Brewery Profile

Crafty Bastard Brewery

Within Knoxville’s craft beer scene, this brewery is best understood as a taproom-centered operation rather than a brand built mainly around packaged beer or public production details. A visitor walking in should expect the on-site experience to be the main point of contact: a staffed taproom where the beer is served directly and where questions about current availability can be answered in person. The company maintains several Knoxville locations, giving it more than one foothold in the local market and making repeat visits part of its operating model. Its public identity stays focused on the core product and the neighborhood-facing role of its taprooms, not on a widely advertised founding story, flagship lineup, or production scale.

Travelers in East Tennessee often use brewery stops as a low-key way to connect with a city between outdoor plans, music, restaurants, or regional road trips. A stop here fits that pattern because the brewery’s emphasis is on drinking the beer where it is made or served, with direct customer interaction shaping the visit. Since Crafty Bastard does not publicly detail specific flagship styles, the best approach is to treat the visit as a chance to see what is pouring that day rather than arriving for a particular named beer. Its limited distribution can introduce people to the brand beyond the taproom, including in the broader Southeastern region, but the brewery’s center of gravity remains local and on-site.

For planning purposes, choose the Knoxville taproom location that best fits the rest of your route, and check current hours before going. Publicly listed information does not establish specific amenities such as food service, patio seating, events, tours, reservations, or family- and pet-related policies, so those details are best confirmed directly with the taproom. The taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, serving sizes, to-go options, and any location-specific offerings. Visitors looking for a straightforward Knoxville beer stop should think of Crafty Bastard as a locally oriented taproom visit first, with regional distribution playing a secondary role.

Crafty Bastard Brewery focuses on producing high-quality beer, emphasizing the core product sold primarily through its dedicated taprooms in Knoxville, Tennessee. The brewery maintains several locations designed to serve the local community and foster repeat patronage. While direct distribution is utilized to introduce new customers to the brand, the primary sales model centers on on-site consumption at the taproom facilities. These locations are staffed to facilitate customer service and support the brewery's community-oriented approach. Crafty Bastard does not publicly detail its specific production capacity or flagship styles, but its operations support both local retail and regional distribution efforts throughout the Southeastern United States.

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6 Emory Pl, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37917-7317

Phone: 8657552358

Website: http://www.craftybastardbrewery.com

Hours: Downtown Knoxville: Monday: 5–10 PM, Tuesday–Thursday: 4–10 PM, Friday: 4–11 PM, Saturday: 12–11 PM, Sunday: 12–9 PM. West Knoxville: Monday-Thursday: 4-10 PM, Saturday: 12-11 PM, Sunday: 12-7 PM.

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Crafty Bastard Brewery.

Beer Styles at Crafty Bastard Brewery

Crafty Bastard Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Radler, SIPA, Double Hazy IPA, New England Hazy IPA, IPA, Unknown, Porter, and Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Happy Hour

    Oct 23, 2026

    $1 off every beer & 1 topping $10 pizza specials!

  • Ayca Yayman Concert

    Oct 23, 2026

    Catch Ayca Yayman performing once more at Crafty Bastard Brewery West. Don't miss out on this live music event in Knoxville.

  • Ayca Yayman Live Concert

    Oct 23, 2026

    Another performance by Ayca Yayman at Crafty Bastard Brewery West. Enjoy an evening of music and great brews at this popular venue.

  • Live Music: Davette Duo

    Oct 23, 2026

    Free Music Friday Show!

  • Live Music: Loon and Crow

    Oct 23, 2026

    Free Music Friday Show!

  • Live Music: Ronnie Call Duo

    Oct 23, 2026

    Free Music Friday Show!

  • Crafty Jazz Night

    Oct 24, 2026

    Join us at Crafty B*stard for our weekly Jazz Nights every Sunday! There will be a different musician each Sunday.

  • Romance Novel Reading

    Oct 25, 2026

    Competitive Romance Novel Reading every 4th Sunday of the month from 5:00-7:00pm. You are graded on sauciness, acting, and voice performance. First place gets a $20 gift card.

  • Texas Hold 'Em Poker

    Oct 26, 2026

    Join your fellow b*stards and try your luck at our new weekly event on Mondays at Emory from 6:30-10 PM. Free roll and gift card prizes.

  • Board Game Night

    Oct 26, 2026

    A hosted game night with rotating tabletop options. Free to attend and includes a raffle for a free beer or N/A beverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Crafty Bastard Brewery located?
Crafty Bastard Brewery is located at 6 Emory Pl, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37917-7317. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Crafty Bastard Brewery's hours?
Current hours are: Downtown Knoxville: Monday: 5–10 PM, Tuesday–Thursday: 4–10 PM, Friday: 4–11 PM, Saturday: 12–11 PM, Sunday: 12–9 PM. West Knoxville: Monday-Thursday: 4-10 PM, Saturday: 12-11 PM, Sunday: 12-7 PM.. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Crafty Bastard Brewery?
Visit http://www.craftybastardbrewery.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.