Brewery Profile

Pilot Brewing

Among Charlotte’s breweries, Pilot Brewing Company is defined by scale and rotation rather than a fixed flagship identity. It operates as a nano-brewery, which means the visitor experience centers on small-batch production and beers that may change often. A person walking in should expect the current list to matter more than any remembered menu from a previous visit. The brewery’s known focus is experimental brewing, with recipes tested in limited runs instead of being committed immediately to larger production. In a city with a broad craft beer scene, that gives Pilot a role as a place to check for what is new, temporary, or still being worked out in the glass.

Travelers in Charlotte and the wider North Carolina beer region often look for local taprooms where the appeal is not just a single style, but the chance to see how a brewery interprets different ideas from batch to batch. Pilot fits that kind of stop because its model is built around variety. The emphasis is on highly varied and limited releases, so the experience is better suited to visitors who enjoy comparing what is available that day than to those seeking one specific house beer. Specific styles are not part of the confirmed information here, so it is safest to think of the brewery by its production approach: small, rotating, and experimental.

For planning, the main practical note is that availability can change because the brewery works in small batches. Do not assume a beer you saw mentioned earlier will still be pouring, and do not build a visit around a particular beer name unless you have confirmed it directly. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, and current hours should be checked before going. Details such as food service, outdoor seating, reservations, events, and other amenities are not established in the known facts, so visitors should verify those items through the brewery’s current channels. Pilot is best approached as a flexible stop: arrive ready to read the board, ask what is fresh or limited, and treat the visit as a snapshot of what the brewers are testing at that moment.

Pilot Brewing Company operates as a nano-brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina, focusing its production on small-batch experimental beers. This operational model allows the brewery to frequently rotate offerings and test new recipes without committing to large production runs. The emphasis is placed on highly varied and limited releases, adhering to a philosophy of small-scale production.

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28205

Phone: (704) 802-9260

Website: https://www.pilotbrewing.us/

Hours: MON - WED 2PM - 9PM THUR - FRI 2PM - 10PM SAT 11AM - 10PM SUN 11AM - 9PM

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Pilot Brewing Weekly Taproom Hours

    Jul 26, 2026

    Enjoy craft beer at Pilot Brewing during their regular weekly hours. The brewery is open Monday through Sunday with varying hours each day for your enjoyment.

  • Teacher Appreciation Night Every Monday!

    Jul 27, 2026

    Enjoy 20% off non-alcoholic drinks every Monday while we appreciate teachers in our community. A weekly social evening dedicated to educators.

  • Tuesday Special: Snacks & Shooters!

    Jul 28, 2026

    Enjoy special deals on snacks and shooters every Tuesday afternoon. Join us for a fun and social evening!

  • Monthly Speed Puzzles

    Jul 28, 2026

    Teams compete to be first to finish a 300 piece puzzle. Up to 4 people per team, $15 sign up fee per team. Prizes awarded for top teams. Held last Tuesday of each month through Oc…

  • Team Speed Puzzle Night

    Jul 28, 2026

    Compete in a fast-paced puzzle night event to test your team's speed and smarts at Pilot Brewing.

  • $3 Select Draughts Every Wednesday!

    Jul 29, 2026

    Every Wednesday enjoy select draughts for only $3. A perfect midweek drink special!

  • Wednesday Special: $3 Select Draughts!

    Jul 29, 2026

    Tackle those mid-week blues each week with $3 beers. Several rotating beers are on special for just $3 each all day long every Wednesday at the brewery. Wednesday hours are 2-9pm.

  • Food Truck Feature: Fat Burrito's

    Jul 29, 2026

    Join us Thursday nights for good eats from Fat Burrito's! Fat Burrito's is a local food truck serving tacos, tortas, burritos and quesadillas! They will be on-site every Thursday…

  • Weekly Trivia!

    Jul 29, 2026

    Join us every Thursday evening for our weekly trivia night featuring themed questions and great prizes.

  • Trivia Night: Ariana Grande

    Jul 30, 2026

    Weekly trivia every Thursday from 7 to 9pm at Pilot Brewing. Enjoy a low-pressure, fun survey-style trivia with $5 cocktails and prizes each week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pilot Brewing located?
Pilot Brewing is located at Charlotte, North Carolina, 28205. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Pilot Brewing's hours?
Current hours are: MON - WED 2PM - 9PM THUR - FRI 2PM - 10PM SAT 11AM - 10PM SUN 11AM - 9PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Pilot Brewing?
Visit https://www.pilotbrewing.us/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.