Thirsty Nomad Brewing is one of Charlotte's newest nano breweries. Our taproom is cozy, stylish, and laid back - when you walk in our door, you're in a different world. Our beers are uncompromising and diverse. We change our tap list to capture the essence of Charlotte's moods and the whims of our brewers. We have games for adults and kids alike from Zombie Dice to Fluxx. Our patio is a tranquil place to sip a Saison, Pale Ale, Chocolate Stout, or any of the 10 beers we have on tap. We also carry a small selection of wine and soda when you're looking for something different, and plenty of snacks when you're feeling peckish. If you're looking for that place to come as you are, relax, and enjoy a hand crafted beer, Thirsty Nomad Brewing is your new home.
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Claim this breweryAmerican Pale Ale5.9% ABV44 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Brewed with extra freedom. Bright, citrusy, and piney - just like an American Pale Ale should be.
Milk Stout6.0% ABV35 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Richard Clark, a member of many homebrew clubs and all around nice guy gives us his Milk Stout inspired by the popular Left Hand Milk Stout.
Chocolate Vanilla Porter6.0% ABV31 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Anderson has been brewing with his father for years. When we tasted his chocolate vanilla porter, we decided we needed to put it on tap.
BBL Dubbel8.1% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our Belgian Dubbel aged for 3 months in a Doc Porter's bourbon barrel. Tasty, boozy, and tart.
Belgian Dubbel8.3% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our Belgian Dubbel aged for 2 months in a Doc Porter's bourbon barrel. Tasty and a little boozy.
BBL Dubbel8.5% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Aged for 3 months in a Doc Porter's bourbon barrel, BBL Knockout 2 has the same basic aroma of dark fruits and flavor to match.
Rye Barrel Aged Rye Pale Ale6.0% ABV31 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
We took a perfectly sessionable Rye Pale ale and aged it. We do what we must because we can.
Specialty Wood-Aged Beer6.0% ABV32 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our standard Valkyrie Chocolate Stout aged for four months in a Four Roses Bourbon Barrel. Toasted oak and bourbon flavors are balanced...
Belgian Golden Strong Ale8.4% ABV30 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Entry in the Belgian Tripels & Golden Strongs in our second annual Clash of the Nomads competition.
German Chocolate Stout4.6% ABV30 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A stout made to mimic a German chocolate cake. It tastes like coconut, chocolate, and nuts. It blows my mind.
Milk Stout5.0% ABV27 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
You'll have to ask Darryl about Banana Milk because it's apparently magic.
Kentucky Common6.1% ABV24 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
The Kentucky Common was an almost lost style. It's highly drinkable and refreshing. This version has a dose of cocao nibs.
Leicestershire Dark4.5% ABV28 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A blend between a few different English styles, Black Goat is a little out in left field.
Black IPA7.0% ABV76 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Kevin Mikeworth of IBU and CBM clubs rounds out our IPA trio with his famous Black IPA. It's dark, dank, and delicious.
Saison6.0% ABV19 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
We brewed our Noble Saison and fermented, soured, and aged it for 5 months in a Chardonnay barrel.
Witbier5.1% ABV15 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
She's white, very hazy, full of spice and all things nice. A traditional Wit with coriander, orange-peel and chamomile.
Blood Orange Oatmeal Stout4.5% ABV28 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our Black Goat Oatmeal Stout with a dash of blood orange mixed in. Blended especially for Friday the 13th, because we like punny names.
Blonde Ale5.0% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Sometimes you just need a little pick me up, and Breakfast Companion is here for you.
Sweet Stout6.0% ABV32 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A blend of chocolate and coffee over a silky smooth sweet stout.
Belgian Pale Ale5.8% ABV20 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Sometimes to aim for a target and completely miss, but still end up with something pretty good. This beer is just like that, but with booze.
Märzen7.0% ABV23 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our take on the classic German Märzen, Buccaneer rich and malty and delicious. The aroma is bready with some hints of toast or crackers.
Cream Ale6.0% ABV18 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Cream ale that uses Cap'n Crunch instead of corn or rice. The result is an interesting combination of the classic breakfast cereal and beer.
Specialty Beer6.3% ABV16 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Celia features a very aromatic nose of smoked malt, herbs, and dried flowers and effervescent carbonation to keep it light.
Hazy IPA6.0% ABV40 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
We took our regular Hazy IPA, Miskatonic and added a touch of tart cherry juice to give it nice little cherry twang.
