Knoxville TN Brewery Guide

One of the many great things about living in Knoxville is the blooming brewery scene. It’s been a couple of years since I wrote about our own, self guided Knoxville Brewery Tour, and the beer scene has gotten even better since then. I wanted to create a Knoxville TN Brewery Guide to help you decide which brewery (or breweries) you want to visit. If you want to book a brewery tour, check out Knox Brew Tours.

Knoxville TN Brewery Guide

Crafty Bastard Brewery – Very laid back brewery with lots of creative and interesting beers. (Bonus favorite thing: free spicy ginger ale for pregnant and breastfeeding moms!)

Balter Beerworks – Stunning restaurant and brewery with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious food and great beer.

Schulz Brau Brewing Company – One word: biergarten. Fantastic atmosphere with a huge outdoor biergarten. Perfect place to hang out on a warm night.

Last Days Of Autumn Brewery – Very casual brewery. Great for small groups wanting to chat and play board games.

Alliance Brewing Company – The perfect brewery to stop at after a morning exploring Ijams Nature Center. Mostly outdoor seating. (Bonus: Dog friendly!)

Blackhorse Pub & Brewery – Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, this brewery is great for grabbing some food and beer.

Hexagon Brewing Co. – A Fountain City brewery with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating and activities. They also have a great selection of Gypsy Circus Ciders on tap.

Fanatic Brewing Co. – A brewery offering locally crafted, high-quality beers.

Printshop Beer – Located in the Island Home area of Knoxville, this brewery offers a good selection of beers and ciders.

Downtown Grill & Brewery – Another brewery in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Feels more like a bar/restaurant than the other breweries on the list. Fun hang out space upstairs.

Abridged Beer Co. – Located in Bearden/West Knoxville. Casual, family friendly brewery, with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating.

Pretentious Beer Co. – Creative beers served in handmade glass via the Pretentious Glass Co.

Elkmont Exchange – A gorgeous brewery inspired by the beauty of The Smokies. Perfect spot for the foodie and beer lover.

Smoky Mountain Brewery – For those beer lovers in West Knoxville, Smoky Mountain Brewery is a classic restaurant and brewery combo.

Elst Brewing Company – A new brewery in Knoxville with lots their own beers on tap. Will review in more detail once I visit.

Albright Grove Brewing Company – A casual brewery just west of downtown Knoxville. They have small amount of beers and ciders on draft. A nice, cozy place to enjoy a drink.

Hi-Wire Brewing – This brewery in South Knoxville has a large taproom with 24 taps. They also have fun games to enjoy while you are there such as soccer pool tables, foosball, and table tennis.

Geezers Brewery – Opening Soon!

View my Knoxville TN Brewery Guide Map for location info & to help you plan your trip to these awesome Knoxville Breweries!

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