This Week on Tap: 05/18 - 05/24

A full and as complete as possible list of craft beer centric events happening in Knoxville, TN this week!

Tuesday 5/18:

• Abridged/Beer Release: “Stripe Show" - Double IPA. A collaboration with PGA Tour professional, Scott Stallings, benefiting his "Kids Play Free" initiative, providing unrestricted free access to kids under 18 years old at multiple Knox county golf facilities with the mission of making the game more accessible to all. There's a QR code on the can label to take you to the donation page. Additionally, Abridged will be donating $1 for every beer sold. 4-pack 16oz cans available at Abridged starting Tuesday.

• Balter Beerworks/Beer Release: “Tart Cherry Wheat Ale” available on draft 

• Printshop/Beer Release: “Southie” variant release - Cream Ale with Lime

Wednesday 5/19:

• Crafty Bastard/Beer Release: return of the Pineapple Radler 

• Printshop/Beer Release: “7th Inning Stretch” - Crackerjack Inspired Wheat Wine 

Thursday 5/20:

• *Extra Special Event: “Grady Broke His Foot Fest” - friend of the Hub Grady Milligan is performing alongside local artists Steph Cabell, Kelsi Walker & more this Thursday at Central Filling Station from 6-9pm. All funds raised help Grady pay for surgery! 

• Crafty Bastard/Beer Release: “Banana Puddin’” - Ivory Pastry Stout release 

• Geezers/Special Event: live music with Slade Adams from 7-9PM (Knoxville singer-songwriter, rhythmic soul country)

• Next Level/Beer Release: “Tropicaliente” - New England IPA with Coconut, Orange, Pineapple, and Serrano Peppers 

• Orange Hat Brewing/Special Event: live music from 6-9pm with Regal Beagle 

• Smoky Mountain Brewery/Beer Release: “Springtime Wheat” - Hefeweizen release

Friday 5/21:

• Balter Beerworks/Beer Release: “Irish Red” beer release (created by new brewing assistant, Jake!)

• Hi-Wire/Special Event/Beer Release: 2 new releases. “Orange Creamsicle Sour Smoothie” on draft and “Session Sour Ale” mixed 12 packs are available for pick up. Live music from 7-10pm with Grady Milligan.

• Orange Hat Brewing/Special Event: live music in the taproom with Milkshake Fatty’s

Saturday 5/22:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus/Special Event: Spring Fling 12-5pm. There will be local vendors, live music, and a Gypsy Circus tent to win prizes, take selfies with a special GC Snapchat filter, and more!

• Elst/Special Event: IPMay special event with catering by Oakwood BBQ

Sunday 5/23: X

Monday 5/24: X

Written and curated by Candace Preston