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Discover the Palmetto Brewing Company Tour in South Carolina

Located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the Palmetto Brewing Company Tour offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at one of the state’s oldest craft breweries. This guided experience takes guests inside a working brewery housed in a historic trolley barn, where beer is brewed in small batches and served fresh in the taproom.

Why it’s special:
Palmetto Brewing Company is Charleston’s first modern craft brewery. Brewing inside a historic building gives visitors a rare combination of industrial heritage and contemporary craft brewing, all in the heart of the city’s Upper Peninsula neighborhood.

History/Story of Palmetto Brewing Company

Founded in 1993, Palmetto Brewing Company helped launch South Carolina’s modern craft beer movement. The brewery originally operated in a former firehouse before moving to its current location in a renovated early-20th-century trolley barn. Today, Palmetto remains independently owned and continues to brew beer on-site while serving as a neighborhood gathering place.

What You’ll See & Do on the Palmetto Brewing Company Tour

Tour an active craft brewery in a historic trolley barn
Learn how beer is brewed, fermented, and packaged
See brewhouse equipment and fermentation tanks
Hear about the brewery’s role in Charleston’s craft beer history
Enjoy beer tastings in the taproom

Hands-On Elements: Guided tastings and brewing discussions
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed throughout public areas
Souvenirs & Extras: Taproom and retail area offering beer-to-go and branded merchandise

Pricing of the Palmetto Brewing Company Tour

Brewery tours are free or low-cost, depending on availability.
Typical pricing ranges $0–$10, with tastings often included.

Visiting information

Duration: Approximately 45–60 minutes
Format: Guided brewery tour with tasting
Schedule & Seasonality: Tours offered on select days; schedule may vary
Audience: Adults 21+, beer enthusiasts, tourists
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible public areas
Safety & Restrictions: Valid government-issued ID required for tastings
Languages: English
Group & Private Visits: Group tours available by advance arrangement
What to Bring/Wear: Closed-toe shoes recommended; bring valid ID
Facilities: Taproom, restrooms, retail area, street parking nearby
Closures & Downtime: Tours may pause during busy taproom hours
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