This Week On Tap: 04/11 - 04/17
Your weekly roundup of new releases, special events, live music, food trucks, and MORE at our local craft beer bars & breweries! Scroll to find what’s new this week as well as recurring events! Curated with love by Ace.
New Releases
Tuesday:
Balter: Waimea Hazy IPA
Crafty Bastard-West: “The Pollinator” - Collaboration with Ebony & Ivory, Wheat Beer infused with Honey Malt, Rosecomb Honey from Clinton TN, Lavender Flowers from Three Rivers Market
Wednesday:
Crafty Bastard Downtown: “The Pollinator” - Collaboration with Ebony & Ivory, Wheat Beer infused with Honey Malt, Rosecomb Honey from Clinton TN, Lavender Flowers from Three Rivers Market
Crafty Bastard-West: Old World Czech Pils (Name TBD) - Brewed with Riverbend undermodified Chit Malt, this beer has an old-world grassiness to it along with moderate hop character and a crisp finish
Ebony & Ivory: “The Pollinator” - Collaboration with Crafty Bastard, Wheat Beer infused with Honey Malt, Rosecomb Honey from Clinton TN, Lavender Flowers from 3 Rivers Market; “Valleys of Hills” - Brett Farmhouse Saison Wine Barrel Aged 6 Months, 500mL Bottle Release
Next Level: Beer Release TBA
Xul: “Ferda Pilsner” - American Pils with slight hop bitterness
Thursday:
Albright Grove: “Rising Sun” - Rice Lager
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Old World Czech Pils (Name TBD) - Brewed with Riverbend undermodified Chit Malt, this beer has an old-world grassiness to it along with moderate hop character and a crisp finish
Friday:
Balter: “Raspberry Good Neighbor” - Kolsch infused with Raspberries
Next Level: Beer Release TBA
Saturday:
Last Days of Autumn: Lotus White IPA, Strawberry Lemonade Shandy, Toasted Marshmallow Porter, Yuzu Mango Sour, Hibiscus Plum Saison
Sunday: X
Monday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: House of Funk Sour Release - “Royal Ruckus” - Raspberry & Blueberry Wine Barrel Aged Sour
Special Events
Tuesday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Singo at 7:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Xtreme Music Bingo "'90s Hip Hop" at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Nada’s Empanadas food truck on site at 6:00pm
Ebony & Ivory: Burwell Garden Clean Up Community Efforts
Hi-Wire: Over The Ledge Rooftop Comedy Night from 5:30-8:30pm. Featuring comedians Emily Sabo, Rikki McDonald, and Ali Simpson. Silent Auction Items include: A piece of Barron Hall pottery from Mighty Mud, A pair of endless chain bracelet gift cards to ACF Jewlery, A pair of tickets to the Zoo, Five free dance classes for Circle Modern Dance, Five yoga sessions at The Glowing Body, A pair of tickets to the Bijou for an August Concert, A $25 Magpies Gift Card, and MORE! Tickets are $10 and support The Arc Knox County (Sunshine Industries). Buy your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/over-the-edge-launch-party-tickets-608563538927
Voodoo: Live music with Radio On at 7:00pm
Xul: Manchester City vs Bayern game in the taproom
Yee-Haw: Vols Softball vs East Kentucky on the Jumbotron at 6:30pm
Wednesday:
Albright Grove: Conservation on Tap with Discover Life in America; Mama Lana’s food truck on site
Casual Pint-Northshore: This Beer Tastes Funny Trivia & Comedy event hosted by Waking Up in a Brewery at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Tarik’s North African Cuisine on site at 5:00pm; Grenade Race at 6:30pm; Woof Gang Dog Walk with SBRET at 7:00pm
Next Level: Food, Fire, and Ferment Food Truck on site for Trivia from 5:30-9:00pm
Pour: Drag Bingo at 8:30pm
Pretentious: Craft Night with Crafting Appalachia - Open arts meetup. Link up with local creatives while working on your craft in the Pretentious patio at 6:30pm
Xul: JR League Sexual Assault Awareness Night
Yee-Haw: Jumbotron Games - Padres vs Mets at 1:00pm, Nationals vs Angels at 4:00pm, Braves vs Reds at 7:00pm
Thursday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: JoBeth and the Girls Bike Ride at 8:00pm; Sean’s Birthday Jam; Food, Fire, and Ferment Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Frog Juice Boocherie: Pint Night with Centro Hispano. “Their mission is to promote empowerment and civic participation through education, workforce development, youth and family engagement, and community-strengthening initiatives, and are the leading resource both for East Tennessee’s Latino community and for East Tennessee regarding the Latino community.” $1 from every pint sold on Thursdays in April will be donated to the organization!
