THE BUBBLY ON MEMPHIS BREWERIES

827 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38106

The saying “great water makes great beer” is what inspired Ghost River Brewing to set up shop n 2007 and never look back. Now, over 10 years later, Ghost River beer continues to get its foundation from water that has trickled through the Wolf River into the Ghost River wetlands and finally into the Memphis Sands Aquifer. Through this long journey, the water becomes soft, mineral free and ripe for beer making.

Ghost River has three beers available all year - Golden Ale, Copperhead Red and Glacial Pale Ale. Depending on the season, you can also find an additional beer added to their stacked lineup.

The award-winning Copperhead Red goes great with anything off the grill, especially hamburgers or steak. Originally brewed exclusively for the Memphis Redbirds, this caramel, malty-flavored beer was the winner of the 2011 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal and is now available at dozens of locations around the city.

2783 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

Owners and brothers, Davin and Kellan Bartosch, are living the dream. Their small taproom and brewery on Broad Avenue makes beer on a 20 BBL JV Northwest Brewhouse (aka the finest American made brewing equipment). Their taproom also has the distinction of being the first craft brewery in Tennessee to can its beer.

Wiseacre gives tours on Saturdays at noon through reservation. Tours last about 45 minutes, are capped at 40 people, and are first come, first served. $10 gets you a 45-minute in-depth tour and a take home taster glass.

While there, try the Tiny Bomb, an American Pilsner that is made with German and American pilsner malt and spiked with local wildflower honey. Tiny Bomb is another Great American Beer Fest winner, after taking home the bronze medal at the 2014 competition. Another favorite is their Ananda IPA (Indian Pale Ale), a velvety textured brew with notes of citrus. In addition to their classics, Wiseacre also offers a rotating menu of seasonal beers to try during your visit.

Learn more about Wiseacre’s taproom hours and plan your visit.

Pro Tip: Wiseacre doesn't accept cash, so make sure to bring a debit or credit card.

2120 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Not only is the food at Bosco’s is excellent, but this Overton Square restaurant is well known for its fantastic beer selection. Bosco's brews have taken home plenty of awards for their brews. So make sure to try the Flaming Stone which won Silver at the Great American Beer Festival or the Bombay IPA, 4-Time Real Ale Festival Medal winner. You can also pair one of their seasonal beers with your brick oven pizza or cedar plank salmon. Bosco’s offers beer samplers for about $10 for 2 oz. samples of every beer on the menu.

Not only does Bosco's have delicious beer and pizza, but it's also one of the hottest brunch spots on Sunday. Enjoy live music by Joyce Cobb as you enjoy the breakfast menu that includes hot chicken and waffles, andouille and chicken hash or creme brulee french toast from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (reservations are recommended).