Brewery
Unclaimed profileSchulz Bräu Brewing Company
Knoxville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A German-style brewery pouring over 30 taps across a taproom and biergarten, backed by a substantial whiskey list and a wine selection that leans German and Austrian. The beer program is the draw, but the spirits and wine lists give non-beer drinkers real options. Expect traditional Bavarian lagers and ales alongside rare rye and bourbon pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Maibock, a malty, honeyed spring lager that showcases the brewery's German-style focus. For something darker, the Doppelbock brings chocolate and plum notes. If you prefer spirits, try Eagle Rare Single Barrel bourbon or a pour of Kammer Obstwasser apple-pear schnapps.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking a wide range of German-style lagers and ales will find plenty to explore. Whiskey fans will appreciate the extensive bourbon and rye list, while wine drinkers can find German and Austrian bottles that match the theme.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer prices are not listed, but whiskey pours run $7 to $25, German schnapps and liqueurs $6 to $9, and wines from $7 to $48 per glass or bottle.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery pairs a German-style beer menu with an unusually deep whiskey list and a wine selection that includes Austrian Blaufränkisch and German Dornfelder, creating a beverage program that goes beyond the typical taproom.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A compact wine list with German and Austrian representation, including Blaufränkisch and Dornfelder. Prices span from $7 to $48, with most bottles in the $26–$48 range.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Austrian Blaufränkisch (Evolucio) and German Dornfelder (Das Roxy), aligning with the venue's German theme.
- — Offers a Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon from Robert Mondavi, a novelty pairing with the whiskey program.
Standout selections
- — Evolucio Blaufränkisch – Burgenland, Austria; Das Roxy Dornfelder – Nahe, Germany
Pricing: $7–$48 per glass or bottle
Beer
Over 30 taps feature a deep roster of German styles, from Maibock and Hefeweizen to Doppelbock and Roggenbier. Detailed tasting notes accompany each brew, reflecting a serious approach to German brewing tradition.
Menu strengths
- — More than 30 taps in the taproom and biergarten offer broad style coverage.
- — Includes rare styles like Roggenbier and Potsdamer Stangenbier alongside classics.
- — Beer profiles provide detailed tasting notes and histories for each brew.
Standout selections
- — Maibock – malty, honeyed, toasty; Doppelbock – chocolate, plum, toast
Pricing: Not listed
Spirits
A substantial whiskey list with over 40 bourbons, ryes, and wheat whiskeys, plus German schnapps and liqueurs. Prices are reasonable, with many pours under $10.
Menu strengths
- — Over 40 whiskey selections, including small batch and single barrel options.
- — Includes premium pours like Blanton's and Eagle Rare Single Barrel.
- — German schnapps and liqueurs add a regional twist.
Standout selections
- — Eagle Rare Single Barrel – $9; Blanton's – $16
- — Pikesville Rye – $10; Kammer Obstwasser (Apple Pear) – $7
Pricing: $7–$25 per pour
How it sits with the food
The attached German restaurant, Schulzes Schnitzel Kitchen, offers food that would naturally complement the beer and wine selections.
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