This Week on Tap: 05/25 - 05/31

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

Beer Releases

Tuesday:

• Next Level: “Smooth Move” - Milkshake IPA with Milk Sugar, Coconut, Mango, and Vanilla Beans

Wednesday:

• Crafty Bastard: “Pils du Jardin” - Pilsner with Lemongrass from Honeybutz Farm and Ginger from 3 Rivers)

• Xül: TRIPLE the VHS releases this week! 024, 025, and 026: Vanilla Origins. Each will feature a different vanilla origin: Madagascar, Vanauta, and Cook Islands Vanilla. Limited amount on draft, extremely limited can release.

Thursday:

• Abridged & Crafty Bastard Collaboration: “Prickly N Pink” - Prickly Pear Cactus Hazy DIPA, 3rd year in a row releasing this collab

• Xül: “Digital Fuzz” - Fruited Sour with Peach, Apricot, and Vanilla Beans in cans

Friday:

• Crafty Bastard: “Coconut Creme Pie Ivory Stout” beer release and Fai Thai food truck for dinner

• Last Days of Autumn: “The Big Red One” - Imperial Red Ale. Brewed to honor the men and women of the 1st Infantry Division who gave their lives wearing the Big Red One patch on their shoulders. Brewer Jon was assigned to this same unit during his 6 years of active duty. The beer uses both Warrior hops (to represent the warriors of this unit) and Mandarina Bavaria (to represent Bavaria, where Jon was stationed). 

• Printshop: “Watermelon Blonde” beer release on draft

• Xül & Knox Brew Hub Collaboration: “Homebrewers With An Insta” - IPA 

Saturday:

• Elst & Crafty Bastard Collaboration: “Saddle Straddler” - American IPA. Made for the Bikes Boats Barks and Brews event is coming June 5th to downtown Knoxville, it ill be available on draft and in cans.

• Knox Brew Hub: Xul’s “Scenery on Repeat” IPA

• Xül: “Ivy” - Double IPA with Citra & Cryo Citra hops with a corresponding T-Shirt (same label that won them “Best Can Art” in a a national competition)

Sunday: X

Monday: X

Special Events

Tuesday: X

Wednesday:

• Printshop: Painting With A Twist at 7pm

Thursday:

• Alliance: Alliance Brewing Company and Keep Knoxville Beautiful are teaming up to host a Sevier Avenue cleanup

• Casual Pint-Bearden: Music Bingo featuring classic country hits and drinking songs

• Geezers: Live music with Grady Milligan from 7-9pm 

• Orange Hat: Live music with Melissa Hale from 6-9pm, food truck Penne For Your Thoughts from 5-9pm

• Pretentious: Zoo Knoxville is offering Craft Bear Night with special food and drink specials, this week featuring Pretentious’ “Brunette, A Blonde Ale” - a light and crisp Blonde Ale with notes of Flowers, Honey, Melon, and Herbal Tea. This event is free for annual pass members, but also available for general admission tickets as well, and goes from 5-8pm

Friday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: live music in the taproom with Ben Schuster at 7pm; new Mojito Cider release 

• Clinch River: live music with Vinny C from 7-9pm

Saturday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: live music in the taproom at 7pm

• Clinch River: Live music with Steph Cabell & Friends from 7-9pm

Sunday: X

Monday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Low Country Shrimp Boil beginning at 11:30am until supplies run out

• Printshop: Birthday Raffle at 6:00pm for Printshop’s 3 Year Anniversary celebration

Weekly Happenings

Tuesday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Doggie Running Club meetup at 6:30pm

• Crafty Bastard: Trivia at 7pm with paninis available from The Panini Empress 

• Hi-Wire: $3 flagships all day; $5 Rooftop Yoga at 6:30pm, limited spaces available

• Knox Brew Hub: Legit Music Bingo at 7pm - this week’s category is Cassie’s iPod

• Orange Hat: Trivia at 7pm; food trucks Mac Food Truck from 11am-3pm and Wood Oven Eats from 4-8pm

• Printshop: Pint Night to support Kickstand & Knox Loves Bikes every Tuesday for the month of May

Wednesday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Crackerjack Standup Comedy Competition, Week 4 of 8, free to attend and enter! 

• Hi-Wire: Free Trivia Night with Not Rocket Science Trivia 

• Knox Brew Hub: Game Night! Chess Club, JackBox Tv and GeoGuessr League

• Next Level: Trivia in the taproom from 7-9pm, free to play 

Thursday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Knox Trivia, free live trivia from 7-9pm with prizes for the top 3 teams 

• Clinch River: Trivia in the taproom starting at 6:30pm

• Hi-Wire: 50% Off ALL draft pints!

• Knox Brew Hub: Legit Music Trivia at 7PM - This week’s category is “Girl Power!” 

Friday: X

Saturday:

• Hi-Wire: $5 Yoga at 10am, $5 Pilates at 11am; Chelsea Soccer in UEFA Championship Watch Party on the big screen with surround sound starting at 3pm

• Printshop: Yoga at 10:45am, Explore Knox Bike Ride at 11:00am, Brewers Flight at 1:00pm

Sunday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Bottomless Brunch at the Barrelhouse and Brunch Beats from 11:30am-2:30pm

• Hi-Wire: Sunday Night is Industry Night at Hi-Wire! $3 pints of select beer from 5-10pm

• Knox Brew Hub: $1 Off Sours and Double Hub Club Points

Monday:

• Hi-Wire: Every Monday-Friday, 3-6pm, there is a Pint & Pocket special (1 flagship beer & 1 Hot Pocket for $4!)
  

Written and curated by Candace Preston