Sugar Creek Brewing Company

We’ve been a few times now — weekends, weekdays, during the day, evening, inside, outside. No matter, it’s typically a little crowded but there’s always an opportunity to eek out a space to be. Love that they are creating «Belgian Style» beers… mostly because I love Belgians and in particular Trappist ales. Beers are fantastic, service has always been quick and friendly. wish only good things for the owners, they are earning it.

Nice beers. I thought the place was pretty loud on the music side which is great unless you want to talk. But the place is nicely decorated and the beers were good

Sugar Creek pale ale has changed my life. It is so refreshing and exactly what I want from a pale ale. This is probably my favorite brewery in Charlotte because of the atmosphere and beer selection. The staff knows what they are talking about and will even customize the perfect flight for you. Everything is reasonably priced (cheaper than most breweries I’ve been to in Charlotte)
I went on a weekday with some friends and there was a decent crowd inside. We got to sit at a bigger table. I never waited more than 5 minutes at the bar and the nachos I ordered were delicious. They have a small menu that will satisfy any craving.
GREAT BEER, GREAT STAFF, GREAT TIMES! :)

I imagine they would probably be a good place if one they made an IPA and two they didn’t close early to cater to an invested Christmas party. I understand they’ll make more money with the Christmas party but perhaps they could also have staff to cater to regular people who would like to enjoy beer. oh wait, no, that makes too much sense. This scenario seems par for the course for Charlotte.

I can’t believe that I have not visited Sugar Creek Brewing Co before this past weekend!
Walked in and, wow, this place was packed with tons of patrons looking to enjoy delicious brews. And, I LOVED the ceiling with the ropes and light fixtures.
Walked up to the bar and did not have to wait long to order two flights. Flight 1 consisted of the White Ale, Saison, Pale Ale and Begian Dubbel and Flight 2 consisted of the Porter, Raspberry White, Biere de Garde and Belgian Dubbel aged in cabernet barrels.
Really enjoyed the White Ale, Pale Ale and Raspberry White.
I also enjoyed reading about what the balloon signifies and Sugar Creek Brewing Company’s mission.
Look forward to visiting again soon.

Sugar Creek Brewing Company is my favorite brewery to visit when I am in the Charlotte area. The brewery is decorated in a victorian fantastical nautical theme and it is spacious with plenty of seating indoors and outside. They have a nice variety of styles, not just pale ales and porters, and while the menu is not huge, the quality is top-​notch. My favorite is their Mocha Java Porter, it tastes just like drinking ice coffee and a has a nice caffeine kick.

My personal favorite brewery on Charlotte. The Dubbel is out of this world!!! The atmosphere is quite amazing with a rustic mermaid theme. They also serve Panini’s which I haven’t had the pleasure of trying yet but have hear raving reviews.

That pale ale tho…
Sugar Creek Brewing Company is located in the former home of Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, but the beer is so.much.better!!! I love the pale ale so much that I honestly can’t bring myself to order anything else when I’m here. I’ve overheard good things about the saison and the bierre de garde, but that’s purely anecdotal because I can’t cheat on the pale ale.
In addition to serving stellar brews, Sugar Creek also has salads, paninis, and a few appetizers on their menu. I’ve tried several menu items and have been impressed with the quality of their pub grub.
There’s a great outside patio featuring cornhole and picnic table. The indoor space is very welcoming with plenty of televisions and friendly bar tenders.
If you want great beer in a great space that is less crowded than OMB, Triple C, or NoDa, try Sugar Creek!

The wits are fantastic. Porters and darker beers are ok. Would love to taste the porter on nitro. Fun place. Great view of the stills at the bar.

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I like beer to an extent but I’m not even remotely knowledgable about it. I general just go by taste and run with it. That said I really liked their beer. I started out with the raspberry ale which was alright. Then we all decided to do a tasting flight. Their flights are $ 6 and you get to choose any 4 beers off the board. It comes in the cutest little glasses that are filled to the brim. I got the White ale, Saison, Bier de Garde, and the Porter. The white ale was a strong ⁴⁄₅ for me and the cardamom really came through which I loved and made it rather unique for me. The saison ³⁄₃ was my least favorite and I could taste the banana although my friends couldn’t but it wasn’t a bad beer just not as good. The bier de Garde had a really nice caramel finish to it and was probably my favorite of the flight ⁵⁄₅. My last choice was the porter and I loved it! It smelled and tasted like coffee 4.5÷5 and honestly was a close tie for my fav!
I had checked the brewery out online before going and the pictures looked amazing but you could tell they had that filter thing going on. So I wasn’t sure what I would get upon arrival. Well I have to say it lives up to the photography. Such a beautiful bar with a great vibe! I will say the seating kind of sucks though. I won’t take any stars away but it’s not very comfortable to sit inside.
I forgot to mention the food! I got a turkey panini and it was really good! I really hope they expand their menu in the future because I liked what I had!

We came after we tried to go to OMB, but realized in was yoga night and most of the dining room was full with a corporate event. I was pleased to see that Sugar Creek was in walking distance.
When we arrived, we found out that they were having trivia that night. We stayed for trivia and beers.
First off, the beers were good AND they were served super cold — huge plus on a hot summer day. My boyfriend and I shared a flight, and the others in our groups had various pints. No complaints on any of the beers. I really enjoyed the Raspberry White Ale (and I’m usually not the biggest fan of sweeter beers). Our server was friendly (by the way, it’s was quite nice to have a server, so we didn’t have to make our way to the bar repeatedly)
There was a food truck outside — we were going to have food, but the food truck had absolutely no vegetarian options (by no fault of Sugar Creek Brewing)
Trivia was fun and we will most likely return soon.
My ONLY complaint was that it was hot in the tap room. (This was early August — so it’s understandable)
If I could give 4.5 stars — I would.

