ll of our craft-brewed beers are made on premises by our brewmaster, Al Krusen. Al’s experience runs the gamut from homebrewer to founding partner in the New Knoxville Brewing Company. His experience is overshadowed only by his knowledge of beer — what good beer should be, and how to brew it.

Al is joined by Joey Barbarito, whose eagerness to learn, dedication to superior quality, and love of good beer assures the devotion needed to create our fine craft beers. Assisting them both is Dave Ohmer.

Though much of their work takes place in the wee hours of the morning tending the tanks and systems located beneath our main floor, both Al and Joey can regularly be found working with the gleaming 15-barrel Bohemian brewhouse that graces our dining room. And both regularly share their knowledge, brewing expertise, and stories of Knoxville with our guests.

Downtown Grill & Brewery offers a broad selection of styles to compliment any meal:

White Mule Ale A medium bodied refreshing Pale Ale made from the finest English barley and hops. Each sip evokes the feel of the time-honored British pub and a “pint of your best bitter”. A pleasant hop balance at the beginning and a smooth dry finish make this ale a perfect accompaniment to your meal.

Woodruff IPA A full-bodied, traditional IPA, well balanced with a healthy dose of English hops. Reminiscent of “historical” Knoxville IPA’s.

New World Porter A deep ruby red, a rich malt flavor and a creamy head hopped just enough to compliment the bittersweet chocolate note.

Downtown Nut Brown Ale A beautiful deep brown hue and a nutty sweetness identify this style of ale from Northern England. Although malt and caramel flavor dominate, hops provide a medium level of bitterness at the finish.

State Street Stout Creamy and substantial, this brew is bursting with the flavor of dark roasted grains. Oats add a soft velvety texture that blends well with the distinct malty flavor. An excellent beer to finish any meal!

Downtown Blonde Ale This light-bodied Kolsch displays a smooth malt note and a hint of fruit flavor in the finish. The Kolsch style has little hop flavor or aroma, letting the sweet malt taste prevail.

Alt An early German ale, this full-bodied Düsseldorf style exhibits a rich mahogany color. Special malts imported from Munich lend an authentic malty note to this exceptional brew.

You can order kegs of any style of
our craft beers with 7 days notice.

All of our beers are tapped directly from our serving tanks,
located beneath the main floor