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Opens at 11am

Xul Downtown Knoxville

213 E 5th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
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A retro taproom that embraces the city’s buzz.

Our taproom was built in the 1960s as an auto showroom for Volkswagen so it features a 180-degree glass facade that allows our guests to enjoy the downtown skyline and watch the cars buzz by. We wanted to stay true to the original design so you’ll see mid-century modern decor throughout. Plush couches, textured walls and quartz countertops help accentuate the eclectic vibe. During the day, the taproom is flooded with natural light, but at night, it takes on a completely different vibe of city lights and sexy ambiance.

213 E 5th Ave Knoxville, TN 37917
+1 (865) 200-5119

Taproom Hours

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Saturday -
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Taplist

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Sticks On Sticks

  • Hazy IPA
ABV
7.2%

DDH Hazy IPA featuring Dolcita, Simcoe, & Citra.

This one is for all the metal heads out there! We always joke that metal font looks like a bunch of sticks on the ground… hence “Sticks on Sticks” for a camouflage background.

DDH Rhymes Like Dimes

ABV
6.5%

Our award-winning Rhymes Like Dimes recipe that’s amped up with even more Citra, Galaxy & Nelson! ALL CAPS when you spell the man name.

6th Anniversary Edition!

Available to-go

Game Over Man

  • Double Hazy IPA
ABV
8%

DDH double hazy IPA with Mosaic, Motueka, Idaho 7, and Nelson, then topped off with some Kohia Nelson Hop Kief. Huge aromas and flavors of mango, passionfruit, lime, lemon, blueberry, and white grape! Expect a soft, full body with a juicy, hop-forward finish!

Collaboration with our good pals Kevin & Basil from Finback.

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk.

Available to-go

Paper Crowns

  • Hops
ABV
6.8%

Our flagship IPA. Hazy, juicy and pillowy. Brewed with Citra and Citra Cryo hops.

Available to-go

Shades And Hues: 2589

ABV
6.8%
Hazy IPA with Citra, Motueka, and Krush.

Sometimes, Dead Is Better

  • Triple Hazy IPA
ABV
10%

DDH triple hazy IPA with Citra, Nelson, and Vic Secret, then topped off with Citra Liquid Lupulin. It’s sort of a bigger mashup of our Lost to History and Foam’s Experimental Jet Set. Expect a full mouthfeel and high hop saturation with aromas and flavors of grapefruit, citrus, lime, white grape, gooseberry, pineapple, and mango!

Collaboration with our pals at Foam Brewers in Burlington, Vermont.

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk

Available to-go

Wivick

  • Pale Ale
ABV
5.5%

Classic American Pale Ale with Cascade, Centennial, and Citra.

Brewed in collaboration with WIVK Radio Station for the 2026 Vols Football and Basketball Seasons.

Available to-go

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

  • Fruited
ABV
6.7%

Gluten-free pastry sour with coconut, key lime, pandan, and vanilla. This one pairs dessert decadence with a science experiment gone horribly right.

Collaboration with our friends at Celestial Beerworks in Dallas, TX.

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk.

Due to the contents, please roll the can to mix thoroughly, as settling will occur.

Available to-go

Betty's Cherry Cobbler

ABV
6.4%
Cherry cobbler gluten-free sour with sweet cherries, vanilla, cinnamon & brown sugar. Also, lactose-free!
Available to-go

Color Me Gecko

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.6%

Gluten-Free Sour. Mango Key Lime Cheesecake! Contains dairy.

Contraband

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.3%

Tiki cocktail inspired sour with strawberry, cucumber, orange zest & lime.

Available to-go

Electric Handshake

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.2%

Gluten free Key Lime Pie sour with key limes, vanilla, brown sugar & cinnamon. No lactose.

Available to-go

Mummentaart

ABV
6.1%
Gluten-free dessert sour with apples, lemons, cinnamon & brown sugar. Inspired by the Mummentaart, a traditional dessert from Luxembourg.
Available to-go

PB&J Mixtape

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.5%

Our flagship gluten free sour. Peanut butter and Concord Grape. Straight nostalgia from your childhood!

