Protagonist Beer

Protagonist was created to harness the social power of beer and transform it into real, public good. More than a brewery, it’s a network of best friends, curious beer drinkers and brewmasters, all working together to build something great.

Beer is the drink people connect over. It bridges the divides between us, and brings us closer together. When the lives of three best friends began to take them in different directions, their passion for brewing kept them together. For years, Ryan, Mike and Ryan would travel cross country to meet up over garage brewing sessions. When traveling was impractical, they just mailed hops.
Over time, their vision for a new kind of brewery formed.

Today, Protagonist continues to explore rare and unexpected brews with the guidance of expert brewmasters and cicerones, and our neighbors and friends too. Together, we’re building a community inspired and empowered by the brewing, consuming, and culture of beer.

The Taproom

We call it the Clubhouse — it’s the nucleus of the Protagonist Community.

It’s our not-so-secret lair — a place for friends, beer enthusiasts and curious locals to gather. Part beer bar, part nano-brewery, part southern front porch, the Clubhouse was created to collect and serve the world’s best beers just as their brewers intended.

Chris, our Advanced Cicerone curates rare and unique beers from around the globe, with our knowledgeable bartenders there as your guides. We blend CO2 and nitrogen into individual draft lines to give our pours a subtly enhanced mouthfeel. Our kegs are cooled in multiple temperature zones to serve varying styles at their appropriate temperatures.

With 26 taps, a curated list of bottles and cans, creative beer cocktails and crave-worthy food pairings, the Clubhouse lets you choose your own beer-drinking adventure.

Located in the center of Charlotte’s NoDa arts district, Protagonist features an on-site nano brewery, a curated selection of 20-plus guest beer taps, beer cocktails, wine, snacks and more. Drop by on the corner of 3123 N Davidson at 35th St.

Inside the taproom at Protagonist in Charlotte, North Carolina