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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: GABF Medal Winners from Wren House, Flying Basset and Basin + Range Brewing

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 29, 2023

Will an Arizona beermaker bring home Brewery of the Year soon?

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Craft BeerpodcastCatalyst Crafted Ales Set to Open Soon in Tempe

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 20, 2023

Not since a brewery taproom opened two blocks from my house have I been more excited for a new spot to open than this! 

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Valley NewsWhat’s Up September/October 2023

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2023

A glimpse of the goings on in the Valley this fall.

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Craft BeerTravelOne-Brewery Arizona Towns

Editorial StaffAugust 31, 2023

Want to get to know a place? Drink its craft beer. That’s the philosophy behind this roundup of remote Arizona towns and the suds-slinging unicorns therein.

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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 BeerpodcastPodcast: Fall Travel to Copper Brothel Brewery in Sonoita

Matthew JohnsonJuly 26, 2023

Co-owners T.J. Martinez and Garett Jesser sought to bring craft beer to southern Arizona’s wine country.

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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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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: 2023 Arizona Beer Week Roundtable Discussion at PHX Beer Co.

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 22, 2023

Johann is behind the mic at the brewers breakfast roundtable at PHX Beer Co.’s Scottsdale restaurant location.

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Craft BeerpodcastBrewery Spotlight Podcast: Steel Cactus Brewing

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 8, 2023

A nanobrewery with Midwest roots and Pacific Northwest influence opens with true and wild styles.

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: Talking Craft Beer at Oro Brewing Company

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 18, 2023

Jesse Kortepeter and Dave Valencia had a decorated 2022 and they’re coming for more in 2023.

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Craft BeerpodcastBeer Review Podcast: Dead Hanger Pale Ale

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 4, 2023

Grand Canyon Brewing Co.'s new collab with Earn Your Booze is well worth the hard work you'll put in before the pour.

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Craft BeerpodcastTalking Craft Beer & Awards with Drew Pool at Wren House Brewing

Matthew JohnsonNovember 9, 2022

Johann and Matt set up shop on location at Wren House Brewing for a fun chat with co-owner Drew Pool. 

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RestaurantsWhere to Eat & Drink: 3 Tempe Eateries with Killer Craft Beer Selections

Editorial StaffNovember 8, 2022

Hone your craft at these beer oases in Tempe.

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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.