Iron Forge
Hospitality
Iron Forge Brewing Co. is a combined restaurant and brewery, designed to serve as both an operational headquarters and a destination for beer enthusiasts. The project brings production, dining, and gathering together under one roof, creating a space that supports daily brewing operations while offering a memorable taproom experience.
This design approach centered on flexibility and scale. A simple metal building structure was selected to create a large, open interior capable of accommodating a soaring taproom space alongside tall beer fermenters, allowing the brewing process to remain visible and integral to the guest experience while supporting efficient back-of-house operations.
Construction presented unique challenges during a period of steel shortages. To keep the project moving, the building’s structural components were locally fabricated from scratch, reinforcing the hands-on, craft-driven nature of the brewery itself.
The completed space supports both production and hospitality, establishing Iron Forge as a functional brewery and a destination rooted in its process.
The project received a 2023 Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Tennessee, recognizing the collaborative effort behind the brewery’s design and construction.
Project Details
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
Project size: 12,806 sq ft
Contractor: Joseph Construction
Completion date: 2023