If you're looking for styles you've never heard of this is the place to go. They have barrel aged brews and even a Koelschip. They serve directly out of serving vessels and the staff knows their beer and are happy to talk to you about it. They have a beautiful outside patio and the indoor seating is comfortable and welcoming. Parking is down the street a little bit but it's easy to get into and out of. Take a trip to Lesser-Known you won't be disappointed. read more

Breweries are not my thing as I'm not a beer drinker but this is a cute and so clean establishment that also serves a few different wines across the color board! Service was great and helpful in telling me what was what . They do serve a lot of beer and make their own beer too. Great seating inside but I loved their nicely laid out patio with lots of plants and colorful flowers. Such a nice place to hang out and catch up with people or work as some were doing. Part covered part open. This is a quaint spot I wish I'd discovered before! Near the new Salem bottleworks dining places and next to east of Texas, nice place to come for drinks pre dinner. I enjoyed my Brut Rosè even though it was more red than pink but had a nice mild taste. My friends had a couple of beers they enjoyed. Now at least it's not lesser known to me! read more

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A very interesting Czech Republic inspired brewery that is cozy and quaint and must to visit. You feel a little transported to a different country when you're here. At first I was wondering why they lay the foam on thick, but according to their website, they do it on purpose to add to aroma and flavor. I liked that! I enjoyed a delicious Octoberfest larger. They offered other Czech and Bavarian style largers too, which I want to try when I'm back. We sat inside by the window and it was just enjoyable. Staff was great too. read more

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A really nice local place to come in and chill with friends. Although not a huge selection of beers, the ones they offer are good and you can hang out inside or out in their patio. read more

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By far, the most "craft" of the breweries my husband and I tried while in town for the weekend! We had the pale ale and marzen and thoroughly enjoyed both styles. I love when you take that first sip and you can just taste the quality. The atmosphere was also classy but not snobby with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service could have been a little warmer if I'm being super picky. But this was still a 5 star experience overall. read more

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Quite literally the cleanest, best tasting beer I've ever had. I've been here multiple times so shame on me for just now getting around to writing a review. Most recently stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, perfect thing to hit the spot on a hot day. This place pretty much embodies everything I think a local brewery should be. Everything is made in house so it's always super fresh, the staff are easygoing, friendly and clearly passionate about their product and craft. Focus is on a smaller high quality selection beer and I think it pays off. They're also a craft brewery that feature lots of Czech and Bavarian style Lagers along with the usual American Pale Ale etc. Highly recommended if you like unique craft beer in a small friendly setting. read more

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I call them my precious, awesome place with amazing people. Plus, their beers are delicious if you are looking for that traditional and refreshing beer. This is my go-to place to relax and set my day up in the best mood. The flowers, the decor, the outdoor space, and the staff are the best and most welcoming. This is the perfect place to come hang out with friends and family or even just by yourself if you want some me time. read more

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Unique style beer with different options. ABV a bit lower on most of the beers, but taste wise they are spot on. read more

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They have a nice covered outdoor area to enjoy their beers. It is a welcome addition to the other businesses on the block. The real star is the beer and so they have a variety of craft brews to try . read more

Lesser-Known Beer - Dark lager - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Lesser-Known Beer Co is a great little local brewery near Old Salem. I tried the PHB ( Pale Hoppy Beer), and it was very nice. I visited on a Friday evening and they had the Uptown Pizza food truck (fantastic pizza!). This place has a great vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. A great place to hang out and have a beer with friends. read more

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Located a short walk from BBQ and cocktail establishments, Lesser-Known Beer provides a very pleasant beer and cider experience. Walk-up ordering at the back of the place was easy and quick, and the bartender was pleasant. The menu with current selections provided a nice variety. My daughter ordered To Be An Echo, the black lager that she likened to a Guinness. I ordered the German cider and found it crisp with a subtle fruit lingering on the palate and light. Perfect for me after the brisket sandwich I had consumed earlier. The establishment seems on the smaller side but the outdoor seating adds enough additional spots. I found my time here to be low-key and pleasant. On a side note, the area's Moravian heritage is found in the 12° -The Reworking Czech-inspired pale lager. L-K Beer brews it with Moravian Pilsner malt. read more

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Prost! Ich liebe deren Bier! I need to come here more often for the ambience and the kind service. I love the quality of their beers.. They have great food trucks. read more

