The Unknown Brewing

Some of my favorite local beer in a fun atmosphere! So much variety in beer styles and generous flights. Loved the raisin beer as well as the ginger wheat and stout. Very nice facility and staff, could use a bit more seating and parking, but the beer is worth it!

Love this brewery! Came for the first time for the Bacon Beer Fest which was definitely interesting. If you like Beer and Bacon, it was a treat! Unknown also has delicious local craft beers to choose from such as the «Awkward in Auckland.» Which was deliciousness!!! You won’t go wrong with any of their choices! Looking forward to going back!

We have been to about 20 breweries snice moving here in Novemer 2015, yes WE LOVE GREAT BEER! And this is one of our favorites along with Rivermen Brewery. This place is fantastic. We took advantage of the their Groupon and got some pretty good swag! T-​shirt, pint glass and a flight included. The tour was great. Elizabeth was funny and informative. This place has a cool background and the owner is rather young and he worked at Sweetwater and Rogue, learned the biz before starting Unknown. Good for him.
Bathrooms are clean, live music (who doesn’t love that) and quick attentive service. Parking is tight but definitely worth finding. Better know how to parallel park. We came in a Friday (2÷19÷16) around 6p and found parking pretty close. However, I can imagine special events might be a bit more difficult.
Beers are great, they have several that are high octane, my fav! All the staff if you are not sure what to get. They are knowledgeable and have great suggestions. And it’s pet friendly, yay!

This is what a NC brewery should look like … and taste like. Wow, Ghost Scout is like liquid dessert!

Try the Over the Edge IPA. It’s great to have Unknown Brewing back at our festival for 3^rd year on 5÷14÷16. The festival features beer tastings, live music & food trucks at 308 W. Carson Blvd

Deff one of the better breweries, great atmosphere what they lack in beer… they make up for in friendly service, personable staff and fun down to earth environment. Cornhole, ping pong, kid friendly, dog friendly, love the over the edge ipa, vehopciraptor, both great beers, just not crazy bout the sours, they have a bit of a pickly smell and taste… and I havnt tried the stouts… but everything else. especially the non pretentious vibe makes up for it all

Love! That is all.
Okay, that’s not all! The gang at Unknown not only know how to make great beer (Silverback, I love you so much!) but they are great supporters of the community they live and work in. They are forever holding fundraiser and donating to worthy events. They are tireless in both work and, if you’ve seen the World Hop Box Wrestling video then you know, play.
Bravo to such a great place for setting a standard to which other local breweries and business’s can look up to and strive to be like.
Now, that is all.

Great BEER! I have tried 5 different ones so far. Can’t wait to try the rest! Brewery tour was fun and informative. Two Thumbs Up! Over the Edge is my favorite.

I like this place.
Good atmosphere –Bar is easy to access and the beer is good. Plus I like their flights :)
Best tip about this place: the front patio has a bonfire pit outside

Unknown has a nice, casual vibe and really interesting beer. I love when they take chances on flavors and styles.
The staff and owners are super nice. They also have a nice philanthropic lean, every Saturday the brewery hosts an ‘all are welcome’ bike ride; they then donate a buck for each rider to a charity. So you can go for a bike ride and have it make a difference! Win/​win for everyone! And then celebrate those wins with a beer.

Excellent staff, this place has a nice vibe and good beer, they also have a game room with some vintage arcade games, and board and cards game you can take to your table and use while trying the different beers. I would definitely check this place out again the next time I’m in Charlotte

Well crafted beer in a few atmosphere! Can’t go wrong here. Love the arcade and foosball table as well. They love pushing the boundaries of beer and know how to make a hit.

Ginger wheat beer is the best! They ha e a large open tasting room and offer some games to play while you sit and enjoy a brew. They also partner with Trophy Brewing Company often which a fabulous brewery in Raleigh NC.

We decided to head here after an event at Bank of America stadium, I never realized that it was within walking distance! Let the crowd and traffic die down a little, consume delicious beers then head out on your merry way is the way to go! The brewery itself is HUGE, they have an outdoor area in the front, then the inside has tables and when you walk through the doors into the brewery there are more tables and foosball and pingpong tables.
As far as ordering a beer went — we had no issues! I started off with the Ginger Wheat which was great! I also tried the 3 Elizabeths which was high in gravity but yummy as well. Per usual I would like to try a few of their seasonal beers, will definitely be back next time there is a game that I attend.