Next Level: Knox Bodegas Food Truck on site from 5:30-9:00pm
Orange Hat: “The Corndog Tour.” The Collab food truck will be serving corndog nachos (mini corndogs covered in chili and beer cheese with jalapeños, onions, and sour cream). Live music from Queen Corndog herself, Steph Cabell, at 6:00pm
Yee-Haw: Jumbotron Games - Red Sox vs Rays at 1:00pm, PGA RBC Heritage at 3:00pm, Twins vs Yankees at 7:00pm, Brewers vs Padres at 9:30pm
Friday:
Albright Grove: Live music with Thrift Store Underground Duo at 7:00pm; Tarik’s North African Cuisine on site at 5:00pm
Balter: 7 Year Anniversary Celebration & Shrimp Boil starting at 4:00pm. Happy Anniversary, Balter!
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Live music with Kincaid Band at 7:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Live music with Untitled Ensemble at 7:30pm
Clinch River: Live music with Shaun Abbott at 6:30pm
Ebony & Ivory: Bunnz Food Truck on site. Mitchell & Chico of E&I will be at East Nash Beer Fest!
Fanatic: Live music with Cale Charney at 7:00pm
Geezers: Live music with Andrew Broschart at 7:00pm
Last Days of Autumn: Live music with Gas Station Sushi at 7:00pm
Next Level: Ry’s Pies on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Pour: Live music with Brent Hyder from 9:00pm-12:00am
Pretentious: Live music with Nick Horner & Tripp White from 8:00-11:00pm
Schulz Brau: Ritterfest-German Medieval Knight’s Festival! Highlights: Minstrels of Music, German Cuisine, Craft Beer, Costume Contests, Medieval Merchants, Axe Throwing, Face Painting, Photo Ops, Fortune Telling, Specialty Merch, Battling Knights Every Hour. Real Knight Battle at 8:00pm! For more information, check out: http://www.schulzbraubrewing.com/ritterfest
Yee-Haw: Jumbotron Games - PGA RBC Heritage at 3:00pm, Vols Baseball vs Arkansas at 8:00pm
Saturday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Live music with Corey James Clifton at 7:00pm
Clinch River: Live music with Gunner Heathe at 6:30pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Inaugural Crafty Bash Beer Mile Run! Proceeds benefit Two Bikes of Knoxville. Beer Mile consists of 4 quarter of a mile out and back that equal 1 mile. Featuring live music and cash prizes! Event check in from 10:00am-12:30pm; Crafty Beer Mile Run starts at 1:00pm
Elst: Adoption Event with H.A.L.T: Humans and Animals Learning Together from 1:00-3:00pm. Adoptable dogs will be on site
Geezers: Live music with Michael James Morgan & Nick Marlow at 8:00pm
Hexagon: K-Town Quarterly Invitational Poker Tournament at 2:00pm
Last Days of Autumn: 7 Year Anniversary Celebration! Featuring live music with Steph Cabell & Barry Faust from 3:00-5:00pm and 45/RPM at 7:00pm, food specials, and five new beer releases. Happy Anniversary, Last Days of Autumn!