Available to-go

PB&J Mixtape: Orange Marmalade

ABV
6.5%
Just like the OG, but with oranges, orange zest & lemon! Nostalgia in a glass!
Available to-go

Space Man from Pluto

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.5%

Gluten-free sour conditioned on hundreds of pounds of raspberries.

Available to-go

Tiny Umbrellas

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
7%

Gluten free sour with mango, guava, pineapple. Tropical Vibes all day!!

Available to-go

Wanna Play?

  • Fruited
ABV
6.7%

Gluten-free super fruited sour with raspberry, strawberry, and guava. A massive wave of sweet, juicy fruit meets bright citrus and a tangy sour finish. Think a new super-fruited Tech Noir but built for #spookyszn

Collaboration with our creative friendos at Arkane Aleworks

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk.

Available to-go

Toro y Oso de la Noche

  • Dark Mexican-Style Lager
ABV
5.3%

A dark version of our award winning Mexican lager that you know and love. Night time is the right time!

Available to-go

The Sports Animal

  • American Lager
ABV
4.5%

Easy-drinking classic American lager.

Brewed in collaboration with The Sports Animal for the 2026 Vols Football and Basketball Seasons.

Available to-go

Toro y Oso

  • Mexican Lager
ABV
5.3%

Easy drinking Mexican Lager with Wai-iti hops. Silver Medal in the Contemporary American Lager category at 2022 GABF.

Available to-go

Kill the Lights 2026 (White Wax)

Kill the Lights 2026 was aged in a variety of bourbon barrels for 15-37 months, then conditioned on cashews, hazelnuts, toffee, and cacao nibs. Barrels used in this blend: - Blanton's bourbon barrel for 37 months - Weller bourbon barrel for 21 months - Nashville Barrel Company high-rye bourbon barrels for 15 months
Available to-go

VHS 065

  • Imperial Stout
ABV
10.1%

VHS 065, brewed in collaboration with our buds at Cerebral Brewing, brings together fresh imperial stout and a blend of imperial stouts aged in barrels for 21 to 37 months. We then conditioned the entire blend on cinnamon, coconut, almonds, and vanilla, layering warm spice and rich, nutty sweetness over a decadent stout base.

Available to-go

Don't Whistle At Night

ABV
6%
Careful not to attract evil spirits. Small stout with peanut butter & sea salt. Does not contain peanuts
Available to-go

Mayor Berry

Brewed by Diskin Cider

  • Cider - Sweet
ABV
5.7%
Blueberry Lavender

Athletic Radler

Brewed by Athletic Brewing Company

  • Cider - Other
ABV
0%

Bob's Your Uncle

Brewed by Diskin Cider

  • Cider - Dry
ABV
6.9%
Dry English Cider.

Free Wave

Brewed by Athletic Brewing Company

  • IPA - New England / Hazy
ABV
0.5%
Our Free Wave Hazy IPA is meant for the open road. Whether you’re cruising the Pacific Coast Highway in a convertible or tracing your way up the coast on your bike, our Free Wave doesn’t cut corners. This mouth watering IPA is loaded with Amarillo, Citra, and Mosaic hops.

Layback Lime & Salt

Brewed by Athletic Brewing Company

  • Sour - Fruited
ABV
0.5%
A light-bodied and crisp brew featuring notes of lime and salt. It’s bright, zesty, and sure to leave you feeling refreshed on a hot summer day. Don’t wait to order! It’s super drinkable and available online now for a limited time only.

Upside Dawn

Brewed by Athletic Brewing Company

  • Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
ABV
0.5%
Refreshing, clean, balanced, light-bodied. Aromas subtle with floral and earthy notes. Brewed with premium organic malts from US & Germany along with combo of English and traditional American hops to the golden ale style. 50 Calories.

