Southern Hops Brewing Company

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5148 HWY 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

843-299-1254

Highlights: Interesting Beer Selections, Great Food, Fun Staff

Opened in 2022, the Murrells Inlet location of Southern Hops is the offshoot of a well-known brewery that has been operating successfully in Florence, S.C., since 2010.

Promising visitors a taste of Southern hospitality, handcrafted beers, and a fun atmosphere, this place fits the laid-back inlet vibe perfectly and has been a welcome addition to The Beach’s brewery scene.

Outside, you’re greeted by a landlocked boat sitting out front, leading to a nice patio area with a fire pit, cornhole, and plenty of seating. Inside, you’ll find a long bar, garage doors to provide an open-air feel, and tables where you can see the brewing process happening in real-time.

Best Brews

Six flagship brews cover a gamut of styles, from Pop’s Pilsner and Goldilocks Golden Ale to Blackwater Porter and the 5 Points IPA. Folks looking to get adventurous should try options like the Tiramisu Porter or the aptly-named Lilly The Great Russian Imperial Stout.

Best Bites

Southern Hops knows how to use its fresh-caught seafood with choices like the Lowcountry Shrimp & Smoked Sausage or the Lowcountry Shrimp

Burrito – a unique dish stuffed with Carolina Plantation Red Rice and Peas, Collard Greens, and Remoulade wrapped in a Tomato-Herb Tortilla.

HOP ON Shuttle & Brewery Adventures

843-839-0249

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Hop on and experience this unique and interactive way to enjoy the Grand Strand’s best beers with HOP ON! Brewery Adventures. Jump in “The Beast” an open-air vehicle that seats up to 8 guests, and pick any 3 of your favorite local breweries as you take “The Grand Strand Beer Adventure” tour.

Inlet BrewBoat

4065 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 843-213-2610

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This is a one-of-a-kind experience that explores the beautiful scenery of Murrells Inlet’s scenic salt marsh via a peddle-powered pontoon boat. The BrewBoat experience is a one-hour BYOB cruise, which gives you the chance to bring any of the area’s best local craft brews — or anything else you’d like to drink. BrewBoat staff supplies the coolers, ice, and a great sound system that you can connect your phone to in order to play whatever music you’d like.

Baxter’s Brewhouse Inn

824 Prince St, Georgetown, S.C. 29440 (843) 997-4812

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Baxter’s Brewhouse Inn Bed & Brew is the perfect place to stay for anyone looking to explore The Beach’s beer scene. Its European-style setup features three bedrooms that share two bathrooms in the upstairs portion of a beautiful, historic home. Enjoy the guests-only beer parlor and enjoy exclusive beers brewed by the owner who has been brewing craft beer for more than 20 years.

Best Craft Brew Bars

Our breweries are just the start of the fun. Come check out the area’s best craft brew bars, wineries and distilleries at VisitMyrtleBeach.com

Duplin Winery

4650 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (843) 663-1710

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Located at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, Duplin is a popular destination for wine lovers, with a huge facility featuring indoor and outdoor bars, multiple tasting rooms, a gift shop, and much more.

It is known for its delicious Muscadine wines, which are made using the native grapes of the Southeastern United States. The tasting room offers a wide variety of wines to try, including both dry and sweet varieties, as well as fruit-infused wines.

Duplin also offers tours of the winemaking facilities, which include the history of the winery, visits to the bottling and labeling room, the fermentation tanks, and the barrel room, and plenty of samples.

La Belle Amie Vineyard

1120 St Joseph Rd, Little River, SC 29566 (843) 399-9463

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La Belle Amie is a charming and picturesque winery situated on a 48-acre property that was once a tobacco plantation. The winery is known for its delicious and award-winning wines, made from a variety of grapes as well as blackberries, and blueberries. The vineyard offers a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including wine tastings, live music, and seasonal festivals. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the winery and vineyard, learning about the history of winemaking in the region and the process of making La Belle Amie’s unique wines.

Twelve 33 Distillery

593 S.C. 90 East, Little River, SC 29566 (843) 663-3344

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Twelve 33 Distillery is the Grand Strand’s only craft distillery, producing small-batch spirits, made using locally sourced ingredients. The tasting room is a cozy and inviting space, perfect for enjoying a cocktail made with one of their signature spirits including their award-winning Bourbon, Vodka, Rum, and Gin. Visitors can also take a tour of the distillery to learn about the history and production process of each spirit.