Restaurant
Unclaimed profileWings & Ale
Columbia, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Wings & Ale runs a serious beer list for a restaurant, with bottled, draft, and canned options spanning familiar macros to craft pours like Wicked Weed Pernicious and Steel Hands Pecan Brown. The cocktail program is thin, anchored by a Monday Lunazul margarita special. A sweet tea rounds out nonalcoholic options.
- What should I order?
- Order the Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA on draft, a 9.6% ABV hop-forward choice with 70 IBUs. For a mellower pint, the Steel Hands Pecan Brown Ale offers a lower 5.5% ABV and 15 IBUs. If you prefer canned, White Claw comes in several fruit flavors.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers seeking both mainstream and craft options will find the range useful. Those wanting a dedicated cocktail or spirits list may be disappointed, as the program is limited to a margarita special.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list spans multiple formats—bottled, draft, and canned—with a notable craft presence on draft. Wicked Weed Pernicious (9.6% ABV) and Steel Hands Pecan Brown (5.5% ABV) represent opposite ends of the draft spectrum.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails are limited to a Margarita Monday special featuring Lunazul Margarita.; A dedicated Monday special provides a recurring option for margarita drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated Monday special provides a recurring option for margarita drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Lunazul Margarita — not specified — Margarita special on Mondays
Beer
The beer program is extensive, covering bottled, draft, and canned formats. Draft offerings include Wicked Weed Pernicious and Steel Hands Pecan Brown, while bottled options range from Budweiser to Modelo.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range across bottled, draft, and canned formats.
- — Draft list includes craft choices with distinct profiles, such as a 9.6% ABV IPA and a 5.5% pecan brown ale.
- — Canned options include hard seltzers like White Claw, broadening appeal.
Standout selections
- — Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA (9.6% ABV, 70 IBUs)
- — Steel Hands Pecan Brown Ale (5.5% ABV, 15 IBUs)
- — Elysian Space Dust IPA (4.3% ABV, 62 IBUs)
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options include sodas and tea. Sweet tea is available sweet or unsweetened, and one customer enjoyed it. This is a basic selection without elaborate mocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Sweet tea is available sweet or unsweetened at a modest price.
- — Includes sodas and tea, covering standard nonalcoholic needs.
Standout selections
- — Sweet Tea — $2.99 — Sweet or unsweet tea
Pricing: $2.99 for sweet tea
How it sits with the food
The pecan brown ale's moderate sweetness could complement smoked or grilled fare, while the bitter IPA would stand up to spicy wings. No specific food pairings are listed.
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