I've been here twice. The beers lack strength but it would be a good place to have a work meeting. Staff is nice. It gives a German vibe inside. They also have hot dogs and food trucks throughout the week. read more

This is a Bavarian-inspired Weissbier, brewed with wheat and Pilsner malt. Tasting notes: sweet pear, banana cream. We have been enjoying the incredible beer from Lesser-Known for almost 2 years. We found this gem a week after they opened and have been visiting them weekly since then. The co-owners, Ryan and Will, are experienced beer enthusiasts, and Ryan brews authentic German-inspired beers that are of the highest quality. Will manages the front of the house with precision and confidence and a welcoming personality. This is our favorite brewery and we love everything about the good beer and good people and the good experiences. If you appreciate a high quality beer that tastes like beer, stop by Lesser Known, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Stopped by briefly for a quick beer with a friend. Great cozy space if you love beer. Great for catching up with friends or just to get a way for a moment. I only had one beer and it was really good. We sat in the back where they brew the beer and had a few seats and standing space in that area which was kind of cool. the servers were great and friendly and helpful with the menu and the beer selection. I would go back if i were in the mood for beer. Great spot and location. read more

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Pretty fantastic that one of the best breweries in NC is located in Winston Salem where my parents happen to live. One of the only places in the state that I know of that uses horizontal and open fermentation like they do in Germany and Austria. Not to mention superior ingredients. If you like German/Czech style beers that are super clean, bready and absolutely delicious you must come here. read more

First time visit and absolutely loved it! Much like a local tavern without the all the noise. Beer and the wine were excellent! Customer service was the best. Did I mention the wine . Needed help on the proper pronunciation but the staff knew it well. Among the best white wine I ever had. Another perk is that it's right off the WS greenway so as you cycle the route be sure to stop by for a beverage. They have food as well but did not take the time to try. My daughter and I visited here on Father's Day during a bike ride. Great time. read more

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Met up here with some friends while in town for a few beers. Nice tasty beer. Interesting the way some of the beers are poured straight from the huge tank on the other side of the wall from the bar. Surprised they only had 4 draft beers. Only food option this day was the hot dog cart. read more

Full Transparency: I've had one beer at Lesser-Known, so this review is mostly about their space and service...and exactly one beer. I had their Helles Lager...poured directly from the brite-tank. True ti their name, Helles is a style I've never seen brewed in this area...at it was pitch-perfect DELICIOUS!! The space is cozy and veeeeeery original. Mostly outdoor seating, with a few tables in the main taproom and (cheers to the owners) two small tables in the brew house...so you can have a beer next to MUCH more beer!! The tap master was very knowledgeable about their beers. The vibe is laid back, friendly, and super local neighborhood chill. It's easy to say, Lesser-Known is love at first sip. I will definitely be back for another!! And another! My new favorite spot!! read more

the beer is very very good. the decor is kind of funky rustic industrial farmhouse. the servers were helpful, but I'd question some of the conventional wisdom of the place. serving off the tank is excellent, but limiting pours to full size is extremely limiting. I usually have 1 beer. if I can divide that into 4 2 oz pours to enjoy several flavors, even better. the server confidently informed me that one cannot properly experience the beer with only an ounce or two. as an experienced pro brewer and commercial beer judge, I'd have to disagree. offering smaller portions to allow us to try multiple offerings would vastly improve the experience. read more

Pils - A Czech style masterpiece at Lesser - Known Beer Co. Located in West Salem Historic district! PROST!!! read more

Lesser-Known Beer - Pils-a Czech style masterpiece at Lesser-Known Beer Co. Always true to German and Czech craft brewing. PROST! - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

This is a very new brewery here in town and definitely the smallest one. I have been there twice now and enjoy it mainly because it's in my neighborhood. The beer selection is definitely different from other breweries as you don't see the IPA and other popular beer styles. The select beers they have are really, really good though. The people are super friendly and the outdoor patio is definitely one of the better ones in town. I also think it's kind of cool that they cook hot dogs and even have a vegan hot dog to sell. If you're looking for a smaller, more intimate brewery then this might definitely be your place. It's on Broad Street in West Salem, which is One of my favorite areas. read more

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Such a nice place to enjoy a beer with a friend. The beer was really good and the atmosphere was good. We will be returning

Like Lagers? Then you've found your new home. Authentic Czech and German brews done properly and with great care. Like Hazy NE or Imperial Stouts? Move along, there's nothing for you here. Incendiary will happily sell you the over hopped beers you're looking for. read more

The drinks(cider) and interior space are lovely. The vibe is unique to the breweries in the area which is a refreshing change. Staff will answer questions for you about your beverage options to help guide the process. The star loss is for the location and specifically my feeling of safety as a female. This is especially considering what I experienced directly outside of the brewery. This will be what keeps me from coming back on a frequent basis. read more

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Great beers and ciders. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Loved the outside seating area.

