This Week On Tap: 03/29 - 04/04
A full and as complete as possible list of craft beer-centric events happening in Knoxville, TN this week!
Beer Releases
Tuesday:
Crafty Bastard-West: “From Chaos to Coherence” - Crafty Bastard House of Funk & Oak Room Collaboration. 3+ year blend of Whisky & Red Wine Barrel Aged Mixed Culture Sour.
Xul: “VHS 049” - Collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing - Wild Thai Banana, Ugandan Cacao Nibs, Cacao Husks & Madagascar Vanilla
Wednesday:
Crafty Bastard Downtown & West: “HBC 472 Baltic Porter” - Baltic Porter with HBC 472 Hops (adds notes of Coconut, Oak, and Vanilla)
The Oak Room by Abridged: “From Chaos to Coherence” - Collaboration with Crafty Bastard House of Funk. 3+ year blend of Whisky & Red Wine Barrel Aged Mixed Culture Sour.
Thursday:
Albright Grove: “Rising Sun” - Japanese Rice Lager (World’s Fair Beer). Brewed with real rice and hopped with a varietal grown and cultivated in Japan called Sorachi Ace! Lime, lemon citrus with a dry, crisp lager!
Alliance: “Club Lager” - Session Mexican Lager (New One Knox Sporting Club Sponsor)
Geezers: The return of House Made N/A Hop Water!
Next Level: “Cherry Was A Racecar Driver” - Cherry Limeade Sour
Pretentious: “Style” - Seltzer Series! “Spa Style” - Watermelon, Apple, Cucumber. “Bikini Style” - Honey & Pear. “Beach Style” - Mango, Vanilla, Ice Cream.
Friday:
***Looking for all the World’s Fair Releases in one place? Buy tickets to the East TN History Museum & Knox Brew Hub Beer Expo! The Luncheon Session at $100 per person from 12:00-2:00pm at the Hub will feature a four-course meal prepared by Chef Jeffrey DeAlejandro OliBea and paired with four of the local breweries’ “World’s Fair” beers. Tickets include an admission voucher to the Museum of East Tennessee History, a commemorative pint glass, and an enamel pin. Happy Hour Session from 4:00-6:00pm and the Evening Session from 7:00-9:00pm at $50 per person, offers the only opportunity to try out 2-ounce tasters of all 20 of the new “World’s Fair” beers from local breweries with snacks by Chef DeAlejandro
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Wickson Crab Apple Cider; “One Knox" - Honeycrisp Cider (New One Knox Sporting Club Sponsor)
Bearden Beer Market & Brewhouse: “Plum Nerdy” - Plum & Nerds Sour, “Juice Is Worth The Squeeze” - Orange & Tangerine Sour, “Batting Practice” - Session IPA
Crafty Bastard Downtown & West: Blueberry Cake Donut Pastry Stout. Collaboration with Downtown neighbor, The Donut Shop!
*Elst: “Kuit” - Beer made with Wheat, Oats, and Malted Barley, commonly consumed beer in the Netherlands! (World’s Fair Beer)
*Fanatic: Barrel-Aged Belgian Grand Cru. Releasing at 6:00pm! English Style Brown Porter (World’s Fair Beer)
Geezers: “Granddad’s Stash” - American Light Lager
*Next Level: “Mind the Cumberland Gap” - English Porter (World’s Fair Beer)
Pretentious: Seltzer Bar returns!
*Printshop: World’s Fair Beer - South Korea - Soju-Inspired Beer - Tart Peach & Apricot (World’s Fair Beer)
Xul: Fruit Sour with Coconut & Key Lime, Name TBD
Saturday:
*Alliance: Return of the Kölsch for the World’s Fair Beer - a springtime and Ally favorite!
*Crafty Bastard Downtown & West: Dual Beer Release! World’s Fair Beer - Philippines. Savory: “Adobo” - Rice Beer inspired by the National Dish of the Philippines (Bay Leaf, Tamarind, Bird's Eye Chilies, and Galangal); Sweet: “Halo-Halo” - Rice Beer inspired by the National Dessert of the Philippines (Mango, Red Beans, Vanilla, Purple Yams, and Coconut)
*Geezers: “Northern Degenerates” - Cream Ale with Dark Maple Syrup (World’s Fair Beer)
Sunday: X
Monday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: House of Funk Sour Release. “ Sunshine of your Love” - Tangerine & Tea Barrel Aged Sour
Special Events
Tuesday:
Abridged: Now offering lunch! 11:00am-3:00pm. The "food truck lunches" at the main Pub will offer the food truck menu and a full menu of beer offerings. Walk-up ordering at the truck and at the bar.
Wednesday:
Abridged: Now offering lunch! 11:00am-3:00pm. The "food truck lunches" at the main Pub will offer the food truck menu and a full menu of beer offerings. Walk-up ordering at the truck and at the bar.
