There’s always room for another brewery in Tucson!
We have inventive IPAs from Pueblo Vida Brewing, unique sours from Crooked Tooth Brewing, Harbottle Brewing, and 1912 Brewing, a powerhouse team brewing at Borderlands Brewing, Button Brew House and Catalina Brewing are shining bright in Marana, Iron John’s Brewing has a whole new pizza lineup, and Copper Mine Brewing and BlackRock Brewers are always worth the drive.
This is just to name a few (I don’t want to bury the lede). Check out our interactive guide to Tucson’s breweries.
The newest addition to Tucson is Slow Body Beer Co. over at 831 E. 17th St., which has yet to set a Grand Opening date but is unveiling a few beers at Tap & Bottle Downtown. It’s a sudsy sneak peek and you’re invited on Saturday, June 8 beginning at 5 p.m.
The lager-based brewery will have three beers available at the preview party:
- Kind Beer – a flagship pale ale
- Body Double – porter
- Thank You – pale ale with Nelson and Citra hops
Additionally, Ukies will be set up outside, serving its wonderful Ukrainian delights.
Taproom Coming Soon
Slow Body Beer’s taproom and brewery, which is right around the corner from Barrio Brewing, a short walk away from MotoSonora Brewing, and right next to the former 17th Street Market, is still under construction.
The team is getting close to opening, though — stay tuned for updates.
In the past few months, we’ve been graced with a few sneak peeks of the space — lots of greenery, the can art has been revealed, and brewery merch has been made.
All that’s left is to taste the beer!
Head down to Tap & Bottle’s downtown location on Saturday, June 8 at 5 p.m.
Tap & Bottle Downtown is located at 403 N. Sixth Ave. For more information about Slow Body Beer Co., which is set to open this summer at 831 E. 17th St., follow the brewery on Instagram.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
