Brewery
Unclaimed profileSavage Craft Ale Works
West Columbia, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Savage Craft Ale Works runs a serious beverage program beyond its brewery roots. The cocktail menu swings from a house pickled pineapple brine martini to a banana-forward rum creation, while the wine list covers sparkling, white, and red with detailed tasting notes. House beers like Vale cream ale and Kandahar stout anchor the taproom. A veteran-owned operation with real range.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Local Asset, a rum blend with paw-paw liqueur and honey-roasted peanut orgeat, or the Honeysuckle Blue for a lighter vodka cocktail. For wine, the Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold red choice. If you want a beer, the Vale cream ale is a customer favorite.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the creative seasonal menu, while wine drinkers can explore a list that spans from a French sparkler to Napa Cabernet. Beer fans will find house-made options like the Vale cream ale and Kandahar stout.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program uses unusual ingredients like house pickled pineapple brine and coconut oolong tea syrup, alongside a wine list with detailed tasting notes and a brewery taproom pouring house beers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Extensive cocktail menu spans classics and seasonal creations, using a wide range of spirits and distinctive ingredients like house pickled pineapple brine and coconut oolong tea syrup. Old Fashioned can be upgraded to Woodford Double Oak for an additional $5.
Menu strengths
- — Broad range of classic and seasonal cocktails across multiple spirit categories.
- — Creative use of unique ingredients such as house pickled pineapple brine and coconut oolong tea syrup.
Standout selections
- — Local Asset: rum blend with paw-paw liqueur and honey-roasted peanut orgeat.
- — Honeysuckle Blue: Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka with blueberry sage blanc vermouth.
- — Pinky & the Brine: dirty martini with house pickled pineapple brine and rum.
Wine
Diverse wine list includes sparkling, white, and red options from various regions, each described with tasting notes and origins. From a French Blanc de Blancs to Napa Cabernet, the selection covers a range of styles.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of wine styles from sparkling to full-bodied reds.
- — Detailed tasting notes and origins provided for each wine.
Standout selections
- — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon: layered, lush aromas of cocoa, cassis, and ripe berries.
- — La Petite Perriere Sauvignon Blanc: bright, crisp with citrus zest.
- — Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone: plum, brown spice, and cranberry.
Beer
As a veteran-owned brewery, Savage Craft offers its own craft beers, with customers mentioning the Vale cream ale and Kandahar stout. Beer also appears in food menu items, indicating integration into the overall experience.
Menu strengths
- — House-made beers are available in the taproom.; Customers mention ordering the Vale cream ale and Kandahar stout.
Standout selections
- — Vale cream ale: a customer favorite, also sold in six-packs.
- — Kandahar stout: a stout option noted by customers.
How it sits with the food
Beer is integrated into food menu items; a customer enjoyed a Pina colada with their meal.
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