Reviewed by: Callie Puryear
All things pickles in The Magic City—including beer and peanuts
Attention pickle lovers. During this hot weather, pickles can serve as a refreshing treat when stored in the refrigerator. Take it to the next level with our list of pickle flavored treats in The Magic City. Keep reading for the details.
1. Hi-Wire Brewing | pickle beer
Alabama-based Wickles Pickles and Hi-Wire Brewing came together to create an unusual combo: pickle beer. Hi-Wire Brewing’s Wickles Pickle Beer (5% ABV) is a sour ale that is highly coveted when available. The beer is brewed with all the pickle-making ingredients including: cucumbers, dill, coriander, Himalayan salt and black pepper.
- Location: 2901 4th Ave S Suite 1A, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 3-10PM | Friday-Saturday Noon-12AM | Sunday Noon-9PM
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2. The Filling Station | fried dill appetizer
Stop by The Filling Station for large dill pickle spears battered and fried. The appetizer is served with a house sriracha ranch sauce for all your dipping needs.
- Location: 5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Hours: Daily 11AM-9PM
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3. Harvest Roots | pickle board
Enjoy a pickle platter featuring olives, pickled tomatoes, banana peppers, hot + spicy pickles and bread + butter pickles. The spread is perfect for a snack and is absolutely delicious —and you can pair it with some kombucha, too. Make sure to try the amazing fermented pickles as well.
- Location: 4420 4th Ave S Suite B, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday Noon-6PM | Sunday Noon-4PM
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4. Alabama Peanut Company | ghost pepper pickle peanuts
Snack on ghost pepper pickle peanuts from Alabama Peanut Company if you think you can handle the spice. The peanuts are boiled and only available at limited times, so make sure to check the menu.
- Location: 2016 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM | Saturday 10AM-4PM
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5. MELT | fried pickles
One of my favorite appetizers in Birmingham is the fried pickles at MELT served with jalapeño ranch. The pickles are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are a must try.
- Location: Lane Parke, 1011 Jemison Ln, Birmingham, AL 35223 | Hoover, 5219 Peridot Pl Suite 103, Hoover, AL 35244
- Hours: Lane Parke, Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-8:30PM | Hoover, Daily 10:30-9PM
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6. NOLA Ice + Broad St Peaux Boys | dill pickle sno-ball
This combination is for serious pickle lovers. Cool off with a cup of dill pickle flavored “soft ice shaved twice.” Look for the NOLA Ice bright yellow truck rolling around town at many events near Downtown and Southside—plus the sno-balls can be purchased at Broad Street Peaux Boys + NOLA Ice in The Pizitz Food Hall.
- Location: The Pizitz Food Hall, 1821 2nd Ave N #3112, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11AM-7PM | Thursday-Saturday 11AM-8PM
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