Florence is home to a few different locations where a person 21 and over can get a drink with friends or buy alcohol to have at home.

The Wine Seller, located off of N. Court Street, houses a few beverages, including a selection of wines and beer. The beers, which can be bought individually or by the case, include Naked Pig Pale Ale, SweetWater Blue and Good People Brown Ale.

Naked Pig Pale Ale, which is brewed in Gadsden, Ala., comes in the classic brown-glass beer bottle. When it’s poured into a regular glass it fills with white foam and settles into a golden-brown color, giving off a little yellow tint. This brew is slightly cloudy, but it still looks inviting.

The aroma of Naked Pig is a sweet malty smell, with hints of a possible piney ingredient. This pale ale’s ingredients are well-blended and are smooth on the tongue with light carbonation with hints of citrus flavoring.

This beverage is best drank cool, with a slight chill to bring out the flavor at its best. The makers of Naked Pig Pale Ale said they created this beverage with the idea of people hanging out, perhaps at a barbeque or maybe even a night with friends.

Another beer offered in the Florence area is SweetWater Blue, which is brewed in Atlanta. When you pour it into a glass mug it instantly foams, but soon settles into a clear, caramel color that gives off a lively look.

SweetWater Blue has a fruity smell that mixes with blueberry and malt. It is best served ice cold to bring out its taste, which includes a sweet aftertaste of blueberries. Sipping on this beer is light on the tongue, and the carbonation is barely noticeable.

Another beer to consider is the Good People Brown Ale that is brewed in Birmingham, Ala. When you pour the brown brew into a standard glass mug it foams almost instantly, and once settled gives off a brownish-red color. It looks clear and a bit shiny through the glass, giving it an inviting feel.

The aromas of the brew are sweet and piney, also giving off a hint of a malty smell as well. The ingredients of this brew are well-blended, making it hard to distinguish any particular flavors. After a few sips, you can easily distinguish a piney aftertaste on the pallet. When swallowing, this brew’s carbonation is not too strong, but at a medium strength.

It is best served chilled, and perhaps at a cookout with friends and family, or at a bar with your classic bar foods served on the side.

Overall, Alabama offers a diversity of beer flavors, perfect for every occasion. From Naked Pig’s classic smoothness and citrus taste to SweetWater Blue’s blueberry flavored and light carbonation to the classic taste of Good People, students of age have opportunity to embrace a multitude of flavors to go with any meal and any event.

For more information about local brews, see Alabama Brewers Guild’s website at albeer.org/members. You can also go to The Wine Seller at 324 N. Court Street, across from Fred’s.

Naked Pig Pale Ale is available at Rivertown Coffee Co. along with SweetWater Blue and Good People. On the Rocks sells SweetWater Blue and occasionally Good People. SweetWater Blue is occasionally available at FloBama.

*Information added by Life Editor Kali Daniel