our roots make us who we are.

Red Clay Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom located in downtown Opelika, Alabama. At Red Clay Brewing Company, we’re proud to be part of the Opelika community and honored to continue the legacy of a brewery that has brought people together for over a decade.

Our mission is simple: brew great beer, serve quality food, and create a welcoming place where friends, families, and neighbors can gather. Whether you’re stopping in for one of our handcrafted beers, sharing a pizza with friends, testing your knowledge at trivia, or enjoying live entertainment, we want every visit to feel like coming home.

As the new owners, we’re committed to preserving what makes Red Clay special while continuing to grow and improve the experience for our guests. We believe the best breweries are built on community, conversation, and a passion for craft.

Thank you for supporting local and being part of the Red Clay Brewing Company family. We look forward to raising a glass with you for many years to come.

Cheers!

Chris “Hutch” & Kandyce Hutchison

Meet the Team

  • Kerry McGinnis

    Kerry is the Founder, Owner, and Head of Brewing and Manufacturing at Red Clay. He takes care of our production and distribution. Kerry is also a Navy and Army Veteran. He graduated from Auburn University and has a Bachelors degree in Biological Systems Engineering.

  • John Corbin

    John is the Founder, Owner, and Head of Marketing and Sales. He takes care of Managing Tasting room, sales, Marketing and promotions. He is a graduate of Faulkner State culinary arts, and Auburn University's Hotel and Restaurant Management Program.

  • Stephen Harle

    Founder, owner, and Head of finances; Stephen takes care of Financials, Taxes, and reporting both to the TTB, and the ABC. He is a graduate of Ole Miss in accounting.

  • Craig Collins

    Craig is a full-time brewer and Plant Manager at Red Clay. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Huntsville with a BA in Rhetorical Criticism. Craig has been working with the brewery since it opened in 2015.