This Week On Tap: 08/22 - 08/28
Your weekly roundup of new releases, special events, live music, food trucks, and MORE at our local craft beer bars & breweries! Scroll to find what’s new this week as well as recurring events! Curated with love by Ace.
New Releases
Tuesday:
Elst: “Strata Hop Dew” - Hazy Pale Ale with Strata Hops
Printshop: “BA Hedonistic Tendencies” - Imperial Stout Aged in a 1792 Full Proof Barrel
Wednesday:
Crafty Bastard-West: Dual single hopped beer release! “Bergamot Pale Ale” - Hopped with Bergamot hops from Hang ‘em High Hops, notes of citrus and black tea; “Lucious Liquid IPA” - All Simcoe IPA collab with Yakima Chief Hops
Elst: Vanilla Milkshake Ale Ice Cream Floats
Thursday:
Albright Grove: “Newfound Gap” - Double Dry Hopped IPA
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Dual single hopped beer release! “Bergamot Pale Ale” - Hopped with Bergamot hops from Hang ‘em High Hops, notes of citrus and black tea; “Lucious Liquid IPA” - All Simcoe IPA collab with Yakima Chief Hops
Friday:
Alliance: Helles
Next Level: “Qool Runnings” - Sour Hibiscus Saison
Xul: “Tech Noir” - Fruited Sour with Passionfruit, Pink Guava & Raspberry
Saturday:
Albright Grove: “Walker Valley Anniversary Imperial Stout” - Aged for 12 months in Bourbon Barrels than another 7 months in Red Wine Barrels, available on draft & limited bottles. Extremely limited Walker Valley Vertical Tasting - 2020, 2021 and 2022 on draft
Sunday: X
Monday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: House of Funk Sour Release - “Royal Ruckus” - Wine Barrel Aged Raspberry & Blueberry Sour
Special Events
Tuesday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Barbie Pop Up Party! Barbie vs Ken Singo from 6:00-9:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Comedy Open Mic at 7:00pm
Ebony & Ivory: Friend’s BBQ on site open-close
Elst: Disc Golf Putting Social from 6:30-9:00pm
Knox Brew Hub: Taylor Swift Music Bingo at 7:00pm
Voodoo: Salsa Dance Class at 7:00pm, $15
Wednesday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Barbie Pop Up Party! Live music from Nick Marlow, Tripp White, and Nick Horner at 7:00pm
Frog Juice Boocherie: Herb workshop with The Empirical Herbalist at 6:00pm, $10 at the door; sign ups for Queer Mixer on Saturday 8/26 are due by midnight tonight
Next Level: Food, Fire, and Ferment food truck on site from 5:30-9:00pm
Pour: Drag Trivia at 8:30pm
Voodoo: Little League World Series shown in the taproom
Yee-Haw: Free Bluegrass Concert in the Grove at 7:00pm - The Alex Leach Band & Special Guests
Thursday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Barbie Pop Up Party! Selfie Museum Opens
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Pints with a Professor at 7:00pm
Frog Juice Boocherie: Writer’s Guild Workshop with Black Atticus at 6:00pm
Voodoo: Little League World Series shown in the taproom
Friday:
Special Event: Brew at the Zoo from 6:30-9:30pm - https://www.brewzooknox.com
Albright Grove: Live music with Sarah Pirkle and Griffin Vann at 7:00pm; Tarik’s North African on site at 4:00pm
Balter: Low Country Boil food special
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Barbie Pop Up Party! Barky/Yappy Hour from 3:00-5:30pm, get your dog’s photo taken! Live music with The Loudes Band from 7:00-10:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Karaoke at 7:30pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Stay Crafty Night Market from 7:00-11:00pm; Live music with Evie Andrus at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Metal & Rock Concert Night at 8:00pm. $10 at the door, featuring: Solstice from 8:00-8:45pm, SkyWay 61 from 9:00-9:45pm, Halo Scars from 10:00-10:45pm, Belfast 6 Pack from 11:00-11:45pm
Ebony & Ivory: Hamburger Hill food truck on site from open to close, live music with Villephonic at 6:30pm
Fanatic: Live music with Johnny Shelton from 7:00-10:00pm
Hi-Wire: Karaoke at 7:00pm with Mobile Knoxville Karaoke
Last Days of Autumn: Y’allternative Yard Party hosted by Steph Cabell & Captain Redbeard
Pour: Live music with TBD from 9:00pm-12:00am
Schulz Brau: Live music with Doug Wilhite
Saturday:
Special Event: Tennessee Smokies Beer Festival in Kodiak, TN from 4:00-8:00pm. Dog friendly festival benefiting Young Williams
Albright Grove: 4 Year Anniversary Party! Opening at 11:00am - Special guest chef Drew McDonald of The Plaid Apron Cafe serving a brunch special and a Brunch Punch drink special! Anniversary Beer release and vertical tasting available. 5:00pm - Tarik’s North African will be serving a super special seafood paella as well as regular menu items & vegan options. 7:00pm - Live music from Jessica Watson and Friends, plus a special act from Satan's Fingers
Balter: Attendees of the OneKnox Soccer can arrive before or after the match, show their ticket, and get $2 off pints
