Were we excited when we heard Mantra Artisan Ales was throwing their second annual block party? Duh, this fun little brewery has been responsible for some excellent boozy evenings for us (insert slightly hungover emoji here). But our excitement was magnified when they offered Nashville Smile Bar the opportunity to join in on the festivities. Needless to say, we were in.
If you haven't had the pleasure of exploring the brewery or tried one of their craft beers from a menu around town, you've been missing out. Nestled in a quiet area of suburban Franklin sits the brewery, ready to offer you some sensational craft brews. Over fifty on tap to be exact. My favorite of the evening was Mantra's infamous "Big fat juicy dank" followed by "Molly's Lips Black Gose" offered by Bhramari Brewing Co. (Asheville, NC). See below for a complete list of attending breweries and links.
To liven things up, the Mantra crew enlisted tons of activities for everyone to enjoy. DIY screen printing t-shirt station by Hip Hues, check. Beer pong tournament, check. Food trucks, check. Live music, check. Juggler and uni-cyclist, yep, check. Not to mention a pretty decent photo booth setup.
The evening was beautiful and vibes were so good as we all ate, drank, and enjoyed the company of friends. As the sun set, the beer flowed, children played corn hole, and the bands did their thing. We got some awesome shots of people enjoying the fun and wanted to share them with you. Don't miss next year's event - you won't be disappointed. A big thank you goes out from Smile Bar to Mantra and their guest vendors for a great evening. Can't wait until next time.
