Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.
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Since The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery ignited the flame in 2009, the outpouring of local brewery openings has been rapid and consistent. Wooden Robot Brewery (2015), Legion Brewing (2015), Free Range Brewing (2015), Three Spirits Brewery (2016)—they're all here, and the list goes on. The Charlotte region currently lays claim to more than 30 operating brew hubs, and nearly two dozen more are in development or planning phases. Here's a closer look at four of those newbies. Located on North Chester Street in a building that once laid claim to an automotive dealership, Cavendish Brewing Co. brings Gastonia, North Carolina, its first brewery. Its focused fleet of flagship beers includes a refreshing Belgian blonde ale, an IPA, an IPL (India Pale Lager), a robust porter and a historical style known as Dampfbier. Outside of these five core beers, guests of Cavendish can enjoy a variety of seasonal selections that pay respect to Old World styles of beer that aren't often found on tap. At Bold Missy Brewery, founder Carol Waggener is back in the beer industry after many years removed from a position with Anheuser-Busch. From Bold Missy's 15-barrel brew house come four beers honoring some of the fiercest women in history. The Rocket Ride IPA honors legendary astronaut Sally Ride; the Solo Flight American brown ale tips its hat to aviation trailblazer Amelia Earhart; the Get Your Gun Golden is named for sharpshooter Annie Oakley; and the Find A Way Wheat pays tribute to Diana Nyad, the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the protection of a shark cage. Though most breweries in town have experimented with coffee beers, Hyde Brewing takes beans and brews to a new level in South End. Following a stint Bold Missy Brewery Bold Missy Brewery PHOTO BY ERIC GADDY PHOTO BY ERIC GADDY 46 APRIL 2017