Located in Nashville, just South of Lafayette Street and East of 8th Avenue S, is Tennessee Brew Works where the beers are 
brewed on site and served in a multi-floor industrial setting with oak tables, live music venue, dart room, and views of the pristine, stainless-steel clad brewery. Similar to all of the other patrons that day, we shuffled past the outdoor covered patio in exchange for warmth. People packed in the first floor. It was about 12 hours until the music note dropped for the Nashville New Years celebration. Everyone was getting a head start on the festivities.
We waited for our turn at the bar and examined the beer list, which was impressive. I chose the “Cutaway IPA,” a Rye India Pale Ale. Amanda went for the Tennessee Farmhouse Ale known as “Basil Ryeman.” We thanked the bartender and bounded up to the second floor. We found a second bar up stairs and bellied up. We had a pretty good view of the brew vats and several other groups for some quality people watching. Several people filled the dart room and a few long tables were occupied by larger groups.
Good Brew for You
True to the description on the Tennessee Brew Works website, the Cutaway IPA has a hint of spice and plenty of notes of grapefruit and tangerine. The light from the windows illuminated the snifter, revealing a warm, amber tulip. Amanda’s Basil Ryeman was a Saison style beer. It was silky smooth, with maltly, fennel taste and smell. Amanda describes this as a perfect winter brew. If we had all day (and weren’t driving), we would have ordered more from their extensive list of “Headliners,” “Seasonal Gigs,” and “Special Guests.” If you are ever in the Nashville area, check out Tennessee Brew Works. We are dying to go back. Here is their website for more information.
