Nestled in a plaza on Central Avenue in a former A&P grocery store, Red Hills Brewing Co. may get overlooked by visitors who focus on the nearby dining establishments. In fact, as visitors drive to the brewery they may overlook it because it is tucked into the corner of the plaza. However, there is plenty of space to enjoy a cold beer in the shadow of Red Mountain. Once inside the building, there is no mistaking that you are in a brewery taproom. The numerous tanks are visible in the distance the moment you walk in the door. The bar sits in the center of the wall with two large…
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A beercation in Birmingham
Craft beer drinkers don’t usually think of visiting cities in the Southern United States, aside from Asheville, N.C., for a craft beer vacation, but recent changes in alcohol laws have led to a growth of breweries in Birmingham, Ala. So with an extended break, my wife Katie and I decided to visit the Magic City for our own beercation over a two-day period. We’ll start our trip on Friday, March 30, by visiting the five breweries around downtown Birmingham (Avondale Brewing Co., Cahaba Brewing Co., Ghost Train Brewing Co., Good People Brewing Co., and TrimTab Brewing Co. ). On Saturday, March 31, we will head to the suburbs to visit…
