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Best breweries in Tennessee, United States

We track 142 breweries in Tennessee, United States. 1 rates Exceptional and 29 rate Great. Barrique Brewing and Blending in Nashville leads the list at 4.76 (Exceptional).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Barrique Brewing and Blending

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Barrique Brewing & Blending is an all barrel aged brewery located in the heart of Nashville, TN. We craft unique open fermented, blended, and fruited sour beers using local ingredients. Our clean beer program focuses on continental lagers, authentic English cask ales, smoked beers, and the occasional West Coast IPA.

    Rating
    4.76Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  2. 2

    Fait la Force Brewing

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Funky & eclectic 5bbl brewery and taproom located in Wedgewood Houston / Chestnut Hill area of Nashville with 12 taps focused predominantly on Belgian-style beer, lagers, and hoppy ales. Massive outdoor covered concrete deck with views of the Nashville skyline. JamBox Sandwich Shop located inside serving up freshly made sandwiches, salads, and dips to taproom patrons.

    Rating
    4.36Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  3. 3

    Living Waters Brewing

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Living Waters Brewing focuses on creating unique small batch beer and coffee experiences. Our name represents the ever changing nature of flowing water, yeast, and the constant pursuit of perfection.

    Rating
    4.35Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  4. 4

    Living Waters Brewing

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Living Waters Brewing focuses on creating unique small batch beer and coffee experiences. Our name represents the ever changing nature of flowing water, yeast, and the constant pursuit of perfection.

    Rating
    4.35Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  5. 5

    Bearded Iris Brewing

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    WHEN YOU SIT DOWN WITH A BEER, YOU’RE AFTER SOMETHING. Maybe it’s nuanced layers of flavor, the siren call of a favorite hop, or to test your skill identifying stone fruit tasting notes. Maybe you’re chasing the new or craving the familiar, perhaps you just want to kick back for a drink with friends—and order another of the same. At Bearded Iris, our beers meet you where you are and deliver the experience you seek, whatever it might be, because that’s what we believe makes beer worth drinking. CULTIVATE VARIETY DRIVES US AT BIBCO. (WE’RE NOT KIDDING.) With a menu that skews heavily toward IPAs, DIPAs, and pales, it can appear that we don’t, in fact, cultivate much “variety.” But here’s the thing: we’re not looking to bombard you with a checklist of styles. Instead, we know that each hop varietal and every intentionally selected ingredient contains a multitude of possibilities that can be deliberately unlocked and unleashed, then honed and hemmed in tightly, to construct a pint that’s unapologetically itself, memorably composed, and fun to drink. Every time. Regardless of style. To us, that’s the variety worth cultivating. And that’s what we bring to your table.

    Rating
    4.34Great
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  6. 8

    Monkey Town Brewing Company

    Dayton, Tennessee, United States

    Monkey Town Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Brown 'n Out", which is a Brown Ale - English and "Black Magic", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.33Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  7. 9

    Southern Grist Brewing Company

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Southern Grist Brewing Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #4 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "TEAL", which is a New England IPA and "[Insert Juicy Pun]", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.32Great
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  8. 10

    MoCo Brewing Project

    Wartburg, Tennessee, United States

    MoCo Brewing Project produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "TN 62", which is an American IPA and "Chilton Tractor", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    4.32Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 11

    Bad Idea Brewing

    Columbia, Tennessee, United States

    Crafted from grain to glass under one roof in Columbia, TN. An ever rotating array of taps, from traditional styles to irreverent experiments. 510 N Garden St, Suite H Columbia, TN 38401

    Rating
    4.31Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  10. 12

    Common John Brewing Co

    Manchester, Tennessee, United States

    Manchester's first craft brewery! We carry a varying selection of our own beer as well as rotating guest taps of beer, ciders, and seltzers. We are family friendly with a good selection of food...pizza, hotdogs, sandwiches, and soft Bavarian pretzel with CJ beer cheese.

    Rating
    4.30Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  11. 13

    Xül Beer Company

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Xul Beer Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #2 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Paper Crowns", which is a New England IPA and "PB&J Mixtape", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.29Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  12. 15

    Abridged Beer Company

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Abridged Beer Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #21 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Toppy Rock", which is a New England IPA and "Synchronous", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  13. 16

    Pretentious Beer Co

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Pretentious Beer Co. is the Brewery side of Pretentious Glass Co. We make one-off experimental brews, served in a tap room built by hand, in glasses made by hand, on a bar of hard wood that was built by hand, on chairs that were....well you get the point ;) This is a brewery opened by a glass artist and a community of artists and craftspeople.

    Rating
    4.20Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  14. 17

    Cooper House Project

    Memphis, Tennessee, United States

    Rating
    4.19Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  15. 18

    Next Level Brewing Company

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Next Level Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #12 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Big Boi Map", which is a New England IPA and "Clinched Fist", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.19Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  16. 19

    Schulz Bräu Brewing Company

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Schulz Bräu Brewing Company is a German family owned brewery in Knoxville, TN. We strive to provide our costumers with an authentic experience and to offer the highest quality German beers available.

