Starpoint Brewing

When I started this project I was hoping to find some true handcrafted beers.  It's nice to see the brewing operations of breweries that have spent tons of money in copper kettles and highend brewing systems but to get the feel of a true hand craft beer one would hope to find a gem like Starpoint.  This brewery is well off the beaten path and they really don't offer tours.  Even the locals don't know where it is and I was lucky enough to litterally stumble apon it after a wild guess and knocking on the door of a house.  Owner, head brewer, chief bottle washer and creator extrodinair Tim Harper was kind enough to invite me into his very small but efficent brewery located in a detached garage looking building on his property.  If you notice my other reviews include the address of the brewery I won't be posting Starpoint's here.  If you are lucky enough to find it I am sure Tim will welcome you but you won't be able to say I told you how to find him.  If you do find the address don't rely on GPS to get you there. 

I spent well over an hour checking out his system and chatting with him about brewing and NC beers.  Tim has done what every homebrewer dreams of doing but most homebrewers don't have the gumption to dive in and take a chance.  Tim brews great beers on a small scale and I recomend all of them if you can find them.  Starpoint is North Carolina's best Microbrew secret.  Out of respect for Tim I am not going to give away all his secrets as I did promise him I'd keep most of what he shared with me between us.  You can find 22 oz. bombers at Weaver St. Market and The Carrboro Beverage Shop in Carrboro and also at Best Way in Greensboro.  There are other resturants and bars that carry his beers as well.  The beers are distributed by Proof Wine and Spirits all over the state.  

The initial success of Starpoint Brewing is due to Tim's focus on producing the freshest and highest quality beer. Starpoint uses whole cone hops, premium malts, and time honored brewing techniques to craft the best beers for their customers. They are very proud of their product and are completely commited to providing the best beer you’ve ever had. 

Booghi Sattva APA American Pale Ale
Clean, crisp and refreshing, Booghi Sattva is brewed with 5 malts and 3 hop varieties. Clear as a bell and well-balanced, this is a very smooth and drinkable pale ale. 5% ABV.

Surfin’ Buddha IPA India Pale Ale
Balanced and smooth, Surfin’ Buddha is not your typical IPA. Built on 5 malts and 4 hop varieties to maintain balance between the ingredients, this is an India Pale Ale for all beer lovers. 6.5% ABV

Mornin’ Wood DIPA Double India Pale Ale
Earthy, Piney, and full-flavored double India pale ale. The focus is incorporating hop and malts into a balanced flavor fest. With 5 malts and heavily hopped by 5 hop varieties it is overflowing with flavor and the hop spice is well balanced . 8.2% ABV

Chapel Pils German-style Pilsener
Bright and crisp German-style Pilsener brewed with Hallertauer, Hersbrucker, and Tettnanger hops and German Pilsener and Vienna Malts. Lagered for at least a month before transferred to kegs and bombers, this is the freshest German-style Pilsener that you will find produced in North Carolina. 4.5% ABV – available in limited quantities until late Spring of 2013

Cheers!!!
http://starpointbrewing.com/