Fat Bottom Brewing's Nations taproom in West Nashville opened 2019 with a 20-barrel brewhouse, kitchen and beer garden. Solid lagers and a strong food programme.
Tip: The smoked wings pair best with the Saison. Patio is dog-friendly; live music nights run Friday and Saturday.
Address: 800 44th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
Southern Grist Brewing's East Nashville Porter Road taproom in Nashville opened 2016 and runs experimental hazy IPAs, milkshake stouts and rotating barrel-aged releases.
Tip: Bottle releases run monthly; the Brunch House series in stout form is the cult drop. Outdoor seating in summer only.
Yazoo Brewing's Madison taproom 10 miles north of downtown Nashville opened on its current Cumberland River site in 2019. Best Local Brewery Nashville Scene multiple years.
Tip: Brewery tours run weekends; the Grillshack on-site serves burgers and fries. Hop Project IPA series is the pick.
Tennessee Brew Works in Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville sits below the Division Street Bridge with a four-story brewery, taproom, restaurant kitchen and live music stage.
Tip: Country Roots Saison made with Tennessee sweet potatoes is the unsung beer. Live music most evenings.
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 and DIPAs.
Tip: The Homestyle IPA is the constant on tap; the Greenway from this side of the canal is a 15-minute walk to downtown.
