Brewery Profile

Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm

A visit to the Pluck Farm site in Mebane places Steel String Brewery within a city beer scene shaped by the wider Piedmont rather than by a dense cluster of urban taprooms. The brewery’s identity at this location is tied to its agricultural surroundings and to the broader Steel String project that began in Carrboro. Visitors should expect the Mebane operation to function as more than a simple satellite bar: it represents an expansion focused on production capacity and on working with ingredients and ideas connected to the local landscape. What a visitor finds on arrival is best understood through the day’s beer list, which changes rather than relying on a fixed set of known flagships.

Travelers moving through this part of North Carolina often seek out breweries that give some sense of place, whether through seasonal releases, local sourcing, or interpretations of familiar beer styles through a regional lens. Steel String’s approach fits that pattern by applying modern brewing techniques to what it describes as a North Carolina vernacular style. The result is not a single category of beer, but a rotating selection intended to reflect the environment around the brewery and the availability of ingredients over time. For visitors comparing stops across the Piedmont, the Pluck Farm location offers a useful example of how a brewery can connect production decisions to the agricultural character of central North Carolina.

Because specific amenities can change and are not always clear from the brewery’s general description, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any current details about seating, food options, events, or access around the farm property. Travelers should also check current hours before making the trip, especially if visiting from outside Mebane or combining the brewery with other stops in the region. The most reliable way to approach a visit is to treat the beer list as seasonal and subject to change, ask staff what is currently available, and use the Pluck Farm site as a snapshot of Steel String’s Mebane production work rather than as a fixed menu destination.

Steel String Brewery, operating at the Pluck Farm location in Mebane, NC, draws inspiration from the agricultural landscape of the Piedmont region. The brewery adapts modern brewing techniques, integrating them into a distinct North Carolina vernacular style. This approach results in a rotating selection of beers designed to reflect the local environment and seasonal availability. While the original Steel String operations began in Carrboro, the Pluck Farm site represents an expansion focusing on production capacity and localized ingredients.

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6901 NC-54, Mebane, NC 27302, USA, Mebane, North Carolina, 27302

Phone: (919) 240-7215

Website: http://www.steelstringbrewery.com/

Hours: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: Closed","Wednesday: Closed","Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Friday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM"]

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Open Mic Night | Pluck Farm

    Oct 8, 2026

    Weekly open mic night at Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm. The listing identifies it as occurring every Thursday.

  • Run, Sip, Support Compass Center

    Oct 8, 2026

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fundraiser for Compass Center. Join a Bingo Fun Run with Steel String Run Club, run, walk, or enjoy a drink! The event is stroller and dog friend…

  • Thursday Night Run Club!

    Oct 8, 2026

    Run for beer every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Steel String Brewery Taproom. A social running club event!

  • Pluck Farm Open Mic Night

    Oct 9, 2026

    Weekly Open Mic Night at the farm. Come show your talent or enjoy local performers.

  • Bike Loud! Fundraiser

    Oct 10, 2026

    Community cycling and post-ride celebration fundraiser!

  • Local artist spotlight series - Steel String Sessions

    Oct 11, 2026

    Steel String Brewery’s weekly local artist spotlight series – Steel String Sessions – featuring different local artists every Sunday afternoon. The performances are free but any t…

  • James Yow & Kait Bird live at the Taproom

    Oct 11, 2026

    Steel String Brewery's weekly local artist spotlight series, Steel String Sessions, features live music by James Yow (emotional, melancholy, confessional) and Kait Bird (folk, eth…

  • Food Truck

    Oct 11, 2026

    Enjoy a variety of food trucks serving tasty meals at Pluck Farm. Check the schedule for updates.

  • Tuesday Night Trivia!

    Oct 13, 2026

    Team up with your brainiest friends and join our weekly trivia night on Tuesday evening! Teams of up to 6 players are eligible for prizes, including a flight of beer for round win…

  • Stem & Society Book Club - Part 1: Rude Aw

    Oct 13, 2026

    Join WinSPIRE, WHC, and SACNAS for a 4-part book club on The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro, NC. This sessi…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm located?
Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm is located at 6901 NC-54, Mebane, NC 27302, USA, Mebane, North Carolina, 27302. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm's hours?
Current hours are: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: Closed","Wednesday: Closed","Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Friday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM"]. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm?
Visit http://www.steelstringbrewery.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.