Celebrating 10 Years of Friends & Beer
By: Legion Brewing Company
10 Years of Friends & Beer
Ten years ago, we opened our doors with one goal in mind: to create a space where craft beer and community come together. Since then, we’ve brewed hundreds of beers, served up countless unforgettable meals, shared endless laughs, and built something special. Now, we’re marking a decade of Legion with something worth celebrating. Our founder, Phil Buchy, recently stepped back into the brewhouse to craft a commemorative beer alongside our team — a nod to our beginnings and a toast to what’s next.
What’s Brewing?
Introducing Carolina Feather — a gold medal winning “Homegrown Beer” at the 2020 NC Brewers Cup, revived with a fresh brand for our 10-year anniversary.
Brewed with malt from Carolina Malthouse in Cleveland, NC and non-GMO grits from Old School Mill in Albemarle, NC…This brew is a celebration of hyperlocal agriculture and a true taste of home.
The liquid is a super crushable American light lager with hint of citrus from Lemon Drop hops on the back end. It’s clean, crisp, and full of character. You won’t find a better light lager anywhere.
What did we do with all the leftover grits?
This special brew wasn’t your typical brew day — it was July 4th. Phil was joined by the Legion family in the brewhouse to help bring the recipe to life, and one of its key ingredients, North Carolina–grown grits, inspired an unforgettable July 4th team breakfast. As a byproduct of the brew, we had plenty of fresh grits on hand—so our brew team fired up the grill and threw a Grits Party. With grits breakfast bowls in hand and beer flowing, we kicked off the holiday weekend the only way we knew how: with good food, great beer, and the best company around.
Where to Try It First?
Catch the first pour August 12 at Truist Field during Legion Night with the Charlotte Knights. It’s a perfect pairing of Charlotte’s hometown team and beer. We’ll be raising a glass to Phil, as well as the people behind the pour. This is for every friend who’s been part of the Legion story.
What’s Next
We’re dedicating 2025 to celebrating a decade of good beer, great friends, and the Charlotte community that built us. Later this year, we’ll host Friendsgiving: for Friends & Beer, a weeklong celebration across all our taprooms. It’ll be packed with events, collaborations, and special releases — all designed to bring people together and say thanks for 10 incredible years.
Stay tuned for details on Friendsgiving and everything else we have in store.