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**
Beer and barbecue: it's a taste match made in heaven. Seriously, have you ever barbecued and NOT had at least 1 beer? Well, the fine folks at The Brewbecue have taken that killer combo to another level. By utilizing the beauty of barbecue and beer they have created a non-profit with the goal of helping to raise money for those in need in the state of Arizona. From the obviously amazing pork belly nachos to the vegan-friendly "Not Pork". Smoked Caramelized Jackfruit these guys crush the barbecue game. Enjoy the show!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Thursday, January 17th, 2019 at 6 PM – 10 PM The Beer Research Institute1641 S Stapley Dr, Ste 104, Mesa, Arizona 85204
If you think you can handle the Meat Sweats… Join us for an EPIC Meat and Cheese Beer Pairing. 4 different cured meats and 4 different cheeses paired perfectly with 4 distinct B.R.I. Beers. Meats will all be 1 oz servings Cheese will all be 1 oz servings Beers will be 8 oz servings Ticket Price is $25 15% gratuity is added at the time of purchase for this event
Girl Scout Cookie + Beer PairingSaturday, January 19th, 2019 at 12 PM – 3 PM Tap & Bottle North 7254 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona 85704
Featuring beers from: Tucson Girls Pint Out 1912 Brewing Co Borderlands Brewing Company
% of proceeds to benefit Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
Localized 3.0PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Saturday, January 19th, 2019 at 3 PM – 7 PM Helio Basin Brewing Co3935 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Join us for the third installment of all things Local! Come to a truly unique event where some of your favorite local Breweries, Chefs & Food Purveyors come together! Local Meat & Fish markets will provide the ingredients to Four Local Chefs who will each provide two different dishes. Four local breweries will then pair their beer with their chef's dish. $29 gets you four samples of beer and four food dishes. $39 gets you seven beer samples and seven food dishes. Additional beers and samples are available for purchase at the event while supplies last. Tickets are extremely limited, so be sure to purchase in advance. Markets: Arcadia Meat Market & Nelson's Meat + Fish Huss Brewing – Chef Chris Collins of the Macintosh Helio Basin Brewing Co. – Chef Ryan Chan of Helio Basin Helton Brewing Company – Chef Rob Coate of Helton Wren House Brewing Company – Chef Jason Alford of Bulthaup AZ
Beer ReviewThe Beer: German Chocolate Cake Porter from Borderlands Brewing Co. The Reviewer: Marcus Pina aka Brewery602 Beer Reviews
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
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Most of the notes for this episode were taken directly from the Facebook event page for each event
I thought I had never had mezcal. But according to Abel and Ivan from Mezcal Carreno US, I have indeed had it in the form of tequila. As you'll hear all tequilas are mezcals, but not all mezcals are tequilas. It'll make more sense once you listen. The story behind this brand that these 2 best friends are creating is great and they tell the story very well. My friend Chris Malloy joined in as my co-host and I am so glad he did. Chris really knows what he's talking about when it comes to food and beverage so he was a perfect fit for this episode. Abel and Ivan were great hosts and showed us the value of the proper experience when it comes to high-quality mezcal. 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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Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11 AM – 10 PM Sentinel Peak Brewing Company4746 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Celebrate Sentinel Peak's 5th Anniversary with the crew at Tucson's ONLY Midtown Brewpub! Special BBQ menu and beer releases all day in a family-friendly environment.
The Shop Beer Co. - Desert Dolphins ReleaseFriday, January 11, 2019 The Shop Beer Co. 922 W. 1st Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
This Friday we'll be releasing our killer collab "Desert Dolphins" with amazing crew from Burgeon Beer Company! "Desert Dolphins" is a Double Juicy IPA sitting at 8.1% ABV, 35 IBU - jam-packed with Mosaic, Cashmere, & Calypso. Draft & 16oz cans will be available for your drinking pleasure 🐬 Stay tuned for more details! 🍻
Richter Aleworks 2 Year AnniversarySaturday, January 12, 2019 at 12 PM Richter Aleworks8279 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 109, Peoria, Arizona 85382
What a difference two years makes! We'll be celebrating this milestone with some special new beers, new merch and our surprise guests Rub Your Meat BBQ!
HOP Central's 1 Year Anniversary Celebration!Saturday, January 12 at 2 PM – Midnight HOP Central Brewery and Taproom 5055 W. Ray Rd. (Suite 2), Chandler, Arizona 85226
You are invited to join us for H.O.P. Central's One Year Anniversary with $3 House Beers ALL Day! We want everyone to come and celebrate with us!!! And as a thank you to all our customers, we will be having specials and giveaways throughout the day! Also, Smoking Hot BBQ will be part of the fun from 5pm-9pm. It's all happening on Saturday, January 12, 2019! (2pm-Midnight)
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 eventChristmas at Craft 64
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 5 PM – 10 PM
6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
In fine HOLIDAY TRADITION, CRAFT 64 will once again be OPEN on CHRISTMAS DAY for the fourth year!!!!! 5-10pm BAR ONLY....but lot's free snacks, sandwiches, and goodies provided free of charge. SWEET LOVIN', our new Winter Brew will be on tap so when you are DEAD SICK of your extended families, COME JOIN James & Susana for a small celebration!
Wren Day2125 N 24th St, Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 12 PM – 10 PM
The day after Christmas is our biggest bash of the year full of special trappings including:
*Cellar List* Carefree, Kingsnake.
