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What to order at Resident Culture Brewing Company
- Must order
- A hazy IPA off the rotating tap list.
- Editor tip
- The South End sister taproom is the production site. Both run kitchen menus.
CuisineBrewery
StyleModern hazy IPAs and sours
Price$$
Neighborhoodplaza-midwood
HoursMon-Thu 15:00-22:00; Fri 15:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00
Phone+1 704 333 1862
Taproom hoursTue-Thu 15:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-21:00
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Must order: A hazy IPA off the rotating tap list.
Tip: The South End sister taproom is the production site. Both run kitchen menus.
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Location
Address: 2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
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