Your Friendly Neighborhood Nano-Brewery

At a Glance

Pilot Brewing Company is a neighborhood nano-brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on small-batch beer brewed with intention, care, and respect for craft and community. We brew one barrel at a time on purpose — prioritizing quality over hype and people over profit.

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Mission

To produce unique, high-quality beers that uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship, using local ingredients whenever possible, while creating a welcoming community rooted in learning, sharing, and connection.

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Vision

To be a trusted neighborhood gathering place where beer is thoughtful, approachable, and meaningful — expanding beer horizons for both novices and aficionados through education, hospitality, and small-batch brewing.

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What Makes Us Different

• Small-batch and pilot-batch brewing by design

• Beer made with intention, balance, and care

• Deep respect for traditional styles alongside thoughtful experimentation

• Education as a core pillar, not an afterthought

• A community-first approach grounded in ethics and inclusion

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Core Values

• Community First, Always – We exist because of our community and reinvest in it.

• Beer Made With Intention – Quality, balance, and execution matter more than trends.

• Respect Is Non-Negotiable – Safety, dignity, and inclusion are foundational.

• Care You Can Feel – From beer to service to atmosphere, care is present in every detail.

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Brewing Philosophy

Pilot Brewing crafts artisanal, high-quality small-batch beers using both traditional and modern techniques. Like a gourmet chef, our brewers focus on balance, ingredient pairing, and thoughtful recipe design. Our beers are ever-changing, original, and brewed one barrel at a time.

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Who We’re For

Curious drinkers. Thoughtful beer lovers. Neighbors looking for connection. Anyone who believes beer is better when it brings people together.