Blackstone Restaurant & Brewery, Nashville

Since tapping its first beer almost twenty years ago, Blackstone Brewery has continued to brew an ever-evolving selection. Now a decorated purveyor of fine ferments, Blackstone has collected 17 awards to date, including a gold medal at the 2010 World Beer Cup for its Chaser Pale brew, and its St. Charles Porter became the most awarded brown porter in the Great American Beer Festival's history. Its intimate brewery space tempts thirsty patrons to attend a variety of tastings or view the beer tanks and engage in an up close and personal hug. Along with their craft brews, Blackstone cooks up a diverse menu, including plates of chipotle pork tenderloin with smoked gouda grits, fresh salads, and hearty pub grub such as shepherd's pies and baby back ribs. For those who wish to experience the brewery's offerings outside of the brewpub, Blackstone recently opened a Nashville facility that brews and distributes bottles daily throughout middle Tennessee.