5 Great Local Brews You Can Drink in Myrtle Beach
When it comes to savoring the essence of The Beach, there's no better way to do so than by indulging in the vibrant local beer scene. Nestled amid the sandy shores and captivating charm of this coastal paradise, Myrtle Beach's craft breweries are always crafting exceptional brews that embody the spirit of the region.
From crisp and refreshing lagers to hop-forward ales bursting with flavor, we've scoured the area to bring you a tantalizing list of the five best locally-brewed beers.
Join us on a journey through the pints and pours that epitomize Myrtle Beach's growing beer culture, each sip revealing the craft and passion poured into every glass.
You can taste all these great brews and many more on the Myrtle Beach Beer Trail — download your digital pass by clicking below or find out more about the trail here.
New South White Ale / 4.6% ABV
This American interpretation of a classic Belgian wheat ale is the "Beer From Here" that really put New South — and Myrtle Beach beer as a whole — on the map. A hazy light golden color gives this beer its name. This light and refreshing ale is brewed with just a hint of coriander and orange zest giving way to a citrus finish.
Four Tires, Two Friends, and a Radio American Lager / 4.8% ABV
The cult-classic Pabst Blue Ribbon, The Champagne of beers – Miller Highlife, The undisputed king- Budweiser and if you’re Canadian – the always faithful, Moosehead. Every beer I just mentioned is an example of a Lager, a style that’s as American as a slice of cherry pie painted by Norman Rockwell. “Four Tires” is so smooth and refreshing, some may call it “watered down”- but for me, I think it’s extremely crushable.
Pollywog Porter / 5.5% ABV
Trust me, it’s not the dark sludge it looks like. It’s Chocolatey and robust, almost velvety. This is something you’d drink in a London pub while watching Crystal Palace play Tottenham. You might spill the first pint after being elbowed in the back by a rowdy bunch of hooligans but by the third pint, you’ll be calling your friends “bruv”, referring to the bathroom as the “loo” and growing a fondness for Chicken Tikka Masala.
Wingtip Pilsner / 4.5% ABV
These aren’t the wingtips Arnold Palmer wore when he used to whack balls down the fairway. Owner, Clayton Burrous is paying homage to the ubiquitous clunky white rubber boots worn by the local fisherman and shrimpers from Little River to Murrells Inlet, who scour the ocean, so that we can have our scampi and blackened catch of the day. When those summer days get hot and heavy, this light pilsner served ice cold is the idyllic elixir.
Water Malone American Wheat / 6.5% ABV
Swapping the “Melon” in “Watermelon” for “Malone”, as in the rapper/singer Post Malone is such clever wordplay I had to give this beer a try. If you’re a fan of Blue Moon, which emphasizes an orangey overtone, I’m willing to bet you’d like this American Wheat style beer that does the same thing, but with fresh watermelon that’s pureed, pasteurized, and added to each keg.