COAST Brewing Company

Most authentic open-​air brewery in Charleston. Probably the best, depending on what your tastes are. They don’t over do it. There are 4 – 5 beers on draft. Always Hop Art (smooth IPA), Kolsch (lighter/​crisp), and then seasonals. Their facebook page lists what is currently on tap. Personally my favorite is one of their rotating stouts called Blackbeerd.
You can also get a real history tour of the craft beer in SC from Jamie, co-​owner. Most breweries of late weren’t around before SC had restrictive laws. In fact, Coast was a major force changing those laws, which have seen the huge boom.
They have cornhole, disc golf putting green, and often times – food trucks.
Also, bring some bug-​spray if it’s the season.

Great beer! Really liked the beers our group ordered — all varieties from Kolsh to IPA. Very very nice guys working here.
We came on a Friday night so the place was pretty busy. However, I was a little put-​off at the amount of kids there. And the place was quiet. Would have enjoyed some music or a band or indoor games or something. The mosquitos were really bad that night too, or we would have gone outside and played some frisbee golf they had set up.
Will definitely visit again– perhaps for an event

I’ve been trying to go to Coast since I first moved to SC. It all began with the Kolsch. Drinking it on tap at many local establishments in the area, I felt I had to go to this delightful and infinitely drinkable beer’s homeland.
After a few failed attempts (one particularly tragic occasion resulted in a bike accident that occurred less than 50 feet from the entryway), I felt determined to set things right when I partook in a friend’s brewery-​hopping bday tour last weekend. Finally: someone else was driving me there AND others with better luck than I would turn the tides of Fate!
Sure enough, I finally entered Coast and got to bask in her industrial yet oddly comforting glory!
I love the warehouse feel of the place, the casual vibe, and, of course, the outstanding beers!
Boy King DIPA is what I live for, dream about and pine for on what seems to be a regular basis now.
Everything about Coast is yay awesome perfection. It’s like having a brewery in your back yard if your back yard happened to be heaven.
Currently watching college football on their projector, dining on some glorious pop-​up BBQ from Big Boned BBQ and drinking some tasty beer on a Sat. Does it get any better?
I DON’T THINK SO!

Coast has been making great beer in Charleston since the before it was cool to drink great beer. My favorite brewery in Charleston and the owners and staff are great ppl as well… I love the boy king dbl ipa, Hopart, Milk stout, and dead arm pale cheers!!!

Cool, outdoor atmosphere with music, games, and lots of pups! Not as many beer varities as other breweries around, but the beers they do have are good! Perfect afternoon of beer and corn hole.

While on vacation in South Carolina, our group made a stop at COAST brewing company. At first I was a little thrown off by the location – you’ll drive through what appears to be an industrial parkway. In the back and off to the side is COAST, and it was totally not what I expected (in a good way!!). From the picnic tables out front, to the cornhole boards in the side yard, I felt like I was at a backyard cookout. There was also a food truck with Cajun/​Creole food, which was a nice addition (although I did not get a chance to try it). The beer itself was awesome – I got the sampler (only $ 6!!) and my favorites were the two IPAs – sadly I don’t remember the names of them, though. When we got there, the place had just opened for the day, by the time we left, about an hour and a half later, it was packed, which goes to show how popular it must be! Definitely one of the highlights of the trip and a great experience for a craft beer fan. I’d love to go back and hang out longer and try more of their beers.

I’ve been wanting to go to Coast in Charleston for awhile, but their hours aren’t that easy to get to. However, I found myself headed through Charleston in the afternoon on a Saturday and thus had to stop in. This is a no-​nonsense brewery. Standalone brewery in an industrial park. Inside they have some walmart tables, metal chairs, sitting on the concrete floor, with bags of brewing supplies and other associated brew equipment right there beside you. Its a mom and pop brewery, without even a bar. They have a register, you place your order, they go get your beer and bring it out to you. Outside they had some picnic tables. There was a pretty good crowd there when I came, but not so large that you had to wait for a beer. I had one of their IPAs and it was very good. They didn’t have their Boy Kind IPA on draft, but they had it in a bomber so I bought some to take home. The good thing about this brewery is they also have root beer and soda for the kids or non-​beer drinkers. Overall, I enjoyed the trip here and would recommend it as a low key brewery, super friendly, with excellent beer. (if you can manage to get here during open hours)

Yayyyy Coast!
If you’re a beer person and are visiting Charleston, this should be one of your stops — no question.
It’s all organic, the tasting room is super relaxed and spacious, and everyone who works here seems like they know what they’re doing. PLUS — they do 64 oz. growler fills of every beer on tap. Unheard of.
What I will call their single drawback is their lack of any air conditioned spaced (I’m sure they’d like that too) and the law on one case per person carry out. We’re from Florida so were bringing back a ton of stuff we can’t buy back home and that kind of limited the plan.
Regardless, go visit and support your local breweries! Good beer, super nice and genuine people, a fun atmosphere — even in the July heat.

