Jason Wilson, Alabama’s Brewing Visionary, Passes | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A beloved Alabama brewery founder and community leader has died at 46. Jason Wilson, visionary behind Back Forty Beer Company and Gadsden city councilman, poured his passion into revitalizing downtown and uplifting his hometown. Despite battling congestive heart failure — a family history he openly discussed — Wilson remained resilient, grateful, and focused on his faith. His brewpub paused operations in August to support his recovery. His passing is a profound loss for the craft beer world and the people of Gadsden who knew him as a tireless builder and friend. Listen in comfort:Get a…