Stay ConnectedHear the fascinating stories behind the exploding Arizona craft beer scene directly from the people who are making it happen.
When you live in the desert you have to stay hydrated. Or you die. Simple. But who says you always have to drink boring old lame water? There are PLENTY of options to get a tasty handcrafted beer.
**Disclaimer: Make sure you drink LOTS of water in the desert. Seriously. Don’t be dumb. You need that out here. Or you really will die**
This week's events: Beer School 8 (click HERE for tickets) Mudshark Brewing Co. Public House OpeningMcDowell Mt Music Festival(click HERE for tickets)
This week's beer review: Mother Road Brewing Co. Lost Highway Double Black IPA Reviewed by Marcus Pina (@brewery602 on Instagram)
This week's Beer 101: Tap Lines by Doc from Pedal Haus Brewery
Extra special thanks to Chris Dodsonfor his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together
Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca
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This episode was recorded at the Arizona Society of Homebrewers Brew Out where a group of homebrewers got together to brew a bunch of beers. As you've probably heard many times on this show most professional brewers start off homebrewing. However, some people just dig this as a hobby and still make amazing beer. Either way, ASH is a great organization supporting the Arizona beer scene. Enjoy the show!
This episode was recorded live at Strong Beer Fest and you get to hear some of the conversations the team and I had throughout the day. The episode is sponsored by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild (AZCBG) the nonprofit group behind Strong Beer Festival as well as many other festivals including Baja Beer Festival in Tucson going down April 6th and many other great events through the Arizona beer scene all year long. The AZCBG was established in 1998. Beyond putting on awesome events they also work hard behind the scenes on the legislative side of things and education for breweries and consumers. Check out the AZCBG website www.chooseazbrews.com to learn more about what AZCBG does and how you can help which is most likely supporting local breweries by drinking their beer. Tough gig right?
Guys, thanks again for listening. And thank you to everyone who jumped on the mics or just came up to chat with us about their love for Arizona beer. We have a truly amazing community and I'm super stoked to be part of it. And thank you all for your support. It was a humbling experience to hear so many people share their stories on how the show has helped them appreciate or learn more about Arizona beer and even inspired some people to start creating content to support this scene. We appreciate all that the AZCBG has done for us and Arizona beer. Show your support by checking them out at www.chooseazbrews.com. Enjoy the show!
Grand Canyon/12 West Collab Monday, February 11 6:00 – 9:00pm BottleShop 48 We're hosting a launch party for our friends at Grand Canyon and 12 West for their new collab brew: "You're Blackberry, Violet!" We can't wait to try this blackberry hazy IPA! Come hang out with the gang and support local AZ craft at it's best. Plus, we'll be watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory :) https://www.facebook.com/events/625169984600119/ When Good Beer Goes Bad: Off-Flavor Education TICKETS HERE Tuesday, February 12 6:00 – 9:00pm Four Peaks Brewing Co. Butter. Paper. Vinegar. Skunks. We've all tasted some flavors in beer that definitely shouldn't be there. Learn about what causes these defects—and how you can avoid them—in this brain-exploding presentation from Four Peaks laboratory technicians and on-staff Cicerones. Each ticket includes a flight of four spiked beers plus one control beer. Attendees will also receive commemorative glassware. Arm Wrestling Throwdown! Wednesday, February 13 6:00 – 9:00pm Boulders On Southern Join the women of the Arizona Craft beer scene in an arm wrestling Throwdown! A tournament to raise money for the Pink Boots Society of Arizona. We will have raffle prizes, silent auction items and of course great beer! Come show your support for the women of the Arizona beer scene and cheer on your favorite wrestler! Be My Player 2 Valentines Beer Dinner Thursday, February 14 6:30 – 8:30pm 8-Bit Aleworks We're bringing back our Be My Player 2 Beer pairing dinner for Valentine's Day! Last year tickets sold out in less than a week so don't delay! Mario and Princess Peach, Link and Zelda, Cloud and Aerith, Squall and Rinoa… video games have no shortage of epic romances. That being said, gamers tend to be pretty laid-back in love, so that's the approach we're taking to celebrate Valentine's Day at 8-Bit Aleworks. Prior to opening a brewery, when they still had time for time for such celebrations, Ryan and Krystina spent every Valentine's Day for almost a decade with takeout Chinese food and a cheesy movie of Mrs. 8-Bit's choosing. This year, 8-Bit's Player 1 and Player 2 are bringing their tradition to you with the help of Chinoz Grill Food Truck. Spend an evening enjoying a 5-course meal of Chinese food, each course is paired perfectly with 8-Bit brews and a few other special treats, we're even letting you pick between Ryan or Krystina's favorite main course (Honey Walnut Shrimp or Beef and Broccoli). If you're looking for a unique and relaxed way to spend February 14th, join us at 8-Bit Aleworks with your favorite Player 2! Tickets are $80 per couple and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available for sale directly through 8-Bit Aleworks either on our online store or at the brewery. Please be sure to select your main course when buying online. We've only got 36 seats for this event and like all of our beer dinners you'll get to meet new friends at your table! Harbottle Brewing Turns 1 Year Old! February 15, 2019 12:00pm – Midnight Harbottle Brewing Company Don't miss out as we throw our first ever birthday bash! It's been one crazy year and we are ready to party. Molecular Munchies will be here at 5pm. Jacob Acosta will be rocking out a 6pm. Get here early for special beer releases as well as specials all day. 5th Annual ABV Beer Dinner TICKETS Saturday, February 16 4:30 – 8:30pm The American LegionThe 5th Annual ABV Beer Dinner is a culinary celebration of craft beer and community on the closing day of Arizona Beer Week. Featuring all 7 Flagstaff breweries and 8 local chefs, 100% of this 9-course beer-paired dinner raises funds for Veterans Services in Northern Arizona. Notes for this episode were taken directly from the Facebook event page for the event
In this episode, I travel down to Queen Creek to hang out with Old Ellsworth Brewing Company. Believe me, these guys are cranking out some top-notch beers. And "Pick Your Own Poutine"? I'm in! In this episode, I hang out with owners Brian, Ryan, and Chris to talk about the process of opening a brewery in a city that actually sought out a brewery as well as the challenges of keeping up with demand when you make awesome beer. Enjoy the show!