Munich Dunkel5.2% ABV15 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Deliciously malty with aromas of toast and caramel, and hints of coffee as it warms. A true coppery lager with a a clean finish.
American IPA6.5% ABV72 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our first place winner in the TNB homebrewer tap takeover competition. A wonderful example of an American IPA. Grapefruity, resiny, tasty.
Barrel Aged Old Ale10.0% ABV55 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A big, malty beer with lots of aromas and flavors of dark fruits like plums and raisins. It's on the sweeter side with low bitterness.
Blonde Ale4.5% ABV20 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A true easy drinker, she's bubbly and light, with a smooth flavor and a crisp finish. A lively companion for whatever the day brings.
Count Chocula Milk Stout5.0% ABV30 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Perhaps a little late in the year..no, it's never too late for chocolatey goodness, and this beer delivers.
Fruit Beer5.0% ABV19 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
This version of our classic Saison was aged on cranberries to give it some tartness and beautiful pink tinge.
American Wheat Beer5.0% ABV19 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Matt Leddbeter of CABREW and friend of the Nomad brings us a tasty wheat beer with the addition of juice and zest from Cutie's Clementines.
American IPA6.7% ABV69 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A west coast style IPA with pine resin and grapefruit notes.
Barrel Aged Berliner Weisse4.0% ABV8 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our regular Berliner Weisse, fermented in a Chardonnay barrel for 6 months to add some wine character. Light, fizzy, and refreshing.
Specialty Beer5.2% ABV15 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Cabarrus Homebrewer Steve Propst brings us his ever popular and delicious Dreamsicle. It tastes like what the name implies.
Russian Imperial Stout11.0% ABV59 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Sometimes you just need a big, boozy, dark beer, and Elevensies is all that.
Sour Brown4.0% ABV17 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
This is what happens when you sour Femme Fatale and throw in blueberry puree.
British Brown Ale4.0% ABV17 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
This uncomplicated brown ale is easy to drink any time of year. It’s light with notes of toast and caramel in the nose and on the tongue.
Molé Stout7.5% ABV56 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Thirsty Nomad's molé stout is a smooth blend of a rich, dark stout with cinnamon, chocolate, chiles and vanilla.
Winter Witbier5.7% ABV15 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Witbiers have classically been lighter colored beers. "Wit" means "white", after all. We decided to bring some balance to the Force.
Specialty Beer4.5% ABV17 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
We don't have a veranda and NC was ridden of Malaria a good while back but what we do have is a G&T Beer to quash on our porch. Yes, G&T!
Imperial S'mores Brown Ale7.5% ABV40 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A true callback to home brewing, this mad scientist creation blends many styles into a truly unique beer.
Ginger Ale
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A straight up non-alcoholic ginger ale that we made because we know you sometimes like to bring your kids to the brewery.
Graf9.9% ABV16 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Purportedly inspired by Stephen King's Dark Tower series, Graf is a blend of cider and beer.
American IPA7.0% ABV55 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A fruit forward IPA dosed with a massive amount of Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops.
American Stout5.5% ABV22 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
An experiment with some hazelnut praline flavoring. The aroma is strong hazelnut, and the taste is straight up stout with mild hazelnut.
American IPA6.9% ABV72 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A west coast IPA with a bold aroma - pine, grapefruit, and earth. Beer #3 in Thirsty Nomad's first Clash of the Nomads, The Hopper Games.
White IPA7.0% ABV77 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Huginn, a raven messenger to the Norse god Odin, brings you tidings of delicious beer!
American IPA6.2% ABV70 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Hunter is our tribute to the IPA gods in true West Coast fashion. Resin, grapefruit, and bitter.
Graf8.6% ABV75 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Graf is a blend of fermented apple juice and beer to make a beer/hard cider blend that is truly unique.
Fruited Farmhouse Ale8.1% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A beast of a farmhouse ale, bringing aromas and flavors of peaches with a dry finish that will fool you into thinking it's much less boozy.
Barrel Aged Specialty Beer9.2% ABV38 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A big, boozy "fireside" beer.
Belgian Dubbel8.0% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our Belgian Dubbel combines aroma of fruits and spices with a smooth finish and a deceptively light 8% beer.
Belgian Golden Strong Ale9.0% ABV30 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Entry in the Belgian Tripels & Golden Strongs in our second annual Clash of the Nomads competition.
Farmhouse Ale5.5% ABV30 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A refreshing, easy drinking, artisanal ale.
