Wilmington Ale Trail

Waterline Brewing Co. brews a wide variety of well-balanced ales on their recently upgraded 20-barrel brew house. Locally famous for their refreshing Kölsch style ale, they also feature a full-bodied Oatmeal Stout, a unique Coffee and Cream pale ale, a delicious traditional Hefeweizen, and a rotating lineup of IPAs, goses, and seasonals. Build a flight, sip a pint, or grab a 32 oz. take-away Crowler of your new favorite. For the non-beer drinker wine, ciders, and hard seltzers are available.

“Brewed Under the Bridge” perfectly describes their unique location! The brewery occupies a restored historic 1940’s warehouse under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge just blocks from downtown at the Castle and Front Street stop on the free Downtown Trolley route. Waterline Brewing Co. features a family- and pet-friendly tap room, large outdoor beer garden, indoor and outdoor music stages, and plenty of free parking. Enjoy board games with your friends, cornhole in the beer garden, browse the art work, or simply enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the Cape Fear River. Food trucks are often on site as well.

Be sure to check out their Instagram, Facebook, or website for the current schedule where you’ll find the latest information on opening hours, live music, comedy, trivia, food trucks, and other special events like indoor and outdoor markets, charitable fundraisers, and amazing annual festivals celebrating Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Freedom Fest, and Oktoberfest! Bring your family, bring your doggos, and enjoy some of the best and freshest hand-crafted ales in Wilmington! Cheers!