Cumberland County's craft beer community produces some next-level brews. What's better than spending a hot summer afternoon or two sampling some spectacular cold beer?
SIP 1: HECKLER BREWING CO.
Heckler Brewing Company, located at 5780 Ramsey Street Suite 102, is where your most challenging decision will be...which beer to start with. From an Irish Red Ale to their Strawberry Dagger, this newer brewery has 14 varied options for every palate.
SIP 2: GASTON BREWING CO.
Gaston Brewing Company is up next. I'm partial to their Namaste Lavender Ale or the Velvet Art Blackberry Ale, but whatever your flavor profile is, I guarantee they've got you covered! Not beer-related, but an important part of enjoying adult beverages--their food is exceptional! They set the standard of elevated bar food .
SIP 3: BRIGHT LIGHT BREWING COMPANY
Bright light, big flavor! Bright Light Brewing has been fueling us on great beer and good times for quite some time now. With names like Show Me Your Blooms, Peach Fuzz, and Banana Hammick, it's pretty clear they take beer and fun seriously.
SIP 4: THE MASH HOUSE RESTAURANT & BREWERY
If you like your craft beer served up with a lovely steak dinner, The Mash House Restaurant and Brewery is the spot for you. Mash House delivers both, and they do it well. Fun Fact: they go above and beyond to source their beef and ingredients from NC Farmers! Cheers!
SIP 5: DIRTBAG ALES
Hop on over to Dirtbag Ales, located at 5435 Corporation Drive Hope Mills, NC 28348. They serve delicious beer and so much more. From farmers' markets to food trucks to a playground, dog park, and on-site restaurant Napkins, they take family fun days to epic heights!
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