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Craft BeerpodcastTalking AZ Craft Beer with Eric Walters from Tap That AZ
Matthew JohnsonOctober 31, 2022
The preeminent voice of craft beer in Arizona chats with us about beer festivals, awards and social media.
A slideshow of photos from the inaugural festival held on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Craft BeerWhat to Expect at the Arizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival
Matthew JohnsonOctober 18, 2022
Celebrate the best brews in Arizona on Saturday, October 22.
Desert DigestFood & Drink5 Local Beer-Centric Oktoberfest Celebrations
Scianna GarciaOctober 6, 2022
Oktoberfest has officially kicked off in Germany and celebrations can be found just about anywhere in the world. Here are a few events where you can take part in the festivities in Phoenix this month. Oktoberfest at Pedal Haus Brewery With locations in Downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler, this locally owned and operated brewery recently launched a special Oktoberfest food menu and annual Oktoberfest beer. At Pedal Haus Tempe and Downtown Phoenix, you can look...
Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: AZ Craft Beer Review on Location at Grand Avenue Brewing
Matthew JohnsonSeptember 29, 2022
Located in the middle of the lower Grand Avenue Arts District is an industrial-warm building serving an unique but wide-ranging menu of award-winning beers.
Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Review with Keith Chapman at Bone Haus Brewing
Matthew JohnsonSeptember 12, 2022
Fall is in the air with the new Head Harvester Pumpkin Pie Amber Ale at Bone Haus Brewing.
Craft BeerpodcastCraft Beer Review with Arizona Wilderness’ Zach Fowle
Matthew JohnsonAugust 25, 2022
Pistachio Shake, Chill and Watermelon Gose are on the menu for this episode.
SanTan Brewing’s classic pale ale has a long history and still pleases our crafty sensibilities all these years later.
An adventurous combination of cherries and vanilla in a palate pleasing dessert beer.
An almost non-existent tartness is a welcoming gesture in this refreshingly fruity flagship beer from Helton Brewing Company in Phoenix.
Mother Road Brewing's Tower Station is perhaps the most revered IPA in all of Arizona -- even Johann likes it!
Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Mango Nada
Matthew JohnsonJune 29, 2022
Dillinger Brewing added tajin to this gose to kick it up a notch.
Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Coriega Beer Co.
Matthew JohnsonJune 23, 2022
Double can review this time. Matt samples Beyond the Depths IPA while Johann enjoys Gundecked blonde.
Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review 15: Vamonos
Matthew JohnsonJune 22, 2022
Light and refreshing, BRI's Mexican-style Vienna lager is almost nitro-like smooth on the finish.