Check out the new Oktoberfest in the taproom and see PHX Beer Co. at the ACBAfest in October.
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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.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkSix Questions for Pedal Haus Downtown Brewmaster Derek “Doc” Osborne
Marilyn HawkesDecember 6, 2021
On Nov. 18, Pedal Haus Brewery opened a new location in the MonOrchid building in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. The new restaurant (Pedal Haus number three for owner Julian Wright) covers 6,000 square feet and includes indoor and outdoor seating, live music and happy hour specials. Since Pedal Haus is known for its award-winning beers, we recently caught up with head brewer Derek “Doc” Osborne to learn more about Pedal Haus beer. How did...
Craft BeerNASCAR Legend Michael Waltrip Races into Phoenix to Open a New Brewery
Matthew JohnsonAugust 26, 2020
A new brewery with a famous name and a lot of Valley sports firepower behind it has started its engine and is ready to race onto the Phoenix beer scene.
Desert DigestStout Justice: Arizona breweries join forces on “Black is Beautiful” beer collab
Matthew JohnsonJune 24, 2020
“We talked about having a beer that is about social justice on until we don’t need one anymore, which will be a great day. Not a day I see coming soon."
Desert DigestThirsty Thursday: New Craft Beer Releases for Memorial Day Weekend
Matthew JohnsonMay 21, 2020
Head into the long holiday weekend as a beer boss, a suds stud or an IPA MVP by picking up one of these brand new craft beer releases from breweries around Arizona.
The weather is getting warmer and your beers need to be colder. They also need to be fresh! Here are the new craft beer releases from Arizona breweries for the week of April 30.
Desert DigestOpenings/Closings12 West Brewing Comes to Downtown Mesa
Madison RutherfordJanuary 16, 2020
Bryan McCormick’s dream of bringing his brewery to the 12 West building in downtown Mesa has become a reality. McCormick founded 12 West Brewing with Noel Garcia in 2016. The pair began brewing on a one-barrel system at its original location at Barnone in Gilbert and quickly started producing on a 10-barrel system due to increased demand. Now, the duo is finally expanding their business to a former events venue at 12 West Main Street...
Desert DigestPHX Beer Co. Serves Craft Brew in a Renovated Warehouse
Madison RutherfordNovember 21, 2019
Craving a craft brew? Stop by PHX Beer Co., a recently opened brewery and tap room in a renovated warehouse on Washington Street. The upgraded space features a 20-barrel system on the main brewery floor and a tasting room with a mix of high and low top tables and a fully remodeled wraparound bar. Garage doors allow patrons to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the beer-making process. Guests can also enjoy games like bag toss,...
Desert DigestSanTan Brewery and Distillery Offers Tours and Tastings at Chandler Production Facility
Madison RutherfordOctober 21, 2019
Local beer and liquor enthusiasts now have something new to add to their bucket list. SanTan Brewing Company, Arizona’s largest independent brewery and distillery, is now offering tours and tastings at their 35,000-square-foot production facility in Chandler. The behind-the-scenes brewery tours take guests through the craft beer and spirits labs, provide a peek into the science and similarities of the brewing and distilling process and include an intimate education about the past and future of...
AdventuresNew Around Town: Kingman
PMInternJuly 13, 2017
In May, online Travel company Trivago named Kingman No. 5 on its list of the top 10 emerging travel destination in the United States. We poked around to see what's new and newsworthy in "The Heart of Historic Route 66."