Our Story

“Beer at its best, pairs well with life”

James and Alicia sitting together in a brewery, holding glasses of beer.
Deck with a large orange water cooler, a black metal table with various tools, and two foldable chairs. Two pots on stands, one black and one stainless steel, are on the deck. In the background, there are green trees and a residential neighborhood. Fallen leaves are scattered on the white-painted wooden deck.
A smiling woman wearing a gray beanie, red sweater, and beige scarf sitting at a wooden table inside a cafe with large windows showing parked cars outside. There is a glass of beer and a smartphone on the table.
A man wearing a black t-shirt and a cap, sitting in a restaurant, holding a glass of dark beer, with a partially eaten meal in front of him. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere with neon signs and other people in the background.
Man with tattoos in a black t-shirt and gray jeans stirring a large stainless steel brewing kettle in a basement room decorated with string lights and maps of the U.S.
A smiling woman and man holding large glasses of beer inside a cozy restaurant or pub with wooden furniture and warm lighting.

North South Brewing was born from a passion for homebrewing which led to creating, enjoying, and appreciating every beer style. Owners James and Alicia Orlando grew up in New England, but family and military service brought them to Savannah, GA where they met. Ten years later, the military moved them to Fayetteville, NC where they found their new home. The perfect blend of the north and south, where everyone comes together.

James started homebrewing in 2011 in Savannah with just a bucket and a stovetop and now has blossomed into a full-fledged brewery and taproom. A friend gave him a homebrewed beer which set him down a path of learning how to create and brew excellent beer. To enhance their knowledge of beer, James and Alicia visited every brewery they could and tried every brew they could (what some might call market research, others would call a great adventure). 

We love beer, breweries, and the community it breeds. We’re honored to provide Fayetteville, NC a place to enjoy great beers, great friends, and a fun atmosphere.

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A smiling couple taking a selfie outside the Sierra Nevada Brewery building in cloudy weather.
Two people standing in front of a sign that reads 'Smuttynose Brewing Company' with a seal logo on a wooden background.
A woman in a black knit beanie and a man with short dark hair sitting at a bar table with two drinks, inside a busy bar or brewery with a chalkboard menu and other patrons in the background.
Two smiling adults, a man and a woman, each holding a cup of beer, standing close together under a tent at an outdoor event.