This brewery has become the spot for stopovers for that after work beverage. The atmosphere of the taproom is just what I need to unwind have a tough day at the office (I really enjoy when I wander in and they have sweet rock music videos from the 90’s and 2000’s on). The décor of the room is tied together nice with the theme of the brewery.
Rope in the ceiling seem to emulate the balloon tie lines of the icon. OH, little side note on the icon of the brewery I overheard in conversation. The fish you see on the icon is actually a «queen fish» to represent the Queen City of Charlotte in some way.
Back to the Beers, they have a good sampling of beers that seem to change properly with the season. This time of year I was able to enjoy the Raspberry Ale. IT WAS EXCELLENT. I try to portray a bro-​Manly-​man sometimes and only drink the hoppiest of beers. However, my truly enjoyment comes from any well craft beer of any style and this brewery does achieve that with a great sampling of styles.
Come here, and don’t automatically just go to OMB.

Style– and décor-​wise, this is the coolest brewery in Charlotte. Their beer menu is lacking, however. There are usually only five or so beers on tap. Of those, my favorite is the Dubbel, which has become my go-​to beer at Sugar Creek. Unlike other breweries, they never seem to have specialty brews on tap. Boo.
The first time I went, they had some great paninis available, and menus were at all of the tables. I particularly liked the french dip. Last time I went, I noticed the menus were gone. I hope this doesn’t mean that I’m in for a panini-​free future.

This terrific new addition to Charlotte’s brewery scene has set up shop in the space formerly occupied by Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (now conveniently down the street). Specializing in Belgian beers, Sugar Creek serves up a wonderful Pale Ale, a tasty Saison, and an award-​winning Belgian Dubble, among other offerings.
The spacious Tap Room also offers a small menu of sandwiches and salads, and a large adjoining space works great for corporate events or meetings. But get there early, as parking can get a little tight — especially on weekdays, when the surrounding businesses are open.

Sugar creek took over OMB’s old spot. I personally think they made the inside better and love what they did. At first they were going to be Belgian only beers which I think they strayed away from. This is probably a good move on their part. Some beers are really good (loved the pale ale and the XV) while others are mediocre. The only problem i really have with sugar creek is that I heard that trash talking other local breweries. Don’t be the semi new kid on the block and do this. All the breweries in CLT seem to talk to each other all the time and have built a sense of community.

Nice place for a beer. They didn’t have food from the kitchen when I went on a Wednesday. Instead they had a food truck outside.
Got the framboise witbier. It was good but not as sweet as I would have preferred. Still had s nice time.
They had lots of space inside and outside. Corn hole game is also outside.

First, I just purchased a lute from a pawnshop. Second, I just composed an ode to Sugar Creek Framboise while strumming my newly acquired lute. It goes something like this:
Oh Raspberry,
When you first kissed my beer,
It was oh so lightly,
On the rim of my glass.
Now get in my belly!!! Right now!!! No delay!!!
The Pale Ale is awesome too. A true classic. Sugar Creek is a highly polished Brewery — from the life size logo statuette to the gold embossed logos on the beautiful glassware. This is the brewery you want to bring home to meet your Mother. Polite, well dressed, friendly and damn good looking. And if that wasn’t enough, they can cook too! The kitchen is currently open Thursday through Sunday!
Encore!!!

I’m actually a bigger fan of the space than the beer produced. Not knocking the beer completely it’s just that I’ve grown accustomed to really unique styles and while this brewery tries to do some unique brews, it falls a little short in my book.
The interior space is large and accommodating as well as the outdoor patio looked to be quite sizeable for larger groups on a nice day.
We visit on a really slow day so I’m not sure what it’s like when busy but I will say other than popcorn, I don’t think they serve food (could be wrong).

I’ve been in this space when it was OMB but from what I heard when OMB moved across the street, they wanted to sublet the old space to another brewery. And in came Sugar Creek.
Sugar Creek added their own touch to the place with the ropes draped across the ceiling. i love the décor and their logo which I had heard resembles something from the movie The Adventures of Baron Munchaussen which is a move I love!
Anyway, I’ve started coming here on Mondays and the bartender Candace has been great. Very friendly and helpful.
Now for their beer. I’ve never been a fan of Belgians until recently. I gave up beer for a month and getting back into it I realized my tastes have changed. So I realized my favorite beers here are the saison, the porter, the Framboise, and the pale ale. Good stuff.
On less busy nights they have food trucks outside but on busier nights that have their own food which consists of salads and paninis. They also have a popcorn maker which you can help yourself at.
So overall, great place and a great addition to the Charlotte beer scene!

It is hard to compare with the new grounds for Old Meck around the corner, but Sugar Creek has definitely done a great job transforming the brewery into their own little slice of heaven. I really enjoy coming here and getting the full effect of atmosphere, interior, and crowd.
Their beer is pretty damn good to say that least, and I enjoy their more innovative recipes. Their selection seems a bit more limited, but again, their quality makes up for quantity. They hit the major beer styles so you shouldn’t be fearful you won’t find something that you like.
The wait staff and service were both great.
My only complaint would be the parking– limited. Always remember to watch out for the parking lot curb when you pull in/​exit!