British Amber5.5% ABV40 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Thirsty Nomad Brewing's interpretation of the Strong Bitter (ESB) style tries to strike a balance between malt sweetness and hop bitterness
English Mild4.0% ABV22 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Cabarrus Homebrewers Society President Brad Hughes treats us to a trip to the other side of the pond with this traditional English Mild.
Belgian Golden Strong Ale8.5% ABV16 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Surprisingly light for the level of alcohol, Tim's Golden Strong made with honey from his wife's hives is a classy brew.
Blood Orange Chocolate Stout6.0% ABV32 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A special one-off beer brewed to benefit the 100 Love Notes Foundation (100lovenotes.com) that blends blood orange and dark chocolate.
Blonde Ale4.0% ABV20 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Marilyn is one of a series of experiments brewing with honey and some new (to us) hops.
Chai Amber4.5% ABV28 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Inspired by whim and whimsy our Masala Chai beer is based on a light amber ale and has a huge aroma of caradmom, cinnamon, coriander, clove,
Coffee Sweet Porter5.0% ABV24 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our head brewer's brother, Matt's recipe. A sweet porter brewed to accentuate richness, without the sharpness from highly roasted malts.
Hazy IPA7.0% ABV50 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Miskatonic is our own take on a hazy IPA 'cause screw fads. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruits blend with a good bitterness because IPA!
Abt/Quadrupel10.0% ABV23 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Many Belgian beers have been brewed by monks for hundreds of years. To a Kung Fu practitioner, "monk" has a slightly different meaning.
Chocolate Black IPA7.0% ABV77 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Muninn is dank, chocolatey and fierce. Not an IPA for the faint hearted.
American Brown Ale5.5% ABV32 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
This brown ale finishes dry and light, with hints of caramel, and neither heavy nor sweet.
Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer6.0% ABV19 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our classic sour Saison with orange flavor and a slight salty finish.
Imperial Pumpkin Stout8.0% ABV24 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
This seasonal imperial stout provides a warmth that complements an evening spent by the fire pit.
Saison5.0% ABV23 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A light, dry table Saison with a bit of tartness, Noble is perfect for a hot Summer day.
Cream Ale5.4% ABV21 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Light and smooth, the cream ale is a quintessential lawnmower beer. Its low alcohol, relatively high carbonation, and low bitterness
Hazy Session IPA5.7% ABV37 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
What happens when you stick a crapload of flaked oats in a pale ale recipe, double whirlpool hop, and double dry hop it?
Coffee Milk Stout6.0% ABV31 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Dark and smooth, with rich notes of coffee and chocolate, this drink is fit for fallen warriors at table in Valhalla.
Double IPA8.0% ABV81 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
The all father, Odin, rounds out our tour through Norse mythology for the time being. This Double IPA is big and full of hop character.
American Light Lager5.8% ABV21 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Liberté, égalité, fraternité. Oui Oui! Lady Liberty would give her right arm for another pint of Oui Oui, Nomad’s Premium American Lager.
Breakfast Brown Ale4.8% ABV23 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A bold combination of dark roast coffee, Honey Nut Cheerios, and milk sugar on an Amercian brown ale base. It sticks to your ribs!
Passion fruit Blonde/Wit Hybrid4.5% ABV20 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Sometimes the wacky experiments pay off. We added passion fruit to an experimental batch of Companion and it's delicious.
American IPA6.5% ABV70 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
We've added pineapple to everyone's favorite TNB IPA, Hunter!
American Pale Ale6.3% ABV35 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
We cooked up something a little special for our friends at Carolina Beer Temple - our Seeker Pale blended with pineapple.
Belgian Golden Strong Ale9.0% ABV26 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Entry in the Belgian Tripels & Golden Strongs in our second annual Clash of the Nomads competition.
Best Bitter4.5% ABV40 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Pride of Tallwood won a Gold Medal at the 2017 US Open homebrew competition, and we teamed up with the winner to brew at Thirsty Nomad.
Fruit Beer4.5% ABV20 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our Companion Blonde Ale with raspberry puree added for a summery flavorful kick!
Irish Red Ale5.6% ABV19 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A nicely balanced, malty Irish red ale. The lower ABV and light body makes it nicely sessionable.
Red IPA7.0% ABV40 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Tim Kelley of Salisbury Homebrewers fame brings us this tasty and aromatic Red IPA featuring Citra hops.