And more...*Holiday Las Frescas* Cranberry, Hibscus*Holiday Los Postres* Peppermint Coffee*Limited Spiced Rum BA Stout**Special trappings throughout the day*Check out their page for any other updates
Bacon Day at 1912 Brewing Co. - Bacon and Mead Pairing2045 N. Forbes Blvd #105, Tucson, AZ 85745
Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 1 PM – 5 PM
Dec 30th is National Bacon Day
Back by popular demand, we are coordinating a mead and bacon flight! Join us for this delicious tasting with mead by Superstition Meadery and bacon by Daniela's Cooking!
We will also be offering a little bacon to add something extra to your Michelada!
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! Most of the notes for this episode were taken directly from the Facebook event page for each eventWelcome to another News & Reviews episode. In this episode, I cover 3 events including a new brewery opening, talk an all-new beer guide (I have 3 to giveaway) and a collab beer with Grand Canyon Brewing and Beer Research Institute gets reviewed. Enjoy!
California Wildfire Devastation
On the morning of November 8th, 2018, a brush fire broke out in Butte County, California. High winds and dry air created a recipe for rapid growth and this small fire quickly escalated to a point where firefighters abandoned attempts to put the fire out in favor of evacuating people.
When the fire was finally contained 17 days later there were over 100 people killed, injured or missing with countless others having their lives impacted forever. Property damage is in the billions and entire communities have been destroyed. The Camp Fire was the worst wildfire in the history of California and the worst in the United States in over a century. Needless to say, this region needs some help.
Enter Resilience IPASierra Nevada Brewing Company has been a staple of Butte County for nearly 40 years so this devastation hit really close to home. Soon after the Camp Fire disaster Sierra Nevada announced the plan to release the Resilience Butte County Proud IPA. On top of Sierra Nevada brewing and releasing this beer the brewery asked other craft breweries across the country to brew the same beer to support the cause. And boy did they. Over 1400 breweries have joined this cause to provide assistance to those in need. 100% of the proceeds of this beer at each brewery will go toward The Camp Fire Relief Fund.
The PodcastIn this episode, I sit down with Ben VanderMeer from Sierra Nevada along with an awesome group of people from the amazing Arizona beer community. We talk about the Resilience IPA and how the Arizona beer community has stepped up to play their part in giving back to this cause.
Shout OutsExtra 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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We are finally ready to open our Taproom doors! On tap we plan to have: craft beer, craft soda, cold press coffee, and Rock Stacker Kombucha. Come help us celebrate our journey with some great craft beverages.
Goldwater Brewing Co.'s - Resilience IPA Beer Garden Fundraiser Friday, December 14, 2018 at 12 PM – 10 PM 3608 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251We are very proud to be a part of Sierra Nevada's amazing project and getting to brew this great beer for an even greater cause. We'll be tapping our 10 bbl batch version of Resilience Butte County Proud IPA on Friday, December 14th starting at 12pm for our Beer Garden Party in our back courtyard.
100% of the proceeds of this beer will be sent to benefit the victims of the devastating California Camp Fire.
Watch the ABC15 Arizona News segment here: https://bit.ly/2REuY0p
Food Truck: Biscuit Freaks
Live Music: TBD
Come to help us Empty the Tank for a great cause!
Welcome Jester King to Arizona Launch Party Tap Takeover KINGS Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 6 PM – 9 PM 2811 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004Thanks to Quail Distributing we will be launching the best brewery from Texas at Kings on December 19th - Jester King!. We will have every available beer from Jester King in the state of AZ. This is what the bottles and list will look like:
Jester King 750ml Bottles Available for sale December 19th: - Kollaborationsbier - Snorkel - Figlet - Foudreweizen - Bier de Coupage - Cerveza de Tempranillo
Jester King Beers On Tap December 19th: - La Vie en Rose - Colonel Toby - Figlet - Correlation - Part and Parcel - Foudreweizen - Bier de Coupage - Das Uberkind! - Omniscience and Proselytism - Bier de Blanc du Bois - Cerveza de Tempranillo - Birra di Sangiovese - Soul Conduit
Wandering Tortoise 2 Year Anniversary!! Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 10 AM 2417 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85016This will be an epic celebration.
Collabs with: Arizona Wilderness Burgeon Modern Times Superstition Meadery & Wren House Rowley
2 Year glassware & shirts
$1000 gift card giveaway
AND THE BEST TAP LIST EVER!!!
check out this list so far..(as of 12/9)
Arizona Wilderness Wandering In The Wilderness (collab)
Burgeon Desert Oasis (collab) Memory Foam
Modern Times Technodrome (collab) Weather Control Broken Shadows +some
Superstition Meadery Collab (name tbd) LDO BA Aphrodisia
Wren House Good Girl Pearl (collab) +some
Rowley Farmhouse Terrapin Transit (collab)
Prairie Artisan Ales Apple Brandy Barrel Noir
Pure Project Goodbye Pluto Mango Murkshake Mango Magic
Pueblo Vida Draft of Coffee, Coconut & Vanilla "Patisserie" - infusion of their Culinary Stout Draft + Cans of Plexus Draft + Cans of Fire Cans of Benthos
Dark Sky Low Hanging Fruit
Tombstone TBD
Council Magical Heights 4th Anniversary Staircase of Everlasting Plums
Burial Brewing Shattered Remains of Reality Fall of the Damned The Separation of Light and Darkness
Hangar 24 2017 Pugachev's Cobra
Epic Quadruple Barrel Big Bad Baptist
Cascade Kriek Fruitopian Noyaux
Odd 13 Hop Hop Troll Troll Saint Newcole Horchata BA 2018
1912 Ta Loco Sour Series #3
Hamm's Beer Hamm's Liquid Gold Lager
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