I’ve been working my way through the Charlotte breweries slowly, as I have opportunities to visit town.
I immediately liked the feel of the Unknown Brewing Co. The space was big enough to hold a crowd, but split into smaller spaces so you never feel like you are in a huge room packed with people. Their session was light and perfect for a hot summer afternoon, and the tea beer was balanced.
My issue was not with the beer, but with the general upkeep of the place. The bathrooms were dirty and not kept up. It was obvious that they don’t get a regular good scrub. We tried out 3 or 4 tables, none of which were level, so our beers kept spilling. We sat in the room with video games, and watched as several people lose quarters in broken games.
A good scrubbing of the public space would make me feel more confident about the rest of the business.

Thanks to my dog whizzing for on a case of them at a local bottleshop, I’m now a huge fan of The Unknown! We were in Charlotte last weekend and decided to stop by their brewery because beers are always better straight from the source. Located on Mint Street a few blocks out of busy downtown Charlotte, The Unknown would be my home away from home if I were a resident. There’s even tons of free parking in the lot beside the brewery.
The best part– their taproom is dog friendly! Oliver got to share my love of The Unknown, and the friendly bartenders just loved him to pieces. They had Over the Edge on tap– a house favorite that Oliver bought for me in Raleigh. It seems like they have something to please everyone, including IPAs, wheats, blondes, lager, stout, etc. I was impressed!
The brewery itself is freaking HUGE and very clean– with tons of room to move inside. I liked their ping pong table inside! The taproom is spacious and clean with great lime green décor. There are 8 – 10 stalls in the bathroom that was also immaculate. The outdoor patio was quite inviting too, though it was a bit rainy that night.
If The Unknown made a few more stouts or porters, I’d give them 6 stars if I could… but the taproom, bartenders, and cleanliness of the brewery are well deserving of these 5 shiny stars. :)

Is it unknown to you still? Try it! We’ve been walking here since day one and love the relaxed vibe and great beer.
The Over the Edge IPA is quite delicious and it’s fun to watch them on Facebook to find out what is being brewed next and what crazy ass birth name it will be given.
Within a short walk of the football stadium, they are very accommodating on game day, offering plastic bottles of freshly poured beer with which you can walk back to the stadium and tailgate. Or, stay put and enjoy their patio, corn hole, and picnic tables.
Try a paddle if you don’t know what you want and don’t forget to buy some cool apparel. They have really soft t-​shirts!

Who are you? Who, who? Who, who?
Sorry! Couldn’t resist the Who reference just oozing with cheesiness…
What lies inside the big red brick architectural wonder with the giant question mark? The Riddler’s hideout? Unknown Brewing of course. A cool cave of a brewery with nooks and crannies of seating areas and a mini arcade. At back is the gigantic bay where all the magic happens.
The draught menu is projected above the bar. If you live in or near Charlotte you’ve probably already tasted some of their greatest hits like Head First Northwest Ale, No Shame Wheat and Silverback Stout. My personal favorites are Over the Edge IPA and Scratch N Sniff IPA. Over the Edge gets West Coast hops put in 7 times during production! These guys also take some chances, as reflected in their «Now or Never» category. The Tropical IPA (tasted like coconuts and bananas) and Hospitali-​T, while not my favorites were still quite tasty. When available, Teleporter is killer!
Great place to hang out with friend and taste some great beer!!!

Not sure why I gave Unknown Brewing the least attention when it first opened… maybe I had reached my craft brewery limit for Charlotte, but these guys are a great addition to the queen city craft brewing scene.
I’ve been here a couple times and they have a great setup. The owner was super passionate about the building they are in — lots of hoops to jump through, the building was historic, but had a great location and great space. The tap room feels like you are walking into someone’s house, arcade on the right… sectioned off rooms to your left… and as you walk further in you are hit by a wall of glass where you can see into where all the magic happens. Hang a left and you see the bar with TV screens for menus aloft — pretty smart for rotating taps and seasonal brews. I know a lot of breweries have their own menus: via chalkboard, wooden signs, or just old fashioned paper/​word of the keeps.
Table and chairs around… good for big groups or small… even a lounge area that’s a bit more comfortable. There are board games everywhere — just an open, fun, and inviting space.
When I took a tour, you get a sense of the blood, sweat, and tears put into this place — no shortage of passion. As far as their brand’s «motto» of living life to the fullest and going into the «Unknown» is really appealing and something everyone should strive for. Along one of the walls are photos of the breweries fans actually going out and tackling the «unknown»: skydiving, rock climbing, boating, kids, adventure eating… it’s a great time looking at all the photos and maybe even planning the spot where you can put up your own photo to add to the collage of awesomeness.

