Armored Cow Brewing

Armored Cow is a cozy and fun brewery located in the University City area of Charlotte near UNCC. The location doesn't look like much from the outside but don't judge a book by its cover. They aim to provide drinks for everyone including some gluten free beers as well as ciders and kombucha along with other non alcoholic options. It is a welcoming environment that hosts fun events and can be booked for private events as well. Not to mention their beer is very good! They would probably be among my top choices for breweries if I lived closer to them. If you live in North Charlotte and you don't want to make the trek down to the Center City then make sure to bookmark this place. It is a local favorite for a reason! Plus I have to say Armored Cow is an awesome name!

Let me start here with the fact I came here for my favorite food truck's soft reopening. I was pleasantly surprised to find great beer, friendly staff and a clean venue. What a lovely surprise! It was not busy, but was lively. This is a bit far from my home but I will definitely be back! If you live close, I highly recommend adding this into your normal rotation. They have many events on their schedule and an array of beer and seltzers, including gluten free beers.

Love this casual place for a good beer (seltzer or cider for me) and it's dog friendly.

Great beer being brewed here. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The staff here is always friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of my favorite places to visit when I am in Charlotte.

This is a cool place to hang out, It has a cute outdoor area and the inside is so cozy, and the whole decor with the light gives it a chill vibe. The staff is very friendly and helpful at the moment of picking up and tasting some of their beers, and also very knowledgeable at the moment of recommending the best options for you. They have a variety of beers, but I decided to go with these 2:- Bang Bang Hazy IPA 7.3% ABV- What's the Craic, Irish Red Ale 4.7% ABV

Great place. Brews and cigars. Really nice staff. The trivia DJ was a touch loud. I would say if you have a fever, the only prescription is more cow bell!

Armored Cow is always a good time. There is usually a food truck parked outside. In warmer months they host food truck Fridays with multiple trucks and other vendors. Inside, there are snacks (for humans and fur-babies). Gluten-free items are clearly marked. There are lots of TV's to catch the game. There is plenty of seating inside. There is also outside patio seating. I am not a beer fan and can usually find great cider options ar most breweries. I was a little disappointed that they only offered one cider flavor. It just happened to be one I didn't think I would like. So instead I tried the Jun (which they advertise as Kombucha....similar but not the same). They also offer wine. Overall it's a good vibe!

The beer here is great!! I love the coffee beer. The hazy ipa is great too. Dog friendly and usually they have a food truck. The cupcakes they sell are bomb too!

We were staying in Charlotte for one night before flying home and I was looking for a craft brewery that had beers to go. My wife happened to find Armored Cow on Yelp and so we decided to stop in. We arrived about 6:30pm on a Saturday evening. We immediately noticed a food truck which we thought was a great addition. It was a beautiful spring day so there were customers enjoying the front patio area as well. We walked up to the bar area and were immediately greeted. I told the employee that I enjoyed IPA's and she was helpful in suggesting both their standard and double IPA and offered samples of both.I thought they were both very good but ultimately decided to purchase a 4-pack of the BlitzKrieg Hop IPA. It must be named after the popular Ramone's song, BlitzKrieg Bop?? I would recommend to other beer lovers and will stop in the next time I'm in the area.

Went to my 2nd Graduation night and tried the Pineapple Cider. The glass was about 3/4ths filled but that's fine. It was really delicious. I was surprised that it wasn't bitter. You definitely could taste the notes of Pineapple. I love the open airy feel of the brewery and quick location to campus.