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Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Review: Tower Station

Matthew JohnsonJuly 7, 2022

Mother Road Brewing's Tower Station is perhaps the most revered IPA in all of Arizona -- even Johann likes it!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Carbide Light

Matthew JohnsonJune 17, 2022

Bone Haus comes in with a light and refreshing, nicely toasted blonde for our summertime enjoyment.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Full Moon

Matthew JohnsonJune 13, 2022

A high ABV wheat beer from Lake Havasu City's Mudshark Brewing is even bigger on flavor and aroma.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Cryptnosis

Matthew JohnsonJune 1, 2022

O.H.S.O. barrel-aged a blend of barley wine, rye wine and other boozy goodness in its latest Ales From The Crypt.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Dynamite IPA

Matthew JohnsonMay 22, 2022

A firecracker of an IPA from Goldwater Brewing is the co-owner's favorite.

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Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Baja Girl Blond

Matthew JohnsonMay 19, 2022

Up next, Matt and Johann try Baja Girl Blond from @walterstationaz, a clean and refreshing summertime sip.

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Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Crosby Hops Cold One

Matthew JohnsonMay 18, 2022

Nerd out with this biotransformed cold IPA collab from Tucson’s Dragoon Brewing.

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Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Honey Hefeweizen

Matthew JohnsonMay 16, 2022

Flying Basset Brewing is a sweet edition to our beer reviews.

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Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Lady Banks

Matthew JohnsonMay 12, 2022

The hibiscus rose gose from Wren House Brewing is a perfect summer beer and a good introduction to craft beer for anyone who's not into it yet. 

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Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Cashmere’s Beards

Matthew JohnsonMay 10, 2022

Proof that even a non-IPA drinker can enjoy the lovely bitterness of a west coast style IPA.

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Craft BeerpodcastArizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Fit for a Hoptopsy

Matthew JohnsonMay 6, 2022

Tropical and piney, perfect woodsy beer to have at a cabin in the Arizona high country.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Tombstone Dank Fruit Double IPA

Matthew JohnsonMay 5, 2022

AZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Tombstone Dank Fruit Double IPA

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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.