Next Level: Ry’s Pies on site from 2:00-9:00pm
Pour: Live music with Grady Milligan from 9:00pm-12:00am
Pretentious: Live music with Rica Chicha at 7:00pm
Schulz Brau: Ritterfest-German Medieval Knight’s Festival! Highlights: Minstrels of Music, German Cuisine, Craft Beer, Costume Contests, Medieval Merchants, Axe Throwing, Face Painting, Photo Ops, Fortune Telling, Specialty Merch, Battling Knights Every Hour. For more information, check out: http://www.schulzbraubrewing.com/ritterfest
Xul: City vs Leicester City game at 12:30pm
Yee-Haw: Glowing Body Yoga in the Grove Outdoor Area at 10:00am (preregistration required); PGA RBC Heritage at 1:00pm on the inside screens; Jumbotron games - Celtics vs TBD at 3:30pm, Vols Baseball vs Arkansas at 7:00pm
Sunday:
Special Event: Knox Brew Tours & Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee are hosting the 2nd Pup Crawl - Hybrid brewery tour & adoption event! Join adorable adoptable pups on a Brew Tour! Limited tickets remain, snag yours at KnoxBrewTours.com/pupcrawl
Alliance: Tarik’s North African Cuisine on site at 4:00pm
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Live music with Drop Dead Dangerous at 5:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Mario Kart Tournament Round 1 at 2:00pm
Clinch River: Live music with Victoria Flowers & Jonah Tran at 2:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Bryant’s Bridge Silent Auction & Kandilige Spicy African Food on site from 2:00-6:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: CATAN 4 a Cure - National Qualifier from 12:30-6:00pm. “Puzzles Entertainment is hosting an official CATAN United States National Championship Qualifier Tournament at Crafty West. $25.00 registration fee, net proceeds to benefit Alzheimers Tennessee. The Qualifier Winner will win a guaranteed seat at the 2023 CATAN United States National Championship Tournament, location and dates TBD. The 2023 CATAN United States National Champion will be sent to the 2024 CATAN World Championship, location and dates TBD. ELIGIBILITY: All participants must be US Citizens/Permanent Residents and be 18+ years of age by the date of CATAN Nationals. Winners of 2022-2023 season Qualifier Tournaments are not allowed to play in additional Qualifier events leading up to the 2023 National Championship. Please contact Catan Studio at op@catanstudio.com if you have questions regarding these policies. Preregistration required at: https://puzzlesentertainment.com/event/catan-crafty/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Frog Juice Boocherie: Emotional Sobriety meeting from 12:30-1:30pm; Community Grief Meeting from 2:30-4:00pm
Geezers: Giggles at Geezers - A Night of Stand Up Comedy at 5:30pm. “Join us at Geezers Brewery for a night of stand up comedy featuring some of the funniest up-and-coming comics across the southeast! These traveling comedians will be joined by a few Knoxville favorites to bring the laughs for your entertainment. As always, we’ll have 16 beers on tap, donuts provided by The Donut Shop and a rotating food truck on premises. Come hangout and laugh your asses off with us- you might find your new favorite comic! Featuring Comedians: Andrew Ledbetter (Chattanooga, Comedy Catch Comedy Club), Rowan Young (Tiny Stage Comedy), Jeff Greenspan (Chattanooga, Comedy Catch Comedy Club), Andrew McAffry (Weekly Geezers Host), Michael Yetman (Nashville, Third Coast Comedy Club), Tyler Gallant (Tiny Stage Comedy, Doubled Up Host), Joanna Brooker (Tiny Stage Comedy, Sundress Publications), and Hosted by Art Martin. 18+, this show will contain strong adult content. $8 presale, $10 at the door. Find tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/giggles-at-geezers-a-night-of-stand-up-comedy-tickets-602920791317?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Hi-Wire: Retro Urban Combat Wrestling-80’s Edition from 6:00-9:00pm. $15 in advance, $18 day off, +18 Only. Tickets available now at https://www.simpletix.com/e/urban-combat-wrestling-present-retro-wrest-tickets-127391
Merchants of Beer: Knoxville Vintage Market from 1:00-7:00pm
Schulz Brau: Ritterfest-German Medieval Knight’s Festival! Highlights: Minstrels of Music, German Cuisine, Craft Beer, Costume Contests, Medieval Merchants, Axe Throwing, Face Painting, Photo Ops, Fortune Telling, Specialty Merch, Battling Knights Every Hour. For more information, check out: http://www.schulzbraubrewing.com/ritterfest
Xul: Knox Track Club Beer Run at 2:00pm; Big Bad Taco Food Truck on site from 12:00-7:00pm
Yee-Haw: Games on the Jumbotron - Nott’m Forest vs Manchester United at 11:30am, PGA RBC Heritage at 1:00pm, Vols Baseball vs Arkansas at 3:00pm, Rangers vs Astros at 7:00pm
Monday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Live music with Papa Plump & The Bad Britches at 7:00pm
Knox Brew Hub: Knox Brew Stories LIVE at 6:00pm with featured guest Nick Barron of Albright Grove Brewery and musical guest, Jaq!
