A brand new and bold brewery has opened its doors in Charlotte, and it’s unlike any brewery you’ve ever encountered.

All of the fresh and authentic craft beers at Bold Missy Brewery recognize a bold woman or man in history, such as the “Solo Flight” American Brown Ale named after the aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart, or the “Rocket Ride” India Pale Ale named after Sally Ride, physicist, educator, astronaut, and first American woman in space.

They also serve snacks, mini flatbreads, and dressed-up gourmet dogs to pair with their six craft beers on draft (more coming soon).

— Leah Brown, S&A Communications

In recent years, some of the largest US craft brewers opened breweries in North Carolina to serve Eastern US markets. And with 170 breweries, NC draws more than any southern state.

Oskar Blues started in 2012 with a brewery in Transylvania County. In 2015, Sierra Nevada opened a $110 million facility in Henderson County.

North Carolina is a strong supporter of food and beverage manufacturing. With data showing the South having the strongest growth potential for craft beer sales, NC is an ideal location for brewing operations of any size. Across the state, breweries employ more than 10,000 people.

– Leah Brown, The North Carolina 100

A once retro, abandoned auto shop is now a brand new social spot for whiskey and beer lovers.

Next month Drew Schenck is opening Dram & Draught, a private tavern focused on quality spirits and craft beers, on Hillsborough Street in Downtown Raleigh with longtime Foundation mixologist Kevin Barrett. There will be whiskey selections from all over the world as well as seasonally rotating cocktails and craft beers on draft.

If you are unfamiliar with the terms, “dram” is a small whiskey drink, and “draught” is the British spelling of “draft.” Keep up with progress updates on Dram & Draught’s Facebook page.

– Leah Brown, S&A Communications