Best Breweries in Alabama By City (With Locations and Beer Lists!)

Alabama has a rich and varied history when it comes to breweries. What does the current brewery scene look like in Alabama?

There are 53 breweries in Alabama, the majority of which brew craft beer. Breweries in Alabama tend toward microbreweries and brewpubs. Many are focused on providing enjoyable environments for craft beer lovers. As of 2016, brewery patrons may purchase sealed growlers to take their favorite brews home.

Keep reading to learn about each and every Alabama brewery.

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Best breweries in Birmingham, AL

  • Avondale Brewing Co
  • Back Forty Beer Co
  • Birmingham District Brewing Co
  • Cahaba Brewing Co
  • Ghost Train Brewing Co
  • Good People Brewing Co
  • Monday Night Brewing
  • Trim Tab Brewing
  • True Story Brewing Company

Avondale Brewing Co

This microbrewery, founded in 2011, is a great meeting place, concert venue, and, of course, bar. Its location has been in Avondale since 1885–where it has served many purposes (including a brothel!). Today, the location offers a taproom, private venue, and even virtual golf.

Co-founders, Coby and Hunter Lake, wanted to breathe life back into the Alabama neighborhood, which is just what the brothers have done in the eleven years since they founded the brewery. 

Popular beers:

  • Spring Street Saison
  • A-OK IPA
  • Miss Fancy’s Triple
  • Sour Pash
  • Mosey Lager

Location: 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL

Website: https://www.avondalebrewing.com/ 

Back Forty Beer Co

Jason Wilson founded Back Forty in 2009 when he hired his first employee, Jamie Ray. At the time, it was one of the few craft breweries in Alabama.

When it was founded, Back Forty was one of the few craft breweries in the state. Jason Wilson founded the Gadsen, Alabama brewery in 2009 when he hired his first employee: renowned brewmaster Jamie Ray. The Birmingham location is their second brewery.

This second brewhouse offers a taproom, beer garden, and a private meeting room. Live music is also a common occurrence at the pub. Between these offerings and nearly 25 beers on draft, you would find it a challenge not to have a good time.

Popular beers:

  • Freckle Belly IPA
  • Peanut Butter Porter
  • Bama Mosa Brut Ale
  • Naked Pig Pale Ale
  • Truck Stop Honey

Location: 200 N 6th St, Gadsden, AL

Website: https://www.backfortybeer.com/ 

Birmingham District Brewing Co

Named in honor of the geological history of Alabama, this brewery was founded in 2018. Its founder, Cale Sellers, strives to cultivate a fun atmosphere at The Battery development. 

This brewery offers a tasting room and growlers to take home. Enjoy their variety of brews, many of which are themed after miners and mining life.

Popular beers:

  • Lose Your Way
  • Bird in a Cage
  • Imperial Lanai
  • Pulp
  • Fallen Rock

Location: 2201 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL

Website: www.birminghamdistrictbrewing.com 

Cahaba Brewing Co

Founded in 2011, this brewery was not open to the public until 2012. The five founders–Burton Dunn, Taylor Deboer, Jake Hayes, Eric Meyer, and Andy Gwaltney–named it after the Cahaba river. After a move and renovations, they settled into the current location.

The brewery includes a taproom, patio, private event room, and various games such as cornhole and skeeball. 

Popular beers:

  • Oka Uba IPA
  • Cahaba Lager
  • American Blonde
  • Irish Stout

Location: 4500 5th Ave S Ste C, Birmingham, AL

Website: www.cahababrewing.com 

Ghost Train Brewing Co

Ghost Train Brewing was founded in 2014 by Taylor DeBoer (who was also a founder at Cahaba Brewing Co) and Patrick Small. It began selling beer in 2015 and opened to the public in 2016. Their first location on 3rd Ave was the original location for Cahaba.

Today they have an additional Birmingham location at 3501 1st Ave S. Both locations offer a taproom and outside area. 

Popular beers:

  • Kaleidoscope Kettle Sour
  • Gulf Coast IPA
  • Judge Juicy
  • Switchman’s Stash

Location: 2616 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL

Website: www.ghosttrainbrewing.com 

Good People Brewing Co

Good People Brewing has been making good beer since 2008. Michael Sellers and Jason Malone co-founded the brewing company early in Alabama’s craft beer scene. Since then it has done incredibly well. In 2017, Good People Brewing acquired Avondale Brewing.

