5 unique Huntsville beers you need to try

It’s International Beer Day! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up five uniquely Huntsville beers you can’t find anywhere else. Read on for the full list.

BONUS: Here are 11 Huntsville-area breweries where you can celebrate.

1. Pineapple Milkshake—The Brewers Cooperative

The Brewers Cooperative huntsville beers — Teamwork makes the dream work. (Emily Phillips / Hville Blast)

What happens when you combine five beloved local brewers, great food and a perfect location? The Brewers Cooperative, a collaboration between Avondale, Druid City Brewing Company, Good People Brewing Company, Salty Nut and Straight to Ale. The taproom has 40 beers on tap at all times, including unique collaborative brews from the masterminds behind the 5 brands.

The beer: Pineapple Milkshake, a fruity IPA

Address: 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Hours: Sunday 11AM-8PM; Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM; Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM

2. Craft Root Beer—Fractal Brewing Project

fractal huntsville beers — Head to Fractal for delicious craft root beer. (Fractal Brewing Project / Facebook)

For all the fun of a craft drink without the alcohol, try Fractal Brewing Project’s collection of zero-alcohol drinks. They also carry a rotating selection of kombucha and nitro cold brewed coffee.

The beer: Craft Root Beer, brewed in-house

Address: 3200 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Sunday 11AM-7PM; Monday-Thursday 3-9PM; Friday 1-11PM; Saturday 11AM-11PM

3. Oktoberfest—Yellowhammer

yellowhammer oktoberfest huntsville beers — Oktoberfest came early this year. (Yellowhammer Brewing / Facebook)

Ready for fall weather already? Let’s be real—we’ve got a solid two months at least before the first chill of fall starts to set in. But, you can get in the spirit with Yellowhammer’s Oktoberfest, on tap now.

The beer: A 5.5% Oktoberfest Märzen

Address: 2600 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
Hours: Sunday 11AM-8PM; Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM; Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM

4. Herbal Fixation—Salty Nut

There’s nothing like a local collab. Salty Nut got together with Offbeat Coffee Studio to produce the Herbal Fixation, a sour that you can find on tap now.

The beer: Herbal Fixation, a sour with hibiscus, citrus herbs and lemongrass

Address: 2404 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
Hours: Sunday 2-8PM; Monday-Friday 4-10PM; Saturday 2-10PM

5. Wright Flights—Bowler Hat

Bowler Hat huntsville beer — What will you order from Bowler Hat? (Bowler Hat Brewing Company / Facebook)

Why choose just one beer when you could try four? That’s the spirit behind the Wright Flights at Bowler Hat Brewing Company, which allow you to get a sample of four different brews.

The beer: A flight of any 4 Bowler Hat beers