Knoxville’s beer scene pours at Abridged Beer Company, smashing house beef brisket blend patties with fried Brussels, bacon, and caramelized onions amid 20 taps and pizzas.
Cedar Bluff brewpub crafts Abridged Burger ($17, aioli/Brussels/American/bacon/onions) and Ole Smoky ($17, tobacco onions/bacon/provolone/BBQ/jam).
It’s the kind of place where one Abridged Burger fries has you skipping chains forever.
How they won locals’ hearts
Abridged blends all-beef brisket for 7oz patties on brioche. Abridged reigns with fried Brussels petals, bacon, caramelized onions/American/aioli.
Ole Smoky layers tobacco, onions, bacon, provolone, jalapeño jam/BBQ/chipotle aioli; Cheeseburger adds LT O/mayo.
Yelp calls Abridged “Knoxville’s best burger” for Brussels pop, with Impossible plant-based and chicken (buffalo/BBQ/rub), versatile.
Nachos (chicken/beef/roast/queso/beans/pico/jalapeños), crispy thighs, deviled eggs, and pizzas (burger pie) share well.
Brewpub taps, dog/kid-friendly garage vibe shines.
Food Highlights
- Abridged Burger: 7oz brisket blend, aioli, fried Brussels petals, American, bacon, caramelized onions—$17 Brussels star.
- Ole Smoky Burger: 7oz brisket, tobacco onions, bacon, provolone, jalapeño jam, bourbon BBQ, chipotle aioli—$17 smoky.
- Cheeseburger: 7oz brisket, American, LT O, mayo—$16 classic.
- Impossible Abridged Burger: Plant patty, Brussels/bacon/onions/American/aioli—$18.50 vegan.
- Pickle Ranch Chicken: Fried/grilled, pickle stackers, lettuce, pickle ranch—$16.
- Nachos: Chips/queso/cheddar/beans/pico/jalapeños (chicken/beef/roast)—shareable.
Atmosphere
Abridged vibes industrial brewpub casual—1950s garage, brewing views, family/dog-friendly tables for beers/food hangs.
Friendly staff guides taps.
Bottom Line
Abridged Beer smashes Knoxville’s boldest brisket burgers with Brussels innovation and tap mastery.
Lockett Rd’s brewpub king.
Address:
Abridged Beer Company
100 Lockett Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919
📞 (865) 200‑8059