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Highest-rated beer in Alabama
If you drink beer—any beer—you're probably familiar with the craft beer explosion that began in the late 2010s, and you likely fall into one of two camps: IPA warrior or lager loyalist. The great thing about a beer-related revolution is that there is no wrong side. Whatever your preference, cheers to you.
The brewery business is indeed a revolution by many counts. According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States grew by 567% from 2003 to 2023—all while beer consumption, on average, was declining. For the first time since 1999, beer shipments fell below 200 million barrels in 2023, making it the lowest amount of beer consumed in the U.S. in a generation.
Like all revolutions, this began as a desire for change—as an overthrow of the old and the monopolistic. When combined, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors (formerly MillerCoors), two of the largest beer companies in the world, comprised roughly 72% of total beer sales in the U.S. around 2013. A decade later, that share dropped to 65.7% in 2023, with smaller brewers claiming a larger share.
With a taste of the innovations and variety coming out of craft breweries, consumers are demanding a higher-quality product—and are willing to pay more for it. Over the last decade, between May 2014 and May 2024, beer prices have risen 21% overall.
But how can you determine the best craft beers in an increasingly crowded market? If you're curious about the most popular beers in your home state, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beers in Alabama using ratings from BeerAdvocate. A maximum of five beers per brewery were included.
Read on to plan your next local beer tour!
Note: Photos of each beer are included where available from BeerAdvocate; otherwise, stock images are shown.
#30. Judge Roy Bean Coffee Stout
- Type: Sweet / Milk Stout
- ABV: 5.50%
- Brewery: Fairhope Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#29. Miracle Worker Tripel
- Type: Tripel
- ABV: 9.60%
- Brewery: Yellowhammer Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#28. Miss Fancy's Tripel
- Type: Tripel
- ABV: 9.70%
- Brewery: Avondale Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#27. Ghost Bridge Imperial Stout
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 8.10%
- Brewery: Singin' River Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#26. Gulf Coast IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 6.00%
- Brewery: Ghost Train Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#25. Juicy Bunny
- Type: American Pale Ale
- ABV: 6.20%
- Brewery: Straight To Ale
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#24. Sipsey River Red
- Type: American Amber / Red Ale
- ABV: 5.50%
- Brewery: Goat Island Brewery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#23. Grateful Red
- Type: American Amber / Red Ale
- ABV: 6.00%
- Brewery: Folklore Brewing & Meadery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#22. Oka Uba IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.50%
- Brewery: Cahaba Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#21. IPAcalypse Now
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.10%
- Brewery: Singin' River Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#20. Stout At The Devil
- Type: Oatmeal Stout
- ABV: 7.20%
- Brewery: Straight To Ale
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#19. A-OK IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.20%
- Brewery: Avondale Brewing Co.
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#18. Trampoline Dream
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 9.40%
- Brewery: Yellowhammer Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#17. Frankenhammer
- Type: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
- ABV: 10.50%
- Brewery: Yellowhammer Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#16. Judge Juicy
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.00%
- Brewery: Ghost Train Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#15. IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 6.80%
- Brewery: Ferus Artisan Ales
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#14. Mumbai Rye
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 6.60%
- Brewery: Good People Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#13. Take The Causeway IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 8.20%
- Brewery: Fairhope Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#12. Kaleidoscope Kettle Sour
- Type: Fruited Kettle Sour
- ABV: 4.90%
- Brewery: Ghost Train Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#11. Snipe Hunt IPA
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.50%
- Brewery: Folklore Brewing & Meadery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#10. Parkview Porter
- Type: Robust Porter
- ABV: 9.20%
- Brewery: Druid City Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#9. Helix Rising
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 8.00%
- Brewery: Trimtab Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#8. Coffee Oatmeal Stout
- Type: Oatmeal Stout
- ABV: 6.00%
- Brewery: Good People Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#7. Citra Singularity
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 8.00%
- Brewery: Trimtab Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#6. Light Visions: The Original 006
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 8.70%
- Brewery: Trimtab Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#5. Mosaic Singularity
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 7.00%
- Brewery: Trimtab Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#4. Language of Thunder - Cumulus
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 9.70%
- Brewery: Trimtab Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#3. Snake Handler Double IPA
- Type: Imperial IPA
- ABV: 10.00%
- Brewery: Good People Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#2. El Gordo (Barrel Aged)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.90%
- Brewery: Good People Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#1. Hitchhiker
- Type: American IPA
- ABV: 7.40%
- Brewery: Good People Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.