Amanda McLamb: Resident Culture Brewing Co. (Charlotte, NC)

Craft beer is more than just a beverage, it's a culture driver. Each brewery has its own personality that's expressed through product and place, be it a neighborhood watering hole or concert venue or the place to play cornhole with your kids while you enjoy a pint. Resident Culture in Charlotte, NC, founded in 2017 by Amanda and Phillip McLamb, has a modern, welcoming style, in beer and design and the brewery gathering spaces, and it's quickly become one of the hottest breweries in the country. It's already received accolades that include "Top 10 Best New Breweries in the World" in 2018, one of VinePair's "25 Best Breweries in the Country" in 2022, and that same year, Amanda was the recipient of The VinePair 50 and The Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under 40. When I'm in Charlotte and walk into either location, it's evident that there is something special happening at Resident Culture, and the brewing of seriously delicious beer is just the beginning.