Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.
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4.7 (369 on Google)
About Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom in Chattanooga. Its website calls it a cat bar where dogs are welcome. The name honors James Hutton and William Smith, two pioneers of modern geology.
Joel and Melanie Krautstrunk launched the brewery on MLK in 2015. The site says it has won a total of 7 awards at GABF and World Beer Cup competitions.
The core beers are Igneous IPA, Tectonic Session IPA, Basecamp Blonde, Promenade NEIPA and a Mexican lager. The taproom lists 20 beers on tap, and the site says the list changes daily.
Weekly events include trivia on Thursdays and bike night on Tuesdays. The taproom also has a private event space.
From Hutton & Smith's own website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Hutton & Smith?
Yes. The website says dogs are welcome and calls the taproom a cat bar.
What is on tap?
The site lists 20 beers on tap and says the tap list changes daily. It says there is always something light, something hoppy, something dark and something sour.
Is there trivia?
Yes. The weekly events page lists trivia on Thursdays, starting at 7:00.
Can I book a private event?
Yes. The website has a private event space page, and Google lists the place as an event venue.
Which breweries are close by?
Oddstory Brewing Co. and Oddstory Brewing Co: The Greenhouse are both 0.1 miles away. Wanderlinger Brewing Company is 0.3 miles away and Five Wits Brewing Company is 0.6 miles away.
Answers come from Hutton & Smith's website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
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Before you visit Hutton & Smith
Expect a relaxed taproom that calls itself a cat bar and welcomes dogs. Ask your bartender which staff beer is on, since every staff member gets to brew one.
Check huttonandsmithbrewing.com before you go. The beer menu, weekly events and private event page are all there.
Oddstory Brewing Co. is 0.1 miles away, and Wanderlinger Brewing Company is 0.3 miles away. Both make an easy second stop.