Fullsteam is a three-year-old ?plow to pint? brewery and tavern based in Durham, North Carolina. We?re known for our quirky, adventuresome Southern beers (Carver sweet potato lager, Hogwash hickory smoked brown porter, First Frost winter persimmon ale, to name a few). In addition to these seasonal Southern beers, we brew three year-round classic American beer styles, including the American Cream Ale, Common Lager, and IPA. Fullsteam is led by Chief Executive Optimist and two-time James Beard semifinalist Sean Lilly Wilson. Our tavern has quickly become a community center for the region, fusing Southern hospitality with a can-do, D.I.Y. spirit.
Fullsteam is inspired by the farm and food traditions of the South, brewing beer with local, Southern ingredients: corn grits, barley, sweet potatoes, basil, rye, honey, chestnuts, figs, persimmons, paw paws and more. The more we buy local, the more we directly improve the quality of life of North Carolina farmers and foragers. We seek no less than to build a Southern Beer Economy…one pint at a time. Although we brew a wide range of beers, the common thread is balance, nuance, and great taste. Our beers pair exceptionally well with food — particularly food from the beautiful South.