This Week On Tap: 05/17-05/23
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: “Crescendo” - House of Funk White Wine Barrel Aged Sour
Wednesday:
Crafty Bastard-West: “Candy Monster” - High gravity, in-your-face version of Hop Candy IPA
Xul: “VHS 051” - S’mores Imperial Stout
Thursday:
Albright Grove: “Lost Trail Series - Baxter Creek” - Belgian Style Pale Ale with Amarillo and Simcoe Hops, available in cans and draft - big orange zest aroma reminiscent of an orange Julius!
Balter: Raspberry Kolsch
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: “Candy Monster” - High gravity, in-your-face version of Hop Candy IPA
Friday:
*Multi-Establishment: KABA Collaboration Beer Release: “Down In The Tennessee Pils” - Pilsner
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Raspberry Smoothie Mead
Bearden Beer Market: “Plum Nerdy” - Plum & Nerds Sour
Next Level & Crafty Bastard Collab: “The Next Bastard 3: Hazed and Confused” - Hazy IPA with Dr. Rudi and Motueka Hops
Schulz Brau: Beer Release, Details TBA
Smoky Mountain: Springtime Wheat
Saturday: **New Brew Saturday for Knoxville Craft Beer Week!**
Crafty Bastard-West: Tajin and Pineapple IPA
Geezers: “High Gain” - Double IPA heavily Dry Hopped with Citra Mosaic, and Simcoe Hops - bursting with berry and tropical fruit notes!
Next Level: Monkeytown Collaboration Beer, Details TBA
Printshop: “Sidereal Time” - Double IPA with Mosaic & Galaxy Hops
Schulz Brau: Radler
Sunday: X
Monday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: House of Funk Forager Series - Tomatillo Sour
Special Events
Tuesday:
Xul: Seinfeld Trivia at 7:00pm
Wednesday:
Albright Grove: Live music with The Lonetones & Jamie Cook at 7:00pm
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Live music with Davis Mitchell at 7:00pm
Pretentious: Free Women’s Waltzing Club Listening Event & Mini Art Market at 7:30pm. Featuring Anna Baldree, Stan Sharp, and Sara Mae
Thursday:
Schulz Brau: Filmnacht (free movie!) - King Richard
Friday:
Albright Grove: Live music with The Four Leaf Peat with a special guest from Nashville who is described as "one of the best, if not the best, American Irish fiddle players alive, or ever!" at 7:00pm! Dinner provided by Food Fire and Ferment Food Truck
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Live music with Hillbilly Jedi at 7:30pm
Geezers: Live music with Andrew Broschart from 8:00-10:00pm
Pour: Live music with Troublesome Times from 9:00pm-12:00am
Saturday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Second Annual Spring Fling 11:30am - close, featuring live music from Ben Shuster at 1:00pm, the Tommie John Band at 6:00pm, local vendor craft market, games and raffles and more! FREE to the public
Geezers: Live music with Alex Carter from 8:00-10:00pm
Next Level: Live music with Nick Horner at 7:30pm
Pour: Live music with Joey’s Van from 9:00pm-12:00am
Printshop: Brewers Flight & Cheese Pairing with Euphoric Cheese. “Join us for a special Knoxville Craft Beer Week Brewer’s Flight, and take your palate on a wild exploration while enjoying a fine selection of...yep, cheese and beer. We’ll supply everything you need, including Angelo, who’s deep appreciation of science, beer, and cheese (though maybe not in that order) make him your ideal guide, as you explore unique flavor combinations. You’ll also learn how to judge a beer like the pros and pick up some great beer knowledge to impress your family and friends.” $30 ticket includes: Five 6.5 oz pours, including new Double IPA, Sidereal Time; acurated selection of cheeses, meat, and crackers from Euphoric Cheese; guided pairing experience led by Angelo assistant brewer & sensory training guru. Please reserve your ticket by 10:00pm on Thursday 5/19: https://www.printshopbeer.co/product/beer-cheese-tasting/134?cs=true&cst=custom
Sunday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: GIRLS NIGHT OUT Male Dancer Show at 6:00pm (tickets required)
Geezers: Doggie Kissing Booth fundraiser from 2:00-4:00pm in support of KARM’s 2022 Dragon Boat race. Donation go towards fighting hunger and homeless in Knoxville. Shirts by RIOT printing. $1 will be donated for every pint of beer sold during the event. Beermosas and Donuts from The Donut Shop, available at open and as long as supplies last!
Printshop: “Pups & Pints Dog Market and Photo Booth” from 12:00-4:00pm with Dog Friendly Knoxville. Food Fire and Ferment Food Truck will be on site. Swing by the photo booth to get a pool-party themed portrait, then post it on the insta. Tag @printshopbeer, @dogfriendlyknoxville, and #pups&pints for a chance to win prizes from Printshop and the vendors on site
Monday:
Knox Brew Hub: Knox Brew Stories live at the Hub! Featuring Adam Ingle of Alliance Brewing Company & Patrick Teasdale of Knox Soccer Podcast discussing Beer & Soccer & live music with Jamie Saylor!
Printshop: Beer Dinner with Seoul Brothers at 6:30pm. $80 dinner + beer / $65 dinner only. In addition to a beer to start the night, each course will include a beer pairing selected by the chef and brewers. And you'll get to take home a new Printshop tumbler, designed by Sara McCandless. Vegetarian options and the meal without beer pairings are also available. Tickets available at: https://www.printshopbeer.co/product/beer-dinner/121?cs=true&cst=custom
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
Geezers: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night with JC at 6:00pm
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. 15% off drinks for those who play the entire game!
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: Vinyl Night Nirvana with Spin Doctor Tony
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; 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
Pour: Wine Down Wednesdays - 50% off wine!
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: 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