Brewery Profile
Cheaha Brewing Co
In Anniston’s small but active beer scene, Cheaha Brewing Co gives visitors a local point of reference for craft beer in northeast Alabama. A stop here is less about chasing a nationally distributed label and more about seeing how a neighborhood brewery fits into the rhythm of the city. Visitors can expect the focus to be on beer made for the local market, with the taproom serving as the main place to see what is pouring that day and how the brewery presents itself. In a city shaped by military history, rail connections, nearby outdoor recreation, and a compact downtown environment, a brewery visit can feel like part of a broader Anniston outing rather than a stand-alone destination.
Travelers in this part of Alabama often look for approachable craft styles alongside regional takes on familiar beers. Across the state, tap lists commonly balance lighter options such as blonde ales, wheat beers, pilsners, or kölsch-style ales with hop-forward pale ales and IPAs, maltier ambers and brown ales, and occasional darker or seasonal pours. Cheaha Brewing Co fits into that regional pattern as a local production brewery where the appeal comes from sampling what the house is serving in the moment. For visitors driving through the Talladega National Forest area, riding nearby cycling routes, visiting Cheaha State Park, or exploring Anniston and Oxford, a brewery stop can add an easy local flavor to the trip without requiring a formal tasting itinerary.
For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, serving format, seating, and any food options or events. Visitors who care about a particular beer style, non-beer choices, growler or crowler fills, or to-go cans should check directly with the brewery before building a schedule around those details. As with many smaller Alabama breweries, the best experience is usually straightforward: arrive with time to read the board, ask questions about the current beers, and choose a pour based on freshness and preference rather than a fixed expectation. Anniston’s craft beer culture is still more local and conversational than crowded with large brewery districts, so Cheaha Brewing Co is best approached as a neighborhood-scale stop where the beer, the room, and the people at the bar give the clearest sense of what the brewery is about on a given day.
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1208 Walnut Ave, Anniston, Alabama, 36201-4526
Phone: 2567707300
Website: http://www.cheahabrewingcompany.com
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Cheaha Brewing Co. Taproom Hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Cheaha Brewing Co located?
- Cheaha Brewing Co is located at 1208 Walnut Ave, Anniston, Alabama, 36201-4526. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Cheaha Brewing Co's hours?
- Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 2567707300 to confirm before visiting.
- How can I learn more about Cheaha Brewing Co?
- Visit http://www.cheahabrewingcompany.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.