USA, TN: Dandridge Brewing Company now open in Dandridge

Downtown Dandridge now has a coffeehouse and pub for locals and visitors.

Friends since Jefferson County High School days, Jake Depew and Ben Murph recently opened their Dandridge Brewing Company, The Standard Banner reported on December 28.

“We saw the need to offer coffee and also beer since Dandridge passed liquor by the glass,” explains Depew.

While Depew says he handles the distributors, Murph is “the beer guy.” After living in Atlanta while attending college, he got used to specialty beers.

“Our business offers 16 brews now, including Guinness, New Castle Brown Ale, and Fat Tire to name a few,” said Murph. “We will have beer on tap soon and may even explore making our own brew in the future.”

In addition to draft beer, Dandridge Brewing Company owners are looking forward to the arrival of a new espresso coffee machine. The rented space, across from the Dandridge courthouse, serves as a handy coffee stop for downtown workers.

They also offer deli sandwiches, soups, and homemade beer cheese with chips for lunch.

“We get foot traffic from locals in the morning and tourists later in the day,” says Dandridge native Depew, who lives near the downtown area.

As far as future plans, the partners want to offer music, a place for playing games, and cookouts on the outdoor deck when the weather warms up.

Dandridge Brewing Company is open Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed Sunday.

06 January, 2018