There can only be one winner. Pick the best brewery in the Charlotte area with your vote now.

By CharlotteFive staff

Updated November 7, 2022 12:31 PM

Editor’s note: A winner has been announced!

Hey Charlotte, let’s talk about breweries. Recently, we asked you to tell us where to find the best breweries in the Charlotte region — and as always, you came through. Based on your responses, we compiled a list that includes nearly every brewery in the city!

Now, we want your votes to determine the CharlotteFive Reader’s Choice winner for the area’s best brewery. Again, we’ll note that this is a tall task, given the options. But — based on your recommendations — a winner will be found.

The final round is currently live. It will determine the winner and will be live until 12:15 Nov. 7.

The rules are simple: Submit your vote for the best brewery in our survey below. This is not a scientific poll or survey. If you have more than one favorite, you can refresh the page and submit a second option.

Top 2 breweries

Here are some details about the Top 2 breweries that you chose as the finalists:

Lore Brewing Company

Location: 1218 Rosemont Dr Suite 100, Indian Land, SC 29707

David and Danielle Tonkery started out brewing in their garage with their neighbors as a hobby about a decade ago. The couple opened Lore Brewing Company in Indian Land in October 2019 and just celebrated the brewery’s 3-year anniversary. “It’s been great, it’s been interesting — we’ve loved every minute of it,” Danielle told CharlotteFive.

The owners are very hands-on with the brewery, in addition to their team. In fact, David has created all of the beer recipes at Lore. “So if you hate it, don’t say anything,” he laughed.

The brewery is located in Indian Land, just south of Ballantyne. “Come give us a try!” Danielle said.

David and Danielle Tonkery, owners of Lore Brewing Company. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

Primal Brewery

Location: 52 Ervin St, Belmont, NC 28012

Location: 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Ray Steimal said that before his team started Primal Brewery, making beer was a hobby for his team as well. “We thought, what better way to be involved with the people and the beer than to make the beer and serve the beer to the people.” The people are the best part, he said.

Ray told CharlotteFive that being part of this contest was a pleasant surprise. “Seeing the support from our customers and team members and friends and family across the state has been really gratifying.”

You have two choices when planning your Primal Brewery visit: There are locations in Belmont and Huntersville. “It’s a great experience to be able to sit, chat, tip a pint and just really get to know people.”