KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If you duck into one of Knoxville's breweries for some March Madness revelry, you'll find many breweries whipping up drinks that pay tribute to Big Orange. Here are a few of our favorites:
1. Tennessee Madness Shandy - Fanatic Brewing Company
Like the Vols late in the second, don't underestimate this fruity beer. It's got an ABV of 4.8 %.
2. Toppy Rock IPA - Abridged Beer Company
3. Vol For Life American Pale Ale - Hexagon Brewing Co.
Vol for Life is an orange-hued pale ale, that has an orange peel added during the boil for extra zestiness. It's also loaded with Bravo hops for a finish that might be more solid than Lamonte Turner's during the Kentucky game.
4. Tennessee Blonde - Hops & Hollers
Tennessee Blonde is a light blonde beer and a Fanatic Brewing Company creation. Still, Tennessee Blonde and Rocky Top are the top two best-selling beer over at Hops & Hollers.
5. The Volunteer Pale Wheat Ale - BriarScratch Brewing
“The Volunteer” is brewed in the fall. A Belgian style wheat ales commonly uses citrus and spice, so the folks at BriarScratch decided to play on that idea with orange zest and white pepper.
This brew is a perennial favorite for Vols fans who hit up BriarScratch for a pint.