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Sarah Ritchie

Craft Beer Betty, aka Sarah Ritchie, is a craft beer evangelist as co-founder of Tucson Girls Pint Out and board member of Craft Tucson. Find her on Twitter and Instagram as @craftbeerbetty.

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Craft Beer Bars & Bottle Shops: Two To Visit Now, Two On The Way
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Craft Beer Bars & Bottle Shops: Two To Visit Now, Two On The Way

With the addition of two new breweries opening in Tucson in the past month (bringing our total to twelve), and more on the horizon, it’s evident that Tucson is taking […]

Aug 7, 20153 min read
10 Spots For Craft Brew On A Budget
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10 Spots For Craft Brew On A Budget

What’s a beer geek to do when you’ve got Utopia tastes and a PBR budget? Get crafty! One great way to enjoy craft brew while out on the town is […]

Jul 16, 20155 min read
3 Huge Ways To Celebrate Arizona Beer Bill Passage This Weekend
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3 Huge Ways To Celebrate Arizona Beer Bill Passage This Weekend

In 1998, a number of Arizona breweries formed the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, a not-for-profit 501(c)(6). Guild members went to the Arizona state legislature in early 2015 to enact SB 1030, also known as the […]

Jul 1, 20152 min read
Third Annual Brew At The Zoo This Saturday, June 20
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Third Annual Brew At The Zoo This Saturday, June 20

Tiger & Keg (Flickr/Rob Shenk) Remember when childhood visits to the zoo brightened your world? Perhaps you’ve re-experienced the joy by bringing your own child to the zoo to marvel and delight […]

Jun 17, 20153 min read
Summer Is In Session (Beer)
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Summer Is In Session (Beer)

Craft Beer Betty Selfie w/ Mother Road Kolsch, Gold Road Last Saturday, I spent hours at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest inPaso Robles, California, eagerly waiting in long, snaking beer […]

Jun 3, 20152 min read
Public Brewhouse To Open Behind Ermanos in Late June
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Public Brewhouse To Open Behind Ermanos in Late June

Brettanomyces Sour Ale at Public Brewhouse (Photo: Sarah Ritchie) It’s been a long and bumpy road for Public Brewhouse co-founders Mike Gura, Cody Van Haren, and Don Rubino. What began […]

May 20, 20152 min read
10 Tips For Dating a Beer Geek
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10 Tips For Dating a Beer Geek

Fear not, brave soul. There are worse things to passionately “geek out” over. Just imagine how loyal a beer geek is if they’re committed this strongly to craft beer. Don’t pretend to […]

May 6, 20152 min read
1912 Brewing Co. To Open In May
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1912 Brewing Co. To Open In May

Credit: 1912 Brewing After home brewing for eleven years, Allan Conger and his wife Alicia are about ready to open the doors to Tucson’s eleventh brewery, 1912 Brewing Co. at 2045 N Forbes […]

Apr 22, 20152 min read
Sour Beer Basics: Pediococcus, Lactobacillus, & Brettanomyces
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Sour Beer Basics: Pediococcus, Lactobacillus, & Brettanomyces

Beer Flight (Credit: Flickr/Omid Tavallai) Sour beers are the oldest style of beer. Prior to pasteurization and refrigeration, all beer making had unknown bacteria chomping away at the sugars making […]

Apr 9, 20153 min read
Now Open: Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
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Now Open: Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar

The momentum of Tucson’s craft beer scene continues to grow strong with Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine bar, now open at 220 N. 4th Avenue. Brothers Eric and Mark Erman along […]

Apr 1, 20152 min read
Delayed Gratification: Aging & Cellaring Beers
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Delayed Gratification: Aging & Cellaring Beers

De Keersmaeker Mort Subite Oude Geuze 1988 (Flickr/Bernt Rostad) Fine wines and cheeses (and beer women) aren’t the only things that mature with age. Many craft beers can benefit from extended […]

Mar 25, 20153 min read
Beyond Blue Moon: A Tucson Wheat Beer Primer
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Beyond Blue Moon: A Tucson Wheat Beer Primer

Blue Moon is one of the best selling macrobrews in the US that isn’t a light lager. Most folks might not know the term ‘witbier‘, but chances are they could identify […]

Mar 18, 20152 min read

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IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. 

Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.
THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 

@Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. 

Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. 

The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. 

WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave.
TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION: 
• Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID 
• Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups
• Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID

ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 @Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave. TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free SPECIAL ADMISSION: • Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID • Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups • Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.
Anne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. 

Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
Photos by @sea_lyonAnne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyon
Scratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜

@ikkyu.tucson 
@jaramencurry 
@kiwamiramenbar 
@kukai___ 
@marujapanesenoodle 
@maruplusaz 
@obonsushi 
@raijinramen 
@theramenbartucson 
@tossfriedchickennramen 

More guides on Tucsonfoodie.comScratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜 @ikkyu.tucson @jaramencurry @kiwamiramenbar @kukai___ @marujapanesenoodle @maruplusaz @obonsushi @raijinramen @theramenbartucson @tossfriedchickennramen More guides on Tucsonfoodie.com