Brewery Profile

Southern Hops Brewing Co.

For visitors exploring Florence’s beer scene, the draw here is a working craft brewery paired with a full kitchen rather than a taproom that treats food as an afterthought. A first visit is likely to center on the current board of rotating house-brewed beers and a menu built around hand-crafted food items intended to sit alongside them. The brewery’s stated emphasis on local products gives the room a regional frame, both in what is brewed and what comes out of the kitchen. It also functions as a community gathering place, with local bands and musicians appearing frequently enough that live entertainment is part of the regular taproom environment.

Travelers moving through this part of South Carolina often look for stops that feel tied to the area instead of interchangeable with a wider chain experience. Southern Hops fits that kind of itinerary through its combination of regional beer, local sourcing, and music programming. Since its handcrafted beer is primarily distributed in the immediate regional market, the brewery itself is the clearest place to understand what it is making at a given time. The rotating selection also means the visit is less about chasing a fixed flagship list and more about seeing what is currently pouring. For diners, the kitchen gives the stop more flexibility: it can work as a meal with beer, a casual evening with live music, or a longer break during a Florence stay.

Practical planning should start with the taproom’s current beer list, because the available pours change and specific styles are not fixed from the known information. The same applies to entertainment; local bands and musicians are part of the brewery’s identity, but visitors should confirm the day’s schedule before building plans around a performance. The full kitchen is one of the key amenities, so this is a reasonable brewery stop for people who want food with their beer rather than only snacks or packaged items. Details such as seating arrangements, reservations, outdoor space, and service hours should be checked directly with the brewery before visiting. If the goal is to try beer that may not travel far beyond the Florence region, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and get the most current view of what Southern Hops is serving.

Southern Hops Brewing Co. maintains a full kitchen focusing on hand-crafted food items to complement its rotating selection of craft-brewed beers. This Florence, South Carolina operation emphasizes the use of local products in both its culinary and brewing programs. The facility frequently hosts local bands and musicians, integrating community entertainment into its taproom environment. Southern Hops primarily distributes its handcrafted beer within the immediate regional market.

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911 Sunset Acres Ln, Florence, South Carolina, 29501-6073

Phone: 843-299-1254

Website: http://www.southernhops.com

Hours: Monday 4pm -9:30pm (kitchen closes at 9:00pm) Tuesday – Thursday 11am – 9:30pm (kitchen closes at 9:00pm) Friday – Saturday 11am – 10:00pm (kitchen closes at 9:30pm) Sunday – Closed

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Southern Hops Brewing Co..

Beer Styles at Southern Hops Brewing Co.

Southern Hops Brewing Co. brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Porter. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southern Hops Brewing Co. located?
Southern Hops Brewing Co. is located at 911 Sunset Acres Ln, Florence, South Carolina, 29501-6073. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Southern Hops Brewing Co.'s hours?
Current hours are: Monday 4pm -9:30pm (kitchen closes at 9:00pm) Tuesday – Thursday 11am – 9:30pm (kitchen closes at 9:00pm) Friday – Saturday 11am – 10:00pm (kitchen closes at 9:30pm) Sunday – Closed. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Southern Hops Brewing Co.?
Visit http://www.southernhops.com 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.