For many years the art and culture of the Shoals has been sustained by the
beautiful Tennessee River that runs through it. While normally
we might think of the arts in the area as music, fashion, or food, we can now put the art of brewing a good beer in the mix. Singin’ River Brewing Co. has recently
burst onto the scene as the first microbrewery in the region and they are onto
something big. If you don’t know anything about brewing a beer, I promise there
is an art to finding that perfect flavor and making something that’s original and
memorable—Singin’ River has done just that with their IPA, Porter, and
Handy's Gold.
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Singin’ River Brewing Co. opened their doors in 2014 and there
is good reason to support this local business— they are putting Florence,
Alabama on the map in the microbrewery world. For those who love tasting craft
beers, you know that the first thing you do is look at the place it was brewed
and the label. This can often lead to conversations with friends about the culture
and knowledge of the area, which means people in other states are picking up a
can of Singin’ River IPA and talking about the label, perhaps the time they
went to Handy Fest, the fishing they did on the Tennessee River—or maybe it
spurs them to come down and take a tour of the brewery.
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When you walk into Singin’ River the atmosphere is
comfortable, yet stylish and celebrates local artists by displaying their
eclectic artwork on the walls. Take a seat on one of their many couches, or find
a place at one of the two bars to relax, drink a beer, and visit with friends. There
are plenty of large, flat-screen TVs hung on the wall to watch Alabama football
or you can challenge a friend to a game of darts. It’s a wonderful, low-key
place to grab a quality, locally brewed beer on a date or with a group of
friends.

However, Singin’ River has so much more to offer in addition to a refreshing glass of hand-crafted beer. As the weather warms up you can expect a flurry of activity to take place in and outside the
brewery walls. The garage doors are opened to the outside patio that includes a
stage for the live bands that play weekly. Corn hole boards are set up for a
friendly competition while listening to music, or you can take a seat, sit
back, and relax while drinking a glass of Handy's Gold. On Tuesday’s at 5:30 pm
the Running Crew meets for a complimentary tasting after their run and on
Thursday’s at 5:30 pm the Walking Crew does the same. Every Saturday they offer a
tour of the brewery at 5:00 pm where you can learn the craft of brewing beer. It’s also the perfect place for weddings, private parties,
and corporate events. Located downtown this venue has so much to offer and tons
of room to grow.

This local treasure truly produces quality beer that
includes a full bodied, hoppy IPA, a sweet, mild Handy’s Gold, and the
bittersweet, coffee-like Porter. Craft-making is an art that focuses on skill
and good design—and the beers are truly works of art on the move. After just
recently opening their doors, Singin’ River is already being distributed in
Southern Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, and across Alabama. Singin’ River Brewing Co. is just getting started and it’s definitely worth a visit.
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