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Craft BeerGreenwood Brewing Announces Expansion into Downtown Chandler

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 10, 2026

2nd location to open later this year

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Craft BeerOro Brewing Co. Announces Closing After Nine Years in Mesa

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 8, 2026

Downtown Mesa brewery will serve its final pour on January 25.

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Craft BeerPinnacle Brewing Wins Big at the 2025 Arizona Craft Beer Awards

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 28, 2025

Pinnacle was the big winner of the night at the 4th annual Arizona Craft Beer Awards, presented by PHOENIX magazine and the Arizona Craft Brewer’s Guild.

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Craft BeerArizona Craft Beer Awards

Matthew JohnsonMarch 19, 2025

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Liquid ArizonaBeer of the Month: Tombstone Brewing Company Chocolate Oatmeal Porter

Craig OuthierJanuary 6, 2025

We’ll make it our mission to imbibe a few cans of this highly quaffable porter from Cochise County’s finest brewer before winter escapes us.

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Craft BeerAward-Winning Beers! Here are the Winners From the 2024 Arizona Craft Beer Awards

Matthew JohnsonOctober 6, 2024

Tucson’s Barrio Brewing was the big winner of the night at the 3rd annual Arizona Craft Beer Awards, presented by PHOENIX magazine and the Arizona Craft Brewer’s Guild.

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Craft BeerThe Best Local Beers We Tried Last Month

Matthew JohnsonAugust 1, 2024

From Roses by the Stairs to Phantom Fox, here’s a look back at our favorites from the month of July.

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Craft BeerThe Best Local Beers We Tried Last Month

Matthew JohnsonJune 3, 2024

From Front Pourch to Phantom Fox, here’s a look back at our favorites from the month of May.

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Craft BeerEast Valley Breweries Capture 4 Medals at World Beer Cup 2024

Matthew JohnsonApril 25, 2024

Goldwater Brewing, O.H.S.O. Brewery Gilbert, Pedal Haus Brewery and 12 West Brewing each won a medal Wednesday night at the 2024 World Beer Cup in Las Vegas. 

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Desert DigestPhoenix Staple Arcadia Premium Undergoes Significant Rebrand and Remodel

Jacob SnelgroveNovember 9, 2023

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Craft BeerArizona Breweries Collect 6 Medals at 2023 Great American Beer Festival

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 23, 2023

A bittersweet moment for Arizona highlighted the medal ceremony.

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: Pedal Haus Moves the Brewery, Renovates Tempe Location

Matthew JohnsonAugust 16, 2023

Check out the renovated space at the Haus Warming Party on August 25.

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Craft BeerpodcastPart 2: Arizona is a Great Craft Beer State! Episode with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild

Matthew JohnsonJuly 12, 2023

We deep dive into Arizona beer laws and national recognition with the guild guys, Rob and Andrew!

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Craft BeerpodcastPart 1: Arizona is a Great Craft Beer State! Episode with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild

Matthew JohnsonJuly 11, 2023

We deep dive into Arizona beer laws and national recognition with the guild guys, Rob and Andrew!

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Craft BeerpodcastBrewery Spotlight Podcast at Wicked Brews, Bites & Spirits in Ahwatukee

Matthew JohnsonMarch 2, 2023

Owner Chip Mahoney opened the brewpub in late 2020 in the old spot vacated by Uncle Bear's on Ray Road and 50th Street.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.