The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Founded in 2009 in Charlotte, NC, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is a privately held brewery founded on the basis of delivering fresh, local beer and adhering to Germany's oldest beer purity guidelines, known as the "Reinheitsgebot. Five beers are available year-round and at least 8 others make seasonal and holiday appearances -- always delivered in refrigerated trucks to preserve freshness and meet the demands of ultra-premium beer consumers. OMB is one of only nine craft breweries included on the Inc. 5000 list, and the only one in North Carolina. The brewery has received numerous regional medals plus international medals in North America and Europe. OMB was also named best brewery tour in the country by readers of USA Today, and receives many accolades for its multi-acre Munich-inspired Biergarten, which seats 1,000.