Available to Go

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

  • Fruited
ABV
6.7%

Gluten-free pastry sour with coconut, key lime, pandan, and vanilla. This one pairs dessert decadence with a science experiment gone horribly right.

Collaboration with our friends at Celestial Beerworks in Dallas, TX.

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk.

Due to the contents, please roll the can to mix thoroughly, as settling will occur.

Available to-go

Betty's Cherry Cobbler

ABV
6.4%
Cherry cobbler gluten-free sour with sweet cherries, vanilla, cinnamon & brown sugar. Also, lactose-free!
Available to-go

Contraband

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.3%

Tiki cocktail inspired sour with strawberry, cucumber, orange zest & lime.

Available to-go

DDH Rhymes Like Dimes

ABV
6.5%

Our award-winning Rhymes Like Dimes recipe that’s amped up with even more Citra, Galaxy & Nelson! ALL CAPS when you spell the man name.

6th Anniversary Edition!

Available to-go

Don't Whistle At Night

ABV
6%
Careful not to attract evil spirits. Small stout with peanut butter & sea salt. Does not contain peanuts
Available to-go

Electric Handshake

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.2%

Gluten free Key Lime Pie sour with key limes, vanilla, brown sugar & cinnamon. No lactose.

Available to-go

FWD Pils

  • Hoppy Pilsner
ABV
5.3%

Hoppy American Pilsner with Citra, Saaz, Saphir, and HBC 1134 DynaBoost®.

HBC 1134 DynaBoost® is a flowable whirlpool hop extract designed to amplify aromatics through wort-soluble compounds while improving hot-side yield.

Brewed in collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops for their FWD Program, a hop innovation program designed to trial new hop concepts, gather structured feedback, and build a clear understanding of how these materials perform across styles, processes, and markets.

Available to-go

Game Over Man

  • Double Hazy IPA
ABV
8%

DDH double hazy IPA with Mosaic, Motueka, Idaho 7, and Nelson, then topped off with some Kohia Nelson Hop Kief. Huge aromas and flavors of mango, passionfruit, lime, lemon, blueberry, and white grape! Expect a soft, full body with a juicy, hop-forward finish!

Collaboration with our good pals Kevin & Basil from Finback.

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk.

Available to-go

Mummentaart

ABV
6.1%
Gluten-free dessert sour with apples, lemons, cinnamon & brown sugar. Inspired by the Mummentaart, a traditional dessert from Luxembourg.
Available to-go

NZ State of Mind

  • Hops
ABV
6.8%

Hazy IPA with Nelson Suavin, Rakau, and NZ Revolution Blend, then topped off with Maui Nelson Sub-Zero Hop Kief.

Available to-go

Paper Crowns

  • Hops
ABV
6.8%

Our flagship IPA. Hazy, juicy and pillowy. Brewed with Citra and Citra Cryo hops.

Available to-go

Passenger: Grodzisk

  • Grodziskie
ABV
3.9%

Welcome to Grodzisk Wielkopolski. Grodzisk is our take on the classic Polish Grodziskie, a historical beer style from the town of Grodzisk Wielkopolski in western Poland, often called “Polish Champagne.”

This 3.9% smoked lager pours a light golden hue with a lively, effervescent carbonation and a crisp, dry finish. Brewed with 100% Weyermann oak smoked wheat malt, it delivers a delicate, refined smokiness that never overwhelms. Subtle notes of fresh bread and a touch of honey sweetness round out the aroma and flavor profile. Refreshing, nuanced, and endlessly drinkable, it’s a modern tribute to a timeless tradition.

Available to-go

Passenger: Wilbourne

  • German-Style Hefeweizen
ABV
4.9%

Welcome to Wilbourne. A traditional German-style Hefeweizen that pours a hazy, golden straw color with a thick, creamy white head. The aroma is a blend of banana, clove & bubblegum, with hints of freshly baked bread & subtle floral notes. It has a medium body with a dry finish. Flavors of sweet fruity esters, spicy phenolics from the Hefe yeast, and honey/bread notes from the wheat malt. The finish is clean & refreshing with the tiniest amount of hop bitterness to balance it all out. Perfect for these hot summer days.

