Brewery Profile

Thirsty Souls Community Brewing

On Mt Airy’s craft beer map, this is a small-batch stop with a personal origin story rather than a large production brewery. Visitors encounter a beverage program shaped by Jan and Maria Kriska, who established the brewery after relocating from Slovakia to the Appalachian foothills. Jan serves as master brewer and makes an eclectic, changing lineup of European-style beers, so the selection is not presented as a fixed set of house standards. The brewery’s logo, showing Jan carrying casks in the Slovakian countryside, points to the perseverance behind that story. Maria manages the wine side of the menu, giving non-beer drinkers a defined place in the visit rather than treating wine as an afterthought. Artisan pizza rounds out the offering and supports the brewery’s community-focused setting.

Travelers moving through this part of North Carolina often look for stops that feel tied to the foothills while still offering something different from a standard bar or restaurant visit. Thirsty Souls fits that role through its European brewing influence, Slovakian background, and rotating approach to beer. Because the beers are described as European-style and changing, a visit is less about tracking down one flagship pour and more about seeing what Jan is making at the time. The wine program also broadens the experience for groups with mixed tastes, since Maria curates wines with distinct flavor profiles. For visitors interested in regional food-and-drink stops, the combination of small-batch brewing, wine, and pizza makes it a single destination rather than only a quick tasting-room stop.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the beer selection changes. Travelers should not assume that a specific style, seasonal release, or named beer will be available unless the brewery has announced it directly. The known food option is artisan pizza, which makes the brewery suitable for visitors who want something to eat with beer or wine, but other kitchen details, service formats, hours, reservations, outdoor seating, and event schedules should be checked before going. The clearest expectations are straightforward: small-batch craft beer with a European influence, a curated wine component, pizza, and a setting built around community rather than volume production. For a Mt Airy visitor, it offers a concise way to experience the Kriska family’s brewing and beverage approach in the Appalachian foothills.

Located in Mt Airy, North Carolina, Thirsty Souls Community Brewing was established by Jan and Maria Kriska after their relocation from Slovakia to the Appalachian foothills. Jan, the master brewer, focuses on producing an eclectic and changing selection of European-style beers, reflecting the perseverance symbolized by the brewery's logo, which depicts him carrying casks in the Slovakian countryside. Maria manages the beverage program's wine component, curating a selection of wines with distinct flavor profiles. The brewery operates as a small-batch facility and offers artisan pizza alongside its craft beer and wine menu, emphasizing a community-focused environment.

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238 Market St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, USA, Mt Airy, North Carolina, 27030

Website: http://www.thirstysoulsbrewing.com/

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday - 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM Sunday - 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Thirsty Souls Community Brewing.

Beer Styles at Thirsty Souls Community Brewing

Thirsty Souls Community Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Mexican Lager, Kölsch, IPA, and Belgian Tripel. 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.

  • Brewery Open Hours - Thursday

    Oct 8, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

  • Thursday Operating Hours

    Oct 8, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open for craft brews, artisan pizza, and good times.

  • Weekly Brewery Hours

    Oct 8, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Brewing is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

  • Brewery Open Hours - Friday

    Oct 9, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open on Fridays from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

  • Friday Operating Hours

    Oct 9, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open for craft brews, artisan pizza, and good times.

  • Live Music

    Oct 9, 2026

    Live music is described as taking place on Friday and Saturday nights at Thirsty Souls Community Brewing. No specific performers or exact start time are provided.

  • Brewery Open Hours - Saturday

    Oct 10, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

  • Saturday Operating Hours

    Oct 10, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open for craft brews, artisan pizza, and good times.

  • Brewery Open Hours - Sunday

    Oct 11, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

  • Sunday Operating Hours

    Oct 11, 2026

    Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is open for craft brews, artisan pizza, and good times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Thirsty Souls Community Brewing located?
Thirsty Souls Community Brewing is located at 238 Market St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, USA, Mt Airy, North Carolina, 27030. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Thirsty Souls Community Brewing's hours?
Current hours are: Wednesday and Thursday - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday - 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM Sunday - 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Thirsty Souls Community Brewing?
Visit http://www.thirstysoulsbrewing.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.