Fat Bottom Brewing

Brewery description

As a passionate home brewer for nearly a decade, Ben Bredesen honed his expertise in the art and science of beer making through countless hours slaving over vats of steaming grains. Oh…and by sharing and tasting the results of many experimental brews. As Ben’s knowledge of the science of brewing increased, so did his passion for the art and history of beermaking. After years of whetting his thirst with home brewing, Ben finally took the advice of his friends and family and decided to follow his dream of becoming a professional brewer. Bredesen is the son of former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Andrea Conte. He graduated from Brown University in 2002 with a degree in Computer Science. Ben returned to Nashville in the fall of 2003 to join the health care software company Qualifacts, where he became Director of Software Development and, later, VP of Marketing. He left Qualifacts in September 2011 to work full time on Fat Bottom. East Nashville’s distinctive architecture showcases the Victorian love of craftsmanship, intricate design and numerous decorative elements. We like to compare Fat Bottom beer to a graceful bungalow that you’d find down the street from our brewery: a solid and well-crafted exterior, with colorful and artistic flavors waiting to be discovered inside. In the 1890s, the Nashville Railway built a casino in Shelby Park that later became a community center. There were plays performed here, as well as paddleboats for rent, a large Dutch windmill, and a large lodge called sycamore lodge. Today, Shelby park remains, and Shelby Bottoms is the largest green preserve in the Nashville metro area. Go for a run, then jog over to Fat Bottom Taproom to quench your thirst! East Park is widely regarded as one of the best places in the city to view Nashville's highly rated Independence Day fireworks display. East Park is also home to the East Nashville Beer Festival and the Hot Chicken Festival. What’s the best Fat Bottom brew to put out the fire from your hot chicken? Better be a Ruby!