Extra special thanks to Chris Dodsonfor his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together
Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca
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Arizona Beer Week is finally here everyone! All year us fans of Arizona craft beer chomp at the bit to see what amazing events our favorite breweries and beer spots are going to get themselves into for our consumption pleasure. Everything from women's arm wrestling tournaments to the crown jewel of them all, Arizona Strong Beer Festival, the quantity and quality of events is sure to please even the pickiest of beer snobs.
In this episode, I hang out and talk Beer Week with Nick and Doc from Pedal Haus, sound engineering whiz Chris Dodson, and the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Rob Fullmer. There was NO way we could cover every event so follow this link to see a more robust list and be sure to follow your favorite beer places to keep tabs on their events. Enjoy the show!
Shout out to the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild for organizing such awesome events and sponsoring this episode
Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together
Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca
Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!
When it comes to pretty much anything cool you have people who come out of the woodwork claiming they'd been with it since the beginning. Well, John Alvarado, known to the Arizona beer community (and his mother in law) as Hoppymoto, has been part of this budding beer scene since the genesis of it. On top of that, he has played a major role in the development of the community with his top-notch beer tour company, aptly named Arizona Brewery Tours.
In this episode, we sit down with Hoppyomoto to talk about his adventures with ABT as well as what he's seen develop over the past few years with Arizona Beer. We even have a few special guests. Enjoy the show!
Extra special thanks to Chris Dodsonfor his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together
Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca
Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!
Tuesday, January 29 - 5:00 – 11:55pm
Yucca Tap Room 29 West Southern Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85282
Description:Another killer installment of of Tacos, Beers, & Baos Tuesday's with our local homies B.R.I.! We'll be tapping 4 delicious beers from from our east valley brethren. We'll have a special taco just for the event! Also we'll have $1.50 tacos & $2.50 Baos!
McFate Tap TakeoverWednesday, January 30 - 6:00 – 8:00pm
Richter Aleworks 8279 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 109, Peoria, Arizona 85382
It's Tap Takeover time once again! Join us as we welcome our friends from Scottsdale, McFate Brewing Co. They'll be here from 6-8pm with some very special beers you wouldn't normally find outside their establishment. As always, we'll be offering $2 off our delicious flatbread pizzas and pretzels during the event. We'll see you then!
Goldwater Brewing Co. - Casual Medusa West Coast IPA Can ReleaseFriday, February 1 - 12:00 – 11:59pm
Goldwater Brewing Co. 3608 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
We wanted to brew up a West Coast IPA with some subtle twist! We kept it casual and easy drinking with a low 6% abv, We bombed this West Coast IPA with Medusa, Mosaic, and Cashmere hops! Medusa is a new strain of neomexicanus hops, meaning it's a wild breed of hops cultivated in New Mexico/ Colorado. This hop will give this beer notes of intense guava, melons, apricots and citrus fruits with a smooth, but prominent bitterness, followed by a pop of fruity juiciness from the expressive yeast strain and heavy-handed Dry-Hop! And No, this is not a West Coast / Hazy hybrid! Just a different take we wanted to try on brewing West Coast IPAs.
Curaga - Blue Pint & 8-Bit Beer Project Release!Saturday, February 2 - 2:00 – 5:00pm
8-Bit Aleworks 1050 N Fairway Dr, Bldg F, Ste 101, Avondale, Arizona 85323Come celebrate the initial release of "Curaga," our Blueberry Cobbler beer project with 8-bit Aleworks! Every pint sold off premise during Arizona Beer Week garners a $1 donation for our friends at The Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation!
I've Got the Hops For You at Helton Brewing CompanySunday, February 3 - 5:00 – 8:00pm
Helton Brewing Company 2144 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Start the month of love off with us at Helton Brewing Company on February 3rd! We're matching three types of cheese up with Helton's IPAs for you to devour while designing your own cutting board using wood burning tools. We'll provide everything needed to enable you to tap into your creativity with this blank canvas that can be used in your own kitchen or displayed as art. If you have a design in mind, feel free to print it out and bring it along as we'll have image transfer materials on hand!
Tickets include: *all tools and materials to burn a design onto one cutting board (dimensions: 13" x 5 1/2" x 3/4") *IPA tasting flight & cheese samples Seating is limited!
Extra special thanks to Chris Dodsonfor his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together
Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca
Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!
Most of the notes for this episode were taken directly from the Facebook event page for each event
This episode was recorded live at the 2019 Arizona Women's Brew at the San Tan brewing facility. Every year the amazing women of the Arizona craft beer community get together leading up to Arizona Beer Week to create an awesome new beer.
This year the ladies created Persistence Pale Ale, an oaked pale ale. The creation of this beer even included a blow torch. Enough said. It's always a great time hanging out with these ladies and Arizona beer is very lucky to have such an awesome female presence in this community. Enjoy the show!
Extra special thanks to Chris Dodsonfor his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together
Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca
Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!
This weeks Arizona beer events and a beer review from Chris Dodson
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