Their taproom offers a variety of beers, games like cornhole, food through HotBox (on certain days), and an outside area.

Popular beers:

  • Good People IPA
  • Snake Handler Double IPA
  • Coffee Oatmeal Stout
  • Good People Pale Ale
  • Good People Brown Ale

Location: 114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL

Website: https://www.goodpeoplebrewing.com/ 

Monday Night Brewing

This brewing company was first established in 2006 when founders Jeff Heck, Jonathan Baker, and Joel Iverson began brewing together in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, they have four breweries and taprooms including the one in Birmingham. 

The Birmingham location offers a full menu of food and beer. Over 25 beers are available on tap. 

Popular beers:

  • Drafty Kilt Scotch Ale
  • Blind Pirate
  • Slap Fight
  • Han Brolo Pale Ale
  • Dr. Robot

Location: 14 12th St S, Birmingham, AL

Website: https://mondaynightbrewing.com/ 

Trim Tab Brewing

This microbrewery was founded in 2013 by Harris Stewart. Its Birmingham location offers a taproom combined with an art gallery. Stewart encourages local artists to show off their latest art pieces in the taproom. 

Popular beers:

  • Martin Denny Complex
  • Trimtab Lager
  • Paradise Now
  • 205 Pale Ale
  • Morning Juice

Location: 2721 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

Website: https://www.trimtabbrewing.com/ 

True Story Brewing Company

This small brewpub was founded by Craig Shaw who was one of the original brewmasters working for Avondale Brewing Co. This brewpub has been offering a great neighborhood gathering spot since 

Popular beers:

  • Crestwood Puma Porter
  • Paragon Porter
  • Blackberry Saison
  • Sweet Little Lies
  • Fabricator Double IPA

Location: 5510 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 

Website: https://www.facebook.com/truestorybrewing 

Best breweries in Huntsville, AL

  • Chandler’s Ford Brewing
  • Fractal Brewing Project
  • Garr’s Beer Co
  • Green Bus Brewing
  • InnerSpace Brewing Company
  • Mad Malts Brewery & Tap Room
  • Salty Nut Brewery
  • Straight to Ale
  • Yellowhammer Brewery

Chandler’s Ford Brewing

This brewery is located in BeeZr gastropub. It sells its beers on draft and bottled through BeeZr. At BeeZr you can drink fresh Chandler’s Ford Brewing beer fresh. 

BeeZr also offers a variety of other services like food, coffee, and vegan options. 

Popular beers:

  • Boomcity DIPA
  • Munich Dunkel
  • Children of the Cream Ale
  • Brett Elegans

Location: 109 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL

Website: https://www.gobeezr.com/ 

Fractal Brewing Project

Fractal Brewing Project was founded by Larry Lowe in 2018 after he left the defense industry. The taproom offers a selection of Fractal craft beer, cider, and non-alcoholic options. While they do not offer food, there are food trucks that often visit. 

Popular beers:

  • Black IPA
  • Fractal IPA
  • Amber Ale
  • Russian Imperial Stout
  • Juicy Farmhouse Pale

Location: 3200 Leeman Ferry Rd, Huntsville, AL

Website: www.fractalbrewing.com 

Garr’s Beer Co

Garr’s Beer Company was founded in 2011. It brews what it describes as “Gypsy beer” or beer with innovative ingredients from all over. This brewery does not have a taproom, but you can find Garr’s beer at several Huntsville craft beer locations.

Popular beers:

  • Red Jam
  • Garr’s Tripel
  • Citrus Pepper
  • Red Vanilla Porter
  • Sour Jam

Location: 2620 Clinton Ave. W, Huntsville, AL

Website: www.garrs.beer 

Green Bus Brewing

Founded in 2016 by Jason Sledd, Green Bus Brewing is one of the few nano-breweries in the state. This brewery and taproom offers a range of craft beers that changes frequently. Additionally, the brewpub has live music from time to time.

