Whenever we want a break from our usual backyard tracking, we let a random state generator point us toward a new corner of the American craft beer map. For this round, the digital dart landed firmly in Tennessee. Unlike the massive, data-heavy queues we usually sift through, The Volunteer State keeps things remarkably tight. The federal database logged just six approvals this month—and once you clear out the industrial clutter, you’re left with a neat handful of releases, including our very first featured keg collar!
Label of the Month
With only five labels curated for Tennessee I thought I may end up with only one worthy label. Unbelievably the last label, which was a keg collar, made it into a two label competition. Before we crown our latest Tennessee winner, check out the two candidates fighting for the spot:
July 2026 Winner: Huck Yeah! by Riverside Collective.
Why it won: As much as I wanted to give it to the first keg collar to ever make it into the list, the colors of this label drew me in. I am too old for most of the activities on the label but the vibe is appreciated.
Tennessee Numbers at a Glance
| Metric | July 2026 Stats |
| Total Tennessee Approvals | 6 |
| Labels Curated Below | 5 |
| The Heavy Hitter | Black Abbey Brewing (2) |
A Quick Note on the Curation: You won’t find keg collars or generic text-only labels here. In fact, we skip the boring industrial stuff and double-ups to focus strictly on the bottles and cans you’ll actually see in your hand or on the shelves.
The Lineup: New Approvals
