Back Forty Beer Company

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Back Forty Beer Company operates as one of Alabama's pioneering craft breweries, headquartered in Gadsden with additional brew pub locations in Birmingham and Huntsville. Founded as one of the state's first craft beer manufacturers, the company has established itself as a cornerstone of Alabama's brewing industry. The brewery specializes in artisanal beer production, utilizing traditional brewing techniques and quality ingredients to create diverse beer styles including their notable Italian Pilsner. The company operates a comprehensive manufacturing and retail model with their primary brewing facility located at 200 N 6th Street in Gadsden, complemented by brew pubs at 3201 1st Avenue North in Birmingham and 3254 Leeman Ferry Road in Huntsville. This multi-location approach enables direct-to-consumer sales while maintaining centralized production capabilities. Back Forty Beer Company has gained recognition in food and beverage industry publications, demonstrating their commitment to quality manufacturing standards and innovation in craft brewing. The brewery emphasizes local community engagement and sustainable brewing practices, positioning itself as both a manufacturing operation and destination establishment. Their integrated production and retail model allows for optimal inventory management, quality control, and customer relationship development across the Alabama market, establishing Back Forty Beer Company as a significant contributor to the regional food and beverage manufacturing sector.