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Metro area
Best breweries in Kingsport, Tennessee
Within 13 miles of Kingsport we track 3 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. 6ix Grist & Grind in Kingsport leads the list at 3.85 (Fine).
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
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Flanagan Brothers Bierworks
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
This journey has deep roots that extend beyond our time. It all began with our grandparents, who understood the significance of community and the need for a place where people could come together. Thus, the original Flanagan's Pub and 4J's restaurant were born. However, my father, one of the brothers in our name, along with his older brother Jim, pursued different career paths, and the pub and restaurant were eventually sold. But in the 1990s, a dream was reignited. They set their sights on an abandoned railroad depot in Wellsville, New York, with hopes of recreating the original Flanagan's Pub. Little did they know that this building had been declared a historical landmark, making it impossible to transform into a pub. Nevertheless, the dream persisted. As I grew into adulthood, our discussions often revolved around what could have been. Life continued, with marriages, children, and now the next generation beginning to marry and have children of their own. I had a fulfilling career as a Paramedic/Firefighter, cherishing every moment, both good and bad. Then, the world was hit by an unwelcome global pandemic, a period that made many of us reevaluate our priorities. I could no longer be content merely discussing my father's dream. It was time to turn that dream into reality. And just like that, Flanagan Brothers Bierworks (FBB) was born. My father had envisioned leaving a pub and a community gathering spot to us, his sons. Unfortunately, he passed away before that cou
- Rating
- 3.81Fine
- Popularity
- Barely rated
- 3
Bays Mountain Brewing Company
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Bays Mountain Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "NETN", which is a New England IPA and "Blood Orange Hefeweizen", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
- Rating
- 3.78Fine
- Popularity
- Barely rated