Cahaba Brewing Company, Alabama, United States

5Steve M 5:00 PM Apr 23, 2022

A beer lovers delight, must visit
This is a Birmingham favorite for good reason. Occupying an old mill, the brewery is visible from the very large public area and bar. They have a large selection of their craft beers. At least a few will fit into your favorite beer type (e.g. IPAs, Ales, Stout, etc.). All are superb examples of the brewer's craft and well balanced, flavorful and a delight to drink. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. They are definitely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the products and work to ensure you find your favorites with liberal sampling. They also make a vodka, bourbon and gin. Didn't try the vodka and the bourbon has great potential but a little young yet. The GIN however is a masterwork! A wonderfully complex and unique mix of botanticals make this gin wonderful as a sipping gin on ice by itself or as a base for mixed drinks. I loved it so much I bought several bottles, some for gifts. Oh, Oh, wait... the food!! My expectations were so middling, but they know how to cook. Pub food with obvious attention to detail and terrific cooking skills bring each plate to the epitome of pub grub. What else could you want!! Off the beaten path but well worth it. A great hangout spot too. A special thanks to Molly, our bar guide, whose friendliness, enthusiasm for and knowledge of the Cahaba products really made our visit a delight. Also, John, the manager of the front house and the Current (food/catering) went out of his way to ensure that some hungry and thirsty travelers from California got to enjoy their awesome double cheese burgers and fries. These burgers were beefy and cooked to perfection. The fries exceeded all expections, double-fried and extra crispy with a light dusting on parm. Oh yeah!!! I wish I had taken time to get photos.

5Elizabeth P 5:00 PM Jul 12, 2021

Great Beer in a Funky Converted Warehouse
Really neat renovated warehouse-style location. Great bar area, indoor seating overlooking the brewery equipment, and arcade. We loved the shaded outdoor seating area on the loading dock. We brought in sandwiches from a nearby shop and sampled several beers. They do charge a deposit for the board that holds your samples, which is refunded when you turn in the board (so keep up with it).