This Week On Tap 12/5 - 12/11
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
Crafty Bastard Downtown & West: Honey and Hot Blonde Duo Release. “Honey Blonde” - Blonde Ale made with Southeastern Honey; “Hot Blonde” - Blonde Ale made with TN Cherry Chilis
Ebony & Ivory: “Bonsai H2O” - Pink Starburst Hard Seltzer
Next Level: “Comfortably Plum” - Plum & Marshmallow Sour
Smoky Mountain: “Winter Warmer” - Traditional English Strong Ale; “Christmas Ale” - Seasonal Beer flavored with Christmas Mulling Spices
Xul: “The Queen & The Butterfly” - Double IPA with Citra, Strata, Nectaron & El Dorado Hops, brewed in collaboration with Bottle Logic Brewing
Wednesday:
Fanatic: “Thought Process” - Brown Ale aged on Madagascar Vanilla Beans
Next Level: “Colada Love” - Coconut & Pineapple Sour
Thursday:
Alliance: “Arnie Palmer” - Arnold Palmer-inspired Hard Seltzer
Balter: “Vanilla Sammy” - Vanilla Stout
Frog Juice Boocherie: “Peppermint Patty” - Mint Chocolate Kombucha
Next Level: “Scruffy City Lager” - Light Lager (rebranded from “Volunbeer”)
Printshop: “Baker Creek” - Brown Ale, now available in cans!
Friday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Atomic City Release - “Dance of Darkness” - Porter
Blackhorse: “Warhorse” - Fugitive Spirits Grandgousier Whiskey Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale
Next Level: “Porter Wagner” - Baltic Porter
Xul: Barrel Aged German Chocolate Cake Pastry Stout in collaboration with Untitled Art
Saturday:
Last Days of Autumn: “Chipotle Maple Bacon Pecan Brown” - Imperial Brown Ale brewed with Pecans, Maple Syrup, and Chipotle Peppers
Next Level: Happy 4 Year Anniversary! “Can’t Catch Me” - Bourbon Barrel Aged Ginger Snap Cookie Pastry Stout aged in Four Roses Bourbon Barrels; “Peppermint Bark At The Moon” - Peppermint White Chocolate Bark Pastry Stout
Sunday: X
Monday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Crafty Bastard House of Funk - “PearPaw Cider” - “The first cider in the history of Crafty. A blend of locally foraged pears and pawpaws. Aged for 3 years and fermented with a blend of New England IPA and wild yeast. Available for one day only!”
Special Events
Tuesday
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Vic Tio Tacos on site from 5:30-9:00pm
Schulz Bräu: Krampusnacht - Showing of “Krampus” at 9:00pm, dressing up encouraged! Order a drink after 8:30pm and receive a free Krampus sticker. Krampus will be making an appearance during the movie
Wednesday:
Albright Grove: Tarik’s North African Food on site at 5:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Vic Tio Tacos on site from 5:30-9:00pm
Elst: Soul Food provided by Happy Days Catering from 5:00-7:00pm
Printshop: Opening LATE (7:00pm) due to a special event being hosted at the taproom
Yee-Haw: Movie Night Double Feature starting at 6:00pm - “The Santa Clause” & “Jack Frost”
Thursday:
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Tanasi food truck on site at 5:00pm
Ebony & Ivory: Cigar Social rom 6:00-9:00pm; The Bottom Knox Christmas Sale Pop-Up Market
Frog Juice Boocherie: Trivia With A Twist from 7:00-9:00pm
Friday:
Albright Grove: Live music with Kyle “KC” Campbell at 7:00pm; Tarik’s North African Food on site at 5:00pm
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Live music with Catoe White from 7:00-10:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Tanasi food truck on site at 5:00pm
Fanatic: Live music with Doug Wilhite from 7:00-10:00pm
Frog Juice Boocherie: Block Printing Cards with Queer Mobilization Fund from 6:00-9:00pm
Hi-Wire: Gingerbread House Decorating Competition at 7:00pm. Advance sign up required: https://www.simpletix.com/e/gingerbread-house-competition-at-hi-wire-k-tickets-150359
Last Days of Autumn: Live music with Gas Station Sushi at 7:00pm
Oak Room: Pint Night with Pints 4 Pink from 6:00pm to close, donating $3 per beer sold
Pour: Live music with Cale Charney from 9:00pm-12:00am
Schulz Bräu: “The Knights Before Christmas” - Family-friendly event featuring demos, games, prizes, photo-ops, and more from 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Photos with Krampus at 6:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: The owner of The Black Abbey Brewing Company, Carl, will be in the house spinning some tunes AND releasing a collaboration with PostModern Spirits at 6:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Christmas Beach Glass Workshop at 6:00pm; Kandilige African Food on site at 4:00pm
Fanatic: 2nd Annual Holiday Market from 10:00am-4:00pm, 15 vendors on site
Hi-Wire: Black Christmas - Emo Karaoke with Knoxville Mobile Karaoke at 8:00pm
Honeybee Brewery: Santa Clause on site from 3:00-6:00pm; Live music with Concord Brass
Last Days of Autumn: Live music with Steph Cabell at 7:00pm, supporting Pints 4 Pink
Next Level: 4 Year Anniversary from 12:00-9:00pm. Featuring food specials from Instep Grill food truck, special releases, and live music from Barry “The Bluesman” Faust at 6:00pm
Pour: Santa Jam Toy Drive with live music from Mighty Blue & other special guests — bring a gift, get a pint!
