Brewery Profile

South Line Brewing Co.

In Cary’s beer scene, South Line Brewing Co. is tied closely to people already active in the area’s food, drink, and hospitality businesses. Its founding group includes local restaurateurs, including a long-time operator associated with the Ruckus Restaurant Group and the proprietor of Brew ’n Que BBQ in Cary and Pittsboro. For a visitor, that background points to a taproom shaped less as a one-off production site and more as a neighborhood-facing brewery with service-industry experience behind it. The brewery was established with an anticipated opening in 2022, and its stated mission includes local sourcing and a beer garden component, both of which place it within the broader Triangle pattern of breweries serving as casual gathering places as well as places to drink beer.

Travelers exploring breweries in central North Carolina often look for a mix of familiar styles, brewer-driven specials, outdoor seating when available, and a sense of how each taproom connects to its town. South Line fits that route as a Cary stop with an experienced brewer and local ownership roots. Head Brewer Scott grew up in Cary, built his professional brewing career after moving to Colorado in 2009, later worked with Atlantic Brew Supply, and spent seven years overseeing production for Raleigh Brewing Company before joining South Line. Those facts do not identify specific house beers or flagship styles, so visitors should avoid assuming a set lineup in advance. The draw is the combination of Cary context, production experience, and a brewery model that has emphasized local sourcing.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current hours, seating setup, and whether any food service or outside food policy is in effect. The known information supports an expectation of a beer garden element, but not the details of its size, layout, or seasonal operation. Visitors interested in the brewing side may find the staff best able to explain what is fresh, what is limited, and how the current list reflects the brewery’s sourcing goals. Because the ownership group has restaurant and barbecue connections, it is easy to assume more than the public facts establish; confirm food options directly rather than relying on that association. As a Cary visit, South Line is best approached as a local taproom stop where the current draft board and on-site details matter more than advance assumptions.

South Line Brewing Co. was established in Cary, North Carolina, with an anticipated opening in 2022, founded by a group including local restaurateurs and an experienced commercial brewer. The ownership group includes individuals with deep roots in the local food and beverage scene, such as a long-time restaurant operator from the Ruckus Restaurant Group and the proprietor of the Brew 'n Que BBQ establishments in Cary and Pittsboro. Head Brewer Scott, a North Carolina native who grew up in Cary, developed his professional brewing career after moving to Colorado in 2009, where he transitioned from homebrewing to commercial production. Upon returning to North Carolina, Scott worked with Atlantic Brew Supply before spending seven years overseeing production for Raleigh Brewing Company prior to joining the South Line team. The brewery's mission emphasizes supporting local sourcing and aims to feature a beer garden component. The founders' background in the service industry and established local businesses indicates a focus on community integration within the Cary area.

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518 Old Apex Rd, Cary, NC 27511, USA, Cary, North Carolina, 27511

Phone: (919) 678-5300

Website: http://southlinebrewing.com/

Hours: Monday 4pm - 10pm Tuesday 4pm - 10pm Wednesday 4pm - 10pm Thursday 4pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - Midnight Saturday 12pm - Midnight Sunday 12pm - 10pm