List of Knoxville’s Top Breweries
May 8, 2022

We love Knoxville breweries! Here is a list of the best breweries in Knoxville, according to Untappd, along with information about hours of operation and food options. This list will be updated frequently, but if you notice anything inaccurate on this list, or if you see that we accidentally left off a brewery, please kindly let us know and we’ll fix it as soon as we can! We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date source of brewery information possible. (For why we chose to sort by Untappd rating, please check out our FAQ.) And, as always, before going to a brewery, check their website or social media to see if they have food trucks on certain days, food delivery options, or irregular hours that day.
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NOTE: As the world continues to re-open after 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, many who have re-opened their taprooms are now operating on a different schedule than they had in place pre-quarantine. We will be updating our site as quickly as we can, but it’s very possible that the information on our brewery lists regarding dates, times, and food availability is no longer accurate. Before heading to any brewery, please check the brewery’s social media to determine their hours of operation, and be sure to read our guide for beer travel as the pandemic continues. Thanks!
update: 5/8/22
KNOXVILLE:

Xül Beer Co
Untappd: 4.19
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Bearden Brewhouse
Untappd: 4.01
Open 7 days a week
10 AM – 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 10 AM – 12 AM Thursday through Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Crafty Bastard Brewery
Untappd: 3.96
DOWNTOWN: Open 7 days a week
5 PM – 10 PM Monday, 4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 4 PM – 12 AM Friday, 2 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
CRAFTY WEST: Closed Mondays
4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 2 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
Abridged Beer Company
Untappd: 3.96
Closed Sundays and Mondays
4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday
Food: Yes
Next Level Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.92
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday, 11 AM – 11 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
Pretentious Beer Co
Untappd: 3.92
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 3 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Snacks
Elst Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.89
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 12 PM – 10 PM Thursday through Saturday, 1 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Alliance Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.87
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 PM Monday, 3 PM – 11 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: No
Orange Hat Brewing
Untappd: 3.87
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 11 PM every day
Food: Daily food trucks
Albright Grove Brewing Co.
Untappd: 3.85
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 2 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Printshop Beer Co
Untappd: 3.83
Closed Monday
4 PM – 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Last Days of Autumn Brewing
Untappd: 3.81
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 1 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Schulz Brau Brewing
Untappd: 3.79
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 1 AM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 12 AM Sunday
Food: Yes
Gypsy Circus Cider Company
Untappd: 3.79
BARRELHOUSE: Open 7 days a week
11:30 AM – 9 PM Monday through Saturday, 11:30 AM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Geezers Brewery
Untappd: 3.77
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 1 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Hexagon Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.73
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Hi-Wire Brewing
Untappd: 3.72
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 3 PM – 12 AM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 12 AM Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Balter Beerworks
Untappd: 3.7
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday, 10 AM – 12 AM Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Blackhorse Pub and Brewery
Untappd: 3.57
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 6 PM Monday, 11 AM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Fanatic Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.54
Open 7 days a week
11:30 AM – 5 PM Monday, 11:30 AM – 8 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 AM – 11 PM Friday, 2 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes