Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileHop City Beer & Wine Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hop City Beer & Wine is a beverage retail destination with a deep, well-organized selection. The wine program leans natural and sustainable, with over 200 bottles and weekly expert picks. Beer drinkers find a massive local lineup and a draft bar with flights. A dedicated non-alcoholic section covers NA beers and aperitifs. Serious shoppers and casual sippers alike will find something to explore.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight or 4-ounce pours at the draft bar to sample the rotating local taps. For a bottle, the Alias Pinot Noir at $12.99 is a value-driven red, or try the Mary Taylor Cotes de Gascogne for a natural white. If you're skipping alcohol, the Ghia Le Fizz is a citrusy non-alcoholic option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive local selection and tasting pours. Wine lovers, especially those favoring natural and sustainable producers, will find a deep bottle list. The non-alcoholic range also makes it a good stop for designated drivers or those abstaining.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer bottles range from about $9 to $27, while wine bottles run from roughly $11 to $76. Non-alcoholic beverages cost between $6 and $35. Flights and small pours offer a lower-cost way to taste.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a massive beer selection with a draft bar and a wine program focused on natural and sustainable producers sets it apart. Weekly wine picks curated by expert buyers add a rotating element. The dedicated non-alcoholic section with brands like Ghia and Athletic Brewing is also a notable feature.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine program is substantial, with over 200 products and a strong lean toward natural and sustainable winemakers. Weekly curated picks by expert buyers keep the selection fresh. Bottles range from about $11 to $76, offering accessible and premium options.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection of natural and sustainable wines, with over 200 products listed online.
- — Weekly wine picks curated by expert buyers, providing a rotating and informed selection.
Standout selections
- — Alias Pinot Noir ($12.99) – a budget-friendly red from the regular collection.
- — Mary Taylor Cotes de Gascogne ($12.99) – a natural wine featured in the weekly picks.
Pricing: $10.99-$75.99
Beer
The beer program is expansive, with over 170 products and a focus on local Alabama brews, ciders, and meads. A draft bar offers dozens of rotating taps, and customers can sample via flights or 4-ounce pours. Prices are reasonable, from about $9 to $27 per bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and diverse beer selection with many local options, including ciders and meads.
- — Draft bar with flights and 4 oz pours, allowing for easy tasting.
Standout selections
- — Abita Split Decision Neapolitan Lager ($11.99) – a creative lager with strawberry, cocoa, and vanilla.
- — Creature Comforts Tropicalia ($12.99) – a popular Georgia IPA.
Pricing: $8.99-$26.99
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic section is dedicated and diverse, covering NA beers, spirits alternatives, and elixirs. Brands like Athletic Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Ghia, and Kin Euphorics are represented. Prices range from about $6 to $35, making it a solid option for those abstaining.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse range of non-alcoholic options including beer, spirits alternatives, and functional beverages.
- — Well-known brands such as Athletic Brewing and Ghia are available.
Standout selections
- — Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects Non-Alcoholic IPA ($10.99) – a hop-forward NA beer under 100 calories.
- — Ghia Le Fizz Strawberry Orange Blossom ($19.99) – a non-alcoholic aperitif.
Pricing: $5.99-$34.99
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