Popular beers:

  • Hop Bus
  • Big Spring IPA
  • Tiramisu Milk Stout
  • Camper Van Blonde
  • Dominant Red

Location: 206 Eustis Ave SE, Huntsville, AL

Website: https://www.facebook.com/GreenBusBrewing/  

InnerSpace Brewing Company

This small brewery is a family-owned sci-fi-themed brewpub. This brewery was founded in 2015 by Stewart Money. In addition to tasty brews, it offers pizza, cider, and wine.

Popular beers:

  • Blueberry Milkshake
  • SkyFarmer
  • Chupacabra Lager
  • Dark Skies
  • Trans-Porter

Location: 2414 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL

Website: www.innerspacebrewing.com 

Mad Malts Brewery & Tap Room

The founders behind Mad Malts, Chris Bramon and Jeff Peck, have been a part of the Huntsville craft beer scene since before Mad Malts. Under another name, they have been brewing since 2012. Mad Malts has existed since 2015.

The taproom is hard to find, but when you do, it offers a rotating selection of experimental beers and live music.

Popular beers:

  • Russian Imperial Stout
  • MM Dirty Blond
  • Yam I Am
  • MM Raspberry Blond
  • MM Imperial IPA

Location: 109 Maple Ave NW, Huntsville, AL

Website: www.madmaltsbrewing.com 

Salty Nut Brewery

Founded in 2011 by a group of friends, Salty Nut Brewery is a great addition to Huntsville’s craft beer scene. The Brewery and taproom offer their craft beer on tap and in growlers. It also offers wine for those not inclined to drink beer.

Popular beers:

  • HopNaughty IPA
  • Berried Away
  • Pilsnerd
  • Toucan Slam
  • Herbal Fixation

Location: 2406 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL

Website: www.saltynutbrewery.com 

Straight to Ale

Straight to Ale is one of the most popular craft breweries in Huntsville if not Alabama overall. It was founded in 2009 and has grown greatly since then. The brewery has an attached taproom as well as several private areas for rent.

Popular beers:

  • Monkeynaut IPA
  • Brother Joseph’s Belgian Dubbel
  • Stout At The Devil
  • Lily Flagg Milk Stout
  • Laika Russian Imperial Stout

Location: 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL

Website: www.straighttoale.com 

Yellowhammer Brewery

This brewery has been brewing in Huntsville since 2010. It was founded by Don Milligan and Ethan Couch. The brewery has space for a taproom, private event rooms, and spirit distillation. Yellowhammer Brewery also offers tours that include samples. 

Popular beers:

  • Belgian White
  • Rebellion
  • Tobacco Road
  • Cheating Heart IPA
  • Dark Hammer

Location: 2600 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL

Website: www.yellowhammerbrewery.com 

Best breweries in Gadsden, AL

  • Back Forty Beer Co

Back Forty Beer Co

In addition to their Birmingham location, Back Forty Beer Company has a brewery in Gadsden. The Gadsden brewery has a taproom that serves its beers and food. You can tour the brewery if you talk to the taproom manager at either location.

Popular beers:

  • Freckle Belly IPA
  • Peanut Butter Porter
  • Bama Mosa Brut Ale
  • Naked Pig Pale Ale
  • Truck Stop Honey

Location: 200 N 6th St, Gadsden, AL

Website: www.backfortybeer.com 

Best breweries in Gulf Shores, AL

  • Big Beach Brewing Co

Big Beach Brewing Co

This Gulf Shores brewery was founded in 2015 by Jim and Julie Shamburger. The brewery’s attached taproom offers a great relaxing environment. Besides its beer, it also serves non-alcoholic options like soda. While it does not serve food, you are free to bring or order food.

Popular beers:

  • Hundred Daze IPA
  • Rod’s Reel Cream Ale
  • Dixie’s Heart Irish Red Ale
  • For the love of Mosaic
  • Shores Light

Location: 300 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL

Website: www.bigbeachbrewing.com 

Best breweries in Tuscaloosa, AL

  • Black Warrior Brewing Co
  • The Grocery Brewpub
  • Druid City Brewing

Black Warrior Brewing Co

Black Warrior Brewing was founded in 2013. It was the result of four friends deciding that opening a brewery was the next step in their friendship. At Black Warrior Brewing you can enjoy their beers in their taproom. Weekly events add some extra character to the taproom. 

