beef vending machine?! oh yeah, we did that

Maybe we’re crazy, or maybe we’re geniuses, but in the spirit of spreading our beef across the land, we’ve decided to try something new…

Behold, South Carolina’s first and only BEEF VENDING MACHINE!

That’s right! If you’re in Newberry or the surrounding areas and need a Hi Bräu fix, swing by our pickup location and snag something from the freezer, 24/7.

Our vending machine is convenient, easily accessible, and easy to use. It's stocked with some of our favorites: Ribeyes, Filets, NY Strips, Sirloins, Ground Beef, and Burger Patties. Now you can shop our pork selection, including Bratwursts, Mild/Hot Sausage, and our King's Cut Pork Chops. Beside the freezer, you'll find quick-thaw instructions so you can grab your safely frozen steak and have it ready for the grill in thirty minutes. 

This may very well be the only beef vending machine in the Southeast. After some serious googling, we’ve only found other machines in the Midwest and on the West Coast. We’d love for you to stop by and snap some pics for social media. Just make sure to tag us @hibraubeefco. Customer pics are always welcome! Plus, you will be among the first to post that you found a beef vending machine. 

So how does this crazy idea work? Well, it’s actually very simple… Our "Smart Freezer" uses a quick 4-step approach to shopping:

1. Tap: Swipe a credit card to unlock the kiosk. 

2. Grab: Choose products from the open shelves. 

3. Go: Close the door, and Byte Technology will automatically charge you for the items you took. 

4. Receive receipt: Enter your email address to receive a receipt. You can also use the receipt to provide feedback and rate your purchase.

Now, our machine is looking for a new home! If you’ve followed our story, you know Hi Brau was conceived as the craft beer of the beef world: high quality, unique flavors, on-tap and seasonal options, down-to-earth attitude. After our machine lived up to our brand at Lazy Creek Taphouse in Chapin, it returned home to Newberry to await its next super cool destination. We already have interest from another craft beer bar in Columbia that we’ve…visited before. For research. Several times.

You can currently visit the Vending Machine at 3241 College St in Newberry, SC.