Row of beer taps at Hollywood East Brewseum

Scene cue · Empire Records (1995)Damn the man. Save the beer.Filmed in downtown Wilmington

On tap.

Twelve rotating lines poured from North Carolina breweries, with a soft spot for the ones a bike ride from Market Street. This board is a sample — the live list changes as kegs kick.

TapBeerBreweryStyleABVPint
01Tropical LightningWilmington Brewing Co.IPA6.8%$7
02Waterline LagerWaterline BrewingGerman lager4.9%$6
03Flytrap HazyFlytrap BrewingHazy pale ale5.6%$7
04Lumina BlondeWrightsville Beach BreweryBlonde ale5.0%$6
05Anthem PilsNew Anthem Beer ProjectPilsner5.2%$6
06Teach’s PeachesEdward Teach BreweryFruited wheat5.4%$7
07Dram Tree ScottishFront Street BreweryScottish ale5.5%$6
08Rex Manning RedGuest tapIrish red5.1%$6
09Pale RiderGuest tapWest Coast IPA7.0%$7
10Night Shoot StoutGuest tapOatmeal stout6.2%$7
11Second Unit SourGuest tapFruited sour4.8%$7
12Bold Rock AppleBold Rock (Mills River)Hard cider4.7%$6

Flights, 4 × 5 oz

Pick any four. We’ll write them on a clapperboard. $14

Rex Manning Day

April 8, every year. One tap poured at 1995 prices until it kicks.

Not a beer person?

NC ciders, house sodas, cold brew and a short, honest wine list.

Grab a beer
and some popcorn.

Opening news, tap changes and watch parties — by email, never too often.