Brewery Profile

Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co.

Inside Kern’s Food Hall, Proofing Co. gives Knoxville visitors a more focused Monday Night Brewing experience than a general food-hall bar. It is set up as an intimate lounge with its own private entrance within the building, so the first impression is less like walking up to a busy communal counter and more like entering a dedicated beer-and-drinks room. The draw is the brewery’s portfolio: 20 taps are reserved for Monday Night Brewing products, with room for barrel-aged stouts, wild ales, lagers, and experimental IPAs. Seating is available at the bar or in smaller nooks, which makes the space useful for visitors who want to slow down rather than simply grab a drink between food stops.

Travelers moving through East Tennessee often look for a mix of regional food-hall energy, local nightlife, and breweries that can offer more than one flagship style. Proofing Co. fits that kind of itinerary by giving beer drinkers a broad tap list in one stop while still being part of a larger public space. Someone interested in richer, higher-gravity beers may look toward the barrel-aged stout side of the list, while drinkers who prefer lighter or mixed-fermentation options can check for lagers or wild ales. The experimental IPA offerings add another reason to ask what is fresh or rotating. For groups with mixed preferences, the cocktail menu and wine by the bottle or glass make the lounge more flexible than a beer-only taproom.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the available selections can depend on what is currently on tap. During scheduled events, service may also be available through the Great Lawn window, which gives visitors another way to access Monday Night drinks without staying inside the lounge. Proofing Co. is not the only Monday Night-operated bar presence in Kern’s Food Hall: High Proof Loft, Market Bar, and Scruff Bar also serve Monday Night beers along with local selections, cocktails, and wine. That setup can be useful if one area is busy or if a group is moving around the food hall, but Proofing Co. remains the most direct option for the full Monday Night-focused tap lineup.

Monday Night Brewing operates the Proofing Co. as an intimate lounge located within Kern's Food Hall in Knoxville, Tennessee. This location serves as an outlet for the brewery's globally-recognized portfolio, offering 20 taps dedicated to Monday Night Brewing products, including barrel-aged stouts, wild ales, lagers, and experimental IPAs. Beyond beer, Proofing Co. features a robust craft cocktail menu and a selection of wine available by the bottle or glass. The venue maintains a separate, private entrance within the Food Hall and provides seating at the bar, in intimate nooks, or via the Great Lawn service window during scheduled events. Monday Night Brewing manages three additional bar locations within Kern's Food Hall—High Proof Loft, Market Bar, and Scruff Bar—which serve their beers alongside local selections, cocktails, and wine.

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2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920

Phone: 865.381.3612

Website: https://mondaynightbrewing.com/location/knoxville-proofing-co/

Hours: Mon 11AM-10PM, Tue 11AM-10PM, Wed 11AM-4PM, Thu CLOSED, Fri 11AM-1AM, Sat 11AM-12AM, Today 11AM-9PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co..

Beer Styles at Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co.

Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co. brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Stout, Wild Ale, Lager, and IPA. 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.

  • College Night

    Oct 23, 2026

    College Night specials all day, every Friday!

  • Movie Night

    Oct 24, 2026

    Come every Saturday Night for movies in the Taproom with great drinks and free popcorn at Monday Night Brewing Proofing Co.

  • Saturday Slaps

    Oct 24, 2026

    Bring a friend for $5 Slap Fight West Coast IPAs every Saturday at Monday Night Proofing Co.

  • The Doctor is in on Sundays!

    Oct 25, 2026

    Get your weekend check-up on Sundays. Enjoy $5 Dr.Robot pints all day long! You ...

  • Weekend Check Up

    Oct 25, 2026

    The Doctor is in on Sundays with $5 Doctor Robots Pints! Join us after brunch for a special Sunday event.

  • Monday Night Trivia at Proofing Co.

    Oct 25, 2026

    Join Knox Trivia Guys for an evening of live trivia from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST on March 2nd.

  • Weekday Warrior

    Oct 26, 2026

    Stock up on any to-go beer Monday through Thursday and receive a free draft beer!

  • Margarita Monday

    Oct 26, 2026

    Classic Margs for $10 all day with added flavor options for $1 featuring Pedro Furtivo Blanco Tequila at Monday Night Proofing Co.

  • Two for One Tuesday

    Oct 27, 2026

    For every Monday Night Draft Beer poured, a wooden token good for any beer will ...

  • UT Baseball Watch Party

    Oct 27, 2026

    Come watch the UT Baseball game with fellow fans in a lively watch party.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co. located?
Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co. is located at 2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co.'s hours?
Current hours are: Mon 11AM-10PM, Tue 11AM-10PM, Wed 11AM-4PM, Thu CLOSED, Fri 11AM-1AM, Sat 11AM-12AM, Today 11AM-9PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co.?
Visit https://mondaynightbrewing.com/location/knoxville-proofing-co/ 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.