One of our favorite breweries in the area is Vicious Fishes Brewery.

We especially love their annual Sharktoberfest celebration — complete with food trucks and a polka band — which captures that festive Oktoberfest spirit with a local twist. And “Here Be Dragons”? It’s the only juicy IPA we drink. We love it so much, we both own the T-shirt.

Their taproom has become part of Cary’s growing craft beer culture, offering creative brews and community-driven events year-round.