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We stopped in for a refresh and some carbs. The beers were exceptional and we felt a unique take on the styles (Porter, Lager, Helles, Ale) we selected. The Porter received our highest rating in unTapped to date, the Guava Lager is a must try. The Helles Belles had a crisp, spicy and sharp taste we rarely find in such a brew. The pretzel was accompanied by a delicious German style mustard and the ubiquitous beer cheese. Nummy. Great find (Don't let the warehouse scare you away) for west Knoxville. "A"
I tried this place for the first time at their first ever Pickle Market and it was a blast! Food, Fire & Ferment teamed up with Crafty Bastard to pair the beer with an amazing beer-infused pickle flight which featured a range of flavors and heat levels that were quite good (definitely recommend checking this food truck out on social media). I also tried their Smoked Mac and Cheese, and as someone who is not typically a big fan of BBQ, this was incredible, and I would absolutely get this again. Crafty Bastard's interior is lively and the staff are very friendly. They have a wide selection of beers to choose from so if you're looking for a fun place to kick it with a local-vibe and a great crowd, check this place out.
Great , unique beers. Low key. Relax with friends. Kinda divey but that just adds to the experience! We love stopping here when staying in Knoxville.
Best beer IPA's I've had in Knoxville while visiting. That being said, the brewery was so dirty. I love dogs but there's about a month's worth of dog hair on the floors. Fortunately not in my beer. Next to us a dog actually jumped up on the table. It really was the dirtiest brewery I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot). The bartender was super friendly. I'll come back for the great beer but definitely wish it was more cleaned up...to finish with a positive...best IPA's in Knoxville!
A nice little brewery! Dog-friendly and very bicycle friendly with plenty of bike racks and tire pumps outside. Great beer selection and they even gave us some free stickers since stopped by visiting from Indiana while headed to vacation in SC.
LOVE this place. Total hole in the wall with great people and great beer. Awesome selection of beer.
Coming from Gainesville Florida area, we were curious. There's a business IN Gainesville itself called Crafty Bastards Pub & Bottle Shop. They even use almost the exact same logo! Since we were going thru Knoxville anyways, we decided to stop and check them out. IF YOU LOVE CRAFT BEER, YOU ARE DOING YOURSELF AN INJUSTICE IF YOU DON'T GO THERE! Put it on your bucket list, whatever you need to do! I'm telling you, not only do they have some of THE BEST brewed craft beer on tap, but Crowlers filled with whatever you decide was your favorite! They had an Apricot/Earl Grey Tea that I instantly fell in love with. They have IPAs, sours, lagers, stouts, porters, any and every kind/style of craft beer you're itching to pour in your glass! Unbelievable they took a run down closed up building and turned it into such a great place for locals to gather...AND GATHER they do! There was barely space for us to park our butts down on one of the long benches with tables, but I'm in no ways complaining! It almost forces you to talk with your "bench-mates"! And did we ever! Met TONS of people originally from Florida, but who, like myself, feel drawn to Tennessee. I lived there once before for about 5-7 years and I still feel the draw. What an amazing place with simply amazing people! Plus, they give you a schedule of which and what food truck will be outside every day and basically what they serve. While we were there, the crépe truck was outside. Wish we hadn't eaten a ton before we got there: I would've LOVED to have their crépes!! So, in closing...I'll just say that they have some of the CRAZIEST beers (their Hawaiian Bbq), some of their local collaborations for seemingly unrelated ingredients (their Apricot/Earl Grey tea) and many fabulous local favorites as well. If you're even passing through Knoxville, headed somewhere else entirely...you'd be completely mad to not stop and at least take a sip! Oh!! I realized I forgot to mention two amazing things. Oh my God. How could I have blundered into this place and fail to mention that they were playing actual REAL lp's? You know, VINYL records? 33's? Albums? Great collection too I might add! AND?? Everybody brings their dogs! Gorgeous pooches!! Big breed poodles, Huskies, mutts and little dogs...young and old alike, just the most amazing mixture of people and dogs. (I hate to admit it, but I was guilty of talking to the dogs more than the people! Lol)
This spot was walking distance from the Airbnb I stayed at. I order the Mayan Chocolate Porter and my partner had the Candy Monster. I always choose a porter style beer, this one in particular is definitely a must have. I enjoy spicy food, so to have a cocoa flavored beer with hits on chile pepper is great for my taste buds!
