If beer is 95% water, then that water needs to be 100% awesome. Clean water and clean waterways are crucial to great tasting beer. Without clean water, there isn’t a brewery in the world that can make good beer. The water in Washington County, where Yee-Haw receives some of its water for brewing, is low in mineral content. That’s one … Read More
PrideFest 2017
Knoxville’s PrideFest 2017 begins tomorrow Saturday June 17th! This event celebrating equality and inclusion will feature music, speakers and entertainment from Noon to 8:00 pm at the Mary Costa Plaza and the Civic Coliseum lawn in downtown Knoxville. The Pride Parade will kick off the festivities at 11:00 am. Throughout the afternoon and evening, vendors will have the opportunity to … Read More
Knoxville Craft Beer Week 2017
One of the best weeks of the year is finally here! Knoxville Craft Beer Week! June 10th through the 18th, Knoxville is celebrating craft beer all over town with daily events and specials happening at bars, restaurants and craft beer retailers. This is the week to explore and enjoy the craft beer culture in Knoxville, TN. Knoxville Beer Week is … Read More
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2017
Bonnaroo is a one of a kind experience. One that people come from every corner of the country to camp out on a 500 acre “farm”. Little ole Manchester, Tennessee is the unlikely landing spot for over 80,000 Bonnaroovians participating in the ultimate 4-day experiment of temporary community. The atmosphere at “Roo” radiates positivity. Strangers will exchange high fives with … Read More
Yee-Haw Brewing and Ijams Create Beer Garden
Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville have partnered to create a beer garden at Mead’s Quarry. “We thought that building a “beer wagon” was a great way to partner with Ijams” said Jeremy Walker, Director of Sales for Yee-Haw Brewing Company. Visitors can now enjoy getting a beer outside at the new beer wagon. Thanks to our … Read More
Austin Eastciders Coming to Tennessee
Founded in Austin, Texas in 2014 by Ed Gibson and Mark King, Austin Eastciders has taken off as one of the fastest growing cider brands in the country. Having recently opened an additional 33,000 square-foot cidery just down the street from their original space, Austin Eastciders is growing fast to meet rising demands. The company has expanded from 9 employees in 2015 … Read More
Why High Life is called “The Champagne of Beers”
It’s easy to take for granted having bottled beer at our disposal. But believe it or not, bottled beer used to be kind of a rarity. In the early 1900’s, most people consumed beer in a saloon or brought it home from a bar in a bucket. Bright, bubbly beer in a bottle was considered a luxury, like champagne. So … Read More
May Promotions – Tri-Cities
Moe’s BBQ: Every Friday Miller Lite & Coors Light $10 buckets V’s Authentic Vietnamese: $2 Miller Lite / Coors Light bottles Amigo’s: 32oz Miller Lite draft $ 3.50 Johnny Brusco’s: Tuesday Miller Lite draft $1.50 Smokey Bones: 22oz Miller Lite $5 all month Los Jalapenos: Tuesday & Thursday 32oz $3.25 Wild Wing Cafe: Fridays Corona / Corona Light bottles $3.50 … Read More
Boulevard Coming To Tennessee
Based out of Kansas City, MO, John McDonald started Boulevard after a vacation to Europe in 1984. Amazed by the variety, aromas and flavors, John left Europe inspired to create his own brew. After finishing art school he began homebrewing, put together a business plan and sold his house to raise money for his brewery. In 1989, John delivered his … Read More
Why Do We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi … Read More