Strubbe IPA | Picked up from Corks Wine & Spirits

22 May 2013 by , No Comments

Hey fellow snobs out there.  I just left Corks and am now enjoying an IPA that hails from the folks at Brouwerij Strubbe Brewery in, you guessed it, Belgium.  Apparently this brewery has been around since the 1800′s.  Pretty cool if you ask me and one I would love to visit one day.  Check out [...]

Ommegang Hennepin | From the fine folks at Corks Wine and Spirits

17 May 2013 by , No Comments

Howdy fellow snobs, I’ll be the first to admit, it’s been WAY to long since we’ve done a genuine beer snob post on here. However, tonight is the night! On deck this evening we have Ommegang Hennepin. Now, I’m not all too familiar with Ommegang and when it comes to saison’s, I’m still a novice [...]

School is Officially Cool Again | South College Announces Brewmaster Program

11 May 2013 by , No Comments

Howdy beer fans, For many who have wanted to make a career of brewing beer, to get the proper credentials they’ve had to head west or north to the lands they call “Chicago.” I’m happy to share that’s no longer the case. You can learn to become a brewmaster right here in fabulous Knox-Vegas Tennessee! [...]

Hops for Hope 2013 Benefiting New Hope Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center | Friday May 3rd

30 March 2013 by , No Comments

Howdy Fellow Snobs! Spring is upon us! That means spring seasonal beer, brews on patios across our fair state, mowing the grass (boo), post-mowing the grass beer (yea!), and Hops for Hope! For the last three years we’ve been proud to be a part of Hops for Hope which is one of a few fundraisers [...]

Thirsty Orange for thirsty drinkers. April 13th @ Mellow Mushroom in Johnson City

25 March 2013 by , No Comments

Well it is that time again when Aaron Carson unleashes his ridiculous amounts of energy (much like my 4 year old) and creates the coolest craft beer festival in Johnson City.  For the second year in a row Mr. Carson has collected the finest craft beer brewers and brought them to the Mellow Mushroom in [...]

New Belgium Rampant Imperial India Pale Ale

23 March 2013 by , No Comments

Howdy beer fans, I hope this wet and dreary Saturday in fabulous Knox-vegas finds you warm with a beer in hand – perhaps while watching some March Madness. While there is certainly a LOT going on in the world of craft beer these days, especially in the ole Volunteer state, I thought I’d go back [...]

Saw Works Brewing Company Spring Seasonal | Hop Battle

1 March 2013 by , No Comments

Howdy ho brew fans.  Man it has been ages since I fired up the old computer and got to typing.  Feels good.  Well Mr. Dave Ohmer has been hard at work again brewing up tastiness for our good city.  He has come up with a nice heavy dry hopped seasonal  just in time for the nice [...]

Sunspot Grand Opening and Saw Works Brewing Company Spring Seasonal

23 February 2013 by , No Comments

Howdy Beer Fans, If you haven’t already heard, Sunspot is moving from it’s current location on Cumberland Avenue to a spot just down the street – just by The Pilot, oh and guess what? Old College Inn is also reopening in it’s old spot, right next door to the new Sunspot – pretty cool, eh? [...]