Huntsville & North Alabama Breweries and Taprooms

Huntsville & North Alabama is the Tennessee Valley — the Rocket City's booming tech corridor, the music history of the Shoals, and the mountain lakes of Sand Mountain. It has quietly become the most concentrated craft beer region in Alabama. Straight to Ale and Yellowhammer anchor Campus No. 805, a converted middle school turned brewery destination that has no equal in the state, while Rocket Republic in Madison, Singin' River in Florence, and Goat Island in Cullman round out a scene that stretches from Muscle Shoals to Fort Payne. Add Back Forty in Gadsden — one of the state's founding craft breweries — and North Alabama makes the case for being the first stop on any Yellowhammer beer trail.

Plan a local stop or a regional brewery visit

Looking for Huntsville breweries or a North Alabama taproom? Start with the city links below for a local stop, or use the regional map to compare destinations across northern Alabama. Brewery profiles provide addresses, beer-style tags, and available venue information.

Hours, menus, tours, and events can change. Confirm current details directly with the brewery before visiting. Arrange safe transport and never drink and drive.

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Breweries in Huntsville & North Alabama

  • Straight to Ale Brewing — Huntsville, Alabama — The Rocket City flagship at Campus No. 805 — Monkeynaut IPA and a converted-school campus like nowhere else in the South.
  • Yellowhammer Brewing — Huntsville, Alabama — Huntsville's German-and-Belgian specialist since 2010 — polished lagers and witbier in the Campus No. 805 beer garden.
  • Back Forty Beer Company — Gadsden, Alabama — One of Alabama craft beer's founders, brewing in Gadsden since 2009 — Naked Pig pale ale and Truck Stop Honey brown ale.
  • Goat Island Brewing — Cullman, Alabama — Cullman's German-heritage brewery — traditional lagers and Sipsey River Red at the midpoint of the I-65 beer corridor.
  • Back Forty Beer Company - Huntsville — Huntsville, Alabama — Back Forty Beer Company - Huntsville is a brewpub in Huntsville, Alabama, combining on-site brewing with a full kitchen and bar. Located in Huntsville & North Alabama, the brewpub offers both food and beer in a single venue, making it a full-service destination. Visitors can experience the brewery's beers alongside kitchen offerings.
  • Chandler's Ford Brewing LLC — Huntsville, Alabama — Chandler's Ford Brewing LLC is a brewpub in Huntsville, Alabama, serving the Huntsville & North Alabama region with both brewed beer and food service. The brewpub format allows visitors to enjoy meals alongside the brewery's own beers in a single location. It adds full-service dining options to Huntsville's craft beverage scene.
  • Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Co. — Decatur, Alabama — Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Co. is a microbrewery in Decatur, Alabama, located in the Huntsville & North Alabama region. The brewery serves Decatur and the surrounding North Alabama market with its production. Its position in Decatur makes it accessible to travelers throughout the region.
  • Green Bus Brewing — Huntsville, Alabama — Green Bus Brewing is a brewpub in Huntsville, Alabama, combining beer production with an on-site kitchen and bar in the Huntsville and North Alabama region. The dual focus means visitors can enjoy freshly brewed beer alongside food in a single location. The brewpub model allows for a more integrated dining and drinking experience than taprooms alone.
  • InnerSpace Brewing Company — Huntsville, Alabama — InnerSpace Brewing Company is a microbrewery in Huntsville, Alabama, operating in the Huntsville and North Alabama craft beer market. The brewery maintains a focused approach to its production and taproom operations. Stop in to see what they're currently brewing and taste their available selections.
  • Mad Malts Brewery & Tap Room — Huntsville, Alabama — Mad Malts Brewery & Tap Room is a microbrewery in Huntsville, Alabama, offering both production facility and tasting room in the Huntsville and North Alabama area. The taproom setting allows direct access to what's being brewed on the premises. The combination name reflects both the brewing operation and the public-facing taproom side.
  • Main Channel Brewing Company — Guntersville, Alabama — Main Channel Brewing Company is a microbrewery in Guntersville, Alabama, situated in the Huntsville and North Alabama region. The brewery operates from Guntersville's location along the Tennessee River valley. Visitors can experience small-scale production beer culture in a smaller Alabama town setting.
  • Old Black Bear Brewing — Madison, Alabama — Old Black Bear Brewing is a microbrewery in Madison, Alabama, located in the Huntsville and North Alabama region. The brewery operates independently and focuses on their own beer production and taproom service. Madison's proximity to Huntsville places it within the larger North Alabama brewing community.
  • Singin' River Brewing Company, LLC — Florence, Alabama — Singin' River Brewing Company, LLC is a microbrewery in Florence, Alabama, operating in the Huntsville and North Alabama region. Located in the Shoals area, the brewery contributes to North Alabama's craft beer development. The brewery's name connects to Florence's riverfront character and regional identity.

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Planning your Huntsville & North Alabama visit

Which cities have brewery listings in Huntsville & North Alabama?

Our current directory lists brewery locations in Cullman, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden, Guntersville, Huntsville, Madison. Choose a city link on this page or use the regional map, then open a brewery profile for its address and available venue details.

Should I search Huntsville only or all of North Alabama?

Use the Huntsville city guide for Rocket City listings and this regional guide for other northern Alabama towns. This is a directory, not a fixed brewery trail: check your route, travel time, and each venue's current hours before setting out.