The craft beer scene is booming in Greenville and Iron Hill Brewery has decided to open their first location, outside the mid-Atlantic area, to the Upstate.

In 1996, home brewers Kevin Finn, Mark Edelson and restaurateur Kevin Davies decided to open their first location in Newark, DE; penning the name after the historic Revolutionary War summit in Delaware, where General George Washington fought the British in the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge (aka Battle of Iron Hill).

After opening 12 other locations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Deleware, Iron Hill Brewery owners have brought their “made-from-scratch” upscale menu and on-site brewhouse to the Haywood Mall area.

Wide Variety of Craft Beer

With 15 draft taps, Eric Boice brings his 13 years of experience to the Greenville location as the chief brew-master.

To celebrate the Grand Opening, Iron Hill Brewery created the Upstate Kolsh.  A full-bodied blonde ale with hints of pear.

Just in time for summer is the Iron Hill Light Lager.  It is smooth, crisp and bright.

One of the most popular is the Hipster IPA. Brewed with wheat and oats, it is like a traditional New England IPA.  But with hops added at the end of the brewing process, it has a pineapple, lemon, lighter feel.

My favorite would have to be the Pig Iron Porter. With hints of coffee, toffee, and chocolate, this well-balanced beer is smooth but slightly bitter at the end.

Although Iron Hill Brewery expects to make 900 barrels of craft beer in 2018, they also produced signature cocktails, using premium brands – such as…

• Bourbon Blossom – with Four Roses Bourbon
• Raspberry Lemonade – using Tito’s Vodka
• Cucumber Raspberry Cooler – mixed with Hendrick’s Gin

Made From Scratch Menu

Besides the in-house brewery and cocktail lounge area, a 250-person capacity, 7,500 square foot restaurant, with a patio is available for lunch and dinner.

But don’t expect your garden variety pub food; Iron Hill Brewery has an upscale American menu, with so many choices, even the most “picky-eaters,” will find something delicious to try.

Two of my favorite items are the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls and the Hand-Cut Belgian-Style Fries.

Nothing is “pre-made,” or “frozen.”  Everything is made from scratch, at the restaurant.  The Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls are rolled, in-house and fried up to order.  The fries are cut in-house and served with a creamy, delicious Siracha Mayonnaise.

Main Entrees include steak, fish, chicken, ribs, burgers, salads – even a Gluten-Friendly menu.

Make sure to save room for dessert!

Triple Chocolate Hill is a mountain of vanilla ice cream layered with a double fudge brownie, topped with a peanut butter caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.

For each purchase of the tantalizing treat, 75¢ will be donated to CureSearch for Children’s Cancer and an additional 75 cents will be donated to Greenville’s own Project Host. 

Project Host feeds our communities’ hungry and trains the unemployed.  I have already pledged to donate my summer excess vegetable crop to this worthy charity.

Brewery Buzz

Iron Hill is a vibrant, trendy Gastro Pub able to cater to various clientele.

• Meeting girlfriends for a mid-afternoon cocktail?
• Discussing a new project during a business lunch?
• Having an elegant meal with your significant other on your anniversary?

The cocktail bar or the spacious restaurant suits all these scenarios.

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I look forward to many more visits to Iron Hill Brewery.

Located at 741 Haywood Rd. Greenville, SC 29607

Reservations can be made at the website:

https://www.ironhillbrewery.com/greenville-sc