This Hefe was named after a street that Quentin grew up on. This bright beer style reminded him of summers in rural west TN.

Available to-go

PB&J Mixtape

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.5%

Our flagship gluten free sour. Peanut butter and Concord Grape. Straight nostalgia from your childhood!

Available to-go

PB&J Mixtape: Blueberry

ABV
6.5%
Just like the OG, but with blueberries! Nostalgia in a glass!
Available to-go

PB&J Mixtape: Orange Marmalade

ABV
6.5%
Just like the OG, but with oranges, orange zest & lemon! Nostalgia in a glass!
Available to-go

Rolling Sevens

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.5%

Gluten free sour with strawberries and watermelon.

Available to-go

Sometimes, Dead Is Better

  • Triple Hazy IPA
ABV
10%

DDH triple hazy IPA with Citra, Nelson, and Vic Secret, then topped off with Citra Liquid Lupulin. It’s sort of a bigger mashup of our Lost to History and Foam’s Experimental Jet Set. Expect a full mouthfeel and high hop saturation with aromas and flavors of grapefruit, citrus, lime, white grape, gooseberry, pineapple, and mango!

Collaboration with our pals at Foam Brewers in Burlington, Vermont.

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk

Available to-go

Space Man from Pluto

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.5%

Gluten-free sour conditioned on hundreds of pounds of raspberries.

Available to-go

The Sports Animal

  • American Lager
ABV
4.5%

Easy-drinking classic American lager.

Brewed in collaboration with The Sports Animal for the 2026 Vols Football and Basketball Seasons.

Available to-go

Tiny Umbrellas

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
7%

Gluten free sour with mango, guava, pineapple. Tropical Vibes all day!!

Available to-go

Toro y Oso

  • Mexican Lager
ABV
5.3%

Easy drinking Mexican Lager with Wai-iti hops. Silver Medal in the Contemporary American Lager category at 2022 GABF.

Available to-go

Toro y Oso de la Noche

  • Dark Mexican-Style Lager
ABV
5.3%

A dark version of our award winning Mexican lager that you know and love. Night time is the right time!

Available to-go

Wanna Play?

  • Fruited
ABV
6.7%

Gluten-free super fruited sour with raspberry, strawberry, and guava. A massive wave of sweet, juicy fruit meets bright citrus and a tangy sour finish. Think a new super-fruited Tech Noir but built for #spookyszn

Collaboration with our creative friendos at Arkane Aleworks

Part of the 2026 Attack of the Killer 4pk.

Available to-go

What Is That, Velvet?

  • Fruited
ABV
6.5%

Blackberry crumble fruited sour conditioned on blackberries, granola & toasted coconut.

Available to-go

Wivick

  • Pale Ale
ABV
5.5%

Classic American Pale Ale with Cascade, Centennial, and Citra.

Brewed in collaboration with WIVK Radio Station for the 2026 Vols Football and Basketball Seasons.

Available to-go

VHS 065

  • Imperial Stout
ABV
10.1%

VHS 065, brewed in collaboration with our buds at Cerebral Brewing, brings together fresh imperial stout and a blend of imperial stouts aged in barrels for 21 to 37 months. We then conditioned the entire blend on cinnamon, coconut, almonds, and vanilla, layering warm spice and rich, nutty sweetness over a decadent stout base.

Available to-go

Kill the Lights 2026 (White Wax)

Kill the Lights 2026 was aged in a variety of bourbon barrels for 15-37 months, then conditioned on cashews, hazelnuts, toffee, and cacao nibs. Barrels used in this blend: - Blanton's bourbon barrel for 37 months - Weller bourbon barrel for 21 months - Nashville Barrel Company high-rye bourbon barrels for 15 months
Available to-go

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Hours

  • Mon - Thu: 12pm - 8:30pm
  • Fri - Sat: 11am - 8:30pm
  • Sunday: 11am - 7:30pm

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