Abridged Beer Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Abridged Beer, a delightful brewpub located in Knoxville, TN, where culinary creativity meets a passion for exceptional craft beers. The menu showcases an enticing array of gourmet pizzas, including the crowd-favorite Loaded Baked Potato Pizza and the indulgent Abridged Burger Pizza, masterfully layered with all-beef brisket, bacon, and caramelized onions.
For those looking to share, the Fried Cornbread and Deviled Eggs make for perfect appetizers, complemented by a selection of fresh salads like the Charred Caesar and the vibrant Oak Room Salad.
Dogs are welcome here, adding to the relaxed, inviting atmosphere perfect for enjoying hearty burgers and sandwiches. Abridged Beer not only satisfies the palate but also ensures convenience with delivery and takeout options. This spot is truly a must-visit for food lovers!
Pizza
Loaded Baked Potato Pizza
Creamed chicken sauce base, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chicken, white onion, topped with green onions and a sour cream drizzle.
Jalapeo Cheesy Bread
Four cheese blend, garlic butter, pickled jalapenos, Italian herb blend. Served with ranch.
Abridged Burger Pizza
Garlic butter base, mozzarella cheese blend, all-beef ground brisket crumble, crispy applewood smoked bacon bits, caramelized onions, fried Brussel sprout petals, topped with grated American cheese and house aioli drizzle.
The HQ Pie
Pesto and whipped mascarpone base, mozzarella, old world pepperoni, hot honey
Cheese Pizza
Red sauce, mozzarella, maldon salt
Pepperoni Pizza
Red sauce, mozzarella, old world pepperoni
Meat Lovers
Red sauce, mozzarella, old world pepperoni, house Italian sausage, all-beef ground brisket, ham, and bacon
Vodka, Pancetta, and Pepperoni Pizza
Spicy vodka sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, house made pancetta, old world pepperoni
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo cream sauce, cheese blend, chicken, red onion, ranch drizzle, and jalapeo jam
Upside Down Pie
House dough with a shredded mozzarella base, salami, pepperoni, provolone, topped with red sauce.
Margherita Pizza
Red sauce, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomato, fresh basil, Maldon salt
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Pizza
Red sauce, mozzarella, house-made Italian sausage, blistered red bell peppers, caramelized onions
Supreme Pizza
Red sauce, mozzarella, old world pepperoni, house Italian sausage, red onion, bell peppers, black olives and mushrooms.
Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pizza
Garlic sauce, mozzarella cheese blend, chicken, applewood smoked bacon, jalapeno, ranch drizzle
5 oz Marinara Side
Fried Cornbread
Whole fat buttermilk, Marsh Hen cornmeal, served with house jam and honey butter
Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled mix, BBQ sauce, crispy pastrami, and fried onion
Nachos
Fried tortilla chips, queso, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeos, red beans, pico, and cilantro
Pretzels
Soft pretzels served with your choice of whole grain mustard, hot pimento cheese, or queso
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cornmeal-fried sliced green tomatoes, topped with house aioli and green onions
Crispy Chicken Thighs
Buttermilk-fried chicken thighs tossed in your choice of buffalo sauce, bourbon BBQ sauce, coconut mustard sauce with cilantro, strawberry Serrano sauce with green onion, or dry rub seasoning
Side of Fries
A side of crispy seasoned fries served with a side of ketchup
Side of Potato Salad
A side our rustic-style potato salad garnished with green onions
Appetizer
Salads
Charred Caesar Salad
Grilled romaine lettuce tossed in garlic Caesar dressing, croutons, and parmesan cheese. Served warm. Available cold upon request.
Oak Room Salad
Mixed greens tossed in Anderson Gold vinaigrette, topped with dried currants, goat cheese, carrots, blueberries, heirloom tomatoes, and toasted sunflower seeds
HQ Salad
Arugula tossed in heirloom cilantro vinaigrette, topped with pickled red onions, green tomatoes, toasted cashews, candied bacon, cotija cheese, and sliced pears
Chef Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, smoked bacon, ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, red onions, carrots, avocado, and croutons. Choice of dressing: ranch, bleu cheese, Anderson Gold vinaigrette, or honey mustard.
Smoky Blue Burger
7 oz. all-beef ground brisket, blue cheese crumble, tobacco onions, smoky dry rub, arugula tossed in white balsamic dressing, served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Mockingbird Chicken Sandwich
Choose fried or grilled chicken, topped with fried avocado, romaine lettuce, bacon bit ranch and pickled red onion, served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Abridged Burger
7 oz. all-beef ground brisket, caramelized red onion, Applewood-smoked bacon, white American cheese, fried Brussels sprout petals, and house aioli served on a toasted Brioche roll. Adding an egg is only available on Sundays.
Ole Smoky Burger
7 oz. all-beef ground brisket blend, topped with tobacco onions, applewood-smokedbacon, smoked provolone cheese, pepper jam, bourbon bbq sauce,and chipotle aioli served on a brioche roll
Cheeseburger
7 oz. all-beef ground brisket, white American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion, served on a brioche roll. Mayo available on request.
Hamburger
7 oz. all-beef ground brisket patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onion, served on a toasted Brioche roll
Pastrami Reuben
House-cured pastrami, slow fermented sauerkraut, our house made "Grand" sauce, and aged Swiss cheese on seeded rye bread
Southwest Cheesesteak
Grilled red peppers and onions, house roast beef, on a toasted bun with Swiss cheese, smothered in queso.
Cuban Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, swiss, dill pickle stackers, and mustard sauce served on a grill-pressed hoagie roll.
Chicken Abridged
Choose fried or grilled chicken, topped with caramelized red onion, Applewood-smoked bacon, white American cheese, fried Brussels sprout petals, and house aioli served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Pickle Ranch Chicken
Choose fried or grilled chicken, then original or smoky dry rub, topped with dill pickle stackers, shredded iceberg lettuce, and pickle ranch dressing, served on a toasted brioche roll.
Chicken Club
Choose fried or grilled chicken, topped with white American cheese,Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Whole grain mustard and mayo-based dressing, celery, red onion, red seedless grapes, with lettuce and tomato served on a brioche roll
Fish Sandwich
Cornmeal fried catfish, Grand sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickleserved on a brioche roll
Fried Green BLT
Applewood-smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, cornmeal-fried green tomatos, and house aioli served on a brioche roll
HQ Club
Ham, smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, smoked gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on sourdough bread. Available Hot or Cold
Maple Chicken Sandwich
Choose fried or grilled chicken, topped with amber beer maple syrup and crisp lettuce, served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Choose fried or grilled chicken, topped with house buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, and crisp lettuce, served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Pimento Chicken Sandwich
Choose fried or grilled chicken, topped with hot pimento cheese and pickles, served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Plain Chicken Sandwich
Choose fried or grilled chicken, no toppings or sauce, served on a toasted Brioche roll.
Impossible Abridged Burger
Impossible Foods' plant-based patty, caramelized red onion, applewood-smoked bacon, white American cheese, fried Brussels sprouts petals, and house aioli, served on a toasted Brioche bun
Impossible Cheeseburger
Impossible Foods' plant-based patty, white American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo, served on a toasted Brioche roll