What’s Brewing for NC Beer Month in Cabarrus County

October is more than pumpkin spice lattes 和 leaf peeping. 在北卡罗来纳州，它也是 州长宣布北卡啤酒月, a four-week celebration of the state’s more than 400 breweries 和 brewpubs — the largest number of independent craft beer spots in the American South. Here’s how to raise a toast to NC Beer Month in Cabarrus County. 但首先：报名参加我们的 探索和倾倒 mobile pass to check in at locations on Cabarrus County’s craft beverage trail, earning points to redeem for prizes 和 swag.

NC啤酒月在康科德要做的事情

康科德 is home to several craft beer locales including 卡巴鲁斯酿酒公司 和 南方酿酒公司, both of which host 啤酒节 celebrations surrounding NC Beer Month.

When Cabarrus Brewing first hosted 啤酒节 in 2016, their goal was to bring the communal celebration their team experienced in Germany home to Cabarrus County. The goal remains the same for their ninth 年度 CBC啤酒节，将于9月20日至21日举行. Visitors will enjoy Marzen beers like those brewed in Munich 和 a bevy of hearty German food options. The scene will come to life with decorations, 服装和现场音乐, 还有斯坦因控股的竞争, 踩靴子和吃小孩. As always, the mayor of 康科德 will tap the ceremonial first keg.

菌株的南部 啤酒节 takes place two weeks later on October 5 和 features not only a mouthwatering menu of German food — think brats with red cabbage slaw, 炸肉排三明治, house-made beer nuts 和 soft pretzels with beer mustard — but also seasonal brews: Festbier, 脆啤酒, 和Marzenbier, 略带麦芽味的贮藏啤酒. Both are brewed with barley grown in Germany 和 malted in Durham. Order these in a commemorative stein for $5 refills.

Other must-visit craft breweries in 康科德 to check out are combination brewery 和 meadery 维京酿酒公司 而且评价很高 高科酿酒公司. which is located on the lower level of the 吉布森磨坊市场 食品大厅. 自8月1日起， 市中心的和谐 招待一个 社会区, an area where people are welcome to stroll with open to-go containers of alcoholic beverages sold by businesses within the 社会区. Don’t miss local spots to grab a beer including 小罗伯特家, 本地酒瓶店, 新闻 & 行李搬运工人, 地下室拱廊酒吧等等.

北卡罗来纳州啤酒月在卡纳波利斯要做的事情

这是第五届 Kantoberfest, 老盔甲啤酒公司 将与其他60家企业合作 市中心的健康 to make this year’s event bigger than ever. 市中心将禁止车辆通行, so visitors will enjoy me和ering through 12 square blocks of 商店, 快餐车, 餐厅, 游乐设施, 游戏, 供应商, 现场音乐, 还有——别忘了——啤酒! The festivities will also include eating competitions 和 stein hoisting contests.

去年的Kantoberfest举办了超过15场,000人参加, so Old Armor has extended the festival to two weekends, 9月27-29日和10月4-6日. Make sure to find a spot in your calendar to experience it or attend both weekends if you’d like!

在10月4-6日的周末， 啤酒节 festivities in 市中心的健康 can also be experienced at Atrium Health Ballpark, home of the 卡纳波利斯炮弹队. This family-friendly event features a pumpkin patch on the field, 宠物动物园, 现场音乐, 加上食物和啤酒.

哈里斯堡的NC啤酒月活动

前往哈里斯堡 Tap House的百分比 年度 “Burgtoberfest 10月5日活动. This small-batch brewery is 哈里斯堡’s first, 和 it takes its pioneer role seriously with this 啤酒节-themed party. 你会享受到大量的德国食物, competitions such as stein-hoisting contests, 服装比赛, 扛枪比赛和扔斧头, 现场音乐, Percent Tap House merch 和 the most important thing, 新啤酒上市. This year on tap: Live Laugh Lager (a Festbier), Lovely from the Other Side (whole cone hopped Helles lager), 追逐你的幽灵（朦胧的印度淡啤）, 谁会喝加杏子的酸啤酒, 开心果和棉花糖), 空肠桃（一种有果的西瓜）, The Lovely Pumpkin (a pumpkin pie marshmallow smoothie sour) 和 many more.

在城里的时候，顺便去看看 漩涡瓶店 — also on the 探索和倾倒 trail — to pick up more Carolina craft brews. 另外，不要错过 Mill Brew和Social House for a cold local brew paired with delicious eats in the town of 哈里斯堡.

NC Beer Month 要做的事情 in 愉快的山

以时尚的方式庆祝NC啤酒月 73 & Main的现场纳米啤酒厂， 老井啤酒厂. The beer selections rotate regularly at this hyper-craft brewery, which is also 愉快的山’s first brewery, 和 include festive sips such as blond ales, 帝国黑啤酒, 黑色帕斯, 美国麦酒等等. 

Pair local craft beverages from Old Well with dishes from 73 & Main’s menu of steaks, seafood, burgers, s和wiches等等 for the perfect meal. The restaurant resides in a historic setting in downtown 愉快的山 和 is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday with an impressive spread for brunch on Sundays.

睡个好觉

With plenty of seasonal flavors 和 a range of events happening all month long, October is an ideal time to discover something new in Cabarrus County. You’ll need a cozy basecamp for all your North Carolina Beer Month adventures, so check out these 住宿地点 to find your Cabarrus County home away from home.