Still is one of the best brewery’s in Charleston year after year cranking out the freshest beers ever. If you have not made it to Coast I highly suggest you get your friends and some empty growlers and go to town. This place may be small but it’s packs a hella of punch from their Kolsh to the DIPAS they have on tap.

The flights go for 6. The place is the same basic brewery in a warehouse setup. The people there were very friendly and willing to speak with you. They have a food truck on site any time they are open. All the beers we had there were solid beers. They seem to follow along more German flavors when it comes to their malt choice and theyalso seem to keep their brews on the high abv side. I would go back in a heart beat.
I would like to give a 4.5 but i will round up because their beer is so good. The niggles i have is be prepared for no parking. Park on the side of the road if there is a place or end up hoping not to get stuck amongst the trees across the street. Also they need to put more effort in the bathroom. Its a unisex bathroom so they need to spend extra effort making sure its clean to keep confidence their brewing process is kept clean.

I work right down the street, and my boss is a big fan, so we have meetings here from time to time off the record. It’s nice to have a foodtruck on Thursdays and Fridays when they have tastings but I hardly ever get the food.
The beer is great. If you’re a hop fan then you’ll love most of their beers. I’m not a hop fan and yet I’m still a fan of their other beer they have great choices for all palettes. It’s not a super convenient location but is also far enough away from touristy places that it’s just the locals. But don’t let the neighborhood scare you, it’s near a business park so it’s safe.

Great little brewery. Reasonable prices. Food truck. Retail beer and growler fills. Free brewery tours. Awesome place to stop.

Great beer and great times. They normally have food trucks available also.

A wonderful little brewery. I stopped in here on a beer tour which I am glad I took. I do not think I would have found this place on my own. Unlike San Diego, the different microbreweries welcome beer tours. They are not overrun yet by multiple groups. This was the smallest of the 4 I visited in the area. They do not have the biggest selection of beer but what they do offer is really good. It is a working brewery so you can walk around. The staff is friendly and you can get beer to go. They have a grassy area out front one can so one play some games or have a picnic during your visit. They do not serve food so I would recommend bring some if you like to munch when you drink. There is plenty of parking around and not much else in the area.

I have nothing but great things to say about Coast Brewing. Years ago this was the first local brewery I had ever visited and have frequented it ever since. Conveniently located on the old shipyard near park circle, they have consistently produced amazing beers for many years. The owners and staff are exceptionally friendly and really make you feel like an appreciated customer. The atmosphere is relaxed and feels like home when you enter the industrial building turned craft brewery. They are dog and kid friendly and usually have a food truck around during tastings. Coast is not only my favorite brewery in Charleston but one of my favorite joints in the Lowcountry.
Recently they started to expand the brewery to include more tanks and a brew pub.
The best thing about Coast is that they have fought and continue to fight to change alcohol legislation in South Carolina. Many of the luxuries we enjoy at local breweries are thanks to the owners.

I’ve been to all of Charleston’s breweries and, while they all have something going for them, none can compare to Coast. These folks are in this for their love of beer, not their love of money. They aren’t trying to put on a show, just put out great beer. Every one of their staff will quickly fill your beer and take the time to explain what went into it. They have creative brews without getting into what I consider the «weird stuff». They’ve always got a good selection so there’s something for everyone. It’s a real comfortable atmosphere where even dogs and kids are welcome. If you’re looking for some great beer and a great place to drink it while learning about it, Coast is your place. Hope to see you there.

Fantastic beers, particularly the HopArt IPA. They bring out something amazing and different every couple of weeks.

What differentiates Coast Brewery from others is the intimate family setting. The brewery is very small but extremely productive in its output and customer service. It is open to the public two days a week and open for hosting special events as well. Each time I have come for a small tour or beer tasting I have been welcomed with nothing short of perfection. The staff is always smiling and so welcome to sharing and educating you on beer, the process and tastes.
This is a refreshing and calming little local brewery and they make some great beer.

COAST is not only one of the best breweries in the south, but in the country as well. It has a wide range of beers from IPAs (Hop Art) to kolsch (³²⁄₅₀) to saison (Saison du Fus), all of which they seem to do well. They’re one of the most consistent breweries out there. Anything they make I’d worth trying.

Easily THE BEST brewery in Charleston, and one of the best I’ve had. My personal favorite of theirs, is the Buffalo Trace Bourbon barrel aged Blackbeerd Imperial Stout. Their HopArt, Kolsch, Smoked Porter, and Altbier is amazing too. Since they are smaller, you can only find their bottles in very select stores, ie Whole Foods and Charleston Beer Exchange. You can find their beers on tap at any decent bar around town. The owners are super nice and run it all by themselves. They also can give tours now, with samples! Just call ahead and make sure they can get you in. If you’re a fan of well made, craft beer, then this is not to be missed!