Geezers: New Singer Songwriter Open Mic Night! 6:00-9:00pm
Thursday: X
Friday:
Albright Grove: First Friday with local artist Savannah McGuffey
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: NEW Friday concert series! Live music with Christina Chandler at 7:00pm
Geezers: Live music with Steph Cabell and Barry “The Blues Man” from 8:00-10:00pm
Hexagon: Karaoke with Gabby & Brown from 7:00-10:00pm
Next Level: Live music with Nick Horner at 7:00pm
Pour: Live music with Joey’s Van at 9:00pm. Come out for their Debut!
Saturday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Live music with Rossdafareye at 7:00pm
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Live music with Drop Dead Dangerous at 7:30pm
Clinch River: Live music with David Allen of The Shaydes at 6:30pm
Fanatic: Live music with Vaden Landers from 7:00-10:00pm
Geezers: Live music with Ben McLaughlin from 8:00-10:00pm
Hops and Hollers: 8th Year Anniversary! Food trucks on site from 12:00-9:00pm and live music with Jellytight at 4:00pm.
Last Days of Autumn: Live music with Jasper Hollow at 7:00pm
Merchants Of Beer: Get pictures of your dog (or kitty!) with the Easter Bunny! MOB is teaming up with The Royal Bark Social Club to benefit Chain-Free Knoxville from 2:00-5:00pm on the patio. $5 suggested donation
Next Level: Live music with Andrew Broschart at 7:00pm
Schulz Brau: Live music with Fountain City Ramblers at 7:00pm
Sunday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Live music for brunch with Frog & Toad Duo 12:00-2:00pm
Monday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Thirsty Orange ticket raffle every Monday at 9:30pm, every pint purchased gets an entry; Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Chris Marshall at 7:00pm
Knox Brew Hub: Knox Brew Stories live broadcast! April 4th’s show will feature Dr. Warren Dockter of the East Tennessee History Museum and musical guest Evie Andrus!
Weekly Happenings
Tuesday:
Albright Grove: 2 for $20 four packs
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Extreme Bingo & Music Trivia at 7:00pm. Taco Tuesday: 2 for $5 tacos, $3 Raindancer and Queen of Swords Ciders, $4 all other Cider Pints
Bearden Beer Market: $1 off drafts all day
Casual Pint-Northshore: Trivia at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Singo and Leslie’s Panini’s at 7:00pm
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!
Knox Brew Hub: Legit Music Bingo at 7:00pm. Free to play, prizes available!
Orange Hat: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Pour Taproom: Free Trivia every Tuesday at 8:00pm
Xül: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Wednesday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Poker, $3 Buy-in, starts at 6:00pm. “Wine All You Want” Wine Special
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Puzzle Night! Prizes for completed puzzles
Elst: $5 Smash Burgers
Geezers: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night with JC at 6:00pm
Hexagon: $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: Pokémon Go Meet-Up & Gym Raid 6:00pm; Game Night and Chess Club at 7:00pm
Next Level: Free Trivia from 7:00-9:00pm
Orange Hat: Open Mic Night with MC Andrew Broschart, sign up begins at 6:00pm, open mic begins at 7:00pm
Thursday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Trivia with Challenge Entertainment at 7:00pm
Bearden Beer Market: Not Rocket Science Trivia begins at 7:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Bingo at 7:00pm
Clinch River: Free Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm
Fanatic: Open Mic Comedy from 7:00-10:00pm
Geezers: Game night with Grady! Chess and board games available
Hexagon: Free Poker hosted by K-Town Poker
Hi-Wire: All day 50% off all draft pints
Knox Brew Hub: Eddie’s Health Shoppe Fun Run at 6:00pm
Orange Hat: Singo at 7:00pm
Friday:
Clinch River: Trivia with Amanda from Challenge Entertainment from 6:30pm to close
Saturday:
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
Next Level: Brunch with Dia De food truck with craft beer cocktail pairings
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 we sample them together. 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. Come drink beers with the makers behind them in a low-key environment and get your beer questions answered!
Xül: Yoga in the taproom, $10 for class and a free beer!
Sunday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Yoga + Cider 10:30am; Bottomless Brunch & Brunch Beats, every Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Yoga with Deb 11:30am-12:30pm
Elst: Yoga at 11am, $5 for the class and $1 off your first pint
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
Hops & Hollers: All Day Happy Hour
Knox Brew Hub: Sour Sundays - $1 off all sours and DOUBLE points for Hub Club Members
Monday:
Alliance: Yoga with Rigazzi Wellness from 6:00-7:00pm, $10 for yoga/$12 for yoga & a pint; Fun Run with 865 Running starts at 6:30pm, $1 off beers for runners
Barrelhouse: Manic Monday Open Mic Night starts at 7:00pm
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
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: Monday Night Football with Blackie Chan
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