Knoxville's nickname is the Scruffy City. And honestly, when I think about what that means - I think of this place. It's a scruffy, low-key place to chill out. I would say they have the most interesting combinations of beers in all of Knoxville. This is not necessarily my kind of place, but I'm glad Knoxville has a place like this.
Taste like refreshing tea beer. Amazing. Cool place too !!! Good rock vibe , friendly service , old brick building. Chill atmosphere and they have some guest beers as well
One of my go to breweries when in knox! Has some really nice and creative selections, though the menu is not extensive. Located in the old city, Crafty has that industrial, casual, come as you are vibe. The place is filled with parlor games which creates a great environment for group. We got a milk stout (nice and creamy and chocolatey), chili pepper IPA, nitro brew, and a spicy ginger ale. Everyone was into their drink! Another cool thing about crafty is the ever changing food truck selection outside. Everyday a different food truck is featured. Personally this is very appreciated - so many breweries have no food options, and it's really nice that crafty has at least a little something. So, all in all, if you're looking for some good beer and a cool, casual place to hang out Crafty Bastard is a solid option!
Nice outdoor area with plenty of seating and atmosphere appropriate setting for an easy going time. Our neighbors were quite loud rehearsing stories detailed so well we suddenly wished social distancing was 60ft! Should've expected as much for a place like this - not fair to rate places on their customers! The staff was very friendly and quick to recommend items which almost made up for the difficult to read menu and near-indecipherable presentation of food options. I tried the tap sour infused with hot sauce, milk stout, and took home a can of Thai tea IPA. Only the hot sour impressed, a vibrant spark of tuneful heat hitting all the right notes from start to finish. Can't say the same for the Thai IPA or milk stout, neither had serious flaws but at these prices offered bland flavors without the unique Thai essence coming thru or milk stout richness giving that lovely full body. The milk stout actually brought on a quite unpleasant aftertaste with each sip. For dropping north of $12 for three small drinks difficult to want a second round, seems this nice city hotspot is better for other types than me.
Forget food the beer is great here. When it rains or is sunny come here because the place is great. Our server Emma was so helpful even before I showed my Hop Passport, the beer selections numbered 18 but I would be in trouble if I had them all, though I could taste any I would like. Love the decor and I even got to me Stevie Nicks the Pug she posed her mug for me, she doesn't sing just hums. read more
4 months ago
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2 years ago
We stopped in for a refresh and some carbs. The beers were exceptional and we felt a unique take on the styles (Porter, Lager, Helles, Ale) we selected. The Porter received our highest rating in unTapped to date, the Guava Lager is a must try. The Helles Belles had a crisp, spicy and sharp taste we rarely find in such a brew. The pretzel was accompanied by a delicious German style mustard and the ubiquitous beer cheese. Nummy. Great find (Don't let the warehouse scare you away) for west Knoxville. "A" read more
9 months ago
I tried this place for the first time at their first ever Pickle Market and it was a blast! Food, Fire & Ferment teamed up with Crafty Bastard to pair the beer with an amazing beer-infused pickle flight which featured a range of flavors and heat levels that were quite good (definitely recommend checking this food truck out on social media). I also tried their Smoked Mac and Cheese, and as someone who is not typically a big fan of BBQ, this was incredible, and I would absolutely get this again. Crafty Bastard's interior is lively and the staff are very friendly. They have a wide selection of beers to choose from so if you're looking for a fun place to kick it with a local-vibe and a great crowd, check this place out. read more
2 years ago
Best beer IPA's I've had in Knoxville while visiting. That being said, the brewery was so dirty. I love dogs but there's about a month's worth of dog hair on the floors. Fortunately not in my beer. Next to us a dog actually jumped up on the table. It really was the dirtiest brewery I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot). The bartender was super friendly. I'll come back for the great beer but definitely wish it was more cleaned up...to finish with a positive...best IPA's in Knoxville! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
A nice little brewery! Dog-friendly and very bicycle friendly with plenty of bike racks and tire pumps outside. Great beer selection and they even gave us some free stickers since stopped by visiting from Indiana while headed to vacation in SC. read more