Popular beers:

  • Crimson Ale
  • Lock 17 IPA
  • Big Cypress Cider
  • Broad Street Brown
  • Apricot Wheat

Location: 2216 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL

Website: www.blackwarriorbrewing.com 

The Grocery Brewpub

The Grocery Brewpub was founded by Rayford Cook. One of two locations in Alabama, The Grocery Brewpub is a great place to enjoy some food and craft beer. The taproom includes several pub games, TVs, and an outdoor area.

Popular beers:

  • Aisle 22 IPA
  • Aisle 9 IPA
  • Price Check Porter

Location: 2230 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL

Website: https://www.thegrocerybrewpub.com/ 

Druid City Brewing

Druid City Brewing was founded in 2012 by Bo Hicks and Elliot Roberts. The brewery features a taproom and regular events. Live music is another of their featured attractions. 

Popular beers:

  • Druid City Pale Ale
  • Druid City Wheat
  • Tuskaloosa Stout
  • Downtown North Porter
  • Lamplighter IPA

Location: 607 14th St, Tuscaloosa, AL

Website: http://druidcitybrewing.com/ 

Best breweries in Madison, AL

  • Bowler Hat Brewing Co
  • Old Black Bear Brewing
  • Rocket Republic Brewing Company

Bowler Hat Brewing Co

Bowler Hat Brewing was founded in 2020 by David Shelley and Matt Murphy. This charming taproom is known for the early 1900s style its name evokes. This brewery will fill growlers for off-site consumption.

Popular beers:

  • American Pale
  • Strong Scotch Ale
  • Citra India Pale Ale
  • Irish Red Ale
  • Robust Porter

Location: 7429 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL

Website: https://bowlerhatbrewing.com/ 

Old Black Bear Brewing

Old Black Bear Brewing was founded in 2010 by John Seaton. The brewery features a taproom with a full food and drink menu. They even do brunch on Sundays. 

Popular beers:

  • Cave City Lager
  • Milepost 652
  • Speckled Trout American Wheat
  • 256 Extra Pale Ale
  • Hey Girl Hey!

Location: 212 Main St, Madison, AL

Website: www.oldblackbear.com 

Rocket Republic Brewing Co

The Rocket Republic Brewing Company was founded in 2013, and has been brewing at its location since 2015. The brewery does have an attached taproom that serves its space-themed beers.

Popular beers:

  • Mach One Pale IPA
  • AstroNut Brown Ale
  • Terrestri-Ale Tripel
  • Vapor Trail Cream Ale
  • Scotch Rocket

Location: 289 Production Ave, Madison, AL

Website: www.rocketrepublicbrewing.com 

Best breweries in Mobile, AL

  • Braided River Brewing Co
  • Haint Blue Brewing Co
  • Iron Hand Brewing
  • Old Majestic Brewing Co
  • Oyster City Brewing Co

Braided River Brewing Co

The Braided River Brewing Company was founded by David Nelson. The name refers to the way Alabama rivers seem to be braided together. The brewery features a taproom full of their rotating beer menu. 

Popular beers:

  • Hoppy By Nature
  • Hang Loose
  • Beer Here Now
  • Summer Crush
  • Coastal Stout

Location: 420 Saint Louis St, Mobile, AL

Website: www.braidedriverbrewing.com 

Haint Blue Brewing Co

Haint Blue Brewing Company was founded by Keith Sherrill, an Army Ranger veteran. The brewery had its grand opening in 2018. In 2019 it announced that its taproom was closing but it would continue brewing beer.

Popular beers:

  • Haint Blue IPA
  • Cain and Kazoola
  • Diane
  • Jarrett
  • Lewis

Location: 806 Monroe Street, Mobile, AL

Website: N/A

Iron Hand Brewing

Iron Hand Brewing was founded by Rebecca Williams and Ben Ross. Though it features a hook as the logo, this brewery was not named for Captain Hook. Instead, it is named for an 18th-century Frenchman. The brewery has an attached taproom. 

