Back in December, we had a friendly Kill the Cask competition with The Nook Tavern in Huntsville.  The rules were simple:  the first bar that finished off a cask of Heavy Seas beer would be rewarded a very special keg from the brewery.  The race was incredibly close, but our guests came out with the win by less than a minute! Now it is time to reward your valiant efforts.
On Wednesday, February 8th, we will be tapping the reward keg of Heavy Seas Bourbon Oak Below Decks Barleywine.   This is …

We at The J. Clyde believe that great beer goes perfectly with any occasion, and that especially goes for Valentine’s Day.  On February 14th at 5 pm, we will be serving an indulgent three course menu (full menu below) that is sure to impress your sweetheart.
Each person attending the dinner will be able to choose one of two sensual beer options to pair with their meal.  We think Valentine’s should have an air of seduction and surprise, so those options will be kept secret until you sit down to your …

First, we at The J. Clyde would like to say that we are incredibly happy and humbled to learn that we have made DRAFT Magazine’s list of America’s 100 Best Beer Bars for the third year in a row.  We know that this would not be possible without our fantastic friends and guests, and we thank you greatly.  We would also like to extend congratulations to The Nook and Stem & Stein who also made this year’s list to represent Alabama with us.
A celebration is in order for this honor, so …

Another week means another special cask ale for your drinking pleasure at The J. Clyde.  On Wednesday (January 25th), we will be tapping a cask of Back Forty Beer Company’s Freckle Belly India Pale Ale that has been dry hopped with whole leaf Citra hops!
Freckle Belly IPA is one of Back Forty’s newest offerings, which was previously available only in very limited amounts last summer during beerfest season.  If you are unfamiliar with Freckle Belly, here is the Back Forty’s description of the beer:
“This full-bodied India Pale Ale is loaded …

“Let other poets raise a fracas
‘Bout vines, an’ wines, an’ drucken Bacchus,
An’ crabbit names an’ stories wrack us,
An’ grate our lug:
I sing the juice Scotch bear can mak us,
In glass or jug.”
From Scotch Drink, Robert Burns
Join us at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 25th for Burns Nicht, a celebration of the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Burns.  In honor of his birthday, we will have a three course, Scottish dinner paired with Scottish ales and Scotch whisky (menu below).    Cost of the dinner is $39 per person …

Our great city of Birmingham is in the running for Southern Living’s Tastiest Town competition, so come out to join us at The J. Clyde on Thursday, January 19th for a voting party.
Birmingham is one of ten cities in the running for the South’s greatest town to dine in according to the readership of Southern Living.  In order to raise some votes and awareness for Birmingham, we at The J. Clyde will have a voting station set up at the pub between 4 pm and 8 pm.  There will be …

Join us for yet another great beer dinner for a great cause. As you enjoy four courses of warm fall cuisine, paired with sour ales from Jolly Pumpkin, you can sweeten the sour with a nice donation in the form of a Target or Wal-Mart gift card ($10 minimum). Donations will benefit AIDS Alabama.
As always, seats are limited, so reservations are required. Give us a call at 205-939-1312, or drop a line at info@jclyde.com.

Jolly Pumpkin Beer Dinner
 (be) Sweet &  (drink) Sour
Benefiting
AIDS Alabama Children’s Christmas Wish Tree
 Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 4pm
 
Reception
Jolly Pumpkin Oro de …

Welcome to International #IPADay — the world’s largest celebration of craft beer!
International #IPADay is a grassroots movement created to unite the voices of craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers, and brewers worldwide, using social media as the common arena for connecting the conversation together.
On Thursday August 4th, craft beer drinkers across the social sphere and across the globe will raise pints in a collective toast to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles: the India Pale Ale. This celebrated style represents the pinnacle of brewing innovation with its broad spectrum of diverse …

Ready for a great meal with beer pairings from Left Hand Brewing? And want a chance to win tickets to The Great American Beer Festival Saturday Afternoon Connoisseur Session this year? $32.00 + tax and gratuity. Seats for this are very limited so confirm your reservation early! Seating and reception starts at 6 pm.
Reception Beer
Good Juju
Starter
Caprese Salad paired with Stranger Pale Ale
Main
Stuffed Portabella Mushroom with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle & capers served with a herb risotto paired with Nitro Milk Stout
Dessert
Imperial Stout Pudding with Oreo Cookie crust and chocolate …

This week, Good People presents a Belgian IPA that should appeal to the hopheads and Belgafreaks.  The Belgian IPA is sort of a hybrid style that blends the malt and hops of a traditional IPA with a Belgian yeast that imparts a unique flavor to the ale.  The fourth ingredient – American water from Birmingham, Alabama!  We open early today at 12pm with a Father’s Day brunch (reservations only), but stop by early if you would like to try this unique beverage.  We’ll be open ’til 7pm for tornado relief.
Le …