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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

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also 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

Lost to History

  • Hops
ABV
8.3%

Double IPA with Citra, Motueka and Nelson. Bronze Medal Winner for Juicy/Hazy Imperial IPA at 2023 World Beer Cup.

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

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

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.

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

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

Everybody Loves the Sunshine

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
5.7%

Gluten free sour conditioned on Scicilian Lemons and vanilla beans. Our take on a traditional Limoncello.

Available to-go

Fit For A King

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.5%

Remember that famous guy from Memphis? Dude really loved his peanut butter and banana sandos. Cheers to the King!

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: 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

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!!

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

Xul-Aid: Grape

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6%

Straight from your childhood. Oh Yeah!! Gluten free. Contains pineapple.

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

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

VHS 065

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

Athletic Radler

Brewed by Athletic Brewing Company

  • Non-Alcoholic - Cider / Perry
ABV
0%

Babe Magnet

Brewed by Diskin Cider

  • Cider - Other Fruit
ABV
5.8%
You never forget your first, and our first Rosé Cider is no exception. How could we? Back by popular demand, Babe Magnet blends juicy strawberry with the tang of lime to create summer in a can, the Diskin Cider way. Refreshing... check. Beautiful Rosé color... check. Just juice... check. You are so welcome! Ingredients: Hard Apple cider, strawberry juice, lime juice, fresh pressed apple juice.

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.

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.

FLVR! NA Mango Dragonfruit Sour

Brewed by Untitled Art

  • Sour - Fruited
ABV
0.5%
Take your taste buds on a tropical escape with FLVR! NA Mango Dragonfruit Sour, a vibrant burst of fruit-forward flavor in every sip. Jam-packed with luscious mango, juicy guava, and exotic dragonfruit purées, this non-alcoholic sour delivers a mouthwatering medley of sweetness and tartness. The bold fruit flavors shine through with a perfectly puckering finish, making it a refreshing go-to for any occasion. Whether you're poolside, relaxing with friends, or simply craving a tropical treat, this brew brings the vacation vibes — no passport (or alcohol) required.

Bob's Your Uncle

Brewed by Diskin Cider

  • Cider - Dry
ABV
6.9%
Dry English Cider.

Available to Go

Astrozombi

  • Hops
ABV
6.6%

DDH Hazy IPA with Citra & Nelson Sauvin!

Available to-go

Ausländer

  • Oktoberfest
ABV
5.7%

Oktoberfest Style Lager Bier

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

Color Me Gecko

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
6.6%

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

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

Everybody Loves the Sunshine

  • Gluten-Free Sour
ABV
5.7%

Gluten free sour conditioned on Scicilian Lemons and vanilla beans. Our take on a traditional Limoncello.

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

Lost to History

  • Hops
ABV
8.3%

Double IPA with Citra, Motueka and Nelson. Bronze Medal Winner for Juicy/Hazy Imperial IPA at 2023 World Beer Cup.

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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Hours

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

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