Brewery Profile

Hutton & Smith Brewing Company

In Chattanooga’s craft-beer landscape, Hutton & Smith Brewing Company represents a production-minded brewery with a taproom presence rather than a purely concept-driven bar. Founded in 2015, it is part of the city’s modern wave of independent breweries serving residents and travelers who are already exploring the Tennessee side of the regional beer scene. A visitor walking in should expect the public face of a working brewery: a place to sample current house-made beers, see the company’s geology-influenced identity, and get a sense of how its branding connects to the names James Hutton and William “Strata” Smith. Those references are not incidental decoration; they shape the brewery’s name and visual language, including geological and feline motifs, while the main purpose remains straightforward brewing and taproom sales.

Travelers passing through Chattanooga often look for breweries that reflect the area without requiring much explanation or ceremony. Hutton & Smith fits that kind of stop because its beers are centered on traditional and modern American craft styles, a broad category that can include familiar formats as well as more contemporary interpretations. The geology theme gives the place a clear point of identity, especially for visitors who notice the connection to deep time, stratigraphy, and the early mapping of the earth’s layers. It is also a useful stop for beer drinkers who prefer to learn what a brewery is making on site rather than rely only on packaged beer found elsewhere. Since distribution is concentrated within Tennessee, visiting the taproom can offer a more direct view of the brewery than encountering it outside the region.

For planning purposes, treat the taproom as the best source for the day’s details. Current pours, serving formats, hours, and any visitor amenities should be confirmed directly with the brewery before going, since those items can change and are not always clear from a general profile. No assumption should be made about food service, tours, outdoor seating, events, or family- and pet-related policies unless the brewery has posted them for the specific day of your visit. What is known is that Hutton & Smith operates in Chattanooga as a production brewery with local taproom sales and Tennessee-focused distribution. For visitors building a brewery itinerary in the city, it is a stop defined by its geology-inspired name, its craft-beer focus, and its role as a regional taproom rather than by a long list of fixed amenities.

Hutton & Smith Brewing Company, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, draws its thematic inspiration from the field of geology, specifically honoring historical figures James Hutton and William "Strata" Smith. The brewery's naming convention references these two pioneers of modern geology, known for their work on deep time and the creation of the first comprehensive geological map. Established in 2015, the facility operates a production brewery focusing primarily on traditional and modern American craft styles. While the company's branding frequently incorporates geological and feline motifs, the core operation centers on brewing and local taproom sales. Distribution is currently concentrated within the Tennessee region.

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431 E Martin Luther King Blvd # 120, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403

Phone: 4237603600

Website: http://www.huttonandsmithbrewing.com

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Hutton & Smith Brewing Company.

Beer Styles at Hutton & Smith Brewing Company

Hutton & Smith Brewing Company brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes IPA, Imperial IPA, English Mild, Festbier, Lager, Sour, Lite Beer, Blonde, Marzen/Oktoberfest, Session IPA, India Pale Ale, and Hazy DIPA. 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.

  • Monday Pint Specials – Service Industry Night

    Jun 1, 10:00 PM

    Service Industry Night offers $3.50 pints in 16oz glasses for service industry workers. Monday evenings also feature a movie night with a featured film shown in the event room at…

  • Bike Night at Hutton & Smith

    Jun 2, 6:00 PM

    Every Tuesday we ride! Kickstands up at 6:15pm. Enjoy 'Two Tap Tuesday' rotating pint specials with two selections for only $3 a pint. Pet friendly, and great for bike riders and…

  • $3.50 Pint Night

    Jun 3, 6:00 PM

    Enjoy quality pints for just $3.50. Possibly the only brewery in Chattanooga offering 16oz pours under $4. Cat bar and dogs welcome. Stop in and say hello!

  • Thursdays are Trivia Night! May 21st Edition

    Jun 4, 11:00 PM

    Thursday night trivia is a weekly event at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co., perfect for gathering friends, enjoying a pint, and testing your knowledge. Dogs are welcome, but they can't…

  • Monday Pint Specials – Service Industry Night

    Jun 8, 10:00 PM

    Service Industry Night offers $3.50 pints in 16oz glasses for service industry workers. Monday evenings also feature a movie night with a featured film shown in the event room at…

  • Bike Night at Hutton & Smith

    Jun 9, 6:00 PM

    Every Tuesday we ride! Kickstands up at 6:15pm. Enjoy 'Two Tap Tuesday' rotating pint specials with two selections for only $3 a pint. Pet friendly, and great for bike riders and…

  • $3.50 Pint Night

    Jun 10, 6:00 PM

    Enjoy quality pints for just $3.50. Possibly the only brewery in Chattanooga offering 16oz pours under $4. Cat bar and dogs welcome. Stop in and say hello!

  • Thursdays are Trivia Night! May 21st Edition

    Jun 11, 11:00 PM

    Thursday night trivia is a weekly event at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co., perfect for gathering friends, enjoying a pint, and testing your knowledge. Dogs are welcome, but they can't…

  • Monday Pint Specials – Service Industry Night

    Jun 15, 10:00 PM

    Service Industry Night offers $3.50 pints in 16oz glasses for service industry workers. Monday evenings also feature a movie night with a featured film shown in the event room at…

  • Bike Night at Hutton & Smith

    Jun 16, 6:00 PM

    Every Tuesday we ride! Kickstands up at 6:15pm. Enjoy 'Two Tap Tuesday' rotating pint specials with two selections for only $3 a pint. Pet friendly, and great for bike riders and…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hutton & Smith Brewing Company located?
Hutton & Smith Brewing Company is located at 431 E Martin Luther King Blvd # 120, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Hutton & Smith Brewing Company's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 4237603600 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Hutton & Smith Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.huttonandsmithbrewing.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.