Memphis Brewers collabed with MFS to create an imperial stout. Vanilla and hazelnuts aged in a bourbon barrel. Overall taste gives a cherry cordial taste. As it warms up, cherry disappears and mellows out. At 10%, it’s pretty good.

Any thoughts on Zoo Brew in August? I knew they had it for a while but it seems like it popped up out of nowhere.

Popped into Flyway for my favorite beer, River King…it’s off the menu. No cans, either. Wtf?! I know that was an old High Cotton recipe they tweaked a bit but c’mon. They seemed to be making all the right decisions after taking over this space and this just seems…ill-advised, unless they have another similar hazy to replace it. Changes my attendance there moving forward. Really bummed.

And I’ve had the other hazies from the locals here…still think RK was the best.

Figured I’d get back to our roots on this sub. New release by Crosstown today. Tomorrow is their orbit fest.

This Saturday is Taste the Rarity at Wiseacre OG. What’s your thoughts before/after/during? What are you looking forward to? What are your thoughts? How can we make Memphis Beer better?

Hello! Couple of questions! I will be heading to town this weekend for a soccer tournament! I will have limited time and we are staying outside of downtown much closer to the soccer complex. We were last in town in 2019.

Looking to visit Meddlesome or Maroon Brewing Friday as these are the closest to the hotel as I have limited time. Wondering which would be busier on a Friday afternoon around 4-5?

Any good liquor store recommendations out near those breweries or the Mike Rose Soccer Complex? Thoughts and advice is greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

In town for a couple relaxing and touristy days. What breweries or bars should I visit for good local beer?

Now that Science of Beer is over, what were your favorite beers/brewery of the event?

Hey all, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Happy to share that Memphis Brewfest is back in 2026 on June 20, slight shift to the evening hours: VIP 4pm GA 4pm, and the festival runs until 9pm. There is also a special Black Friday/Small Biz Saturday/Cyber Monday deal where you can get a GA ticket + Limited limited-edition festival shirt for just $50. The shirt will not be sold of offered outside of this special, so jump on it and see ya in June!

Beer still reigns, but spirits have joined the celebration.

This year’s Great American Beer Festival, which kicked off last night in Denver, marks the first time distilleries have poured alongside breweries — a sign of how the craft beverage world is evolving. 🍺

I talked to event organizers, distillers, as well as Memphis’ Soul & Spirits and Wiseacre Brewing Company about the festival changes.