Chattanooga makes a lot of great craft beer. Local brewers are constantly tapping their creative juices to drum up crafty collaborations, standout recipes, and fun names for their frothy masterpieces.
We’re raising a glass to five Chattanooga-centric brews with names that draw inspiration from our city’s history, communities, and culture.
423 American Pale Ale, Tanasi Brewing & Supplies
We’re anxiously awaiting this brewery’s reopening to sip on this beer whose name calls out the number that matters most — our city’s area code and, according to the brewery, “the amazing city we get to call home.” The beer’s stats include many combos of 4-2-3, like four grains and 23 International Bitterness Units.
Style + flavor: This 4% ABV brew features three types of hops added at three brewing intervals and is crisp and refreshing.
Chestnut Street Brown Ale, Chattanooga Brewing Co.
This brew name-drops the well-known street in the heart of Nooga’s southside, which also happens to be where Chattanooga Brewing Co.’s former taproom was located. The label includes the historic brewery’s logo + founding year — 1890. Note: You can find this brew wholesale as you await the taproom’s new location opening date.
Style + flavor: This 6.2% ABV brown ale features a malt-forward flavor profile with notes of roasted chocolate.
Phantom Ale: Cranberry & Habanero Pale Ale, Empyreal Brewing
The name of this beer at this veteran-owned brewery has a strong local tie-in. The brew was created with Warrior Freedom Service Dogs (WFSD), a local nonprofit that helps connect US military veterans with service dogs. “Phantom” is the name of one of those dogs and his handler — a US Air Force veteran — contributed the cranberries + habanero for this recipe. Proceeds help support WFSD’s ongoing mission.
Style + flavor: The habanero flavor is strong in this 6.8% ABV American pale ale — it has a nice kick.
Moonpie Stout, Naked River Brewing Co.
If you’re from Chatt, you know the iconic MoonPie marshmallow snack has been proudly made in our city since 1917. Created by owner Jake Raulston’s wife Liz, this is a collaboration with MoonPie, brewed with the fresh-baked treats right in the recipe.
Style + flavor: Considering its inspiration, this 8.5% ABV stout is rich, smooth + creamy.
Crust, Oddstory Brewing Co.
The name of this brew is a nod to the delicious bread you’ll find at Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe. This collab was brewed with 60 pounds of spent sourdough from the local bakery in support of Food Waste Prevention Week.
Style + flavor: This malt-forward, 5.2% ABV brown ale has notes of crusty, rustic bread, caramel, and dark fruit.
Cheers to you, Scenic City.
