Going to a brewery doesn’t necessarily mean going out to drink these days. Several breweries in our area are family-friendly and some even offer live entertainment regularly!

As far as trying these local brews, I would certainly look into Untappd. In some cases, this site tracks the list of brews in a facility (such as a brewery, bar or restaurant) in real-time. It is also good for tracking down a specific drink on draft or even in a store. Consumers also can rate and describe the drinks so you know in most cases what to expect.

Without further ado, here is a list of breweries in the Birmingham metro area!

Birmingham-Area Breweries

Siluria Brewing Company

145 1st Avenue W
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 624-3037

Siluria Brewing Company is located in the old Alabaster post office. There is a list of brews on their website. They have also recently introduced wines and ciders. Don’t forget to check their Facebook page weekly for their food truck calendar!

Taproom hours are 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, and 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. They are closed on Sunday and Monday.

Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company

260A Regency Park Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 335-1363

Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company is located in Alabaster, not too far from the Shelby County Airport. You can find their list of brews on their website. Keep an eye on Facebook for events! 

Taproom hours are 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. They are closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Oversoul Brewing

4161 Helena Road
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 999-6444

Oversoul Brewing is located in Helena, right next to Amphitheater Park in Old Town Helena. Their brews are listed on Untappd. Their Facebook page lists all events and food trucks.

Taproom hours are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Oak Mountain Brewing Company

110 Cahaba Valley Road
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 994-6544

Oak Mountain Brewing Company is located in Pelham, right off of I-65 exit 246. They offer 24 draft beers at any given time. The most up-to-date list can be viewed on Untappd. In addition to brews, Oak Mountain Brewing Company also offers wine and a full food menu. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page for upcoming events!

Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Slag Heap Brewing Company

227 Main Street
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 537-1015

Slag Heap Brewing Company is located in Trussville. You can find a list of brews on their website. Their Facebook page lists their upcoming events.

Taproom hours are 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. They are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Brock’s Gap Brewing Company

500 Mineral Trace Suite 100
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 848-7837

Brock’s Gap Brewing Company is located in Hoover, directly adjacent to the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. Brock’s Gap has a 15 brew rotation on tap, which can be viewed on their website. Keep an eye on Facebook and their website for upcoming events!

Taproom hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Ferus Artisan Ales

101 Beech Street Suite 111
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 508-3001

430 41st Street South
Avondale, AL 35222
(205) 202-3522

Ferus Artisan Ales has two locations in the Birmingham metro area, one in Avondale and one in Trussville. The website has a list of brews. In addition to brews, Ferus Artisan Ales features a full food menu. Keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for all upcoming events.

Hours for the Trussville location are 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Hours for Avondale are 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Sunday brunch is 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday dinner is 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. They are closed Monday and Tuesday.

TrimTab Brewing Company

2721 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-374-8749

TrimTab Brewing Company is located in Birmingham. TrimTab has several brews available, which can be viewed on their website. Their Facebook page lists all upcoming events and food trucks.

Tasting gallery hours are 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

Ghost Train Brewing Company

3501 1st Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 777-5071

2616 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 201-5817

Ghost Train Brewing Company has two locations in the metro Birmingham area. Check out Untappd for a current list of brews. They regularly update Facebook with a list of food trucks and events.

1st Avenue taproom hours are 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 12 pm – 10 pm on Sunday.

3rd Avenue taproom hours are 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Birmingham District Brewing Company

2201 2nd Avenue South, Suite 102
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 202-5779

Birmingham District Brewing Company is located in downtown Birmingham. Current brews are listed on the website. Their Facebook page is up-to-date with events.

Taproom hours are 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

True Story Brewing Company

5510 Crestwood Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 593-4144

True Story Brewing Company is located in Birmingham. Untappd has a list of their brews, and Facebook has a list of upcoming events.

Taproom hours are 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Monday Night Brewing

14 12th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 444-1429

Monday Night Brewing is located in downtown Birmingham. Monday Night’s brews are listed on their website. In addition to brews, Monday Night Brewing also offers a full food menu. Their upcoming events can be found on Facebook.

Their hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The Grocery Brewpub

2823 Central Avenue, Suite 107
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 637-0990

The Grocery Brewpub is located in Homewood. A list of brews can be found on Untappd. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events. In addition to brews, The Grocery also has their own dedicated food truck.

Their hours are 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Good People Brewing Company

114 14th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 286-2337

Good People Brewing Company is located in downtown Birmingham, directly adjacent to Regions Field. A list of brews can be viewed on their website. Keep an eye on Facebook for upcoming events!

Taproom hours are 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday-Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Back Forty Beer Company

Cahaba Brewing Company

Cahaba Brewing Company is located in downtown Birmingham. They have a list of brews on their website. In addition to brews, they also have spirits, such as rum, whiskey, and vodka. Their Facebook page lists their upcoming events.

Avondale Brewing Company