Brewery
Unclaimed profileSouthern Strain Brewing & Eatery
Concord, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Southern Strain Brewing & Eatery pairs a full house-brewed beer list with a cocktail menu that runs from a mint-infused mojito to a Buffalo Trace old fashioned. Draft cocktails and beer flights broaden the appeal, while dedicated N/A options like a cherry lemon mocktail ensure non-drinkers are covered.
- What should I order?
- Start with a beer flight to survey the house range, then order Blueberry Lunch, a light lager made with local blueberries from Cody Farm. For a cocktail, the Spicy Marg with Lunazul and Cointreau offers a jalapeño kick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the range of house-brewed styles, from light lagers to West Coast IPAs. Cocktail fans can explore draft and handmade options, and those avoiding alcohol have dedicated mocktails and iced tea.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery's own O.K. Lunch lager anchors a beer cocktail, Rainey's Radler, blending house beer with house-made lemonade. Local ingredients appear in Blueberry Lunch, brewed with blueberries from Cody Farm.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu covers draft and handmade options, including a mojito with mint-infused Bacardi, a spicy margarita with Lunazul and Cointreau, and a Buffalo Trace old fashioned. A cherry lemon prosecco cocktail and a Tito's-based bloody mary add variety.
Menu strengths
- — Offers both draft and handmade cocktails, broadening service options.
- — Includes a range of styles from a mojito to a bloody mary.
Standout selections
- — MOJO RISIN' – mojito with mint infused Bacardi
- — SPICY MARG – Lunazul, Cointreau, touch of jalapeno
Beer
The house-brewed beer list spans light lagers, West Coast IPAs, and more, with options like Blueberry Lunch made with local blueberries. Beer flights allow sampling across the range, and a beer cocktail uses the house O.K. Lunch lager.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of house-brewed beers across light, hoppy, and malty styles.
- — Beer flights offered for sampling.; Local ingredient use in Blueberry Lunch with blueberries from Cody Farm.
Standout selections
- — BLUEBERRY LUNCH – light lager with local blueberries from Cody Farm, 4.2% ABV
- — STRATARADO – WC IPA with peach and melon, 6.2% ABV
- — O.K. LUNCH – light lager brewed with pilsner malt and white rice, 4.2% ABV
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated N/A offerings include a cherry lemon mocktail, a Southern Palmer, and Strain Iced Tea made with Ceylon black tea. These provide non-alcoholic options beyond standard sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic drink options are listed on the menu.
Standout selections
- — CHERRY LEMON MOCKTAIL – tart cherry, OJ, lemon
- — SOUTHERN PALMER – a take on the classic Arnold Palmer
- — STRAIN ICED TEA – Ceylon black tea with a touch of lemon
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