If you’re looking for a brewery that puts quality over quantity, look no further than the best small breweries in Nashville. These intimate spaces are perfect for beer lovers who want to chat with the brewers and learn more about the process.
Here are four of our favorites:
1. Jackalope Brewing Company
Jackalope Brewing Company is probably the most well-known of all small breweries in Nashville. After opening in 2011, they became known for their loveable brews such as the Bearwalker Maple Brown Ale and the Thunder Ann American Pale. But what makes this brewery truly stand out is their sense of community—from regular themed events to inviting outdoor seating and food trucks, Jackalope is all about bringing people together to enjoy a good beer.
2. Black Abbey Brewing Company
Founded in 2009 by four friends who were passionate about Belgian-style brewing, Black Abbey Brewing Company is one of the oldest small breweries in Nashville. Their focus on quality has won them numerous awards, including being named the 2016 Small Brewery of the Year by the Brewers Association. Tours of the brewery are available on Saturdays, and there’s always something new to try on tap, from a sessionable pale ale to a rich quadrupel.
3. Southern Grist Brewing Company
Southern Grist Brewing Company is all about giving back to the community. In addition to creating quality beers like the Pelican Pilsner and Rye You Talkin’ ‘Bout Willis?, they host fundraisers, donate food to local organizations, and compost all of their waste. And if that wasn’t enough, they also have a songwriting room in order to give musicians a place to create and connect with others.
4. Yazoo Brewing Company
Founded in 2003 by a chemist and a microbiologist, Yazoo Brewing Company is one of the older small breweries in Nashville. They got their start in a 100-year-old brick building that had been used for everything from a feed mill to a mattress factory, and they’ve been brewing up award-winning beers ever since. Tours of the brewery are available on Saturdays, and there’s always something new to try on tap, from a sessionable pale ale to a rich quadrupel.
Enjoy!
So whether you’re a beer lover or just looking for something unique to do in Nashville, be sure to check out one of these best small breweries. You won’t be