On the Grid : Avondale Brewing Co.

"Located in a building chock-full of rich, infamous history (it once housed a secret bordello), this is the brewery that sparked a neighborhood renaissance. Avondale Brewing’s long list of varied offerings, from their flagship Spring Street Saison to their sippable Streetcar Kolsch, all bear the lovable likeness of a toasting elephant—Miss Fancy—who once resided in nearby Avondale Park, home of the original Birmingham Zoo (and who was known to guzzle beer and parade the streets of Avondale). But ABCo.’s not just a working brewery. Step outside the taproom and you’ll find a spacious backyard-cum-live music venue that hosts near-nightly concerts and other special events. Frequently voted best local brewery, Avondale promises a trunk-raising good time." - Lewis Communications