OCTOBER BEERCATION – CINCINNATI – TAFT’S BREWING CO. ALE HOUSE

The last stop on the October Beercation was in Cincinnati where Hoppy visited Taft’s Brewing Co. Ale House, a former church. Here he enjoyed a Gavel Banger IPA, which is brewed and dry hopped with heaps of Citra and Mosaic hops. 7% ABV, 64 IBU. It was named Cincinnati’s favorite beer by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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Tanks Above Bar
Gavel Banger
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Interior
Historical Sign
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OCTOBER BEERCATION – KNOXVILLE – CRAFTY BASTARD BREWERY

OCTOBER BEERCATION – KNOXVILLE – CRAFTY BASTARD BREWERY

The last stop in Knoxville was at the Crafty Bastard Brewery. (Hoppy visited this brewery previously along with Pretentious Beer Co. and their sister business, Pretentious Glass, where he purchased his favorite beer glass.)

On this stop, Hoppy appreciated a Tessellation IPA, a classic West Coast style hopped to the gills with Mosaic, 6.7% ABV 55 IBU.

Should you visit their other location, Crafty Bastard West, look for a Hoppy sticker!

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Brewery/Taproom
Brewery/Taproom
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Barrels/Kegs
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Decor

OCTOBER BEERCATION – KNOXVILLE – XUL BEER COMPANY

OCTOBER BEERCATION – KNOXVILLE – XUL BEER COMPANY

The next stop on the beercation was again in Knoxville where Hoppy visited the Xul Beer Company. Here he enjoyed Diversified Tactics, a Hazy IPA collaboration with Missing Mountain. It consists of a blend of Golden Promise and 2-Row Malt that was brewed and dry-hopped with Mosaic, Mosaic Incognito, Mosaic Cryo, El Dorado & Simcoe Hops.  7.4% ABV.

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Exterior
Logo
Interior
Brewery
Bar
Draft List
Draft List Continued
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OCTOBER BEERCATION – GREENVILLE – FIREFORGE BREWERY

OCTOBER BEERCATION – GREENVILLE – FIREFORGE BREWERY

The last stop in Greenville was at Fireforge Brewery & Taproom. Here Hoppy quaffed a John Hopcock Hazy New England IPA. Info. on the brew is listed below.

John Hopcock – A hazy, juicy New England style IPA. According to Fireforge, John Hopcock was a nano brewer, patriot and contemporary of Samuel Adams during the American Revolution. 6.5% ABV 10 IBU.

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Entrance
Mural
Additional Seating Area
Mural
Cicerone Certified Individuals
Taproom Seating
Taproom
Draft List
Additional Draft List
Bar
Tap Handles
Cab You Find Hoppy?
Here He Is!

OCTOBER BEERCATION – GREENVILLE – THINK TANK BREW LAB

OCTOBER BEERCATION – GREENVILLE – THINK TANK BREW LAB

The next stop on the trip was Hoppy’s first time visiting Greenville, SC. Here he visited Think Tank Brew Lab, which opened in April of this year. Hoppy enjoyed a Gold Blonde Belgian Strong Ale and a House Pale Ale. The latter was recommended by the founder/brewmaster, Ryan Kurlfink, and I found it to be an excellent hop-forward pale ale! Info on the brews imbibed are listed below:

Gold Blonde – Biscuity malt, soft peppery spice, creamy. 6.8% ABV

House Pale Ale – Citra Cryo Hops. 5.6% ABV

Logo in Entrance
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Brewery
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Gold Blonde Ale
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Biergarten
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Upstairs
Brew Tanks Upstairs View

OCTOBER BEERCATION – CHARLESTON – EDMUND’S OAST BREWING CO.

OCTOBER BEERCATION – CHARLESTON – EDMUND’S OAST BREWING CO.

The next stop on the beercation was at Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. Brewery & Taproom. I visited here previously during their grand opening weekend in 2017, I have also visited their Restaurant and Brewpub on two previous trips. (By the way, I love their Muscadine Pie.) Previous Charleston visits have also included the following area breweries: Revelry, Holy City, Westbrook, Palmetto and Pawleys Island.

While at the Brewery & Taproom Hoppy enjoyed a flight of four IPAs. These were as follows:

Bound by Time – Made with good old-fashioned hop-bursting techniques and irresponsible dry-hopping technology, Bound by Time is an offering to those looking for something brimming with hop character and as unadulterated as a butterfly’s wing. 7% ABV 70 IBU.

Foresworn – Brewed with whole leaf Centennial hops. 7% ABV.

Viridi Rex – Double dry-hopped Double IPA. Sacrificing over four pounds of hops per barrel, we have evoked potent notes of mango, papaya, orange, and an ever-so-sinister warming sensation on the back of the tongue.  9.5% ABV 70 IBU.

Like Tears in Rain – Hazy IPA brewed with Simcoe Cryo, Chinook Cryo, & Mosaic hops. 6% ABV.

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Outdoor Seating
Tap List
Indoor Seating & Brewery
Draft List
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Patrons at Bar
Food Prep Area
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Flight
Outdoor Area
Outdoor Seating
Wood Carved Logo
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