Printshop: Brewer’s Tour at 12:30pm; Bike Decorating for Tour De Lights
Schulz Bräu: Christkindlsmarkt
Sunday:
Casual Pint-Northshore: Holiday Paint Day with Lady Mac Designs at 2:00pm - advanced ticket purchase recommended, space is limited
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Kandilige African Food on site at 4:00pm; Jazz Night with Jessica Watson at 7:00pm
Elst: Christmas Shenanigans with the Dancing Blue Shirt Guy from 12:00-5:00pm. Themed Music Bingo starts at 12:00pm, Christmas Cookie Showdown at 3:00pm (Free to enter, $5 to taste & judge, cash prize!)
Hi-Wire: Pints for Purpose Holiday Market from 2:00-5:00pm
Merchants of Beer: Old City Association’s Chili Cookout, free to participate!
Printshop: Family friendly painting workshop at 1:00pm. Tickets (kids $20, adults $25) come with a drink of choice, canvas, materials, and step-by-step guidance
Schulz Bräu: Christkindlsmarkt
Monday:
Knox Brew Hub: CLOSED - NO SHOW. Join us next week, Monday December 18th, for a very special Beer in Review Episode featuring musical guest Noah Gray before our Winter Break!
Xul: Charity Mondays December Charity of the Month: The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. “Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year.”
Weekly Events
Tuesday:
Albright Grove: 2 for $24 four packs
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Singo from 7:00-9:00pm. 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. Tequila Tours - Tequila Flight & a taco for $15
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: Battleship Bingo at 6:00pm; 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
Honeybee Brewery: Happy Hour from 3:00-6:00pm, $4 pints
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; Abridged Burger Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
Wednesday:
Alliance: Personal Best Racing Fun Run at 6:00pm, $1 off beers for runners; Free live Team Trivia with Knox Trivia Guys at 7:00pm; SoKno Sourdough pre-ordered bread drop from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Wing It Wednesday - $0.75 wings all day long! Heartland Poker from 6:00-10:00pm
Casual Pint-Northshore: Survey Slam at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Grenade Race at 6:30pm; Woof Gang Dog Walk with SBRET at 7:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Music Bingo at 7:00pm; Food provided by Hole in the Wall Pizza. Wine and Whiskey Night — Whiskey Flights, $2 off glass of wine
Ebony & Ivory: Trivia at 7:00pm
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: Honeybee Brewery: Happy Hour from 3:00-6:00pm, $4 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: Abridged Burger Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
Xul-West: General Trivia at 7:00pm
Thursday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Challenge Trivia with Talent Entertainment from 7:00-10:00pm; Tonic Thursday - $7 Tanquary & Tonic all day
Bearden Beer Market: Not Rocket Science Trivia begins at 7:00pm
Blackhorse-Alcoa: Trivia from 8:30-10:00pm; 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-Baker Creek: Bendy Bastards Yinyasa Yoga from 6:00-7:00pm, $12 for yoga and beer, $10 yoga only
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! Happy Hour from 3:00-6:00pm, $4 pints
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: Abridged Burger Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
Friday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Yappy Hour (dog friendly happy hour) from 3:00-5:30pm
Elst: Work from Elst Happy Hour from 12:00-5:00pm - $1 off tulips and $2 off nonics; Elst Burgers 5:30-9:00pm
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 Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
Saturday:
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: Bottomless Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm
Crafty Bastard-Downtown: Kandilige Spicy African Food at 4:00pm
Crafty Bastard-West: Hole in the Wall Pizza
Elst: Vols VS SC game at 7:00pm
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 Truck on site from 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: Bottomless Brunch 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 11:00am-2:00pm. 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: Abridged Burger Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
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 (3.6 miles) 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 at runs to 10:00pm, FREE to attend & participate! Run Club from 6:00-8:00pm. Mule Mondays - $7 Moscow Mules all day
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: Nerd Night at 7:00pm
Elst: Themed Trivia at 7:00pm and $1 off nonic pours
Hexagon: K-Town Poker League - Texas Holdem at 6:00pm
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: Happy Hour from 3:00-6:00pm, $4 pints
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
Xul: Charity Mondays! 10% of all sales go to a charity of the month. Abridged Burger Truck on site from 12:00-9:00pm