Xul: Charity Mondays - April Charity (10% Mondays): Knox Vintage Pet Project
Weekly Happenings
Tuesday:
Albright Grove: 2 for $24 four packs
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: SBRET Mutt Club neighborhood dog walk at 6:30pm, all well-behaved dogs welcome! Extreme Bingo & Music Trivia at 7:00pm. Taco Tuesday: 2 for $5 tacos, $4 Raindancer and Queen of Swords Ciders. Industry Tuesdays, all day, 10% with run card, every 5th Tuesday stamped, get a free cider - Ask bartender for details!
Bearden Beer Market: $1 off drafts all day
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Trivia in the beer garden at 7:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Trivia at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Trivia at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Bingo at 7:00pm, Teacher Tuesday, Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Ebony & Ivory: Vinyl Night
Fanatic: $2 off growlers and crowlers
Geezers: Vinyl Night-BYO Vinyl!
Hi-Wire: All flagship beers only $3 all day. Tot Tuesday - get Tots or Nachos from Redbud Kitchen for $8 and get a flagship pint for $2 in the taproom! Ping Pong Tournament at 7:00pm
Orange Hat: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm; Buy a pint, get 1/2 off growlers!
Pour Taproom: Free Trivia every Tuesday at 8:00pm. 15% off drinks for those who play the entire game!
Pretentious: Thirst Trap Tuesdays with Taryn — Ladies Night
Schulz Brau: Open 3:00pm-12:00am
Xül: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm; Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Wednesday:
Alliance: Personal Best Racing Fun Run at 6:00pm, $1 off beers for runners
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: “Wine All You Want” Wine Special; Poker Night
Casual Pint-Northshore: First Responders and Medical Professionals, "Raise a Glass to Our Heroes". Every Wednesday as a small token of our appreciation these men and women receive $5 off their purchase of $25 or more
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Puzzle Night! Win prizes for completed puzzles
Crafty Bastard-West: BYO Board Game Night; Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza. Wine and Whiskey Night — Whiskey Flights, $2 off glass of wine
Geezers: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night. Sign up starts at 6:00pm, open mic from 7:00-9:00pm
Hexagon: Ping Pong Tournaments; $1 off all drafts and $2 off every pound of wings
Hi-Wire: Free Trivia Night with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Knox Brew Hub: Chess Club at 7:00pm
Merchants of Beer: Old City Run Club. “Join us for a group run and walk around Downtown Knoxville. Led by the fine folks at the Old City Athletic Club. Meet up at MoB for a 5:30pm start, go for a casual 3-mile run or take the alternate 1.5-mile walking route. The routes are posted weekly to the The Old City Athletic Club stories. All participants 21+ years get $1 off drafts once they return.”
Next Level: Free Trivia from 7:00-9:00pm
Pour: Wine Down Wednesdays - 50% off wine!
Schulz Brau: Open 3:00pm-12:00am
Xul: Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Thursday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Challenge Trivia with What’s Brewing Next at 7:00pm
Bearden Beer Market: Not Rocket Science Trivia begins at 7:00pm
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Trivia and 3 for $3 Night: $3 drafts, $3 wells, and $3 shots of Fireball
Casual Pint-Northshore: Bingo at 7:00pm
Clinch River: Free Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Trivia at 7:00pm, Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Geezers: Trivia with Knox Trivia Guys from 7:00-9:00pm
Hexagon: Free Poker hosted by K-Town Poker at 6:00pm
Hi-Wire: All day 50% off all draft pints
Honeybee: Trivia at 7:00pm. Each week the winner will be entered into a quarterly Tournament of Champions. Each of those 4 winners will then be eligible to compete for the Honeybee Trivia Grand Championship, to take place right after the New Year. Prizes get bigger at each level!
