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    • 28 Aug 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Lake Wylie Brewing Co (369 Hands Mill Parkway, Rock Hill)
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    Please come out to the Upper Palmetto's August regional meetup. This month's meetup will be at Lake Wylie Brewing Co (369 Hands Mill Parkway, Rock Hill).

    • 11 Sep 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The People's Tap
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    Please join us from 6-8 on Thurs, Sept. 11 at our Retail member The People's Tap in Greenville! We will use this time to not only support our regional retail member, but also invite the public to interact with Upstate brewers.


    Address is: 250 Riverplace Unit B, Greenville, SC 29601 

    • 25 Sep 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Model A Brewing (1175 Stonecrest Blvd, Fort Mill)
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    Please come out to the Upper Palmetto's September regional meetup. This month's meetup will be at Model A Brewing (1175 Stonecrest Blvd, Fort Mill)

    • 23 Oct 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Lore Brewing (1218 Rosemont Dr. Ste. 100, Indian Land)
    Register

    Please come out to the Upper Palmetto's October regional meetup. This month's meetup will be at Lore Brewing (1218 Rosemont Dr. Ste. 100, Indian Land).

    • 11 Nov 2025
    • 12 Nov 2025
    • 701 Whaley (701 Whaley St. Columbia, SC)
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    • The South Carolina Brewers Guild 

      Craft Brewers Conference & Tradeshow

      Nov. 11-12, 2025

      701 Whaley

      Columbia, SC

      Key Outcomes:

    •       Grow your business and invest in your professional development.
    •       Featuring 15 educational seminars spanning critical areas to run a successful brewery in the Southeast.
    •       Mingle with 20+ regional exhibitors displaying the latest and greatest product innovations, supplies, and services for beverage alcohol producers.
    •       Take part in the Awards Ceremony for the SC Brewers Cup, South Carolina's largest and most prestigious beer competition.
    •       Attend the SC Brewers Guild Q4 membership meeting and vote in the Board of Directors election.

    Keynote: Growth in a Challenging Industry – Lisa Parker, Executive Director of the NC Brewers Guild

    Please, sign up and fill out your brewery's information to attend and join in the camaraderie.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    General

    I am a brewery owner/employee/etc., but not a member of the SCBG. Can I still attend?

    Yes! We encourage all breweries to attend, as the information is pertinent to all of us. If you are interested in joining the Guild, please visit: http://www.scbeer.org/join-the-guild.html.

    When does the Conference and Tradeshow start?

    The Conference and Tradeshow opens for registration at 11:30 a.m. on 11/11. The Tradeshow begins at 1 p.m. on the same day and runs until 5:30 p.m., with time after for breakdown and conversion for the SC Beer Awards, which will follow on the evening of 11/11. On 11/12, the day will begin with the All Member Meeting, with seminars and lunch to follow.

    Will there be a SCBG Membership Meeting?

    Yes, it will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, 11/12. Here, we will have Board of Directors elections and more.

    The registration is not working. Can you help?

    If you have any questions, please contact Sam Slaughter, sam@scbeer.org

    How many people from my brewery can attend?

    Tickets are required for each attendee, but there is no limit on how many you can purchase.

    Is there a discount for registering multiple people from my brewery?

    During the month of August, you can get a $20 discount on four-packs of tickets. Simply select the 4-Pack option on the ticket menu.

    What does my ticket include?

    This year, all tickets are all-inclusive. Your ticket grants you access to the Tradeshow, all seminars, the SC Beer Awards ceremony, dinner at the ceremony, light breakfast on 11/12, and lunch on 11/12. There will also be snacks and drinks available during each day.

    What seminars can I expect this year?

    We will have a total of 15 seminars across both days. These seminars will cover Technical, Operations, Marketing, Peer-led Panels and Educational Seminars. We will update with more information as it is available via email and on the event website.

    I want to donate beer to the conference for my fellow brewers to imbibe. How do I do this?

    Please reach out to Sam Slaughter, sam@scbeer.org, to see how we can assist getting your beer at the conference.

    Why did we change the venue?

    701 Whaley is an elegant event space in the heart of Columbia. The private venue provides significantly more space and personalized options at a lower price point.

    Are there hotel blocks available?

    Yes, please see below.

    Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown/Vista                                               

    1000 Lady St., Columbia, SC 29201

    Rate: $149.00

    Book online: Cambria Hotel Booking Link - 2025 SCBG Conference & Tradeshow

    Reservations deadline: October 23, 2025

    1.6 miles to 701 Whaley

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites/Vista                                                

    901 Washington St., Columbia, SC 29201

    Rate: $99.00

    Book online: SCBGHolidayInn

    Reservations deadline: October 20, 2025

    1.8 miles to 701 Whaley

    Tru by Hilton Columbia Downtown

    400 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

    Rate: $129.00

    Book online: https://group.trubyhilton.com/6lwhjb

    Reservations deadline: October 23, 2025

    1.3 miles to 701 Whaley

    What is the next big event for the SCBG?

    The Crafted in Carolina Festival will be held at Segra Park, Columbia. We will have a confirmed date soon, but it will be around the same date as this year’s (end of March). Stay tuned for an official date announcement.

