Yee-Haw Brewing Company Opens Taproom in Pigeon Forge
We’re excited to report that one of Tennessee’s most popular breweries has launched a new location in the Smokies! At the end of June, Yee-Haw Brewing Company officially opened its taproom at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Visitors to the taproom will have the chance to enjoy a pint or a flight of the brewery’s signature beers and to pick up some awesome Yee-Haw merchandise. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a handy guide to everything you need to know about the Yee-Haw taproom in Pigeon Forge.
About Yee-Haw Brewing Company
Yee-Haw Brewing Company is the largest producer of craft beer in East Tennessee, brewing over 3.8 million 12-ounce bottles each year. This fast-growing company was founded in late 2014 in Johnson City, TN. The original Yee-Haw brewery is located at the old East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Depot (a.k.a. the “Tweetsie Depot”), which was constructed in the late 1800s.
Yee-Haw Brewing Company’s beers have received widespread acclaim. In its first year of operation, Yee-Haw was named Tennessee’s top brewery by Yahoo! Travel. At the World Beer Cup competition in 2016, Yee-Haw took home the bronze medal for their Dunkel beer.
The Yee-Haw Taproom in Pigeon Forge
Situated next door to the Ole Smoky Moonshine Barn, the Yee-Haw location at The Island features a 2,275 square foot taproom and experimental brewing system. The Pigeon Forge venue features 20 taps that serve all of the brewery’s products and is the first Yee-Haw location to offer large format bottles of bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey aged beers. The taproom also sells food and a great selection of Yee-Haw merch.
The bartenders at Yee-Haw’s Pigeon Forge taproom are super friendly and very knowledgeable about beer, so don’t hesitate to ask for a recommendation if you’re not sure what to order. Guests can either enjoy their beer inside the taproom or sit outside on the venue’s charming patio.
The Yee-Haw taproom in the Smokies is located at 131 The Island Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. As of July 2018, the taproom is open every day from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
A Look at Some of Yee-Haw’s Beers
Yee-Haw Brewing Company currently serves four flagship beers:
• Pilsner: a Bohemian-style Pilsner that is “crisp, golden, and refreshing.”
• Pale Ale: an American Pale Ale without any “kick-you-in-the-face bitterness.”
• Eighty Shilling: a Scottish ale that is “decidedly smooth with the slightest bit of sweetness.”
• Dunkel: a German dark lager that is “rich, deep, and complex” without being heavy.
In addition to their signature brews, Yee-Haw also offers special seasonal beers that are made available throughout the year:
• Blackberry Beret: a Berliner Weisse made with ripe blackberries for a delightfully sour taste. (Summer)
• Oktoberfest: a German amber lager filled with “clean, rich, and toasty flavors.” (Fall)
• Porter: a lager that is “malt-forward with hints of blackcurrant and dark fruit.” (Winter)
• Billy Beard: a Maibock pale lager with a “pleasant malty and warming finish.” (Spring)
Finally, Yee-Haw offers limited-edition high gravity beers, which have more alcohol per volume:
• Big Hoppa: a Double IPA with “an aggressive hop aroma and flavor” that “gives way to a silky malt finish.”
• Velvet Charmer: a Strong Scotch Ale with “hints of cocoa and black licorice.”
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