3 years ago
LOVE this place. Total hole in the wall with great people and great beer. Awesome selection of beer. read more
Coming from Gainesville Florida area, we were curious. There's a business IN Gainesville itself called Crafty Bastards Pub & Bottle Shop. They even use almost the exact same logo! Since we were going thru Knoxville anyways, we decided to stop and check them out. IF YOU LOVE CRAFT BEER, YOU ARE DOING YOURSELF AN INJUSTICE IF YOU DON'T GO THERE! Put it on your bucket list, whatever you need to do! I'm telling you, not only do they have some of THE BEST brewed craft beer on tap, but Crowlers filled with whatever you decide was your favorite! They had an Apricot/Earl Grey Tea that I instantly fell in love with. They have IPAs, sours, lagers, stouts, porters, any and every kind/style of craft beer you're itching to pour in your glass! Unbelievable they took a run down closed up building and turned it into such a great place for locals to gather...AND GATHER they do! There was barely space for us to park our butts down on one of the long benches with tables, but I'm in no ways complaining! It almost forces you to talk with your "bench-mates"! And did we ever! Met TONS of people originally from Florida, but who, like myself, feel drawn to Tennessee. I lived there once before for about 5-7 years and I still feel the draw. What an amazing place with simply amazing people! Plus, they give you a schedule of which and what food truck will be outside every day and basically what they serve. While we were there, the crépe truck was outside. Wish we hadn't eaten a ton before we got there: I would've LOVED to have their crépes!! So, in closing...I'll just say that they have some of the CRAZIEST beers (their Hawaiian Bbq), some of their local collaborations for seemingly unrelated ingredients (their Apricot/Earl Grey tea) and many fabulous local favorites as well. If you're even passing through Knoxville, headed somewhere else entirely...you'd be completely mad to not stop and at least take a sip! Oh!! I realized I forgot to mention two amazing things. Oh my God. How could I have blundered into this place and fail to mention that they were playing actual REAL lp's? You know, VINYL records? 33's? Albums? Great collection too I might add! AND?? Everybody brings their dogs! Gorgeous pooches!! Big breed poodles, Huskies, mutts and little dogs...young and old alike, just the most amazing mixture of people and dogs. (I hate to admit it, but I was guilty of talking to the dogs more than the people! Lol) read more
This spot was walking distance from the Airbnb I stayed at. I order the Mayan Chocolate Porter and my partner had the Candy Monster. I always choose a porter style beer, this one in particular is definitely a must have. I enjoy spicy food, so to have a cocoa flavored beer with hits on chile pepper is great for my taste buds! read more
7 years ago
Knoxville's nickname is the Scruffy City. And honestly, when I think about what that means - I think of this place. It's a scruffy, low-key place to chill out. I would say they have the most interesting combinations of beers in all of Knoxville. This is not necessarily my kind of place, but I'm glad Knoxville has a place like this. read more
5 years ago
Taste like refreshing tea beer. Amazing. Cool place too !!! Good rock vibe , friendly service , old brick building. Chill atmosphere and they have some guest beers as well read more
8 years ago
One of my go to breweries when in knox! Has some really nice and creative selections, though the menu is not extensive. Located in the old city, Crafty has that industrial, casual, come as you are vibe. The place is filled with parlor games which creates a great environment for group. We got a milk stout (nice and creamy and chocolatey), chili pepper IPA, nitro brew, and a spicy ginger ale. Everyone was into their drink! Another cool thing about crafty is the ever changing food truck selection outside. Everyday a different food truck is featured. Personally this is very appreciated - so many breweries have no food options, and it's really nice that crafty has at least a little something. So, all in all, if you're looking for some good beer and a cool, casual place to hang out Crafty Bastard is a solid option! read more
Nice outdoor area with plenty of seating and atmosphere appropriate setting for an easy going time. Our neighbors were quite loud rehearsing stories detailed so well we suddenly wished social distancing was 60ft! Should've expected as much for a place like this - not fair to rate places on their customers! The staff was very friendly and quick to recommend items which almost made up for the difficult to read menu and near-indecipherable presentation of food options. I tried the tap sour infused with hot sauce, milk stout, and took home a can of Thai tea IPA. Only the hot sour impressed, a vibrant spark of tuneful heat hitting all the right notes from start to finish. Can't say the same for the Thai IPA or milk stout, neither had serious flaws but at these prices offered bland flavors without the unique Thai essence coming thru or milk stout richness giving that lovely full body. The milk stout actually brought on a quite unpleasant aftertaste with each sip. For dropping north of $12 for three small drinks difficult to want a second round, seems this nice city hotspot is better for other types than me. read more
