"We talk about this as kind of a front porch to Durham – especially because you’re coming off of the highway – and it’s sometimes the first thing that people see in Durham, the tobacco campus," says Fullsteam Brewery owner Sean Lilly Wilson.

Fullsteam Brewery, a pioneer in Durham’s craft beer scene, will open its new, 9-000 square foot taproom at the American Tobacco Campus later this year.

"It’s been kind of like Fullsteam, in a way, built up over time to create what it is today," he continues.

Learn more about both of its taproom locations, the beginnings of Fullsteam Brewery, and the incredible impact that Wilson has contributed to our NC beer community!

This episode is sponsored by Discover Durham.

With a makers space and a distillery as neighbors, South End Brewing is uniquely positioned to create a special impact on its community.

Owner Seth Kevorkian would often spend time in the wood shop, ending his creative session with a beer from next door. When that brewery closed, he saw an exciting opportunity to open up his own brewery in the space – right in the heart of downtown Greensboro.

Any of the more unique and interesting things you'll see in this taproom were all custom pieces made by local makers from next door, including custom tap handles by Seth, himself! Learn more about their brewing process, their collaboration with Greensboro Distilling Co., and the beginnings of opening their brewery in

Episode 14 of BrewShots! This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Visit Greensboro NC.

Steel Hands Brewing owner Scott Lambert found his way into craft beer differently than most 🤔

An architect by trade, Scott designed and built many breweries throughout the state 📐

"During the course of designing breweries (and generally liking to drink beer!), I traveled all over the country and in Canada touring breweries and studying what different breweries were doing to be successful."

And from there, the rest is history! Learn more in episode 13 of #NCBrewShots featuring Steel Hands Breweing out of Greensboro!

This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Visit Greensboro NC.

Did you know "Greensboro" is named after Revolutionary War hero, Nathanial Greene?

"My idea was let's name [the brewery] Nathanial Green – but that really wasn't marketable. So we changed Nathanial to "Natty," still paying homage to the namesake of our city," explains President and Owner Chris Lester.

Opening in 2004 as one of only 26 breweries in the state, Natty Greene's holds a pivotal place in our state's craft beer history.

Go behind the beer with Natty Greene's and see how they keep that history alive to this day!

This episode is sponsored by the Greensboro North Carolina Convention & Visitors Bureau.

"If you see the duck first, it means you need another beer. If you see the rabbit first, it means you're still thirsty." 🦆🐇

We are thrilled to bring you our next episode of #NCBrewShots, this week featuring #NCGuildMember, Duck Rabbit Brewing!

Selling its first beer in August of 2004, Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery is a huge part of our state's craft brewing history! With only about 20 other breweries open in North Carolina at the time, Duck Rabbitt opened in Farmville, NC over 20 years ago.

"When we started, it was a significant battle to get consumers to accept the idea that they might like to enjoy a boutique product... that's made by their friends and neighbors down the road," Owner Paul Philippon shares.

See how times have times in this next episode of BrewShots! This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Visit Greenville, NC.

"I want to offer tremendous variety to our customers, and that's why we never brew a recipe twice." Founded in 2019, nano brewery Local Oak in Winterville is our next #NCBrewShots feature!

The brewery is named for the 150-year-old oak tree in their side yard where it has stood for generations, even through prohibition, and now serves as a landmark in downtown Winterville.

Learn more about this unique nano brewery and why they rotate their beer offerings so frequently!

This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Visit Greenville.

"I realized, like, hey, I can drink something really really good and it can be a little bit more distinct, it can taste a little better, and there could be a cooler story with it." - Uptown Brewing Company's General Manager & Head Brewer Drew Cheshire 🍻

Check out our newest episode of BrewShots, featuring Uptown Brewing Company! Listen as Cheshire, Brewer & Head of Sales Garrett Miller, and Bar Manager JC Gilbreath take you behind the scenes of this beloved brewery in Greenville, NC!

This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Visit Greenville NC.

Sit. stay. drink! 🐕👙 Nauti Dog Brewing Company is a unique microbrewery based in the heart of Winterville, NC that produces a variety of classic and cutting-edge beer styles. Go behind the beers of Nauti Dog and get to know their beginnings, the meaning behind their cheeky name, and more!

Pitt Street Brewing Company consists of a craft beer production facility and taproom and is located in the former Coca-Cola Bottling Company building at 630 S. Pitt Street. 🥤 The brewery’s founders made an investment in the area that blossomed and helped revitalize the community, as well as meeting a market need.

Hear from General Manager Brianna Long and Head Brewer Darrien King on the history behind the brewery and what Pitt Street means to them and the community. 🫶

This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Visit Greenville!

🏄‍♂️🌊 "This is his lifelong dream. And we just came together and made it happen." - Reynaldo Gomez, co-owner of Surf City Brewing Company.

Started by Brian Hemenway, Reynaldo Gomez, and Clint Smith, Surf City Brewing Company is a veteran and minority-owned brewery that has been making coastal crafted ales and lagers since 2023 in Surf City, NC. Check out how their story began and what they've been up to since!

This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Pender County Tourism.

Meet Emmaline and Kevin Kozak, the owners of Burgaw’s very first brewpub – Burgaw Brewing! The sense of community they found in Burgaw, combined with their years of experience in the hospitality industry and Kevin’s love of brewing, set them on the path to creating a brewpub of their own. Get to know the people behind the beer!

"We wanted to find something local... We knew that Loggerheads [sea turtles] nested out here in Topsail Island... I think 'salty turtle' just kinda resonated."

Salty Turtle Beer Company has proudly been serving up suds as Pender County’s first brewery since 2017. On top of serving world-class liquid, Salty Turtle is also unwaveringly committed to serving Surf City and the greater Topsail community. With quarterly donations to the Karen Beasley Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center as well as regular events raising funds for everyone ranging from vets to pets, Salty Turtle understands and embraces that without community, they’re just a few friendly folks who love to brew beer.

The crank arm of a bicycle is the lever that adds power: your foot goes to the pedal, the pedal goes to the crank arm, the crank arm goes to the hub, which turns the chain ring. Much like the bicycle mechanism, Crank Arm, the brewery, puts the power behind building a strong community in its city of Raleigh.

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All the owners of Crank Arm are cyclists at their core, and they brought that passion for riding bikes to their community and combined it with something else they all love – craft beer! See how in our second episode of BrewShots!

Started by Paul and Lynn Auclair, Deep River Brewing Company is a 30bbl, 4-vessel brewhouse located in downtown Clayton, North Carolina. Deep River, known as “Johnston County’s First Legal Brewery,” strives to make a wide variety of beers while using the highest quality ingredients on the market. Get a closer look at what makes this brewery so special!

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This episode of BrewShots is sponsored by Visit Johnston County and the JoCo Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail. Learn more at johnstoncountync.org/bwst.

Introducing the NC Craft Brewers Guild video library!

We're launching our video library with a brand new BrewShots series, where you'll go behind the beers of your favorite North Carolina craft breweries! Keep an eye out and watch them all!