This is a great brewery. The taproom is pretty barebones, but has a nice feel to it. It is small, but has a big window looking into the gigantic space where they brew. They had a nice beer selection. I tried their IPA which the person behind the bar said was becoming one of the beers they are most known for. It was excellent. My wife tried the Ginger Wheat, I thought it was very good and unique. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon, but not so much that we couldn’t get a seat. Overall, a solid place to visit and grab a beer. The staff was very friendly.

The best part of this place: the man behind it all. If Brad (the owner) is around, make sure you spend a few minutes talking to him. He’s so passionate. He is also not PG at all. I love it.
Unknown is just outside of uptown. It’s an easy walk to Panthers stadium from here. Damn you blue laws that prevent the sale of alcohol before noon. *shakes fist*
This is a laid back place where you can get your game on while you enjoy delicious beers. They have an arcade room with some old school favorites. There’s also plenty of board games, including Cards Against Humanity. Absolutely love that game. Cornhole and ping pong are also available.
My current beer crush here is the Ginger WH (^e)AT?!. I’m not sure if it’s seasonal or year-​round. I love the flavor. It’s super unique.
Like many breweries, Unknown is dog friendly. My last trip here I saw a dog that looked like a fox. So, I guess they’re fox-​friendly, too. Yes, I know it wasn’t actually a fox, but when I tell the story it is.
Craft Tasting Room and Growler shop is right behind this place. You could make a whole afternoon here and split time between the two. Unknown doesn’t have food, but Craft does do a nice little menu. So, plan your eating accordingly.
The Unknown Brewing Company just celebrated its one year anniversary a few weeks ago. I’m impressed at how this place has grown and gotten better over time. Can’t wait to see what’s still to come. Cheers

Went here for the first time last weekend. I live in the area and haven’t heard a word about this place until I passed it by coincidence and stopped for a couple of beers. The beer I had was delicious… some type of coffee beer which I love.
The three stars is mainly for the venue. It’s cool how wide open and huge the brewing area is. But I felt it was weird how small the bar area is in comparison. But my main disappointment was that the whole bar area and all the open tables were littered with dozens of used shot glasses and beer cups. There were enough that just to have a place to drink we had to clean the tables off and the whole time we were there no one cleaned up any of them. Obviously this isn’t a big deal but just came across as pretty unprofessional. The area is so small that it would have taken someone 5 minutes to clean everything up. However, the beer was so good so maybe I’ll give it another shot

It seems like breweries are popping up everywhere around Charlotte, so I finally decided to check one of them out. There isn’t much fan fare or highfalutin decorations in this place, which actually makes it kind of cool. There are just some tables, taps, and kettles.
I am usually not a craft beer fan, but the Hospitalitea beer they serve is very good. I did’t even try any other beers, because I enjoyed it so much. There is not much to this place, but there is some good beer. It is definitely worth checking out.

I had so much fun at The Unknown! This was the first stop on our beer tour. The staff was really friendly, and helped the entire group find a beer that they liked. They were very willing to let us sample some beers. The place is very big, with several tables with fun games (such as Cards Against Humanity) set up on them. There is also a ping pong table off to one side. The restrooms were clean, and there was a water dispenser to get water. I look forward to going back to Unknown!

I love this brewery. I really like that they are not afraid to get creative with their beers and it helps that they taste great too. The Ginger Wh (e)at?! is absolutely delicious, not to mention unique. I sometimes get bored with the same old selections at our local breweries so I like that Unknown is a bit adventurous.
The service was friendly and the place itself is clean, fairly spacious, and a tad on the quirky side. I also saw a dog so I imagine it’s dog-​friendly. I will definitely return!