This self-serve concept's spin on the traditional taproom will bring 118 taps to Plaza Midwood.
Pour Taproom expects to be open in mid- to late September. It is located at 1212 Central Ave.
“I already have my beer list picked out,” says Brooke Martin, general manager.
Pour is a family affair. Her brother-in-law James Lunney and sister Michelle own that location.
This marks the fourth location for Pour Taproom in the Tar Heel State, following locations in Wilmington, Durham and Asheville. Each is independently owned and operated.
Pour allows customers to pay for beer by the ounce — making it possible to try a number of options. After presenting identification, guests receive a card with a QR code that is used to activate taps, with up to 32 ounces poured before it needs to be reactivated.
“We want it to be a place where people get to learn about different beers but have a fun environment to do it in,” she says.
The selection will include beer from around the globe. North Carolina and local brews will account for about half of the taps.
One set of taps highlights local beer, with plans for two-week long tap takeovers. The longest wall offers ciders, sours, seasonals and 25 light beers.
Another has 23 taps dedicated to IPAs. One focuses on dark beers.
Eight wine taps mean options such as rosé and Prosecco — with plans for juices for mimosas and bellinis as well.
“We just want to have fun,” Martin says.
The project transformed a 6,900-square-foot space that dates back to 1945. The industrial vibe benefits from the historic building's original exposed brick, barrel ceiling and even windows.
There are large open spaces for gathering, nooks to tuck away for privacy and a game room.
Plans also call for a stage for live music and food trucks to be on site daily.
Gais Construction is the general contractor, and Peadon Finein Architecture is the architect.
John Hadley and John Nichols, both with The Nichols Co., were involved in the transaction. Nichols also owns the building.
No. of beer barrels produced in 2017
| Rank | Prior Rank | Business name |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery |
2 | 2 | NoDa Brewing Co. |
3 | 3 | The Unknown Brewing Co. |