About
Nashville Brewing Company is Nashville's oldest brewery, originally founded in 1859, reviving traditional German-style lagers with a focus on historical recipes from the city's brewing past. They produce flagship beers like Nashville Lager, a Bavarian Helles, alongside light, amber, seasonal, and special release lagers. What makes them special is their commitment to Bavarian brewing traditions, historical tours led by owner Scott Mertie, and award-winning beers emphasizing imported German malts and hops.
Traditional German-style lagers
Nashville Lager
Historical brewing tours
Oktoberfest events
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What They Make
Nashville Lager
Bright golden lager brewed with Weyermann Pilsner malt and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops
Nashville Light
Reduced-calorie lager with Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops and Pilsner malt for malty mouthfeel
Nashville Amber
Historic Vienna-style amber lager lighter than European versions
1897 Pilsner
Traditional Bohemian pilsner with pilsner malt and Saaz hops
Nashville Bock
Strong, malty German bock style from Einbeck tradition
Nashville Festbier
Malty amber Märzen brewed in March for summer and Oktoberfest
NashZwickel
Unfiltered Helles straight from fermentation tank, cloudy and refreshing
Nashville Holiday Bock
Traditional bock with holiday spices
Nashville Black Lager
Toasty black lager with Munich malt and Hallertauer hops
Nashville Maibock
Pale bock for spring with elevated ABV and hop presence
Awards
Gold Medal
2023
Silver Medal
2020
Gold Medal
2019
Gold Medal
2019
Silver Medal
2019
Silver Award
2018
Gold Medal
2018
Silver Medal
2018
Bronze Medal
2018
Gold Medal
2017
Upcoming Events
Historical Brewery Tours
ongoing
In-person and virtual tours of Nashville brewing history led by Scott Mertie
Annual Oktoberfest
recurring September 30
Annual event with Festbier and Beer Queen announcement
Latest News
Nashville Brewing Co. announces 2024 Beer Queen; Annual Oktoberfest September 30; Brewery Underground Podcast; New historical marker for Vine Hill estate