Craft beer culture in Northwest Arkansas was born in Fayetteville, and today it's grown to include a range of microbreweries as diverse as they are delicious! You'll currently find nine microbrewery and nanobrewery operations crafting local beer in Fayetteville, AR. It's up to you to find the public taproom that has the atmosphere that fits your style! No matter where you end up, you'll find that our breweries have personalities as distinct and varied as the beers they produce.
It’s impossible to choose a favorite, so we humbly suggest you try them all.
Welcome to the Fayetteville Ale Trail - Arkansas's Original Craft Beer Tour established in 2013! The Ale Trail gives visitors and locals alike a glimpse into the robust craft brewery culture of Fayetteville. Pick up your passport at any of the breweries below or order one below and we will mail it to you.
Collect a passport stamp with any purchase at each brewery location. Once you collect all nine stamps, bring your Ale Trail passport to the Fayetteville Visitors Center at 21 S. Block Avenue to receive your FREE prize!
Columbus House Brewery
Owned by a couple of University of Arkansas grads that are self-professed “loyal Fayettevillians who love everything about the city”, Columbus House Brewery boasts a trailside taproom near campus with a decidedly laid-back vibe. It’s common to see folks pop in with their pups to enjoy a cold pint or to spend a full afternoon on the elevated patio with friends! The brewers keep things fresh with rotating taps & small batch releases, including “The People’s Sour Ale”, re-flavored every so often with a fruit democratically chosen by local fans. If you’re in town on a Tuesday night, drop in for a jog with the brewery’s all-inclusive running club!
ADDRESS: 701 W. North Street
PHONE: 479.935.3752
WEBSITE: columbushousebrewery.com
BREWMASTER: Carey Ashworth + Jason Corral
FOOD: Food trucks are located on site and outside food is allowed.
TOURS: Yes, schedule tours through website. Impromptu tours are available based on the availability of staff.
Crisis Brewing Company
Crisis is a cozy microbrewery and neighborhood pub, tucked away in the trees just south of the Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square. Named lovingly after the owner’s midlife crisis, Crisis Brewing has a loyal following and solid reputation for brewing consistently incredible small-batch beers. With an ambitious beer release schedule of 50 specialties a year, you’re sure to find a style that’s for you. Cans of their flagship beers are available only in their taproom and ask for a “crowler” to-go and they’ll fill and seal the can right in front of your eyes! While the indoor bar is cozy, the brewery has ample covered and uncovered outdoor space to accommodate groups of all sizes. Bonus: walkers and cyclists enjoy a 10% discount!
ADDRESS: 210 S Nelson Hackett Boulevard
PHONE: 479.582.2337
WEBSITE: crisisbrew.com
BREWMASTER: Sean Slape
FOOD: Penguin Ed’s BBQ delivers to your table Tuesdays through Saturdays, and outside food is also permitted.
TOURS: No
Fayetteville Beer Works
Family friendly and community centered might be understatements for Fayetteville Beer Works! The brewery opened in the summer of 2023, creating a much-needed neighborhood hangout in East Fayetteville. Warm and inviting, the taproom space welcomes young kids, cyclists, students, locals, and visitors equally. When you’re ready to wind down with a cold beer in hand, watch as it’s poured directly from the tank into your glass – literally as fresh as fresh can get! Fayetteville Beer Works is the only brewery in Arkansas to serve their beers this way, so if you find a novel beer experience hard to resist, get here now.
ADDRESS: 2649 E Mission Boulevard #1
PHONE: 479.249.4813
WEBSITE: fayettevillebeerworks.com
BREWMASTER: Laurence Niadj
FOOD: Plenty of taproom snacks are available, including pretzels and hot dogs.
TOURS: No, but groups of 4-6 can be scheduled for guided tastings with the brewmaster.
Flyway Brewing Company
Arkansas-based Flyway Brewing Company has landed in Fayetteville! The popular brand from North Little Rock has claimed their stake in Northwest Arkansas, opening their first taproom in the area in a building that a former Fayetteville Ale Trail member once called home. Even though new beer has moved in, the location has retained its perks. Flyway is trailside, granting easy access to cyclists, and the brewery’s wrap-around patio – which has always been popular – continues to expand, leaving plenty of room for friendly dogs and families to visit. The kitchen has been put to good use too, with a full menu always available at the brewery!
ADDRESS: 1550 E Zion Road
PHONE: 479.485.0055
WEBSITE: flywaybrewing.com
BREWMASTER: Matt Foster
FOOD: Full Kitchen
TOURS: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fossil Cove Brewing Co.
