Craft beer comes into its own in Alabama
Jul 14, 2009
If you notice a naked pig perched on a tap handle at a local bar, don’t be alarmed. It is just the first offering from nascent brewing company Back Forty Beer.
Nationwide, craft brewing has been growing by leaps and bounds. Finally, it is growing in Alabama. The day Gov. Bob Riley signed House Bill 373, known as the “Free the Hops” bill, Back Forty Beer Co. was filling its first kegs of Naked Pig Pale Ale, heralding a new era for craft brewers in Alabama and the start of a new venture for two young men from Alabama.
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Back Forty Beer Company
Jun 13, 2009
Alabama’s newest brewery sent us a link to their website – Back Forty Beer Company.
I tried their Naked Pig Pale Ale at the sold-out Magic City Brewfest in Birmingham and it was good.
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Magic City Brewfest
Jun 08, 2009
The Magic City Brewfest got a bit of extra magic this year with the excitement of tasting new products brought in with passage of the Gourmet Beer Bill.
“Event sold out” signs lined the gate. One hopeful guy stood outside on Saturday holding a piece of cardboard that said “Tickets needed.” He wasn’t the only one who got surprised…
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