About us

At Traust Brewing, our mission is to craft exceptional beers, meals, and cocktails that appeal to a wide range of tastes, all while reflecting our deep passion for the art of brewing and hospitality. We strive to be a welcoming space where friends and families come together to share meaningful moments and create lasting memories.

The name Traust comes from the Old Norse word for 'trust,' once used to describe a central gathering place in Viking communities. It was the heart of the town—a lively, welcoming spot where the fire was always burning, the mead and beer were flowing, and friends gathered to share good times. You can 'Traust' that you’ll have a great time—no warring Vikings allowed, and please, leave your axe at the door!

Traust brewed our 1st beer in the summer of 2020 in a small warehouse in Charlotte, NC. In the summer of 2021, Traust moved home to downtown Mount Holly, NC. As a veteran & woman owned business, we are honored to be a part of this vibrant community!

The word Traust comes from the Old Norse word for "trust". Vikings used the word as a noun and it represented a central meeting place. The Traust was a central place in Viking towns and cities that was used as a gathering place. A fire was kept burning to cook on, there was beer and mead, and all your favorite Viking friends. They called it the "Traust" because you could trust that you would have a good time and because it was a "safe place"- no warring Vikings allowed & leave your axe at the door!

Traust Brewing Co is a woman and veteran-owned family-run brewpub in Mount Holly, NC. The first beer was brewed in the fall of 2020 out of a small warehouse in Charlotte, NC. In the early days, all of the beer was put into cans and kegs and sold to bars and restaurants in the Charlotte area. In the summer of 2021, Traust purchased an awesome building in downtown Mount Holly, NC. In the spring of 2022, the brewery moved to Mount Holly too! The brewpub in Mount Holly (#MOHO) offers elevated brewpub food with a Nordic flare, #yournewfavorite beer, wine, cocktails, ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages. There is always something happening in Mount Holly so check out this week's upcoming events!