The Trails and Tap crew visits locally owned and operated brewing companies.
Calfkiller Brewing is located close to the Calfkiller River, which flows through Sparta. It is not a river front brewery, but it doesn’t matter – there is tons to see here. Once you park, you can really take in the sights of Calfkiller.
While exploring the Columbia area, we happened to stumble upon a couple of local breweries, but one in particular completely stole the show: Bierkeller Brewing Company. This brewery is a total hidden gem – and I mean that quite literally.
Schoolhouse is decorated inside with Christmas lights, bus seats, chalkboards, and signs that say things like “Principal’s Office,” “Cafeteria,” and “Teachers’ Lounge.” Even the tap handles are pencils! If you loved school when you were little, you will love the nostalgia this place brings. This place is right up my alley!
Copperhill Brewery is just a 20 or so minute drive away from Turtletown Falls, located in Copperhill, Tennessee.
Piedmont Brewery is located in downtown historic Griffin. This brewery offers food and drinks. But what makes this brewery unique? It is split into two sections – the family section and the 18+ bar section.
Main Channel brewery is the first to produce local craft beer in Guntersville. After the Cathedral Caverns tour, we were ready for our favorite post hike activity: a cold beer! Just 25 minutes away on the scenic lake town of Guntersville is Main Channel Brewing Company. Main Channel brewery is the first to produce local craft beer in Guntersville.
