Alex Hubbard

USA Today Network - Tennessee

Tennessee Brew Works and Tennessee State Parks have teamed up to create a state parks beer.

The State Park Blonde Ale is set for statewide release this month and marks the culmination of a two-year effort between the brewery and the parks. A portion of the sales will benefit the parks.

“Together we have found a way to make delicious Tennessee Brew Works craft beer and support Tennessee State Parks with our State Park Blonde Ale. We proudly support the mission of Tennessee State Parks as they preserve and protect our natural resources,” said Christian Spears, founder and owner of Tennessee Brew Works.

The beer’s label art was created by Nashville native Bryce McCloud and features parks veteran Randy Hedgepath, who has served for more than 30 years as a ranger naturalist at South Cumberland and Radnor Lake State Parks. Hedgepath was appointed state naturalist in 2007.

Tennessee Brew Works’ State Park Blonde Ale is light, crisp American blonde session ale with subtle floral notes, created with high quality grains and hops,” a press release said.

The beer will be distributed statewide and will be served on tap and in bottles at the brew works Ewing Avenue location and at its airport kiosk.

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