About Back Forty Beer Company
Back Forty Beer Company is a brewery on North 6th Street in Gadsden, Alabama. Its website says the brewery sits in a 27,000 square foot warehouse built in the 1940s. The first production batch there was brewed in January 2012.
The name comes from an old farming term for the 40 acres farthest from the barn. The website says those acres are overlooked but fertile, and it sees Alabama's craft beer scene the same way.
The lineup includes Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale, Naked Pig Pale Ale and Devil's Staircase IPA. Its website says Truck Stop Honey won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2010.
You can drink in the taproom or in the large outdoor garden, and the website says you can do a little train watching. It also mentions the occasional live band. More people have reviewed Back Forty on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Gadsden on this site.
From Back Forty's own website and its Google listing, read October 26, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Does Back Forty brew its beer in Gadsden?
Yes. Its website says the first production batch was brewed at the Gadsden warehouse in January 2012. The site lists the Gadsden location as its brewery.
Are kids welcome at Back Forty?
Yes. The brewery's FAQ says the Gadsden taproom is kid-friendly. It also asks that adults behave themselves.
Can I take beer home?
Yes. The FAQ says you can buy beer in growlers, cans and bottles to take with you.
Can I book a private party there?
Yes. The Gadsden page on its website has a link to book a private party. Google also lists the place as an event venue.
Can I get food at Back Forty in Gadsden?
The Gadsden page on its website links to a food menu and to online food ordering. Google also lists it as a restaurant.
Answers come from Back Forty's website and its Google listing, read October 26, 2026.
Before you visit Back Forty
Check backfortybeer.com before you go. The Gadsden page links to upcoming events, the food menu and online food ordering. It also has merchandise if you want a shirt to take home.
Families are welcome in the taproom, and the website asks adults to act their age. If you want beer for later, the brewery sells growlers, cans and bottles.
Beverage Market in Walnut Grove is 18.5 miles away. Main Channel Brewing in Albertville is 20.8 miles away, so either one can round out a day trip.