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Barbie Pop Up Party! Barbie Beach Party with Women Owned Vendors; Drag Bingo (21+) at 8:30pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Live music with Kategory Five at 7:30pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Live music with Teen Spirit at 8:00pm
Ebony & Ivory: Block Party hosted by Pirate Music with live music and food trucks from 5:00-11:00pm
Elst: National Dog Day benefiting SBRET from 5:00-7:00pm
Frog Juice Boocherie: Queer Matchmaking from 6:00-9:00pm. 18+, $25 includes first drink
Honeybee Brewery: Live music with Gas Station Sushi at 3:00pm
Knox Brew Hub: One Knox Soccer Park n’ Ride with The Dancing Blue Shirt Guy at 7:00pm
Last Days of Autumn: Great American Egg Drop of 2023, winners receive a trophy and custom mug that receives the same privileges as Mug Club; Bourbon & Beyond Ticket Giveaway at 7:00pm
Merchants of Beer: Live music with Donnie & The Dry Heavers from 8:00-11:00pm on the patio, free
Next Level: Live music with Nick Horner at 7:00pm
Pour: Live music with Mighty Blue from 9:00pm-12:00am
Pretentious: Silent Disco at 8:00pm, $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Schulz Brau: Formula 1 Watch Party - Dutch Grand Prix at 9:00am. Doors Open 8:45am, Brunch Service begins when Doors Open, Alcohol & Cocktail Service begins 10:00am
Voodoo: Salsa Class at 8:00pm, Salsa Social at 9:00pm, $10 to participate
Sunday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Dupree Day with Guest Celebrity Bartender, Steve Dupree!
Elst: Live music with Villaphonic from 11:00am-1:00pm
Hi-Wire: Old Sevier Market from 2:00-6:00pm
Honeybee Brewery: Live music with Rey Pineda at 3:00pm
Pour: Open Mic Night at 7:00pm
Monday:
Knox Brew Hub: Knox Brew Stories LIVE at 6:00pm! Featuring special guest TBA and musical guest Alex Forester
Weekly Happenings
Tuesday:
Albright Grove: 2 for $24 four packs
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: SBRET Mutt Club neighborhood dog walk at 6:30pm, all well-behaved dogs welcome! Singo from 6:00-9:00pm. Taco Tuesday: 2 for $5 tacos, $4 Raindancer and Queen of Swords Ciders. Industry Tuesdays, all day, 10% with run card, every 5th Tuesday stamped, get a free cider - Ask bartender for details! Board Game Group from 6:00-10:00pm
Bearden Beer Market: $1 off drafts all day
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Trivia in the beer garden at 7:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Trivia at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Trivia at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Bingo at 7:00pm, Teacher Tuesday, Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Ebony & Ivory: Vinyl Night
Fanatic: $2 off growlers and crowlers
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! Ping Pong Tournament at 7:00pm
Orange Hat: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm; Buy a pint, get 1/2 off growlers!
Pour Taproom: Free Trivia every Tuesday at 8:00pm. 15% off drinks for those who play the entire game!
Pretentious: Thirst Trap Tuesdays with Taryn — Ladies Night
Schulz Brau: Open 3:00pm-12:00am
Xül: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm; Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Wednesday:
Alliance: Personal Best Racing Fun Run at 6:00pm, $1 off beers for runners
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: “Wine All You Want” Wine Special; Poker Night
Casual Pint-Northshore: First Responders and Medical Professionals, "Raise a Glass to Our Heroes". Every Wednesday as a small token of our appreciation these men and women receive $5 off their purchase of $25 or more
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Puzzle Night! Win prizes for completed puzzles
Crafty Bastard-West: BYO Board Game Night; Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza. Wine and Whiskey Night — Whiskey Flights, $2 off glass of wine
Frog Juice Boocherie: Healer’s Happy Hour from 5:00-7:00pm - $1 off pints for all healers (teachers, nurses, massage therapists, reiki coaches, etc!)
Hexagon: Ping Pong Tournaments; $1 off all drafts and $2 off every pound of wings
Hi-Wire: Free Trivia Night with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Honeybee Brewery: Singo with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm; Game Night - play what’s available on site or BYOG, get $5 pints
Knox Brew Hub: Chess Club at 7:00pm
Merchants of Beer: Old City Run Club. “Join us for a group run and walk around Downtown Knoxville. Led by the fine folks at the Old City Athletic Club. Meet up at MoB for a 5:30pm start, go for a casual 3-mile run or take the alternate 1.5-mile walking route. The routes are posted weekly to the The Old City Athletic Club stories. All participants 21+ years get $1 off drafts once they return.”
