Highest-rated breweries in South Carolina
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in South Carolina using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#30. Freehouse Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2895 Pringle St. Suite #B North Charleston, South Carolina
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#29. Commonhouse Aleworks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4831 Ohear Ave. North Charleston, South Carolina
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#28. Munkle Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
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#27. Fireforge Crafted Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 311 East Washington St. Greenville, South Carolina
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#26. Rock Hill Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 121 Caldwell St. Suite 101 Rock Hill, South Carolina
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#25. Ghost Monkey Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 522 Wando Lane Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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#24. Two Blokes Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 547 Long Point Road Suite 101 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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#23. Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery
- Rating: 4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 115 Federal St. Anderson, South Carolina
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#22. Tradesman Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
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#21. River Dog Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 591 Browns Cove Road Ridgeland, South Carolina
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#20. Jocassee Valley Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 13412 North Highway 11 Salem, South Carolina
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#19. Cooper River Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
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#18. Rusty Bull Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3005 West Montague Ave. North Charleston, South Carolina
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#17. Columbia Craft Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 520 Greene St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#16. Amor Artis
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 204 Main St. Suite 101 Fort Mill, South Carolina
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#15. Thomas Creek Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 2054 Piedmont Hwy Greenville, South Carolina
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#14. Charles Towne Fermentory
- Rating: 5/5 (20 reviews)
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#13. Brewery 85
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 6 Whitlee Court Greenville, South Carolina
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#12. Side Hustle Beer Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
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#11. Southern Barrel Brewing Company Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd. Bluffton, South Carolina
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#10. Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 197 East Saint John St. Across from the Chapman Cultural Center Spartanburg, South Carolina
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#9. Westbrook Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
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#8. Frothy Beard Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
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#7. Seminar Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 551 West Lucas St. Florence, South Carolina
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#6. Low Tide Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 2863 Maybank Hwy Johns Island, South Carolina
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#5. RJ Rockers Taproom and The Silo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Address: 226A West Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
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#4. Holy City Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Address: 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston, South Carolina
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#3. Hilton Head Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
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#2. Revelry Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
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#1. New South Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (353 reviews)
- Address: 1109 Campbell St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
