Heist opened its doors in 2012, becoming Charlotte's first Craft Brewpub.

Initially brewing on a 10HL German brewhouse, they expanded in 2017 to include a 30-barrel production facility.

Heist’s original focus was on small-batch beers in traditional Belgian and German styles, but they have since worked diligently to broaden their portfolio. Now, their offerings range from hazy IPAs and pilsners to fruited sours and adjunct stouts. They are known for creating the original Hazy IPA in North Carolina, Citraquench'l.