Pilot Brewing’s tap room features a dozen taps, a couple of bar seats, and a walk-up bar outside, as well as a couple of tables, a ten-seat bar, and several more tables inside.

Flights are not available, but they offer $2 4oz tasters if you want to sample their menu. Some board games and a television are available. Certainly dog friendly, I saw dogs inside and out. Brewing equipment is in the open, with no glass or obstructions. A couple of t-shirt designs are available. This place is in a new building in Midwood and just opened in August of 2018. Parking can be a challenge.

The brewery is owned by co-founders Matt Johnson and Pat Jones, who met at Heriot-Watt University while studying brewing and distilling. They bring a unique and innovative approach to brewing, contributing to the dynamic craft beer scene in Charlotte.

Pilot Brewing was established with the aim of pushing the boundaries of craft beer. It focuses on creating original recipes that represent both traditional and experimental styles, emphasizing the use of locally sourced ingredients and community involvement​​. They have a notable commitment to sustainability, prioritizing the use of locally sourced ingredients and continuously seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact. This approach benefits both the planet and ensures that the brewery remains a responsible and ethical member of the craft beer community.

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3.74average rating
24distinct beers
What people are drinking
IPA - Session15%
Kölsch13%
IPA - American12%
Märzen10%
What's pouring
  1. Island Hopper - Citra (opens on Untappd in a new tab)IPA - American · 3.75 avg12×
  2. Pub Ale (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Pale Ale - English · 3.74 avg11×
  3. Oktoberfest (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Märzen · 3.97 avg10×
  4. Barrel Aged Pilot's Reserve (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Belgian Quadrupel · 4.18 avg8×
  5. Short Hop (opens on Untappd in a new tab)IPA - Session · 3.53 avg8×
  6. Cruise Control (opens on Untappd in a new tab)IPA - Session · 3.55 avg7×
  1. Barrel Aged Pilot's Reserve (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Belgian Quadrupel · 8 ratings4.18
  2. Cafe Latte Stout (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Stout - Milk / Sweet · 6 ratings4.00
  3. Oktoberfest (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Märzen · 10 ratings3.97
  4. Woody's Wake Me For the Biscotti (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Brown Ale - American · 5 ratings3.94
  5. Pilot's Reserve (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Belgian Quadrupel · 2 ratings3.90
  6. Late Czech Out (opens on Untappd in a new tab)Lager - Tmavé (Czech Dark) · 6 ratings3.88

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Plaza Midwood
Location Established
October 2019
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Moo & Brew (0.1mi)
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