Nashville – Breweries

Nashville is not only a great place for live music but beer as well. Many Nashville breweries have a knack for creating unique beers that are worth checking out during your time in Music City!

Blackstone Brewing Company

Blackstone Brewing Company is one of the oldest establishments in the Nashville brewing scene. They’ve been around since 1994 and have won numerous awards along the way. This is especially true for their St. Charles Porter, which has won 10 awards since 1996.

In 2001, Blackstone Brewing Company expanded to a state-of-the-art brewing and bottling facility where guests are welcome to take a tour. Blackstone’s taproom is a fantastic place to hang out, and with 16 beers on tap, there’s something for everyone. If you can’t decide between the array of options, you can customize your own flight.

Hungry guests will also be happy to know that Blackstone has food available. What’s unique about them is that, unlike most breweries, they don’t have food trucks outside. Blackstone takes it to the next level with their very own food bus. The food bus is almost always open when the taproom is, so enjoy some fresh food along with a great brew!

Jackalope Brewing Company

After opening in 2011, Jackalope Brewing Company quickly became one of the most popular breweries in Nashville. The brewery was founded by two women, which is unique in the craft brewing scene. The name comes from the mythical “jackalope” creature, which one of the founders believed to be real throughout her childhood.

Their funky name is just the beginning of what makes Jackalope Brewing so memorable. Their well-made beers come in all sorts of interesting flavors. The Love Bird beer is an ale with raspberries and strawberries; Bearwalker brown ale is infused with maple syrup; and Thunder Ann is a hoppy American pale ale with hints of mango and apricot.

At Jackalope, you can even enjoy your beer in more than one way. The brewery sells soaps made from their beers, so you can enjoy a “shower beer” like no other.

Their brewery also has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, lots of lawn games, and trivia nights. It’s a community-centric brewery that encourages local people to gather, grab a beer, and hang out.

Yazoo Brewing Company

You can’t miss Yazoo Brewing Company, as they’re located inside a bright yellow building right outside Nashville. Try some of their beers to find out what makes Yazoo so popular. Their Nomad Hoppy Wheat Ale has a crisp citrus taste; a glass of Sue is robust and smokey; and the Sly Rye Porter is chocolatey and clean.

In 2019, Yazoo unveiled an impressive new taproom that visitors have been raving about. The renovated taproom is open for tours twice a week so guests can get a behind-the-scenes look into the brewing process. At the end of the tour, you’ll receive a souvenir glass with the Yazoo logo on it.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head outside and try some food trucks or check out some of Yazoo’s own snacks, such as cheese platters with nuts and bread.

Fat Bottom Brewing

Brewing started out as a hobby for Fat Bottom Brewery founder Ben Bredesen, who turned his casual operation into a booming business. When you visit the Fat Bottom taproom for a beer, you’re entering a community gathering place. Locals linger around the bar and seating areas, and enjoy the outdoor beer garden and patio on warm days.

In addition to being a fun place to hang out, Fat Bottom is a great place to enjoy some delicious beers. The brewery has mainstay flavors like their flagship American red ale, Ruby, Ida golden ale, and Knockout IPA.

Fat Bottom also has seasonal offerings, such as Wallflower, a spring saison, and a smoked pumpkin porter named Firestarter. Many patrons tout Fat Bottom’s beer as some of the best you can get in the area.

In addition to beer, there’s plenty of classic bar fare to try at Fat Bottom as well, including spicy wings, delicious fries, mac and cheese, and soft pretzels.

Bearded Iris Brewing

Two friends opened Bearded Iris Brewing in 2016 and soon developed a great reputation throughout Nashville. Before you even try their beers, you step foot into an antique-looking taproom with black and white marble floors, glistening chandeliers, and velvet couches.

The taproom’s long, wooden bar is reminiscent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy and flanked by more than a dozen stools. Either there or in the spacious seating area guests can try some of Bearded Iris’ outstanding beers.

Some of these include Quiet Riot, which features hints of passion fruit and orange zest, a double IPA called Very Varied, and Moon Dust, an imperial milk stout. You may want to try a little bit of everything, which is why the half-pours at Bearded Iris Brewing are a great option. Guests are welcome to bring food, pets, and children, making it a perfect hangout spot.

New Heights Brewing Company

New Heights Brewing Company was only open for two years before its taphouse became a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. New Heights has 10 beers on tap for brewery guests to try, such as Berry Fancy fruit beer, Coffee & Cream Ale, S’wheat Tea herbed beer, a plum sour, and a variety of ciders. Even guests who aren’t big fans of beer will enjoy trying the brews there.

In addition to drinks, New Heights Brewing Company sells 312 Pizza, a local Nashville favorite, in their taproom. This winning combination, pizza and a pint, awaits all visitors. Their taproom also features a dog-friendly outdoor patio where there are a handful of lawn games to play.

The Black Abbey Brewing Company

As their name suggests, The Black Abbey Brewing Company has a somewhat religious theme. The co-founders of Black Abbey were inspired by religious icon Martin Luther, who emphasized the importance of sharing casual drinks with friends.

Black Abbey refers to their taproom as “Fellowship Hall” and designed it to look like a monk’s gathering place. There are long, shared tables and a church-like bar. Fellowship Hall is open every afternoon for the public to explore and try some delicious beers.

These beers include ones like The Forty Four coffee porter, The Rose Belgian blonde ale, and The Special Belgian-style abbey ale. Rotating options include the golden Crossroads cream ale and the smokey Guy Fawkes brown ale. If you can’t make it to The Black Abbey Brewing Company but still want to try out their brews, you can find their beers on tap throughout Nashville.