Next Level: Free Trivia with What’s Brewing Next from 7:00-9:00pm
Pour: Wine Down Wednesdays - 50% off wine!
Schulz Brau: Open 3:00pm-12:00am
Xul: Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Thursday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Challenge Trivia with Talent Entertainment at 7:00pm
Bearden Beer Market: Not Rocket Science Trivia begins at 7:00pm
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Trivia and 3 for $3 Night: $3 drafts, $3 wells, and $3 shots of Fireball
Casual Pint-Northshore: Bingo at 7:00pm
Clinch River: Free Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Trivia at 7:00pm, Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Hexagon: Free Poker hosted by K-Town Poker at 6:00pm
Hi-Wire: All day 50% off all draft pints
Honeybee: Trivia at 7:00pm. Players get $5 pints. Each week the winner will be entered into a quarterly Tournament of Champions. Each of those 4 winners will then be eligible to compete for the Honeybee Trivia Grand Championship, to take place right after the New Year. Prizes get bigger at each level!
Knox Brew Hub: Eddie’s Health Shoppe Fun Run at 6:00pm
Last Days of Autumn: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 4:00-10:00pm
Next Level: 25% off tab for Friends With Benefits members
Orange Hat: Singo at 7:00pm
Pretentious: Vinyl Night; Hong’s Kitchen open 5:00-9:00pm
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-12:00pm
Xul: Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Friday:
Frog Juice Boocherie: Growler fill Fridays - $5 off growler fills
Clinch River: Trivia with Amanda from Challenge Entertainment from 6:30pm to close
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Donut Delivery from The Donut Shop from 6:00-11:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Trailblazer Creek Run from 6:00-7:00pm, Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 4:00-10:00pm
Pretentious: Hong’s Kitchen open 3:00-10:00pm
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-1:00am
Xul: Abridged Burger Co Food Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
Saturday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Kandilige Spicy African Food at 4:00pm
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
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 12:00-11:00pm
Next Level: Brunch with Dia De food truck with craft beer cocktail pairings
Pretentious: Hong’s Kitchen open 12:00-10:00pm
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 they are sampled. 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. Drink beers with the makers behind them in a low-key environment and get your beer questions answered!
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-1:00am
Xül: Abridged Burger Co 12:00-9:00pm
Yee-Haw: Yoga in The Grove outdoor beer garden from 10:00-11:00am
Sunday:
Alliance: Dinner with Tarik’s North African Cuisine at 4:00pm
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Yoga + Cider 10:30am; Bottomless Brunch every Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm
Bearden Beer Market: Disc Golf Putting League from 6:00-9:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Kandilige Spicy African Cuisine from 2:00-6:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Brunch with Hole in the Wall Pizza from 10:00am-2:00pm. Yoga with Deb at 11:30am; Poker at 4:00pm; Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza
Elst: Yoga at 11am, $5 for the class and $1 off your first pint
Frog Juice Boocherie: Emotional Sobriety from 12:30-1:30pm; Community Grief meeting from 2:30-4:00pm
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. Slushie Sunday - $6 beer slushies all day!
Honeybee: Sunday Funday Flight Day-Buy a flight, get your first pint half off
Hops & Hollers: All Day Happy Hour
Knox Brew Hub: Sour Sundays - $1 off all sours and DOUBLE points for Hub Club Members
Merchants of Beer: Pop Up Food Truck on site from 12:00-8:00pm
Pretentious: Hong’s Kitchen open 12:00-4:00pm
Schulz Brau: Open 11:00am-12:00am
Xul: Pizza Time Food Truck on site from 5:00-9:00pm
Monday:
Albright Grove: Vinyl Monday
Alliance: Yoga with Rigazzi Wellness from 6:00-7:00pm, $10 for yoga/$12 for yoga & a pint—register at Rigazzi’s website; Flying Pints Fun Run with 865 Running starts at 6:30pm, $1 off beers for runners
Barrelhouse: Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Night with Chris Marshall, signup begins at 6:00pm, open mic starts at 7:00pm, FREE to attend & participate! Book Club from 6:00-8:00pm
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
Hi-Wire: Board Game Night from 6:30-8:30pm; Each week Knox Board Games will give out tickets and on the 4th week of the month, a winner will be picked to receive an unopened board game!
Honeybee Brewery: Daydream Chess Club from 5:00-8:00pm
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
Schulz Brau: CLOSED
Voodoo: Trivia with Not Rocket Science Trivia at 7:00pm
Xul: Charity & Metal Mondays! 10% of all sales go to a charity of the month. Wear your favorite metal band shirt and get an extra $1 donated to charity! Pizza Time Food Truck from 5:00-9:00pm. Family Feud Trivia at 7:00pm
