Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/5/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
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Elst Brewing Company
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37921-5188
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
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- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
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6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.2% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.2% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.9% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 4.8% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.1% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.0% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
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4.5 ★
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Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/31/2026
Perfect for GroupsCozy Taproom
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/26/2026
Crisp LagersGreat IPA Selection
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/21/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Elst Brewing Company FAQs
Is Elst Brewing Company dog friendly?
Yes. Elst Brewing Company is dog friendly in Knoxville, including patio seating.
Does Elst Brewing Company serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Elst Brewing Company hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Elst Brewing Company?
Yes — Elst Brewing Company is set up for group crawls and private taproom events. Use the claim/manage listing flow to request a buyout or large-party reservation.
Does Elst Brewing Company have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Elst Brewing Company lists outdoor patio seating in Knoxville, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.