This Week on Tap: 06/15 - 06/21

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

Beer Releases

Monday***:

• Balter: “Batch 600” - NEIPA; Balter Beerworks’ 600th batch released today!

Tuesday:

• Crafty Bastard: “Sunshine Of Your Love” - Barrel Aged Sour, available on draft and in bottles

• Last Days of Autumn: Reaper IPA and Birria Tacos!

Wednesday:

• Geezers: Fruited Sour with Strawberries and Vanilla Beans, name TBD

• Xul: VHS can release, TBA

Thursday:

• Albright Grove: “The Leslie” - Belgian Style Wit with a Trappist-sourced Yeast Strain, with hand-selected Orange Peel and Coriander

• Crafty Bastard: “Brewed X” - Cicada-inspired Peach Tea Pale Ale

• Next Level: “King Doug” - Imperial Brown Ale with Cacao Nibs

• Xul: Tropical Xeltzer

Friday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: “Imperial Queen of Swords”

• Bearden Brewhouse: Terrapin Tap Takeover; “Can’t Knock The Hustle” - All Citra NEIPA

• Crafty Bastard: Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake IPA

• Smoky Mountain: “Herkules” - Single Hop Ale

Saturday:

• Clinch River/Ebony & Ivory Collab: “Midnight Special” - Black IPA

• Xul: Double IPA with Citra, El Dorado & Amarillo Cryo, name TBD

Sunday:

• Clinch River: Saison made with Norris Dam State Park Honey. A portion of the proceeds are going back to the Honey Project for the Norris Dam State Park. There will also be a hike at 1pm led by a ranger over to the bees and back to the brewery!

Monday:

• Crafty Bastard: New sour released every Monday!

Special Events

Tuesday:

• Casual Pint-Bearden: In honor of the 1975 “Jaws” release anniversary (6/20), they are giving away Narragansett swag packs with the purchase of a Narragansett pint or package to go!

• Orange Hat: DIPA Month continues at OHB. Customers who drink all 15 beers over the course of the month will receive a FREE DIPA month tee shirt. (No cost to participate other than buying beers.) 15 DIPA's to explore!

Wednesday:

• Albright Grove: Songwriter Night on the patio! Live music with Grady Milligan and Kelsi Walker from 7:00-9:00pm. Noodles North food truck will be onsite serving up tasty bowls of noodles, ramen, and more!

• Geezers: Taproom will now be open Wednesdays 4:00-10:00pm starting this week!

• Last Days of Autumn: Kolsch service with House Made Pierogi Special

• Pour Taproom: Pride Happy Hour with The Real Estate Alliance 5:30-7:30pm

Thursday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Comedian Eddie Pepitone 'Bitter Buddha' performs at 9:00pm

• Geezers: Live music with Kevin Carter from 7:00-9:00pm

Friday:

• Next Level: Live music with Jacob Beach

• Orange Hat: Live music with Ben Shuster from 7:00-10:00pm

• Pour Taproom: Live music with Dub2 from 9:00pm-12:00am

Saturday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: BASH @ Barrelhouse: A Murder Mystery Dinner starting at 6:30pm. Advance tickets REQUIRED https://fb.me/e/3VU1i1vEm

• Clinch River: Live music with Jason Ellis at 7:00pm

• Next Level: Big Brothers/Big Sisters cornhole fundraiser tournament. Registration starts at 11:00am, tournament begins at 12:00pm. Wood Oven Eats food truck will be there starting at 11:00am

• Orange Hat: “Orange Hat Lavendar Festival” from 12:00-6:00pm, with food trucks and vendors that include Flourish Flowers, Mood Changers Candle Co, and Hudson & Harper Designs. Live music TBA

• Pour Taproom: Live music with Sean Ryan from 9:00pm-12:00am

• Printshop: “Cheers to Clean Water: Tennessee River Paddle Off” Celebration. Register at paddlesignup.com

Sunday:

• Albright Grove: Live music, “Fiddle Tunes in the Afternoons” 4:00-6:00pm featuring Jessica Watson and friends

• Clinch River: Beer release of Saison made with Norris Dam State Park Honey. A portion of the proceeds are going back to the Honey Project for the Norris Dam State Park. There will also be a hike at 1pm led by a ranger over to the bees and back to the brewery!

• Pour Taproom: Pride Edition of Drag Bingo from 3:00-6:00pm

Monday:

• Crafty Bastard: Live music TBA

Weekly Happenings

Tuesday:

• Albright Grove: 2 for $20 four packs

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Doggie Running Club with Small Breed Rescue of Tennessee at 6:30pm; Crackerjack Standup Comedy at 7:00pm; Board Game Night starts at 6:00pm

• Bearden Beer Market: Not Rocket Science Singo begins at 7:00pm

• Crafty Bastard: Trivia & Paninis

• Fanatic: The Fanbase (Taproom) has expanded their hours to be open Tuesday-Friday 5:00-9:00pm, and Saturdays 2:00-9:00pm

• Hexagon: Cornhole Tournament hosted by Fun With Friends

• Hi-Wire: $5 Rooftop Yoga, 6:30pm limited spots available, sign up at pilatesjill.com/class-rsvp

• Hi-Wire: All flagship beers only $3 all day

• Knox Brew Hub: Legit Music Bingo at 7:00pm. Free to play, prizes available!

• Last Days of Autumn: Taco Tuesday & pepper beer release

• Orange Hat: Trivia Night

• 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 6:30pm; Small Breed of East Tennessee Rescue Doggie Run Club Meet-up, starts at 6:30pm

• Geezers: Vinyl Night

• 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

• Merchants of Beer: Old City Run Club hosted by Old City Athletic Club, starts at 7:30pm run. Rotating route for an easy 3(ish) mile run. Runners end back at MoB and can receive a free draft for all participants 21+.

• Next Level: Free Trivia from 7:00-9:00pm

• Knox Brew Hub: Game Night and Chess Club

Thursday:

• Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Trivia with Knoxville Trivia at 7:00pm

• Bearden Beer Market: Not Rocket Science Trivia begins at 7:00pm

• Clinch River: Free Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm

• Fanatic: Open Mic Comedy from 7:00-10:00pm

• Hexagon: Free Poker hosted by K-Town Poker

• Hi-Wire: All day 50% off all draft pints

• Knox Brew Hub: Legit Music Trivia at 7:00pm

Friday: X

Saturday:

• Hi-Wire: 10am – $5 Yoga, limited spots available, sign up at pilatesjill.com/class-rsvp; 11am – $5 Pilates, limited spots available, sign up at pilatesjill.com/class-rsvp

• Next Level: Brunch with Dia De food truck with craft beer cocktail pairings

• 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

• Elst: Yoga on the patio at 11am, $5 for the class and $1 off your first pint

• Hi-Wire: 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 our Hub Club

Monday:

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

• Bearden Beer Market: Fun Run departs from the Market at 6:30pm

• Crafty Bastard: Monday Night Patio Jams featuring a local musician and new sour beer released every Monday!

• Knox Brew Hub: Knox Brew Radio live broadcast at 6:00pm & Emo Happy Hour at 7:30pm - $1 off all dark beers

• Orange Hat: Run Club meets every Monday at 6:00pm

• Pour Taproom: Mimosa Mondays! 50% off Prosecco, all juices free!

Written and curated by Candace “Ace” Preston