Elderbrew began as a question. What does ale mean, and why do pirates prefer it over lager? This question led to a years-long deep dive into the history of beer and brewing by head brewer and owner Chris Bryant. As curiosity led to discovery, it became clear that in order to really understand beer, one must brew beer—and so Elderbrew was born.

After years of homebrewing and attending popular local beer festivals, Elderbrew opened at 24 6th Street in downtown Bristol, TN in September 2017. Since then, we have had only one real mission—to bring to you some of the strange brews we have shared with you at the beer festivals over the years, along with an ever-expanding repertoire of new beers.

We take pride in being unique. We celebrate the weird. With live music from local musicians and art showings from local artists, Elderbrew's taproom has become a hub for the creative side of Appalachia that is often overshadowed by the legacy of country music and the roar of Nascar engines.

So if you're local, or you just find yourself passing through our corner of Appalachia, stop in and say hi. Have a beer, check out some art, listen to some tunes, and make some new friends.

And of course...

Drink Full, And Descend