Memphis, TN
For Brewery in Memphis, the local food press points to WISEACRE Brewing Company OG, Ghost River Brewery & Music Venue, and Crosstown Brewing Company. Picks from Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer. Updated July 2026.
WISEACRE Brewing Company OG · Broad Avenue
WISEACRE's original Broad Avenue taproom pairs an industrial courtyard with the brewery's established core lineup and rotating releases. Tiny Bomb pilsner is the crisp reference point, while Ananda offers a hop driven contrast. Choosing the OG location preserves the neighborhood setting where the brewery built its local following, rather than redirecting the list to its larger Downtown production space.
Ghost River Brewery & Music Venue · South Main
Ghost River's South Main facility combines a working brewery with a music venue and roomy gathering space. The beer list moves through easy drinking lagers, ales, seasonal experiments, and the brewery's familiar Golden Ale. It suits a visit organized around a live set or group outing, with enough variety on tap for drinkers who do not all approach craft beer the same way.
Crosstown Brewing Company · Crosstown
Crosstown Brewing occupies a bright taproom beside the Concourse, giving the neighborhood a casual place for flights and pints. Traffic IPA and Siren Blonde anchor the recognizable lineup, while smaller releases reward a scan of the board. The open room, patio, and proximity to Crosstown's other attractions make it easy to fold a brewery stop into a longer afternoon.
Soul & Spirits Brewery · Uptown
Soul & Spirits operates from a spacious Uptown brewery where a broad style range is part of the point. German influenced lagers can sit beside darker ales, hop forward pours, and playful seasonal recipes. The large hall accommodates events without losing the feel of a production brewery, and a flight is the sensible way to compare the kitchen's malt, yeast, and hop choices.
Meddlesome Brewing Company · Cordova
Meddlesome gives Cordova its own independent taproom, with an approachable list that still makes room for bold flavors. Brass Bellows blonde ale and 201 Hoplar IPA illustrate the spread between easygoing and aromatic pours. Food trucks and community events often animate the patio, so the experience feels like a neighborhood gathering place rather than a remote industrial tasting room.
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