Folklore Brewing & Meadery

Built on an old family farm that was purchased in 1962, Folklore Brewing & Meadery became the first “packaging brewery” in Dothan since the Prohibition era. Jeremy Pate and his family started brewing beer as a pastime, but the concept of doing it for a living quickly became their dream. Folklore’s beers were in development long before the dream became a reality. The brewmaster, Jeremy Pate, has been home-brewing and consulting microbreweries since the early 2000s.

With its obscure location, the brewery feels much like a speakeasy in the back woods of South Alabama, creating a vibe that’s been delightfully described as “having a beer in a buddy’s backyard.” Campfires during the cooler months and games like cornhole, life size Jenga, and non-traditional board games keep patrons entertained instead of TVs.

The tasting room has over 14 varieties of beer and 8 or more house-made meads to sample and order a glass of. Growlers can be filled and 6-packs can be purchased, both for off-premise consumption. Check back with Facebook often for current events, beer releases and live entertainment schedules.

In 2017, a 5000 square foot annex was added to the backside of our original brewery–doubling its size. Thanks to the lovers of Folklore beer, a brand new brew system, new fermenters & tanks, an in-house canning line (and much more) are now in operation to keep up with popular demand!

But after all, it’s the beer that keeps the good friends and loved ones coming back to relax, sit by the fire, on the front porch listening to our favorite Folk, American & Bluegrass music with a pint of Southern craft Folklore beer.