Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBalter Beerworks
Knoxville, TN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Balter Beerworks runs a brewpub beverage program with three house beers, a cocktail list built on house-made ingredients, and a compact international wine list. The Draft Margarita and House Expelled Sugarcane Mojito anchor the cocktails, while the Good Neighbor Kolsch and Firebelly IPA represent the in-house brewing. Wine prices stay under $11 a glass.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Vecino Mexican Lager with lime wedge, then move to the House Expelled Sugarcane Mojito, which uses house-pressed sugarcane. For a stronger pour, the Old City Fashioned with Benchmark bourbon and luxardo cherry is a solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers will appreciate the in-house brewed Kolsch, IPA, and Mexican Lager. Cocktail fans will find value in the $12 craft cocktails. Wine drinkers have a modest but varied by-the-glass list.
- When should I go?
- Taco Tuesdays bring $2 off Draft Margaritas and happy hour pricing on Vecino Mexican Lager. Happy hour also offers $2 off house pints, $15 pitchers, and $1 off wine or well drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House beers run $6.25 per pint or $20 per pitcher. Cocktails are $12 each. Wine by the glass ranges from $7.50 to $10.50, with bottles from $29 to $42.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- It is a scratch kitchen brewpub where house beers and craft cocktails share the menu. The cocktail list leans on house-made syrups and sugarcane, while the beer side rotates seasonally.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktail menu includes four $12 drinks: House Expelled Sugarcane Mojito, Old City Fashioned, Draft Margarita, and Brewery Mule.
Menu strengths
- — House-made ingredients, including pressed sugarcane and ginger syrup, appear in several cocktails.
- — The cocktail list spans rum, bourbon, tequila, and vodka bases, offering range at a single price point.
Standout selections
- — House Expelled Sugarcane Mojito: Rum, mint, fresh lime, soda water, and house-pressed sugarcane.
- — Old City Fashioned: Benchmark bourbon, angostura bitters, simple syrup, orange, and luxardo cherry.
Pricing: $12 each
Wine
Wine list covers red, white, and sparkling from California, Washington, Argentina, Australia, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Menu strengths
- — The list spans multiple regions and varietals, including red blends, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot, rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Prosecco.
- — Wine is available by both glass and bottle, with prices ranging from $7.50 to $10.50 per glass.
Standout selections
- — Meiomi Pinot Noir: California Pinot Noir at $10.50 per glass or $41 per bottle.
- — La Marca Prosecco: Italian Prosecco available as a $9 split.
Pricing: $7.50–$10.50/glass, $29–$42/bottle
Beer
In-house brewery producing Good Neighbor Kolsch, Firebelly American IPA, and Vecino Mexican Lager. All house pints are $6.25, with pitchers at $20. Seasonal beers are available upon request.
Menu strengths
- — Beer is brewed in-house, with an award-winning reputation and a scratch kitchen brewpub format.
- — Three distinct house styles cover a Kolsch, an IPA, and a Mexican Lager, each with clear IBU and ABV specs.
Standout selections
- — Good Neighbor: German-style Kolsch, pale, crisp, refreshing, 5.1% ABV.
- — Firebelly: American IPA with pine and citrus, 6.3% ABV.
Pricing: $6.25/pint, $20/pitcher
Spirits
Well drinks are available at the bar, and happy hour offers $1 off any well drink. No specific well spirits are named.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour pricing on well drinks provides an accessible entry point for spirits.
Standout selections
- — Happy hour offers $1 off any well drink.
Pricing: $1 off during happy hour
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