The State of the Brew-nion
In case it wasn’t already obvious, we’re pretty passionate about all things related to Knoxville and local beer. We strive to be the most accurate and up-to-date source for all things Knoxville beer. With that being said, the number one question we get asked is, “How many breweries are in Knoxville?” You would think this would be an easy question to answer, but it’s a little more complicated than you would think! Breweries in planning, taprooms preparing to open, breweries in operation, and everything in between…this is The State of the Brew-nion.
What are we defining as a brewery?
(We know that right off the bat these are somewhat subjective and intense, but we think you will appreciate the honesty and attention to detail)
Brewery: A lease on a building, a TTB license and currently producing malt beverages ONSITE available to the public for purchase.
Brewery (taproom only location): A lease on a building and currently serving malt beverages that have been produced OFFSITE available for purchase to the public.
Brewery (coming soon): A lease on a building, a TTB license but NOT currently producing malt beverages available for purchase to the public.
Brewery in planning: A lease on a building but no TTB license and NOT currently producing malt beverages available for purchase to the public.
Brewery in concept: No lease, no TTB license and not currently producing malt beverages available for purchase BUT has social media and beer festival presences with branding.
* : Represents a cidery or meadery. Not technically beer but we consider them to be a part of the family and places that visitors would like to know about.
Knox County
Brewery (taproom only location): 7
Abridged World HQ
Crafty Bastard-Baker Creek
East by Orange Hat
Honeybee Brewery (South Knox)
Xul West
Brewery (coming soon): 1
Monday Night Brewing
Brewery in concept: 1
Saunter Brewing
Breweries: 25
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus
Bearden Beer Market & Brewhouse
Calhouns (Bearden)
Crafty Bastard Brewery-Downtown
Crafty Bastard Brewery-West
Ebony & Ivory
Honeybee Brewery (West Knox)
Smoky Mountain Brewery (Bearden-Calhouns)
Smoky Mountain Brewery (Turkey Creek)
Xul Beer Co.
Yee-Haw Brewing Co.
Total: 25 breweries, 7 taprooms, 1 brewerY in planning and 1 In CONCEPT
Anderson County
Breweries: 2
Atomic City Brewing
Total: 2 BrewerIES
Blount County
Brewery (taproom only location): 1
Smoky Mountain Brewery (Maryville)
Breweries: 5
Blackhorse Brewery (Alcoa)
Swäˈrā Brewing Co.
Tri-Hop Brewery
TOTAL: 5 breweries and 1 Taproom
Loudon County
Breweries: 1
Monkey Town Brewing
Brewery in planning: 1
TN Brewworks
TotaL: 1 BRewery, 1 brewery in planning
Grainger County
Total: 0
Roane County
TOTAL: 0
Sevier County
Brewery (taproom only location): 1
Gatlinburg Brewing Co.
Breweries: 4
Iron Forge Brewing Co.
Smoky Mountain Brewery (Gatlinburg)
Smoky Mountain Brewery (Pigeon Forge)