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BreweryPilsners, IPAs, Tennessee craftMadison
Yazoo Brewing's Madison taproom 10 miles north of downtown Nashville opened on its current Cumberland River site in 2019. At 900 River Bluff Dr.
TipBrewery tours run weekends; the Grillshack on-site serves burgers and fries. Hop Project IPA series is the pick.
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BreweryTennessee farmhouse and lagersWedgewood Houston
Tennessee Brew Works in Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville sits below the Division Street Bridge with a four-story brewery, taproom, restaurant kitchen and live.
TipCountry Roots Saison made with Tennessee sweet potatoes is the unsung beer. Live music most evenings.
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BreweryHazy IPAs, fruited soursGermantown
Bearded Iris Brewing's Germantown flagship in Nashville pulled out of the East Nashville origin site and now anchors Van Buren Street with hop-forward IPAs.
TipThe Homestyle IPA is the constant on tap; the Greenway from this side of the canal is a 15-minute walk to downtown.
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BreweryAmerican craft and lagersThe Nations
Fat Bottom Brewing's Nations taproom in West Nashville opened 2019 with a 20-barrel brewhouse, kitchen and beer garden. Located in The Nations.
TipThe smoked wings pair best with the Saison. Patio is dog-friendly; live music nights run Friday and Saturday.
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BreweryHazy IPAs, milkshake stoutsEast Nashville
Southern Grist Brewing's East Nashville Porter Road taproom in Nashville opened 2016 and runs experimental hazy IPAs, milkshake stouts and rotating.
TipBottle releases run monthly; the Brunch House series in stout form is the cult drop. Outdoor seating in summer only.