Edmund’s Oast Brewing in Charleston unveils new food menu

CHARLESTON — Six Charleston-area breweries have closed in the last 12 months , with many citing rising costs and decreased craft beer consumption.

As the industry contracts, one beer-producing establishment is on the cusp of more growth — and that’s not the most exciting change inside its King Street Extension taproom.

The food is what’s turning heads at Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. , located in the Pacific Box & Crate development near Rancho Lewis.

Picture panisse , made by cooking chickpea flour until it’s the consistency of porridge. The mixture is formed into long rectangular sticks, fried and placed atop whipped ricotta sprinkled with black pepper. The French creation offers a similar eating experience as standard pub grub, but the nutty, rich flavor exceeds that of most finger