Mississippi is known for chefs who use their creativity to evolve Southern cuisine, including several James Beard Award winners and nominees who create sought-after dishes using local inspiration with farm-to-table freshness.

On the other side of the palate, Mississippi’s craft breweries pull from the same deep cultural well, creating original beers with locally sourced ingredients and uniquely Mississippi twists—often with food pairings of their own. Southern Prohibition in Hattiesburg pairs its popular Suzy B blonde with local pizzas and paninis from Mercury Pizza, while Crooked Letter brew pub in Ocean Springs serves the tasty Romp Burger, basted with its own Mystery Romp porter.

Craft breweries and brew pubs across the state are community gathering spots for Mississippians and welcoming places for visitors looking to find an authentic local experience. Learn the stories of Mississippi’s craft breweries in their own words here.