USA. Commonhouse Aleworks has officially opened at Charleston International Airport, just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush.
The popular brewery, which has its main branch in Park Circle, North Charleston, replaces the former Sam Adams Bar. it is open daily from 4am to the last arriving flight.
The aleworks, set in a wooden barn-shaped building, is a much-loved community hub with a lively calendar of events and a charitable donations programme which gives a portion of every ‘Uncommonly Good’ beer sold to local projects.
“Our ethos centers on the celebration of what we all share in common,” said Commonhouse proprietor and CEO Pearce Fleming, “We’re elated to shepherd our community’s mentality here in North Charleston through our new occupation in the airport with locals and visitors alike. We can’t think of a better way to make an impression than through good company and conversation.”
The Aleworks offers an ever-changing menu of seasonal craft beers and limited editions. Favourite house staples include a sour ale called Air Is Salty and a West Coast India Pale Ale (IPA) called Looking East with a punchy 6.20% ABV.
The new 1,250sq ft restaurant features ‘elevated pub fare’, a patio space and a full bar with six taps of locally-sourced craft beers. At the original branch, Chef Brannon Florie has created an original menu that includes giant soft pretzels, truffle fries and fried jalapeño potato ‘tots’, (grated potato shaped into a croquette).
The new restaurant will be operated by Delaware North, a concessionaire partner at Charleston International Airport.
“We are ecstatic about our partnership with Commonhouse Aleworks,” said Delaware North’s onsite General Manager and Charleston native, Michael Blake, “Their dedication to North Charleston is unmistakable, and the passion they pour into maintaining exceptional brewing standards is evident with every pint.”
Charleston International Airport exceeded pre-pandemic passenger numbers this summer, with footfall through airport security up +15% on 2019.
