean finish. im becoming a bigger fan of theirs the more i try ...
     
  13. Joe Louis

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  14. CoastalOrange

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    For me Sycamore has the best atmosphere with so many people around but they have the worst beers out of the different breweries. I am actually a huge fan of Unknown but their atmosphere isn't very good, though they did just re-do things a very little bit to have some sort of outdoor area.
     
  15. Tobias

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    i have never been to a brewery in charlotte

    am i retarded?
     
  16. Joe Louis

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    Over the Edge might be my favorite IPA in the city now. they are def coming on strong for me. Silverback Stout out of a can is also very nice ...
    what else is there to do in Charlotte, if not enjoy the craft beer scene? One of the #1 reasons to live here IYAM ...
     
  17. CoastalOrange

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    What's on the agenda for Wednesday night? Awkward TMB meet up at a brewery?

    And yes, TobiasFunke-Analrapist yes you are a re-tard.
     
  18. kennypowers

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    Unknown is starting to find their groove, I've liked most of what they have put out recently. I wish OMB took more chances because their new compound is amazing. I heard that Sugar Creek is bank rolled by the people that own Capital Grille so that is why they have been doing all the advertising and stuff. Found that interesting, their beers are pretty good too.

    The other Saturday I woke up early, went for a run with my dog in freedom park, hit a couple breweries, had mac's on the patio, quick stop into Good Bottle...that is how you charlotte.
     
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  19. Tobias

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    idk man you might be right

    we'll have to go sometime. also trivia on wednesday and one of the prizes is 600 tickets so gotta win
     
  20. wolfpck

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    My cousin is the brew master for NoDa :themoreyouknow:
     
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  21. kennypowers

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    Your cousin has done a lot of damage on my liver and wallet.
     
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  22. Joe Louis

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    Chad?
     
  23. Joe Louis

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    NoDa Run Club on Wednesday is always fun, though crowded ...
     
  24. wolfpck

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    Yup. You know him?
     
  25. Joe Louis

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    yessir, he lives a few blocks away from me. know most of the staff there in general. NoDa is my #1 tap room for sure (as well as the closest) ...
     
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  26. momux

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    The new brewer at Heist has been putting out some good beer. Shame their original guy already took a shit on their reputation.
     
  27. Joe Louis

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    its solid, but yeah i cant call out any of their stuff by name, and usually go for food or cocktails ...
     
  28. kennypowers

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    I only ever hear of people going to Heist for brunch so I have always assumed their beer sucks.
     
  29. Zack Zedalis

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    It does
     
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  30. Tobias

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    won tickets to the qualifying for the 600 tomorrow night

    hoping to win 600 tickets tonight at trivia
     
  31. Tobias

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  32. momux

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    have you been in the last 6 months? they canned their master brewer and got a new guy in there. quality has really improved imo.
     
  33. Joe Louis

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    their beer has improved but still pretty non-descript for me. goes fine with their food though ...
     
  34. Aaron Nevilles Pet Tick

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    If you've lived in Charlotte for a year or so and have never been to a brewery then you're certainly doing something wrong. I don't usually stay for more than a beer or two, but I feel like at least a friend or two will be going to one every weekend.

    Any other fitness factory members? That new location is pimp.
     
  35. construxboy

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    I think most of their stuff is decent, but almost nothing I have had there is very good. Great location and setup and lots of different beers, both of which please the wife. But nothing even approaching Hop Drop or Jalapeno or Babymaker or anything like that. Just average. The Double Pale is what I normally get.
    It seems like a place where the homebrewer came into money and decided to go all out and start a brewery even though his homebrews weren't that great.
    Sarah is eye candy at least.
     
  36. construxboy

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    It seemed better the last time I went.
     
  37. Joe Louis

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    drinking a hornets nest from OMB, very meh ...
     
  38. spagett

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    Really wish I had the recipe for those Moosehead bee sting wings Arkadin recommended. :dblnick:
     
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  39. kennypowers

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    Any recommendations for a cigar bar?
     
  40. Señor Cockblock

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    Coming up tomorrow for Royal Blood at Amos Southend.
     
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  41. Arkadin

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    planning on doing jamey johnson in charlotte sept 24, tickets go on sale friday
     
  42. Tobias

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    where is it at?
     
  43. Arkadin

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    fillmore
     
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  44. Tobias

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    not too familiar with a ton of his work but i fucks hardcore with in color
     
  45. Arkadin

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    he makes a ton of good stuff. ill post you some stuff in the random thoughts thread
     
  46. Joe Louis

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    Visulite is such a great venue:smugdog:
     
  47. Joe Louis

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    Checked out Wooden Robot in South End ... meh. Only 4 brews two IPAs one pale one saison. Nice facility, average beers. Sipping on a brew at Free Range in NoDa right now, gat damn this place is gonna kill. Way more variety than any other CLT brewery, and it's their second day open :beerchug:
     
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  48. kennypowers

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    Nice, I really want to try free range. Sounds like wooden robot could be another sycamore, cool place to hang out with average beers. Currently sipping a birdsong jalapeño pale. Fucking love charlotte beer.
     
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  49. Ray McKigney

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    Big fan of most of the Birdsong offerings