Here at City Brew Tours, our goal is to be the go-to source of brewing knowledge in our 10 cities and beyond. Our beer-expert team has crafted a list of favorite breweries in Nashville to inspire a craft beer adventure of your own!
Famous for entertaining visitors with its iconic distilleries and music scene, Nashville, Tennessee has grown to be the ultimate destination for craft beer lovers. From small-batch southern-style beer to historic Belgian ales, this city has limitless flavors and aromas to choose from. Get to experience the best brewing systems and beer in Music City by mapping your very own beer trail with City Brew Tours.
Tennessee Brew Works founder Garr Schwartz and close friend, Christian Spears, joined forces in 2013 to bring their homebrewed beer to the public. Their expansive two-story taproom is one of the largest in the state and can accommodate groups of all sizes. You can feel good about picking up a pint and enjoying a meal here because Tennessee Brew Works is known for being eco-friendly and well-rooted in the community.
Ask any local for a brewery recommendation, and they will point you in the direction of Yazoo Brewing Company. Nashville’s largest and oldest craft brewery was founded in 2003 by brewmaster Linus Hall and the taproom is open seven days a week.
This 40-barrel brewhouse offers award-winning flagship beers, like the iconic Pale Yale, and seasonal concoctions, like the malty Fall Lager. Craving something wild or sour? They also have a barrel-aging program called “Embrace the Funk”, featuring rotating specials that are taproom-exclusive. Whether you sign up for one of their tours or grab a bite from featured food trucks, Yazoo is sure to complete your Nashville craft beer experience.
This Nashville brewery has a mascot as creative as its beer. They’re known across the city for their unique brewing processes, producing unfiltered beers with fruity flavors like strawberry, raspberry, apricot, and mango. In addition to touring customers and pouring beer, Jackalope also hosts weekly live music, trivia, food trucks. “The Den” is their original brewhouse near Yazoo Brewing Co. in the Gulch neighborhood, and in 2018 they opened their second location, “The Ranch”, in Wedgewood-Houston.
Bearded Iris Brewing was the first brewery to open in Germantown in 2016. You can take a seat under the ornate chandelier in their taproom or hang out on their pet-friendly patio. This brewery also allows children and has a bring-your-own food arrangement.
Since the folks at Bearded Iris are great at what they do, the tap list is very specialized featuring hop-focused IPAs, DIPAs, and pale ales. Try their most popular brew, “Homestyle”, a hazy golden New England IPA with notes of mango and pineapple.
TailGate Brewery has a variety of offerings across its three Nashville locations. Their 7300 Charlotte Pike address serves as their 50 barrel brewing headquarters, Music Row houses TailGate Cider Company, and East Nashville is where you’ll find their wild fermentation program. You’re going to need some food to soak up those delicious suds, and TailGate has you covered with a full menu, complete with salads, sandwiches, and build-your-own pizza.
East Nashville Beerworks’s brewing space and taproom are located in a refurbished warehouse. This business is committed to the community and its taproom and beer garden serves as a kid and pet-friendly gathering place for family and friends. Both the beer and food menus offer a lot to choose from. From their Citra IPA to the Honey Blonde Ale, this brewery has a wide variety of styles to please any palate.
Southern Grist Brewing Company
Southern Grist was founded by three friends, Kevin Antoon, Jared Welch, and Jamie Lee, in 2016. This microbrewery seats about 40 people in their East Nashville taproom, and has a second location in The Nations.
Despite its size, there is always something for everyone to try with their 15-beer tap list and local food offerings. Try one of their delicious fruited sour options, like Blackberry Cobbler or Boil the Ocean, and take some to-go in a refillable 32oz. crowler!
The Black Abbey Brewing Company
Head to southern Nashville for a taste of traditional Belgian brewing at Black Abbey Brewing Company. This brewery’s theme is modeled after Martin Luther’s values of community and hard work. Their unique taproom, called Fellowship Hall, is modeled after a monastery with several long, rustic tables.
On their Belgian-focused tap list, you’ll find The Forty Four, a porter infused with coffee, barrel-aged collaboration brews with Jameson Irish Whiskey, and more! The Black Abbey offers a simple menu, a rotating food truck schedule, and the opportunity to bring your own food.
Here are some other Nashville breweries that you’ll want to check out:
- Blackstone Brewing Co.
- Czann’s Brewing
- Fat Bottom Brewing
- Harding House Brewing Co.
- Honky Tonk Brewing Co.
- Jubilee Craft Beer Co.
- Little Harpeth Brewing Co.
- New Heights Brewing Co.
- Smith & Lentz Brewing
- Turtle Anarchy Brewing Co.
- Various Artists Brewing Co.