5 years ago
Great beer! And I absolutely love the feel and spirit of this no-frills Knoxville brewery. On any given pre-COVID day, you'd find people and dogs inside and out relaxing at picnic tables. Folks are reading, talking, and at ease. I've been to meet friends, hang out with the wife, or just to read a book over a couple beers. It's walkable and bike-able from downtown and north Knox and really feels like part of the community. Such a loss when COVID put a stop/pause to those gatherings (thanks for being safe, Crafty) but we've stopped by for crowlers and have been impressed with how well the beer travels. AND THEN, they started offering delivery - WITH A SONG!!! So great! Crafty recreated its easy, fun atmosphere right on our front walkway. Really impressed with their creativity and commitment to the community and their patrons through this crisis. read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
LOVE this place! One of my favorite breweries in the area!! Always have such a cool and different selection. The vibe here is awesome. It's very rustic, and when I say rustic I mean that this place is basically a garage with tables. (In the best way possible). The beer is good, smooth and solid. Lots of great people, dogs and decent priced beer. read more
5 years ago
If you're looking for a unique variety of local brews, this is it! There is always a wide range of selection available on the menu, many featuring a wild twist. Lately, I have really enjoyed the picklebier, spice up your life (apricot chili sour), and aunt granny's apple pie sour. They also brew multiple IPA's and stouts that are perfect for this cold weather. read more
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4 years ago
A great addition to our area, the Knoxville beer scene continues to grow. This is a very casual, garage door front, rough concrete floor, shotgun space with a pretty good beer selection. Live music helps round out the experience. I am hopeful that they will keep the taps turning often! read more
10 years ago
This is a hipster hole as others have eluded to. This is also the best brewery in Knoxville! I tried the Mayan Chocolate Porter but watch out for the ?Cayenne? it will slightly spice up your throat...i didn't like it. Maybe I should have asked for a nip of it before going all-in. But through the past few years I have tried alot of their beers and have enjoyed most of them entirely. Food trucks come here often as this brewery does not serve food. That is cool also because you can pair beers with different foods..awesome idea, really. If you are in Knoxville as a local or a visitor for a day or two, roll in and get a beer. The place doesn't look like much but it is the best beer in Knoxville...a town which seems like it is trying to become an Asheville-like beer scene. Crafty Bastard is Knoxville's best! ---- I came back and tried the Ginger Ale (Non-alcoholic) after Duncan in the Captain Muchachos food truck told me it was really good. I mean, who thinks to ask for ginger ale at a brewery? Oh, it was good..nice ginger/sweet balance. I also ordered a Pretentious bastard ale and thought I was the greatest human alive because i'm smarter than all of you....I mean, that pretentious bastard ale is good! :) read more
Not my favorite brewery or beer pub in Knoxville, but they do allow dogs, which is nice. None of the beers we tried really stood out. Seating was uncomfortable and I felt a little claustrophobic on the night we tried it. We had to leave when the live music came on...have no idea who was playing but the sound wasn't good and added to everything else it was just unpleasant and time to exit. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Crafty Bastard is located on Emory Place in the 4th/Gill district of Knoxville near the Old Gray Cemetery. The Crafty Bastard is a scaled-down microbrewery or "nano brewery" specializing in unique high quality brews. The Crafty Bastard opened in 2014 and has been serving the thirsty residents of Knoxville tropical IPA' and smokey Porters. I popped into Crafty Bastard one Saturday afternoon around 2 o'clock. I ordered a Hop Candy IPA and a bag of Deep Fried peanuts. The deep fried salty goodness of the peanuts complemented the sweet citrus tones of the IPA. Crafty Bastard's interior is a long narrow space with very high ceilings. It has clean, well maintained bathrooms. Additionally, it has a very large out door patio adjacent from the entrance. Parking is a commodity and there was only one "sultan of the taps" that day. read more
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