Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Jackson worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Fertile Ground Beer Co. ★ 4.1

AmericanContemporary craft - bright, clean lagers and modern ales$$Mon-Thu 15:00-21:00; Fri 13:00-22:00; Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-19:00Mon-Thu 15:00-21:00; Fri 13:00-22:00; Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-19:00

Fertile Ground Beer Co. at Belhaven Town Center is Jackson's flagship craft brewery, making bright and clean contemporary beers using traditional brewing.

Order: The flagship contemporary lager, or ask what new seasonal is on tap

Tip: Events like Lagers and Joggers, Pints and Poses, and live music nights keep the calendar full; check the website.

800 Manship St, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39202

Cathead Distillery ★ 4.2

Cocktail barCraft spirits: vodka, gin, bourbon$$Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00 (shop); Fri 16:00-20:00; Sat 12:00-20:00 (bar)Fri 16:00-20:00; Sat 12:00-20:00

Cathead Distillery, Mississippi's first legal distillery, operates a tasting bar on Farish Street alongside guided distillery tours and a bottle shop, making.

Order: Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka cocktail, or a pour of their Bristow Bourbon

Tip: Guided tours Tuesday through Friday reveal the production process; tours run approximately 30 minutes.

422 S Farish St, Jackson, MS 39201

The Pig and Pint (Beer Selection) ★ 4.3

American BBQMulti-tap craft beer bar with rotating Mississippi and Southern craft handles$$Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00; closed SunMon-Sat 11:00-21:00

The Pig and Pint maintains one of Mississippi's largest rotating craft beer selections - around 80 handles - making it the most serious beer destination.

Order: Current Mississippi or Southern craft handle on tap, paired with the brisket plate

Tip: The beer list rotates constantly; the bar team tracks what is freshest and can guide pairings with the BBQ menu.

3139 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
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