    Rating
    4.19Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  17. 20

    Peaceful Side Brewery

    Townsend, Tennessee, United States

    Peaceful Side Social Brewery + Craft Kitchen is located in Townsend, TN at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We currently have a curated tap selection of local microbrews and German beers. Our food menu is chef-driven and served in a casual setting with inside or outside seating options. We have a heated, covered, pet-friendly patio and large green space for outdoor play.

    Rating
    4.19Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  18. 21

    Crafty Bastard Brewery

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Crafty Bastard Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Hop Candy IPA", which is an American IPA and "Tessellation IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.18Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  19. 22

    Panther Creek Brews

    Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

    Rating
    4.18Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  20. 23

    The Black Dog Brewhouse

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    The Black Dog Brewhouse produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Vanilla Milkshake Ale", which is a Wheat Beer and "Elstennial IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    4.18Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  21. 24

    Alliance Brewing Company

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  22. 25

    Orange Hat Brewing

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    Orange Hat Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #20 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Stone the Crows", which is an Imperial IPA and "Ladybug", which is a Farmhouse Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  23. 27

    Tri-Hop Brewery

    Maryville, Tennessee, United States

    Welcome to Tri Hop Brewery, your neighborhood microbrewery in the heart of Downtown Maryville. We’re located on the Maryville Greenway and Pistol Creek, with the best views of the Blount County Courthouse. With 13 rotating beers on tap, we are a welcoming taproom with something for everyone. Kid and pet-friendly with two patios, we invite you to stop in for a pint!

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  24. 29

    Swing On Brewing Company

    Crossville, Tennessee, United States

    Micro craft beer manufacturer and tap room. We keep 11 beers on tap with our staple beers and seasonal beers. We also have water, soda and hard seltzers. Our tap house is 2000 sq ft with 2 bars and lots of tables and chairs. We have a great location in the country side that is kid and dog friendly with pool table, shuffleboard, darts, beer garden and much more. You are always welcome to bring your own food in and we do have food trucks on Saturday. Come on out and #GetYourSwingOn

    Rating
    4.14Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  25. 30

    Five Wits Brewing Co.

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

    Five Wits Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #27 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Sunblaze IPA", which is an American IPA and "American Daydream", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.12Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  26. 31

    Asgard Brewing Company

    Columbia, Tennessee, United States

    A small brewery and taproom located on the river walk in Columbia, TN, where we have been voted "Best Brewery" and "Best Place for a Beer" three years running. We have 20 taps of house-made beery goodness and an occasional rotating guest tap pouring some of the most unique beers available. Our bottle list is full of hard to find, amazing beers. Skal! 104 E 5th St. Columbia, TN 38401

    Rating
    3.96Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  27. 32

    Dynamo Brewing

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

    Dynamo Brewing is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #32 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Dynamo IPA", which is an American IPA and "Dynamo Helles", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.96Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  28. 33

    Buck Bald Brewing

    Copperhill, Tennessee, United States

    Buck Bald Brewing is dedicated to brewing the highest quality, locally crafted, small batch beer and seltzers. With two amazing locations, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is sure to find a tasty brew for you to enjoy. Fill a Pint...Fill a Growler...Fill your Mind!

    Rating
    3.95Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  29. 34

    Tanasi Brewing

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

    We are a small, nano brewery supporting a 10 tap tasting room and Chattanooga's only home brew supply store with a robust selection to serve all home brewers. Come and relax in our comfortable tap room or in the bier garden. We also have a fenced in dog park for the fur babies.

    Rating
    3.95Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  30. 35

    Cedar Glade Brews

    Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

    Purveyors of foamy goodness since 2021. Excellent flagship beers, rotating small batch and a KILLER selection of other peoples' beer in the cooler and on draft. 20 taps and over 100 selections of beer, seltzer, mead, cider, hard soda and NA. Always something fun going on in our laid back, family friendly taproom. Knowledgable Beer Guides help you find the right bubbles for your palate. See you soon!

    Rating
    3.95Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  31. 36

    Meddlesome Brewing Company

    Memphis, Tennessee, United States

    Meddlesome Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #26 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "201 Hoplar", which is an American IPA and "Brass Bellows", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  32. 37

    Hampline Brewing Company

    Memphis, Tennessee, United States

    Memphis based craft brewery specializing in unique varieties. Featuring a taproom, outdoor deck and beer garden all located on the Broad Avenue Hampline bike path. Wes Osier, the brewer, has honed his craft by working at five breweries: Abita, Coors, Terrapin, Sweetwater and Urban South. He received his Master Brewer Certification through the World Brewing Academy in Chicago, Illinois and Munich, Germany. The Hampline vision is to bring new beer styles such as New England IPAs and mixed culture sours along with old world German, Belgian, and British styles to Memphis beer lovers. Part scientist, alchemist and perfectionist, Wes is meticulous with his brewing so you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  33. 40

    Blackberry Farm Brewery

    Walland, Tennessee, United States

    At the Blackberry Farm Brewery, our aim is to craft beers that are unique and rooted in tradition, while speaking to natural nuances of the farm. As a small brewery, we work tirelessly to produce as much as we can, but still are maintaining a very small quantity of beers.