Popular beers:

  • Lost Ring Porter
  • Rebecca’s First Amber
  • Ben’s Oatmeal Stout
  • Wee Heavy
  • Gingerbread Imperial Stout

Location: 206 State Street, Mobile, AL

Website: https://ironhandbrewing.com/ 

Old Majestic Brewing Co

Old Majestic Brewing Company was founded by Chad Marchand and John Minton. The brewery features an attached taproom. They hold frequent events such as bingo nights and cornhole days.

Popular beers:

  • Majestic Blonde
  • Four Fathers’ Stout
  • Reflections IPA

Location: 656 Saint Louis St, Mobile, AL

Website: https://www.oldmajesticbrewing.com/ 

Oyster City Brewing Co

This brewery was founded in 2013 in Florida. Today, they have three breweries, two of which are in Florida. The Alabama brewery has a taproom and courtyard seating area.

Popular beers:

  • Hooter Brown Ale
  • MANGROve Pale Ale
  • Apalach IPA
  • Mill Pond Dirty Blonde
  • Tate’s Helles Lager

Location: 600 Government St, Mobile, AL

Website: https://oystercity.beer/ 

Best breweries in Hoover, AL

  • Brock’s Gap Brewing Company

Brock’s Gap Brewing Company

This brewery was founded in 2021. It has a private event space, a stage for live music, and food trucks that come by regularly. They are kid and pet friendly.

Popular beers:

  • The Shuffler
  • Elvira
  • Marriage Counselor
  • Over The Handlebars
  • Going Going Blonde

Location: 500 Mineral Trace, Hoover, AL

Website: http://www.brocksgapbrewing.com/ 

Best breweries in Phenix City, AL

  • Chattahoochee Brewing Co

Chattahoochee Brewing Co

The Chattahoochee Brewing Company is one of the only breweries in Phenix City. It has an attached taproom that serves its own beers as well as those from some of Alabama’s other breweries.

Popular beers:

  • Big Yuchi
  • Holland Creek
  • Little Yuchi Pale Ale
  • Marshall
  • Ragaboo

Location: 505 13th St Ste A, Phenix City, AL

Website: https://www.facebook.com/ChattahoocheeBrewing 

Best breweries in Montgomery, AL

  • Common Bond Brewers
  • The Railyard Brewing Co

Common Bond Brewers

Common Bond Brewers was founded by Andrew McNally and Tim Doles in 2018. The brewery’s taproom is a great place to share a common bond with other craft beer lovers. They do not offer tours, but you can rent out the taproom for private events.

Popular beers:

  • Orbital Cloud IPA
  • Crema Stout
  • Ramber
  • Zelda Blonde
  • Single Bond IPA

Location: 424 Bibb Street, Montgomery, AL

Website: www.commonbondbrewers.com 

The Railyard Brewing Co

The Railyard Brewing Company was founded in 2012. The brewery is attached to Dreamland BBQ. It also has several private rooms available for rent.

Popular beers:

  • Alabama Pale Ale
  • Honey Porter
  • Double IPA
  • Y’all Light Lager
  • Red Clay Ale

Location: 12 W Jefferson St Ste 100, Montgomery, AL

Website: https://www.facebook.com/railyardbrewco/ 

Best breweries in Decatur, AL

  • Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Co

Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Co

This brewery was founded by Trey Atwood. The brewery’s name is a play on the British pub naming convention. It has a connected taproom with games and an outdoor seating area. They also fill growlers for convenience.

Popular beers:

  • Cream Ale
  • Cotaco IPA
  • Dragoon Red Ale
  • Cthulhu Black DIPA
  • Lechuza Mexican Lager

Location: 105 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL

Website: http://www.xeobrewing.com/ 

Best breweries in Fairhope, AL

  • Fairhope Brewing Co

Fairhope Brewing Co

The Fairhope Brewing Company was founded in 2012 by Michele and Brian Kane. The taproom does not serve food but allows outside food to be brought in. They offer tours on Fridays and have events throughout the week. The taproom is also available for private events.

