Brewery Profile

Trophy Brewing & Taproom

From a 14-seat bar opened in Downtown Raleigh in 2013, this brewery has grown into a broader local presence while keeping a clear connection to the city’s craft beer scene. A visitor to the production brewery and taproom at 656 Maywood Avenue is not seeing the original small bar, but a working Raleigh beer space tied to that early start. The site offers beers brewed on site, and its role is straightforward: it is a place to taste what the brewery is currently producing and to get a sense of how the company has developed beyond its first downtown footprint. Trophy now operates seven locations across the area, along with related concepts that include State of Beer, Maywood Hall & Garden, and Bend Bar, so the taproom sits within a larger network of local hospitality businesses.

Travelers coming through Raleigh often look for breweries that show both the city’s growth and its neighborhood character. A stop here fits that kind of visit because Trophy is established enough to be part of the local beer conversation, yet its production taproom remains directly connected to brewing rather than functioning only as a bar. The brewery offers a range of beers made on site, though the exact lineup changes and should be checked at the taproom. For visitors comparing Raleigh breweries, the appeal is less about a single signature detail and more about seeing a company that started small, expanded across the area, and still maintains a dedicated brewing location where the current beers can be sampled.

For practical planning, use the Maywood Avenue address for the production brewery and taproom, and confirm current hours, pours, and any visit-specific details before going. Known amenities beyond the taproom and on-site brewing are not specified, so the taproom is the place to verify the day’s beer list and any available service details. The company also emphasizes local sourcing, waste reduction, and sustainable practices, including solar panels and green roofs, which may interest visitors who pay attention to how breweries operate beyond the glass. If your trip includes other Raleigh stops, Trophy’s broader group of locations and sister concepts may offer additional options, but the Maywood Avenue taproom is the clearest destination for experiencing the brewery’s production side.

Established in 2013 in Downtown Raleigh, Trophy Brewing began with a small bar featuring just 14 seats. Over time, the brewery expanded to include seven locations across the area along with three sister concepts: State of Beer, a bottle and sandwich shop operating in two locations; Maywood Hall & Garden, a venue for private events; and Bend Bar, a neighborhood gathering spot. The company emphasizes local sourcing, waste reduction, and sustainable practices, such as using solar panels and green roofs. Its production brewery and taproom are located at 656 Maywood Avenue in Raleigh, offering a range of beers brewed on site.

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656 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Phone: (919) 803-1333

Website: http://trophybrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM"]