Eleven Lakes Brewing Company

This brewery is just down the road from Ass Clown and also in a sort of industrial park area but a newer/nicer one. Inside it was nice, bar seating and then several large wooden wheel type of tables that could easily sit 6-8 people. Their menu offered Prosecco, Porter, Stout, Seltzer, Brown, a couple Ales, 2 IPAs and a NEIPA, Red and Blonde so they do have a wide variety but also doesn't seem like they are really focusing in on something to really make great. I am not sure how long they have been there as we weren't really able to talk to any of the beertenders but I do hope they if they are newer that they hone in on only a few styles and really perfect them. They need to do something to set themselves apart and make guests have an experience that stands out and makes them want to return. Our visit just did not do that unfortunately.

The beer selection is varied and tasty! The owners are awesome and make their guests feel like family. A fun spot off the beaten path featuring different events and local food trucks. Power went out but the kept the drafts flowing. Support local and go to Eleven Lakes!

Super friendly folks who work here, a great selection of beer, and a "pay it forward" mentality! They have a generous board where you can choose to pay for a service member's drink if you'd like. They often have live music, too, which just adds to the ambiance and cozy, community feel. The staff gave great suggestions, drinks are serviced in plastic cups, which I was not a fan of and nor is Mother Earth, but maybe that's not normal? I'd like to revisit on a night where we can get some good food from one of their local food truck visitors.

Good spot just needs to be more friendly to kids nothing to drink but beer. The beer was warm coming out of taps but it was good. Had a good truck there with an hour wait never expected that. I mean seriously a food truck with an hour wait get another food truck. Wine was sub par beer was good but would be really good if it was ice cold.

Last weekend, after visiting Ass Clown, we decided to try Eleven Lakes again, we had visited last year, and to say the least, we were not impressed with their beer. Nothing special or exciting. Anyway, after ordering a decent beer, their Holidaze Christmas Ale, we sat down. My step-daughter had just received 10 new $20 bills from her father and for the first time, stepped up to buy the round. She was pretty proud of herself.About ten minutes later, one of the bartenders came over and said the $20 bill was fake and did we have another form of payment, we thought it was a joke and laughed it off. A few minutes later, another women, short hair and dumpy looking, came over and told us that the bill was fake and that we was refusing to accept it. She told me that there was a police officer sitting at the bar, who confirmed the bill was a counterfeit. I showed her the security strip was there when held up to the light, I also pointed out the security fibers in the paper. She was not having any of it, and got kind of nasty with us. My poor daughter got upset and started to cry. Needless to say, the nite was shot and being treated like criminals spoiled our night. Great job Eleven Lakes, treating people with respect. If you are so worried about passing counterfeit bills, buy a $5 dollar pen. You know the one the banks use? Probably not, as you to consumed with pointing fingers to your customers. We will not be back, and you know what, your beer really isn't anything special. Oh by the way, I went to the bank, they had a marker, I have attached the photo. Then on top of everything that happened, I told her that I will go to the bank and prove the note is real and that "I would come back, raise hell and expect an apology." She threatened me - "Oh you better not"..... Better not what? Call that fake police officer you have sitting at the bar?

Great brewery find right outside Charlotte! A little tough to find initially in the business park it's located in, but a great space once inside!Loved the decor and ambiance. The bartender I had was great and she was quick to make suggestions, pour samples and got my flight to me super fast.There was a great live musician the Sat evening I went and I liked that the place had a lot of locals in it.The beers weren't spectacular, but a few stood out enough to make me want to come back and see what other seasonal draughts they might have.Definitely stop in and check them out!

How is this place still in business? Definitely better options in the area. Do yourself a favor and skip the lousy service, mediocre ambiance and owner who is clearly unstable.

Best craft beer in the Lake Norman area! The owners are always there and interacting with their guests!

The beer at 11 Lakes is OK but the rude attitude of the owner makes this place a "hard pass" for me moving forward. I won't go into detail other than to say that disrespect and arrogance is never a good business model in a service industry. Go visit Lost World's Brewing. The beer is much better and the service is outstanding.

Staff was outstanding. Beers were good. Went back 2 times. Place was clean and inviting. Right down from another brewery. Good location.