Rye Pale Ale5.0% ABV31 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
There once was a beer from Nantucket So good that folks drank it in buckets It made Mr. Rye who had one eye yell, "It's so good I want to...
Sour Session IPA4.8% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Light and tart and not too bitter, the sourness plays well with fruity hops and goes down easy. Hibiscus buds add a beautiful pink color.
Dry Irish Stout5.0% ABV35 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
An staple in any growing beer lover's diet, Dry Irish Stout is world renowned. Some would call it classic.
Session IPA5.0% ABV45 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Seeker is our low alcohol, hop forward easy drinker.
American IPA8.7% ABV60 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Everyone has a price.
Session IPA5.5% ABV87 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
You may know Joe Domm from his many beer competition victories. We forced him out of his routine and he made this excellent IPA.
Imperial Pumpkin Habanero Saison8.0% ABV22 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A Carolina Beer Temple Exclusive for 2016! A pumpkin Saison with subtle aromas of pumpkin spice balanced against the peppery spice.
Fruit Beer4.5% ABV20 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Our Companion Blonde Ale with strawberry puree added for a summery flavorful kick!
Belgian Tripel11.2% ABV40 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Entry in the Belgian Tripels & Golden Strongs in our second annual Clash of the Nomads competition.
London Porter5.5% ABV30 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A straight up English Brown Porter. Aroma and flavor has lots of roast and burnt toast notes. Very dark brown, bleeding into reddish black.
British Brown Ale5.3% ABV23 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Thad Mitchell returns to Thirsty Nomad's taps with his take on a British Brown. An uncomplicated, malty beer perfect for nights at the pub.
Thai Basil Wheat Ale5.3% ABV18 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
East meets West. Citrusy American Hops and Zippy Lemongrass, Ginger and Thai Basil meld in this American Wheat Ale.
Specialty Beer6.0% ABV19 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Bethany Burr returns for a second round at Thirsty Nomad Brewing with this Saison on Sweet Potatoes, Pecans, and Sourwood Honey!
Petite Saison5.4% ABV13 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
This beer is out of production!
A homebrewer and beer lover at The Common Market approached us about brewing a collaboration beer, and The Common Noble was born.
Juicy IPA8.0% ABV60 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
If you like fruity hops, then this beer is for you with Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado for a juicy kick!
Smoked Scottish Ale6.0% ABV20 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Tinkerer is our Scottish Ale with a bit of smoked malt to give it a little something extra. It finishes a little sweeter with low bitterness
Vienna Lager5.8% ABV47 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A classic style by awarding winning homebrewer, Trey Lovelace. Recently took gold in the US Open an NHC.
Weizenbock7.1% ABV23 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A rich, malty, and big wheat beer. The aroma has notes of spices, and the flavor is smooth and has hints of dark fruits.
Chocolate Stout6.0% ABV32 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
It's a blend of chocolate, coffee, roasty notes, with a touch of wheat and lactose to give it a silky mouth feel and some residual sweetness
Specialty Beer5.4% ABV25 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A gift to beer nerds: A Vienna Lager, brewed as an Ale. Still malty and clean, with a healthy level of bitterness.
American Amber Ale5.1% ABV32 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Sometimes you just got to go back to basics. And sometimes you put your own spin on the basics.
Belgian Stout8.2% ABV44 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Sometimes you stumble across a beer on a shelf that grabs you and inspires you to brew your own.
Tayberry Black Saison7.5% ABV28 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
When New Sarum and Thirsty Nomad got together to brew, they combined what they like best in brewing and made a Weird Baby.
Hefeweizen6.0% ABV17 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
It's a Hefeweizen - it's got wheat, hefeweizen yeast, and it's cloudy. What more do you want? Oh, the name means "white shield".
Irish Red Ale5.6% ABV22 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A truly sessionable and malty ale, our Irish Red would fit in a traditional pub in a village on the Emerald Isle.
British Brown Ale4.5% ABV26 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
Days are drawing and leaves are turning so we turned to our Geordie friends for inspiration on one of our Autumn brews.
Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer7.5% ABV40 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
We like to experiment with barrel aging and accept what the fermentation angels give us. This time they have been kind.
American IPA7.5% ABV55 IBU
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC
A serendipitous experiment that turned into a solid west coast IPA. Beer #4 in Thirsty Nomad's first Clash of the Nomads, The Hopper Games.
Thirsty Nomad BrewingCharlotte, NC