Knox Brew Hub: Eddie’s Health Shoppe Fun Run at 6:00pm
Last Days of Autumn: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 4:00-10:00pm
Next Level: 25% off tab for Friends With Benefits members
Orange Hat: Singo at 7:00pm
Pretentious: Vinyl Night; Hong’s Kitchen open 5:00-9:00pm
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-12:00pm
Xul: Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Friday:
Frog Juice Boocherie: Growler fill Fridays - $5 off growler fills
Clinch River: Trivia with Amanda from Challenge Entertainment from 6:30pm to close
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Donut Delivery from The Donut Shop from 6:00-11:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Trailblazer Creek Run from 6:00-7:00pm, Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 4:00-10:00pm
Pretentious: Hong’s Kitchen open 3:00-10:00pm
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-1:00am
Xul: Abridged Burger Co Food Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
Saturday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Kandilige Spicy African Food at 4:00pm
Geezers: Beermosas & Donuts with The Donut Shop. Sunday Best - Comedy Open Mic Night! Sign-up starts at 5:30pm, sets start at 6:00pm
Hi-Wire: Yoga with Pilates Jill at 11:00am, $5 per person and half off first beer (21+), limited space, reserve your spot at: https://www.pilatesjill.com/class-rsvp
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 12:00-11:00pm
Next Level: Brunch with Dia De food truck with craft beer cocktail pairings
Pretentious: Hong’s Kitchen open 12:00-10:00pm
Printshop: 10:45am - Hair of the Dog Yoga with Rigazzi - $12 for class + beer or $10 for class only. 1:00pm - Brewer’s Flight - $10 for flight - One of Printshop’s brewers selects 4 beers and then shares the stories behind the beers as they are sampled. Tastings promote digressive conversations covering a variety of beer-related topics, from style and flavor profiles to recipe development and ingredient selection to the state of the craft industry. Drink beers with the makers behind them in a low-key environment and get your beer questions answered!
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-1:00am
Xül: Abridged Burger Co 12:00-9:00pm
Sunday:
Alliance: Dinner with Tarik’s North African Cuisine at 4:00pm
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Yoga + Cider 10:30am; Bottomless Brunch every Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm
Bearden Beer Market: Disc Golf Putting League from 6:00-9:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Kandilige Spicy African Cuisine from 2:00-6:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Brunch with Hole in the Wall Pizza from 10:00am-2:00pm. Yoga with Deb at 11:30am; Poker at 4:00pm; Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Elst: Yoga at 11am, $5 for the class and $1 off your first pint
Geezers: Beermosas & Donuts from The Donut Shop; Sunday Best - Comedy Open Mic! Sign-up starts at 5:30pm, sets begin at 6:00pm
Hi-Wire: Yoga with Pilates Jill at 11:00am, $5 per person and half off first beer (21+), limited space, reserve your spot at: https://www.pilatesjill.com/class-rsvp / Industry Night, $3 pints of select beers from 5:00-10:00pm. Slushie Sunday - $6 beer slushies all day!
Honeybee: Sunday Funday Flight Day-Buy a flight, get your first pint half off
Hops & Hollers: All Day Happy Hour
Knox Brew Hub: Sour Sundays - $1 off all sours and DOUBLE points for Hub Club Members
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 12:00-8:00pm
Pretentious: Hong’s Kitchen open 12:00-4:00pm
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-12:00am
Xul: Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Monday:
Albright Grove: Vinyl Monday
Alliance: Yoga with Rigazzi Wellness from 6:00-7:00pm, $10 for yoga/$12 for yoga & a pint—register at Rigazzi’s website; Flying Pints Fun Run with 865 Running starts at 6:30pm, $1 off beers for runners
Barrelhouse: Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Night with Chris Marshall, signup begins at 6:00pm, open mic starts at 7:00pm, FREE to attend & participate! Fun Run
Bearden Beer Market: Fun Run departs from the Market at 6:30pm, $1 off beers for runners, runners drinking brewery sponsor's beer get tickets for end of the night raffle
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Monday Night Patio Jams featuring a local musician and new sour beer released every Monday!
Elst: Themed Trivia at 7:00pm and $1 off nonic pours
Hi-Wire: Board Game Night from 6:30-8:30pm; Each week Knox Board Games will give out tickets and on the 4th week of the month, a winner will be picked to receive an unopened board game!
Knox Brew Hub: This Week On Tap Live broadcast at 6:00pm & Emo Happy Hour at 7:30pm - $1 off all dark beers
Next Level: 1/2 price sushi from Blackie Chan from 6:00-9:00pm
Orange Hat: Free Texas Hold ‘Em from 7:00-10:00pm
Pour: Mimosa Bar Mondays - 50% off Prosecco and all juices are free!
Pretentious: Industry Night - $1 off drafts for all service industry workers
Schulz Brau: CLOSED
Voodoo: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Xul: Charity & Metal Mondays! 10% of all sales go to a charity of the month. Wear your favorite metal band shirt and get an extra $1 donated to charity! Pizza Time Food Truck from 5:00-9:00pm. Family Feud Trivia at 7:00pm
