The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild invites you to join our ranks as a Pint Hound! Our enthusiast membership offers you a myriad of benefits including discounts at breweries, bottle shops and beer festivals. Superfans like you inspire NC brewers to be the best they can be. Your quest to sniff out the latest, greatest craft beer keeps the fires of creativity burning, and for that, we raise a pint to you!
What fantastic benefits can you expect from this membership, you ask?
1. A killer t-shirt, sustainably grown right here in North Carolina, printed and dyed by us (track your tee from dirt to shirt here), complete with our mascot Pint Hound sporting a new look for 2015.
2. An aluminum membership card (some might call it a golden ticket) that doubles as a bottle opener.
3. A window cling identifying you as a proud member (also works as a regular ole sticker).
4. Special treatment at member breweries.
Some examples:
— BearWaters Brewing: 20% off Merchandise
— Big Boss Brewing: 15% off Merchandise
— Birdsong Brewing: Free growler or pint glass (fill must be purchased separately) plus $5 off a t-shirt
— Boondocks Brewing: 25% off Retail Apparel and Glassware
— Bull City Burger & Beer: 20% off all retail clothing, glassware and key chains
— Deep River Brewing: 20% off Merchandise
— Double Barley Brewing: Free growler (fill must be purchased separately)
— Front Street Brewery: Free screw top growler (fill must be purchased separately)
— Fullsteam: 20% off Merchandise
— Heinzelmannchen Brewery: 20% off Merchandise
— Highland Brewing: 20% off Merchandise
— Howard Brewing: $2 off Growlers to-go
— Lake Norman Brewing: 25% off Merchandise
— Lonerider Brewing: 20% off six-packs to go and 20% off Merchandise
— Mother Earth Brewing: 20% off of merchandise at brewery (not valid for online store)
— Mystery Brewing: 20% off beer-to-go at Mystery (bottles or growlers) plus 20% discount on Merchandise
— NoDa Brewing: Free growler or pint glass w/Koozie (fill must be purchased separately)
— Raleigh Brewing: Free growler (fill must be purchased separately) and a Free Tour on 1st and 3rd Saturdays
— Triple C Brewing: Free growler or free pint glass (fill must be purchased separately) plus 15% off Merchandise
— Trophy Brewing: 20% off Merchandise
— White Street Brewing: 20% off Merchandise
— Granite Falls Brewing: One FREE Growler Glass with purchase of First Growler Fill, and 10% Off Merchandise
— Check Six Brewing: 20% off all Merchandise and a free Screw Top Growler or Pint Glass with Logo (fill must be purchased separately)
— Many more to come!!
5. Discounts to beer festivals across the state all year round
6. All About Beer Magazine: Free 6-month Subscription (3 issues)
7. A quarterly newsletter keeping you posted on the latest member discounts and NC craft beer news
8. The awesome feeling of knowing you are supporting the Guild’s work to make North Carolina The State of Southern Beer.
Shipping Details
The Pint Hound Memberships will be ready to ship in mid-July. After that, orders will be processed and shipped out within 7 days of your order. You can purchase a Membership as a gift and have the package shipped to a family member or a friend!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the t-shirt?
Emily Wallace created the Pint Hound. She’s an illustrator (and also a scholar on pimento cheese and mayonnaise) based in Durham, NC.
What kind of dog is the Pint Hound?
Pint Hound is technically a Plott Hound which happens to be the official state dog of North Carolina.
Are the t-shirts really grown in North Carolina?
Yes, so glad you asked! There is nothing on the market like the Cotton of the Carolinas t-shirt brand. TS Designs is leading the industry by bringing the entire process, from dirt to shirt, back within arm’s reach – or at least, a day’s drive. Everything happens within 600 miles. It’s not just USA made; it’s Carolina made.
Are Ladies style t-shirts available?
Yes, we’ve got unisex and ladies styles, so take your pick!
Can I be the best friend/son/daughter ever and buy a membership as a gift?
Of course! Just before you place your order, there’s a spot where you can add Notes. Just jot down “this is a gift” and we’ll know. Also, you might want to print out a Gift Certificate.
Where can I order?
Get your Pint Hounds tee online right here.
What if I have an issue with my online order?
We hope this isn’t the case, but if the website is giving you any problems, just email pr@tsdesigns.com and we’ll get it sorted straightaway.