If you are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains, expect to be surprised at the number of craft breweries available in the area! Over the past few years, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have seen an increase in breweries crafting delicious beers for tourists and locals to enjoy! After a day exploring the area, hop over to one of the craft breweries and enjoy a nice pint. Are you wondering which Pigeon Forge brewery to grab a drink? Here are 4 breweries you’ve got to try out:
1. Smoky Mountain Brewery
With locations in both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountain Brewery (SMB) is the perfect place to go for a tasty beer! Their Pigeon Forge brewery is also extremely close to our hotel. Find a range of beer styles including English, German, and IPAs. You can even get a 6 pack, growler, or mini ket to take home! On top of a variety of craft beers, you’ll be happy to hear they have food too! Enjoy pairing a beer with some tasty food! Try out their pub food, especially their wings, burgers, and pizza! Is someone in your party not a big fan of beer? Smoky Mountain Brewery also has unique cocktails, wine, bourbons, and whiskeys available! There is something for everyone here!
2. Yee-Haw Brewing Company
Located at The Island and right next to Ole Smoky Distillery, Yee-Haw Brewing Company is a fantastic Pigeon Forge brewery to visit! This brewery focuses on innovation and offers unique brews including ales, lagers, seltzers, and high gravity beers. They have plenty of beers to choose from and even offer beer flights for those who want to try out multiple beers! This brewery also has some food options as well. Enjoy small plates and appetizers with your beer.
3. Gatlinburg Brewing Company
First established in Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Brewing Company (GBC) decided to open up a second location in Sevierville. This brewery is still close enough to make our list of a Pigeon Forge brewery to check out! Found along the Parkway, Gatlinburg Brewing Company specializes in a range of craft beer styles. Here you can find IPAs, saisons, stouts, and pale ales. They have fun naming their beers and celebrating themes of the Smoky Mountains. At Gatlinburg Brewing Company, enjoy tasty food as well! They are known for their hand tossed brick over pizza and large pretzels.
4. The Casual Pint
Although not a Pigeon Forge brewery, The Casual Pint is the place to go if you want to try out a huge variety of fresh craft beer on tap in Pigeon Forge! Here you can try out beers from many different local, regional, and national craft breweries! They are constantly bringing new beer so every time you visit there is something new! This spot also serves up delicious food and has great happy hour deals! Enjoy a beer on site or mix and match your own six pack to take home. Have fun trying out all the different styles.
You don’t have to go far from our hotel to grab a drink at a Pigeon Forge brewery! Stay in one of our comfortable rooms at our hotel in Pigeon Forge and be close to all the action in the Smoky Mountains!