Popular beers:

  • Take The Causeway IPA
  • Judge Roy Bean Coffee Stout
  • FiftyOne Pale Ale
  • I Drink Therefore I Amber
  • Painted Black IPA

Location: 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL

Website: https://www.fairhopebrewing.com/ 

Best breweries in Trussville, AL

  • Ferus Artisan Ales

Ferus Artisan Ales

Ferus Artisan Ales offers a great experience at their brewery. This brewery was founded in 2019 by Coby Lake after Avondale Brewing Company was acquired by Good People Brewing Company. The brewery has an attached taproom with a full food menu and regular events.

Popular beers:

  • Ferus IPA
  • Ursa
  • Hoppy Blonde
  • Fern and Fawn
  • Good Dharma

Location: 101 Beech St, Trussville, AL

Website: https://www.ferusales.com/ 

Best breweries in Dothan, AL

  • Folklore Brewing & Meadery

Folklore Brewing & Meadery

Folklore Brewing & Meadery was founded in 2013 by Jeremy Pate. The taproom, located on a family farm serves a selection of Folklore Brewing’s craft beer and mead. In addition to regular events, patrons can play games like oversized Jenga or sit around fires.

Popular beers:

  • Grateful Red
  • Snipe Hunt IPA
  • Shadowcaster Porter
  • Traditional Mead
  • Blackberry Melomel Mead

Location: 153 Mary Lou Ln, Dothan, AL

Website: https://www.folklorebrewingandmeadery.com/ 

Best breweries in Orange Beach, AL

  • GTs On The Bay

GTs On The Bay

Good Times on the Bay. This brewpub was founded in 2013. It serves primarily as a restaurant that has a few house beers. 

Popular beers:

  • Orange Beach Ale
  • Wolf Bay IPA
  • Orange Beach IPA
  • Irish Red Ale
  • Tangerine Blonde

Location: 26189 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL

Website: www.gtsonthebay.com 

Best breweries in Cullman, AL

  • Goat Island Brewing

Goat Island Brewing

This brewery was founded in 2015 by Mike Mullaney, Brad Glenn, John Dean, and Gary Teichmiller. The brewery and attached taproom offer food, beer for off-site consumption, and regular events.

Popular beers:

  • Richter’s Pils
  • Big Bridge IPA
  • Sipsey River Red
  • Peace, Love, & Hippieweizen
  • Duck River Dunkel

Location: 1646 A John H Cooper Drive, Cullman, AL

Website: www.goatislandbrewing.com 

Best breweries in Pelham, AL

  • Hard Times Brewing Company
  • Oak Mountain Brewing Company

Hard Times Brewing Company

Hard Times Brewing Company is a nano-brewery based in Pelham, Alabama. The brewery does not have a taproom. You can find their beers in several craft beer stores and bars. 

Popular beers:

  • Hard Times IPA
  • Bitter Black
  • PB Porter
  • Drunken Samurai
  • Irate Knight

Location: 109 Clark St., Pelham, AL

Website: N/A

Oak Mountain Brewing Company

The Oak Mountain Brewing Company was founded in 2021 by Peter Genereux. The brewery started as a guest beer taphouse before serving its own beers starting in October of 2021. Today the taproom features both house and guest beers.

Popular beers:

  • Oak Mountain Blonde Ale
  • PeachMaker
  • OMBC Pelham Pilsner
  • Stober Vienna Lager
  • Spelt Farmhouse Ale

Location: 110 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, AL

Website: www.oakmountainbrewing.com 

Best breweries in Alabaster, AL

  • InterStellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co
  • Siluria Brewing Co

InterStellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co

InterStellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co was founded in 2017 by Dr. Shane Kelly and Daniel Sims. This space-themed brewery serves a variety of alcoholic ginger beers. The taproom also sells beers for off-site consumption.

Popular beers:

  • First Contact
  • Strawberry Sour
  • Sunspot
  • Space Mule
  • Andromeda Ambrosia

Location: 260A Regency Park Dr, Alabaster, AL

Website: https://interstellarginger.com/ 

Siluria Brewing Co

This brewery was founded in 2018 by Danny and Tammy Sample. The brewery’s taproom serves a rotation of craft beers and hosts events from time to time. 