    Rating
    3.92Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  34. 41

    1907 Brewing Company

    Morristown, Tennessee, United States

    1907 Brewing Company, located in Morristown's historic downtown district, is Hamblen County's first taproom and brewery. Our over 100 year old building nestled amongst the legendary overhead sidewalks welcomes you and your family and friends to enjoy some of the best craft beers, ciders, and sodas our area has to offer. With a constant rotating selection of 24 drafts, every visit will provide a new and exciting experience. Come join us at "Morristown's Newest Tradition"!

    Rating
    3.92Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  35. 42

    Cedar City Brewing Co

    Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

    Cedar City Brewing offers a front-row seat into the world of craft beer. Our 10-barrel direct-fire brewhouse is designed and positioned as the cornerstone of a 125-year-old historic building. We offer a variety of ales, lagers, seltzers, and ciders as flavorful and unique as Southern culture. You can expect a savory selection of Americana-style food that pairs well with our growing lineup of premium craft beer. We also offer a family-friendly atmosphere, comedy shows, private tastings, live music, outdoor festivals, and more.

    Rating
    3.92Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  36. 43

    Lilly Pad Hopyard Brewery

    Lancing, Tennessee, United States

    Lilly Pad Hopyard Brewery produce's good quality beer and is ranked #35 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Little Black Dress Stout", which is an American Stout and "Ferocious", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.92Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  37. 44

    Iron Forge Brewing Co.

    Sevierville, Tennessee, United States

    Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg all come together to make one of the larger counties in Tennessee. Sevier County, TN is known for many beautiful locations, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which stretches beyond the Sevier County border. You can see the Appalachian Mountains to the north, the Foothills in the center, and the beautiful valley that stretches across East Tennessee. In approximately 1820, Isaac Love (1783-1854) established the iron forge along the Little Pigeon River. The iron forge included a bloomery furnace and water-powered trip hammer to smelt and mold ore into iron bars. When searching for a location for our brewery, we immediately felt at home in this mountain town. We wanted to pay tribute to the rich history that unfolded here and thus created our name, Iron Forge Brewing Company. Sevierville has preserved much of its southern charm and the quaint personality of a small, historic town. Iron Forge Brewing Company is proud to call it our home in the Smokies.

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  38. 45

    TennFold Brewing

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    TennFold Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #37 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "Groovy Shade", which is an American IPA and "Business Hippie", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  39. 46

    Last Days of Autumn Brewing

    Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

    We have designed our brewery so that we have every advantage in creating unique small batch ales. Brewing in small batches affords us the opportunity to constanly create new and exciting beers. Our goal is that each time you visit or taproom, their is a beer available that you havent tasted before.. We have no set styles that we will only brew. Seasonality, customer requests , availablity of ingredients and the brewmasters whim will determine what we brew.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  40. 47

    Mantra Artisan Ales

    Franklin, Tennessee, United States

    Mantra Artisan Ales specializes in mixed fermentation with an emphasis in wild and funky ales. Globally inspired with Belgian style brewing creates unique beers designed to pair well with food.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  41. 48

    Naked River Brewing Company

    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

    Naked River Brewing Company is a craft brewery, restaurant, and beer garden located across from Finley Stadium right next to the Chattanooga Market on Chattanooga’s Southside. Naked River Brewing Co. is about 3 things: craft beer, friendship, and stewardship of Chattanooga's famous waterways. Our motto is "Keep it naked." We apply this by remaining true to ourselves and our hometown, brewing beer that is refreshingly straightforward, and supporting practices that allow our rivers, lakes, and waterfalls to thrive. Located in a beautifully restored, historic early 1800's building designed to manufacture Trolley Cars, the 11,000-square-foot brewery and restaurant specializes in Texas-style barbecue and unique craft beer. The 2,000-square-foot beer garden is pet- and kid- friendly and includes games like corn hole, Giant Jenga, and lawn bowling. A large upstairs event space features a balcony overlooking the brewery. Run by a group of local friends with a passion for exceptional beer and community, Naked River Brewing is crafting the South's most refreshing and eccentric brews.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  42. 50

    New Heights Brewing Company

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    New Heights Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #44 in Tennessee. They are most well known for "New Heights IPA", which is an American IPA and "Coffee & Cream", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated

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