    Vendors

    When is the Trade Show portion of the event?

    The Trade Show will take place from 1-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 11/11.

    When can I get in to set up my booth?

    You can start setting up as early as 11:30, which is when registration will open.

    What comes with a vendor registration?

    Vendor registrations vary by size, but all come with a six-foot table, two chairs, and all-access passes (either two or four). Within your space, you can customize it as you see fit.

    I have large appliances/equipment for my business. Is there a vendor registration for me?

    Yes, we have an XL booth space, which is 15’x15’.

    I am not a member of the Guild but would like to join as an Allied Trade member. Can I?

    Yes! Allied Trade membership costs $750 per year. You can sign up here: http://www.scbeer.org/join-the-guild.html

    Note: To be able to utilize the member discount for event registration, you must be signed up beforehand.

    Beer Competition

    Registration Window: August 1-September 30

    Registration Fee: $35 per entry

    Registration Linkhttps://beerawardsplatform.com/scbc-2025

    Beer Entry Drop-off: October 1-8

    Drop-off Locations: Regionally. Exact locations TBD

    Beer Judging: October 24-26

    Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, November 11 at 6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at 701 Whaley (the site of the Tradeshow). Dinner will be served during the awards.

    Do I need a ticket for the award ceremony?

    Yes. Your Conference and Tradeshow ticket is your ticket to the award ceremony. For those looking to only attend the awards, a separate ticket is available for purchase.

    What is the process for judging beers?

    Judges are assigned by the Competition Director to judge beers in their specific area of expertise and do not judge in every category. Judges will seldom taste more than 30 beverages in any one judging session and judges never evaluate their own product or any product in which they have a concern. Judging is blind, with no brand knowledge of any kind provided to judges. Entries are judged solely on their merits.

    Judges determine winning entries that meet the stringent award criteria. They are also expected to provide concise, accurate written feedback to entering breweries about their entries, describing positive attributes as well as defects noted during the competition. This communication to entering breweries adds value to their judged entries and provides a glimpse into the judging process.

    Can I be a beer competition judge?

    The competition judges are recognized as experienced tasters through the BJCP, Cicerone Certification, or comparable certification or experience. If you feel you qualify, want to gain additional experience, and volunteer as a judge, email competition organizer Jordan Skeen at jskeen@serggroup.comor scbrewerscup@gmail.com 

    Will there be a competition after party?

    Yes, details to follow.

Past events

2 Aug 2025 Mr. Hops Empourium - Beer Festival
24 Jul 2025 Upper Palmetto Monthly Meetup at Replay Brewing
24 Jul 2025 Midlands Meet Up
15 Jul 2025 Lowcountry Regional Meetup
26 Jun 2025 Upper Palmetto Monthly Meetup at The Print Shop
26 Jun 2025 Upstate Regional Meetup at Kite Hill Brewing
20 Jun 2025 Fireforge ForgeFest 2025
7 Jun 2025 Magnetic South's North Main Commons Beer Fest
22 May 2025 Upper Palmetto Monthly Meetup at Untamed Waters Brewing
17 May 2025 Kite Hill's Lil Ole Beer Festival 2025
2 May 2025 Fireforge's 3rd Annual Polish Festival
12 Apr 2025 Wild Heart's Wild Hartsville Beer Festival
27 Mar 2025 Upper Palmetto Monthly Meetup at Slow Play Brewing
6 Mar 2025 Upstate Q1 Regional Meetup at Rockers Brewing
6 Mar 2025 Lowcountry Regional Collaboration Brewday!
27 Feb 2025 Upper Palmetto Monthly Meetup at Working Theory Beer Co
18 Feb 2025 Midlands Q1 Regional Meetup at Hazelwood Brewing
23 Oct 2024 Upstate Regional Meetup at Bridgeway Brewing
12 Oct 2024 Crafted in Carolina: A Celebration of South Carolina’s Brewers and Artisans
28 Aug 2024 Lowcountry Regional Meetup at Two Blokes Brewing
27 Aug 2024 August Upstate Regional Meetup - Thomas Creek Brewery
22 Aug 2024 Upper Palmetto Regional Meetup at Replay Brewing
31 Jul 2024 Upstate Regional Meetup at The Southern Growl
25 Jul 2024 Upper Palmetto Regional Meetup at Lore Brewing Company
15 Jul 2024 Pee Dee Regional Meet Up @ Crooked Hammock
27 Jun 2024 Upper Palmetto Regional Meetup at Untamed Waters Brewing
20 Jun 2024 Upstate Regional Meetup at Fireforge Crafted Beer
19 Jun 2024 Lowcountry Regional Meetup at Frothy Beard Brewing
29 May 2024 Lowcountry Regional Meetup at Holy City Brewing
26 May 2024 Upper Palmetto Regional Meetup at Slow Play Brewing
11 Apr 2024 Pee Dee Regional Meetup - April 2024
18 Mar 2024 Midlands Meetup (March)
8 Jan 2024 Midlands Region Happy Hour
4 Jan 2024 Post-Holiday / New Year Upstate Party

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