Had a good food truck outside! The beer was priced right and the size was prefect for my wife. The beer tasted right on par and had great outdoor patio for dogs! Will be back. read more

Recently visited W-S for the first time, and was immediately charmed by the 'neighborhood' feel...where many of the residential areas are within a short walking distance of small, local restaurants, coffee, bars, etc. Naturally, we started hunting for the perfect neighborhood beer. After some trying, we found the perfect pour at Lesser Known. Their tank pour lager is served wIth a lovely thick head, and at perfect temperature. For non beer drinkers, they had a fabulous selection of wines I'd never heard of before, so of course we dove right in and tried several. Small but not cramped indoor space is complemented by a larger multi leveled outdoor space (where pups are welcome). Snacks always available, along with the periodic visiting food truck. read more

Lesser-Known is a great addition to Winston-Salem! It gives intimate neighborhood brewery without all the fluff. Their Czech style beers are so unique and I find them to just be so fresh, light, refreshing and crisp! The beer style is a great alternative to the heavy craft beers and IPAs you'll find at other breweries in the area. The interior is so relaxing and I really love the phone boxes on each table. Place your phone in the box and enjoy some conversation with your buddies! The owners are good people and have a great start up story I was happy they shared with me the night I went. This brewery is not like other breweries and I think this just became our go-to spot. I would love to try their hot dog truck next time. read more

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Best pours in town, and the only brewery/taproom in town with an abundance of authentic Belgian style ales. If your beer taste doesn't lean toward fruity, over the top hoppy bitter or pucker up sour concoctions that so many breweries seem to offer, you will love Lesser Known's dedication to traditional Bavarian brews. We found a few bottled imports from Belgium that were amazing, too. Love this place ! read more

Decent beers but only a handful to offer. Thankfully there was only 1 IPA offered but a couple of nice lagers and a decent stout. Place is really clean and staff seems friendly. We will be back. read more

Incredible beer. Best spot in town and named perfectly. Most people miss this spot. Know the owners, they are great. Regularly has food trucks and new beers. read more

Best Czech style beer in Winston Salem. No fruity stuff. Just the real deal. Nice outdoor seating areas and some tasty food trucks. read more

Lesser-Known Beer - Breweries Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cool spot to enjoy a brew in a nice evening. Outdoor seating is really nice. Cool vibe, nice server. Good in-house brewed beer. I don't like IPA's usually but I liked theirs. read more

Great beer, great service, great place to visit with friends. Patio area is very nice. Have food trucks sometimes!! Would highly recommend this place!! read more

Absolutely love this new spot. I am not a beer enthusiast but theirs is so good that I enjoy and even look forward to it. The interior / exterior design is such a pleasant break from the standard brewery vibes and it feels like a creative, fresh neighborhood spot where everyone is welcome. They do have select wine available which so far has been A+. Super friendly staff and exceptionally reasonable pricing. This is exactly what the area needed and I hope they get all the support they deserve! read more

Setting the scene in a neighborhood that needed some rejuvenation with historic roots this cool brewery see less nestled in the broad st old Salem neighborhood. Love the building and atmosphere. Good folks with a cool story brewing great beer. The two owners toured cities in nc and feel in love with the charm of Winston returning to open a new brewery I'm thankful for as a WS lover. Not the biggest selection but fitting for the name and the two brews I tried so far were very solid. Can't wait to be back and support def recommend read more

Wonderful addition to our West Salem neighborhood! Friendly owners, delicious beer (and I'm not normally a beer drinker), nice wines by the glass (particularly enjoyed the rose). Either a good selection of food trucks or their own hot dog cart. read more

Beers are world class. Ryan the brewer is amazing. Will at the bar is a bit of a know it all but he is ok for a New Englander.

Awesome spot. Historic building. Great beers, hot dog cart is great(with veggie option). Great seating inside. Go meet the owners! Truly locally owned and awesome. read more