Model A Brewing

Tega Cay was built in 1970 as a gated community on Lake Wylie in York County. The name is Polynesian and means “beautiful peninsula.” We are happy to make Model A Brewing the first brewery in Tega Cay.

Thomas Hyslip

Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Associate Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.