The 2 Best Craft Breweries in Alabama

In the past two decades, the craft beer industry in the United States has grown astronomically, bringing exciting new concoctions to beer drinkers around the country. With several microbreweries offering an array of seasonal and traditional beers, Alabama is surprisingly active in the movement. Here are just a few of the best in the state.

Folklore Brewing & Meadery

Located in Dothan, Folklore Brewing & Meadery produces some of the finest beers in the state, as well as mead, which is an alcoholic beverage fermented from honey, water, and other ingredients. A family-owned business, Folklore has six core beers, four seasonal selections, and two rattlers to quench your thirst at their tasting room. Don’t miss their annual Folktoberfest, which features food, live music, and of course, beer.

Blue Pants Brewery

At the Blue Pants Brewery in Madison, you’ll love the creative beers offered as you sit in their 1,200 square foot tasting room or their massive 4,000 square foot patio. At any given time during the year, Blue Pants has nine beers on tap, including flavors such as chocolate oatmeal porter, India pale lager, and a dry hopped pale ale. Their patio also has live music on most weekends, making it a great hangout for travelers and locals alike.

If you’re a lover of fine beers, you can’t afford to miss these fantastic Alabama craft brews. Whether you’re looking to sample something fresh or taste a twist on a classic, these two microbreweries have what you desire. Just don’t forget to designate a sober driver.

 

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