Continuing the trend of South Carolina breweries moving into the Tar Heel State, Lancaster’s Benford Brewing Co. is now preparing to begin distribution in North Carolina.

Benford announced Thursday it had obtained its North Carolina distribution license and is currently searching for an NC-based distributor to represent them, with product ready to ship as soon as a deal is struck. A smattering of Benford’s products have made it on to store shelves in Charlotte, according to people in the area, but only in a limited supply.

Greenville’s Quest also recently announced it would begin North Carolina distribution by year’s end.