About CCBC - OUR STORY IN SIX WORDS:

We have a passion for beer.

Our brewery all started on a napkin; a family home brewing hobby sprouting into a desire to establish Columbia, SC as one of the country's best craft beer cities.

Single pots in the garage evolved into a customized, built-from-scratch system. And after years of extensive research and recruitment, we finally opened our brewery doors in November 2017.

Six years and a handful of medals later, we are continuously humbled by your support and maintain an ever-growing passion for brewing great craft beer.

Our Commitment To More Than Just Beer

Quality, sustainability, innovation, and hospitality are our core values. Our talented brewers strive to stay current on brewing trends and techniques to offer a broad range of exceptional cutting-edge beers, poured by a warm, friendly taproom team.

OUR PRINCIPLES

BREWING - Remain true to our objective of brewing with excellence and consistency.

EDUCATION - Share knowledge as we continue to educate ourselves and our customers about the art of craft beer.

INNOVATION - Embrace new ideas yet always maintain a commitment to our brewing brand and culture.

OUR BREWERY - Provide a friendly atmosphere and excellent service for all our patrons.

PROMOTION - Serve as an active leader in order to promote Columbia as one of the best craft beer cities in America.

SUSTAINABILITY BREWING

Brewing beer is one thing. Brewing it responsibly is something else. That's why we have put sustainable practices into place that include:

  • Recycling city water after using it and treating it with an in-house water filter

  • Having local farmers pick up the grain that's left over after we brew

  • Using eco-friendly can top rings

  • Using aluminum cans instead of bottles for recycling

Meet our

BREW CREW

Meet the Columbia Craft Brewery team—a lively mix of passionate teachers, imaginative artists, sharp business minds, and, naturally, some seriously talented, award-winning brewers. Together, we’re brewing up more than just great beer—we’re crafting a community full of creativity, knowledge, and a whole lot of fun.

Shaun Piggott

Director of Beverage Innovation

Fav Brews: Vom Fass with Spruce Tips

Maz Cotran II

General Manager

Fav Brews: Pull, Dunkel, and Vom Fass

Teddy Carper

Head of Sales

Fav Brews: Zwickelbier and Sandvika

Cole Caccavaro

Brewer

Fav Brews: Bumper Stickers

Brian Tazuma

Front of House Sales

Fav Brews: Batch 700 and Hop Acid

Matthew Duggan

Front of House Sales

Fav Brews: Festbier and Pina Colada Sour

Award-Winning
Brews & Recognitions

Macroeconomics Lager

2023 World Beer Cup
Gold for Contemporary American-Style Lager

Columbia Craft Hazy IPA

2022 US Open Beer Championship
Silver Medal for Juicy/Hazy

Citrus All Pro

2021 US Open Beer Championship
Bronze Medal American Pale Ale

Carolinian

2020 Great American Beer Festival
Gold Medal for Golden/Blonde Ale

New Zealand IPA

2020 US Open Beer Championship
Silver Medal for 41° 16' S 173° 17' E

Carolinian

2019 US Open Beer Championship
Silver Medal for Golden/Blonde Ale

Citrus All Pro

2019 US Open Beer Championship
Silver Medal for Pale Ale

Carolinian

2019 SC Brewers Guild
Gold Medal Winner for Golden/Blonde Ale

One Year Anniversary Barrel Aged

2019 SC Brewers Guild
Silver Medal Winner for Wood-and Barrel Aged Strong Beer

Citrus All Pro

2019 World Lupulin Challenge
Silver Medal for Juicy Hazy Pale Ale

Professional

Associations