Brewery
Unclaimed profileSouthern Strain Brewing & Eatery
Concord, NC
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-06 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe 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
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
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
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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