Popular beers:

  • Boxcar Blonde
  • Buck Creek Stout
  • Eleven IPA
  • Cock-On-The-Rock ESB
  • Warrior Red

Location: 145 1st Ave W, Alabaster, AL

Website: www.siluriabrewing.com 

Best breweries in Opelika, AL

  • Red Clay Brewing Co
  • Resting Pulse Brewing Co

Red Clay Brewing Co

Red Clay Brewing was founded in 2015 by Stephen Harle, Kerry McGinnis, and John Corbin. Their taproom is available for private events. It serves food, house craft beers, and cider.

Popular beers:

  • Southern Bumpkin
  • Big Swamp Stout
  • Half-time Hefeweizen
  • Southern Renegade
  • Hay Shed Saison

Location: 704 N Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL

Website: www.redclaybrewingcompany.com 

Resting Pulse Brewing Co

Resting Pulse Brewing Co was founded in 2019 by Dave Plundo. The name is meant to evoke a space that will allow you to find your resting pulse. The taproom offers food in addition to their house beers. 

Popular beers:

  • Mango Madness
  • Grapefruit Radler
  • Margarita Gose
  • West Coast Vibes
  • Peach Bellini

Location: 714 1st Ave, Opelika, AL

Website: www.restingpulsebrewing.com 

Best breweries in Guntersville, AL

  • Main Channel Brewing Co

Main Channel Brewing Co

Main Channel Brewing Company was founded in 2015 by Brett and Sarah Smith, along with Brett’s brother Clay. The brewery has an attached taproom that serves a rotation of house beers. 

Popular beers:

  • Amber Ale
  • 358
  • Black Currant
  • Juicy Double IPA
  • Sweet Potato Porter

Location: 2090 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL

Website: N/A

Best breweries in Helena, AL

  • Oversoul Brewing

Oversoul Brewing

Oversoul Brewing was founded in 2019 by Jason and Scott Pruitt. The brothers opened the taproom to serve their brews in addition to hosting frequent live music. 

Popular beers:

  • Buck Creek Brown
  • Parkside Pale Ale
  • $2 Pistol Porter
  • Sour Kidz IPA
  • Denim & Pearls

Location: 4161 Helena Rd, Helena, AL

Website: https://www.facebook.com/OversoulBrewing/ 

Best breweries in Florence, AL

  • Singin’ River Brewing Company

Singin’ River Brewing Company

This brewery was founded in 2014 by Rob and Michelle Jones. The taproom serves a few beers year-round with a few seasonal beers. Pub games like darts are available for guests along with regular events.

Popular beers:

  • IPACalypse NOW
  • Swamper
  • Lawn patrol
  • Invisible swordsman
  • Shoals Oktoberfest
  • Tiger Chainsaw Arms

Location: 526 E College St, Florence, AL

Website: www.singinriverbrewing.com 

Best breweries in Jasper, AL

  • Tallulah Brewing Co
  • Twisted Barley Brewing Co

Tallulah Brewing Co

The Tallulah Brewing Company and taproom was founded in 2016. Founders Drew Gilbert and Josh Bagwell run the brewery with support from several family members. The taproom serves a full food menu in addition to the beer rotation.

Popular beers:

  • The Chief’s Apricot Blonde
  • Southern Ambassador IPA
  • The Gavel Porter
  • Moonlight Mile
  • Rhapsody

Location: 1804 4th Ave S, Jasper, AL

Website: www.tallulahbrewing.com 

Twisted Barley Brewing Co

Twisted Barley Brewing Company was founded in 2017 by Mason and Courtney Boren. The brewery does not offer tours. The taproom is available for private events, however, and hosts regular events for the public. 

Popular beers:

  • Promiscuous
  • Vanilla Joe Latte
  • Ol Tobe Breakfast Stout
  • Momma’s Margarita Gose
  • Rampint Idiocracy IPA

Location: 520 19th St W, Jasper, AL

Website: https://twistedbarleybrewi.wixsite.com/website 

Best breweries in Homewood, AL

  • The Grocery Brewpub

The Grocery Brewpub

The second of two Alabama Grocery Brewpub locations. This location has a dedicated food truck, a rotating beer selection, and wine. 

Popular beers:

  • Aisle 22 IPA
  • Aisle 9 IPA
  • Price Check Porter

Location: 2823 Central Ave Ste 107, Homewood, AL

Website: www.thegrocerybrewpub.com