The Back Forty Test Kitchen at Back Forty Beer Company (Craft Beer & Brewery in Gadsden AL)

Back Forty Test Kitchen, the experimental hub of Back Forty Beer Company, occupies a lovingly restored old building in Gadsden, Alabama, and boasts a sleek, modern interior that would make a gallery curator blush. The brewers (who survived a maze of legal hurdles just to bring their ideas to the South) now operate three sites—Gadsden, Birmingham and Huntsville—where they marry time‑honoured recipes with bold, off‑beat twists.

Their lineup reads like a cheat sheet for anyone who thinks “craft” is a buzzword. The flagship Naked Pig Pale Ale has snagged awards for its crisp, balanced character, while a rotating roster of saison‑style limited editions keeps even the most seasoned palate on its toes. Food isn’t an afterthought either; the Buffalo chicken wings are so good they could almost be called a side‑dish.

Every sip feels like a tiny celebration of Southern heritage, from classic comfort flavours to daring contemporary experiments, and the whole operation feels intent on pulling the community from the back forty straight to your table. With a diverse range of specialty brews on tap, there’s plenty of evidence that Back Forty treats beer‑making as both science and art—without the pretentiousness.

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What visitors love

The Back Forty Test Kitchen at Back Forty Beer Company offers an excellent atmosphere with great food and a wide variety of craft beers. Patrons enjoy live music, a relaxed ambiance, and a welcoming crowd, making it a highly recommended spot.

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