A fossil-laden cove on nearby Beaver Lake is the water source for this dinosaur-themed brewery! Still in its original location (though expanded several times), Fossil Cove’s spacious tasting room is a favorite among locals. The small but mighty brewer of independent beer is a powerhouse in the Northwest Arkansas craft beer scene, offering seasonal and experimental beers as well as several year-round favorites on tap seven days a week. They’re also the folks behind Frost Fest, the south’s premier outdoor winter beer festival! Grab a bite to eat from Wicked Wood Fired Pizza and unwind on the dog-friendly patio for the full experience.
ADDRESS: 1946 N Birch Avenue
PHONE: 479.445.6050
WEBSITE: fossilcovebrewing.com
BREWMASTER: Benjamin Mills
FOOD: Wicked Wood Fired Pizza serving some of the best pizza in Northwest Arkansas out of a converted shipping container on site.
TOURS: By appointment only.
Goat Lab Red
Named for the owners’ pet goats and yellow lab, Goat Lab is a family-owned, German-inspired brewery that lives by the word Gemütlichkeit—a “communal sense of belonging.” Brewing in Lowell since 2022, they brought the herd closer to campus in 2025 with Goat Lab RED in Fayetteville. Father-and-son brewmasters craft German-inspired beers, thoughtfully lagered for a clean, crisp finish. In 2024, Goat Lab became the Official Craft Brewery of the Arkansas Razorbacks, creating their signature Pilsner, TUSK, in honor of the beloved mascot. Goat Lab RED pairs those brews with an all-American menu fit for Fayetteville.
ADDRESS: 1214 Garland Avenue
PHONE: 479.531.9676
WEBSITE: goatlabbrewery.com
BREWMASTER: Bill Adams and Collin Adams
FOOD: Burgers, fancy hot dogs, and wings.
TOURS: No
Mad Rooster Beer Company
Welcome to The Roost, the lovable moniker for Mad Rooster Beer Company’s taproom in South Fayetteville! In addition to expanding the brewery radius for beer enthusiasts in Northwest Arkansas, the family-owned team at Mad Rooster brings with them a customer-centric approach to brewing. The tap list includes 32 beers and 2 flavors of kombucha. Located just off the Razorback Greenway, it’s a great family-friendly option for a cold one. If you want to try something totally out of the box, start with The Roost Juice.
ADDRESS: 1107 S W Avenue
PHONE: 479.322.4411
WEBSITE: madroosterbeer.com
BREWMASTER: Jeremy Hahn
FOOD: Pretzels, gourmet hot dogs, and rotating food trucks on site.
TOURS: By appointment only.
Puritan Coffee & Beer
The nano-est of nanobreweries on the Fayetteville Ale Trail, Puritan, is a popular spot for college students, primarily known for their coffee and lineup of mostly craft beers. Since 2022, they’ve also been brewing their own super-sessionable creations. If you’re the type that appreciates throwing back a few mid-week beers with friends, this is the spot for you! Every made-on-site beer features an ultra-low ABV – so low that you can order the craft beers in a pitcher – without sacrificing taste. Don’t sleep on Puritan’s immense patio and fantastic location on Dickson Street, either! Downtown Fayetteville awaits just outside the front door.
ADDRESS: 205 W Dickson Street
PHONE: 479.301.2365
WEBSITE: puritancoffeebeer.com
BREWMASTER: Joe Kane
FOOD: Pastries, breakfast items, small plates, light lunches, and coffee. Food trucks are available on site.
TOURS: You can peek into their brewing closet depending on staff availability.
West Mountain Brewing Company
Located on Fayetteville’s Historic Downtown Square (just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Experience Fayetteville Visitors Center where you’ll collect your prize!), West Mountain Brewing Co. has been a Fayetteville tradition for many years. Enjoy a wide selection of top-notch beers brewed in plain sight alongside a slice from Tiny Tim’s Pizza in the same building. You’ll walk away knowing the beer in your glass came straight from the tap at the oldest existing brewery in Northwest Arkansas! Plan on a colorful collection of regulars willing to chat and Fayetteville locals enjoying this down-to-earth pizza and beer spot when you visit.
ADDRESS: 21 W Mountain Street
PHONE: 479.442.9090
WEBSITE: @tinytimswmbofficial on Instagram
BREWMASTER: Brian Brennfoerder
FOOD: Order Tiny Tim’s Pizza (next door) right from your table.
TOURS: No
