Steel String Brewery

Microbrewery in Carrboro, North Carolina, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Steel String Brewery

Established in 2011

Contact
106 S Greensboro St, Ste A, Carrboro, NC, 27510, United States
Description
At Steel String we are connoisseurs of that unassuming bit of land between the North Carolina mountains and the ocean known as the piedmont. Inspired by the agriculture bounty of this region, and the funky, free-spirited vibes of Carrboro, Steel String adopts modern American brewing styles and techniques into something that is uniquely North Carolinian. If its been done right, inside our beer is a part of the character and culture of this local community.

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7.5
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Draft: Poured a murky yellow with a white head. Aroma is hoppy, juicy fruits, citrus, spicy, straw. Taste is hoppy forward, citrus, spicy, tingly finish.

Tried from Draft on 02 Aug 2025 at 19:25


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Probably another entry cause this one is the raspberry edition, and comes In at 7% but I’ll rate it here. Cloudy red pour, with a small slightly reddish head. Aroma is quite pleasant, lovely raspberry Aroma with some solid bretty tartness. Sharp, dry mouthfeel with good carb. Finish is tart and bright, lots if funky, tart bretty raspberry juice.

Tried on 28 Feb 2025 at 06:19


9

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Tried on 13 Dec 2024 at 18:44


7

Hazy pale golden body small foamy white head. Tart funky peach aroma. Tart funky peach flavor. Medium light body moderately low carbonation. 7/2/8/4/16 3.7

Tried from Draft on 27 Jan 2024 at 16:13


6.5
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

6 week old can A: Dull, chalky pale yellow with a short thick head. Short retention with patchy lace. Unattractive. S: Heavy on grapefruit with some lemon pulp and just a hint of bubblegum. T: Follows the nose quite closely but not as bitter as expected. Hops balanced between citrusy/piney and juicy/fruity. Woody malts with some biscuit. M: Light with average carbonation and a bit of a feathery texture. O: Tastes almost as good as it smells with thankfully no bubblegum flavor. Pretty good, especially for a hazy.

Tried from Can on 18 Sep 2023 at 22:59


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

5 week old pint can A: Hazy pale gold with 1 of thick lasting white foam and clinging lace. S: Bright aroma of tangerine, peach, strawberries and wafer cookies. T: Bitter and somewhat dry with heavy citrus pith and grapefruit notes. Berries linger on the finish with some wood and a hint of seltzer. M: Abundant carbonation, light body and slightly sticky finish. O: Tasty enough but the flavor pales in comparison with the delicious aroma. Plus the label gave no indication of haze.

Tried from Can on 16 Sep 2023 at 22:43


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

5 week old can A: Clear medium gold with 1 of thick white long lasting foam, leaving rings of lace. S: Crisp citrus and floral aroma with light sugary wafer cookie below. T: Bitter, and tart with dry citrus pith and pulp. Pine and woody notes follow and linger. Not sure if lemon-lime or grapefruit dominate. M: Prickly carbonation, light body and clean dry mouthfeel give high refreshment value. O: Flavors not very well defined but converge for a delicious IPA.

Tried from Can on 08 Jan 2023 at 01:24


5.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

(Tap) hazy, bright, very dark brown colour with a medium tall brown head; aroma of milk chocolate, coffee; simple, balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish

Tried from Draft on 01 Oct 2021 at 20:29


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

(Tap) hazy, bright, yellow colour with a small white head; aroma of rock candy, dough; balanced flavour with a long, medium bitter finish

Tried from Draft on 01 Oct 2021 at 20:16


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

(Tap) cloudy yellow colour with a small white head; aroma of orange juice, jam; very intense, dryish flavour with a long, medium bitter finish

Tried from Draft on 01 Oct 2021 at 19:50