WanderLinger Brewing: Chattanooga's Newest Craft Brewery Opening Soon

WanderLinger Brewing was founded by brothers Chris and Mike Dial. After a decade as a hobbyist brewer in his North Shore home, Mike admits his hobby “got out of control.” And so, WanderLinger was born.

The name stems from their love of backpacking and seeing the world. Given Chattanooga’s big love of the same, it seems a fitting moniker.

This, Chattanooga’s newest craft brewery, had its soft opening Thursday, November 8. But, the Dial brothers admit the official grand opening has been pushed back until at least the end of November 2018. Until then, the final details of the taproom and what else we can expect at WanderLinger remain a mystery. But, they’ve previously promised a dedicated art exhibit room, a live music stage, seating for 120, and — most awesomely — a beer garden.

Their current craft beer offerings include:

WanderLinger Lager
Stumpthumper Pale Ale
Appalachian Alt
Hobb’s Cabin Porter
Hillwalker Pilsner
100 Day IPA
King Salamander Russian Imperial Stout

No word yet on which of these will represent their core beer menu and which (if any) will be rotated out.

If you can’t wait for the taproom to open — if you need your WanderLinger fix right now — draft pours are often available at Sigler’s (1309 Panorama Dr Suite 117 / Chattanooga).

Need to Know

Closed Mondays

Snack boxes & food truck eats available

Under 21 allowed until 8pm

Locally owned

Pet-friendly, so bring your pooch

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Get all the most up-to-date details on WanderLinger Brewing, plus an in-depth chat with the Dial brothers and assistant brewery Jarrod on The Nooga Belle Podcast:

Beer Tap Wall at WanderLinger Brewing Co Chattanooga

About WanderLinger Brewing Co.

In their own words …

We believe that the world is a beautiful place, that it is home to beautiful people, and that beer can help bring us together. Our plan is to get to know the endless gift of nature, and commemorate that gift, one sip at a time.

WanderLinger Brewing Company was founded with the intention to inspire exploration, camaraderie, and adventure. Whether you’re local to Chattanooga, or just making a stop along whatever road or trail you’ve chosen, we hope you’ll stop by for a drink, swap some stories, and maybe even find your new favorite beer.