Good People Brewing Company

Founded: 
2008
Brief History and Information: 

Good People Brewing Company is located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The brewery sold their first beer on July 4th, 2008. As of 2015, Good People has five year-round beers, four seasonals, and the occasional one-off to keep their fans in their toes.

Tours are offered on most Saturdays at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. It costs $10 for the tour, a collectible glass, and a pint of beer. The tours are done first come, first serve in groups of no more than 15 people. Private tours are possible.

Location: 
Birmingham, Alabama
Tap Room Hours: 

Monday - Wednesday: 1-10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 1pm-Midnight
Sunday: 1-8pm

Brewery Website: 
Good People Brewing Co.

What They Brew...

  • Bearded Lady
    American Pale Wheat Ale
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    Our take on Wheat Beer, this light-bodied brew marries a hint of hops with a twinge of tartness for a subtle citrus flavor. Our smoothest, most refreshing brew, it’s the perfect tonic for our hot...

  • El Gordo
    Russian Imperial Stout
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    ¡Viva El Gordo! Deftly delivering a flavorful smackdown—roasted malts, vanilla, bitter chocolate, and bourbon—this full-bodied stout is muscled and mysterious; dominating the senses without...

  • Good People Brown Ale
    American Brown Ale
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    Sweet without being cloying, our Brown Ale delivers a hint of nuttiness that plays nicely with a healthy dose of hops. The mildest offering in our lineup, this classic brew hits the spot every...

  • Good People Coffee Oatmeal Stout
    Oatmeal Stout
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    Known to fans as C-O-S, our Coffee Oatmeal Stout delivers a big coffee taste followed by a wallop of Willamette hops. Complex and flavorful, amazingly sessionable. Good after a meal. (...

  • Good People Fatso
    Russian Imperial Stout
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    Fatso envelops you with huge aromas and flavors from roasted malts, dark fruits, dark chocolate, and spiced rum. A full-bodied stout, this bold, black, and blissful beverage can warm the chilliest...

  • Good People Hitchhiker
    American IPA
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    More West Coast-style than our American IPA, The Hitchhiker balances the aromas and flavors of pineapple, grapefruit, orange, and tangerines with a caramel malt backbone. A rejuvenating option...

  • Good People IPA
    American IPA
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    Our unfiltered, dry-hopped IPA packs a copper- colored aromatic punch. Herbal and earthy hops take center stage, tempered by light caramel flavors. Crisp and refreshing, it’s a hop lover’s dream...

  • Good People Pale Ale
    American Pale Ale (APA)
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    Our flagship brew balances the subtle caramel tones of 2-Row & 5 Specialty Malts with just the right amount of hops. Complex and versatile, it’s good anytime, anywhere for any occasion. (...

  • Mumbai Rye
    American IPA
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    This hop-forward Rye IPA puts spicy earthy flavors on full display, balanced with the hop presence of the American IPA. What comes of the marriage is a uniquely flavorful, easy-to-drink, autumn-...

  • Snake Handler
    American Double / Imperial IPA
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    Dangerously drinkable, this Double IPA brew is a spirited celebration of all things hoppy. Aromas of pine, citrus, flowers, spice, pineapple, and grassiness complement a biscuit and caramel...