The Beer

Yellow Blazer Kölsch, Amber Blaze Amber and Black Blaze Milk Stout.


Yellow Blazer Kölsch, Amber Blaze Amber and Black Blaze Milk Stout.

YEar ‘Round Beers

We brew unique interpretations of classic American, English, and German beers, using pesticide-free, locally-sourced ingredients, whenever available.

We offer five flagship beers and a unique rotating selection of specialty and seasonal beers. Stop by our taproom and you will even find several options from some of our other favorite Charlotte craft breweries.

Which of your favorite restaurants and bars are pouring our beers?! If your favorite restaurant, craft beer retailer, or bar doesn't serve Blue Blaze ... Please ask for it!

The Five Pillars
BLUE BLAZE ALTBIER
BLUE BLAZE ALTBIER

We have taken two very different classic German Altbier styles and crafted them into one refreshing, crisp, lighter-bodied beer that still packs in the flavor. The deep copper maltiness contrasts with the bright white head and spicy finish.

ABV: 5.0%.

YELLOW BLAZER KÖLSCH
YELLOW BLAZER KÖLSCH

This classic German golden ale is crisp and satisfying. The mild, sweet malt is perfectly balanced with a subdued spicy flavor note from German hops.

ABV: 5.0%.

BLACK BLAZE MILK STOUT
BLACK BLAZE MILK STOUT

Our milk stout is a classic English mainstay. Black Blaze is a medium-bodied, creamy, dark beer. It has a slightly sweetened roastiness with hints of espresso & chocolate. This is a dark beer that you can drink all day long. In fact, I'm drinking one right now. Try it on draught as nitro or CO2

ABV: 5.0%.

PINK BLAZER HEFEWEIZEN
PINK BLAZER HEFEWEIZEN

Traditional wheat beer styled after those from Germany with an American twist. We reduced banana & clove notes that are common in traditional hefeweizens and pulled forward subtle notes of pineapple from the noble hops that are complemented by bready, wheat-yeast flavors. It’s the perfect beer for finding love on the trail.

ABV: 5.3%.

SOBO ORANGERINE HAZY IPA
SOBO ORANGERINE HAZY IPA

Headin’ southbound through the land of the pines, our New England-style hazy IPA is so juicy! Brewed with only hops, malt, yeast, and oranges, this haze for daze IPA is incredibly refreshing. Craft your path with a SoBo hike. Try it on draught as nitro or CO2

ABV 6.4%

Seasonal & Special Release Beers

We brew a very wide variety of seasonal, special release, and small batch beers to keep our taproom list fresh, rotating, and always interesting. …Always available on draft… Here’s a selection of what we currently have ready for your tastebuds:

  • S’mores Blonde Ale (4.5%) - Seasonal - Draft, Growlers, 16 oz. Cans, and Kegs

  • Lean Too Doppelbock (9.0%) - Seasonal - Draft, Growlers, 16 oz. Cans, and Kegs

  • B. MacKaye’s Hell Raisin’ Scotch Ale (7.7% ABV) – Small Batch - Draft, Growlers, 16oz cans

  • Twentymile Cascade Session IPA (4.5%) - Special Release - Draft, Growlers, 16 oz. Cans, and Kegs

  • Walk this Way Gose’, infused with Salt and Lime (4.8%) - Seasonal - Draft, Growlers, 16 oz. Cans, and Kegs

  • Nero Day Radler, infused with Raspberries and Lemons (3.8%) - Seasonal - Draft, Growlers, and 16 oz. Cans

  • Carolina Thread Trail Pale Ale (4.5%) - Seasonal - Draft, Growlers, 16 oz. Cans, and Kegs

  • Sole Mates Light American Lager (3.9%) - Small Batch - 16 oz. Cans

  • Hard Sun Hard Seltzer, w/various infusions (5.0%) - Small Batch - Draft, Growlers, 16 oz. Cans

Also Available: Guest Craft Beer from Local Breweries; Guest 0.0% Imported German Pilsner; Red, White, and Rose’ Wines; Prosecco; Local Ciders and Hard Seltzer.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? 

Paint stripes — called blazes — of different colors are used on the Appalachian Trail to serve as waypoints and indicate points of interest.

Side trails that lead to water, relaxation and camaraderie are identified by a blue blaze. 

We named our brewery after the Blue Blaze as a source of inspiration to create refreshing and original beer while honoring the communal spirit of the Appalachian Trail. 

 

Learn more about the Appalachian Trail and join us in supporting the Trail for future generations with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.