Great beer & great people. That’s Jackalope. Owners Bailey Spaulding, Steve Wright and their staff are a joy to be around. Here is a glimpse into Jackalope and how they are #LivingTN
If you asked Bailey Spaulding what she wanted to be growing up, her answer would have been a lawyer. Little did she know that while attending law school she would discover a newfound love: brewing beer.
Jackalope Brewing Company opened in May 2011. At the time of its inception, Jackalope was the first local brewery to open in eight years, and also the first woman owned brewery in the state of Tennessee. You could say that Jackalope helped set the trend for the expansive local brewery selection Nashville has today. Multiple others opened up after Jackalope in 2011: Fat Bottom, Little Harpeth, and Black Abbey– just to name a few. Speaking of selection, Jackalope has created over 50 beers and at any given time there are 12 different beers on tap. Customer favorites include: Bearwalker Maple Brown, Thunder Ann American Pale, Rompo Red Rye, and the Leghorn Rye IPA.
Jackalope fits into the Nashville scene through its creative personality, much of which can be accredited to the cities artistic culture. “We have a mutual respect for the arts. Musicians are creating music, and we are creating beer.” Says Steve Wright. “We love the creative process.” With beers named like Spruce Beersteen Black IPA, it’s hard to say Jackalope lacks creativity.
One aspect of the business that makes it so successful is the team’s chemistry. The second you start hanging out with these guys, it’s evident they really enjoy each others company. They are genuine people who love to have fun and make great beer. There’s never a dull moment when the Jackalope crew is around. A favorite pastime of theirs is to drink their beers at local bars that serve them. These moments motivate them to grow their business even more.
If it weren’t for Nashville, Jackalope probably wouldn’t be where it is today. The city’s loyalty to local businesses and strong community support has allowed the company to reach unimaginable heights, and given them the confidence to push themselves even further as a business. In the future, Jackalope has their sights set on becoming a strong regional brewery.
While Jackalope does not currently offer any happy hours, they host events such as trivia nights on Thursdays, live music on Sundays, and multiple parties throughout the year for beer releases. They are also open seven days a week, which ensures you can have that tasty brew, any day of the week.
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