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Ty Young

Ty Young has worked in the Arizona Craft beer world for 15 years, including time at 1702, Old Chicago, Casa Film Bar among others. He's also a longtime local journalist reporting for the Tucson Citizen, The Arizona Republican and the Phoenix Business Journal.

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HighWire: Shorter name, larger space & new business model

After more than a year navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, HighWire Lounge has not only survived but is now in the initial stages of a major expansion plan that will quadruple […]

Aug 25, 20214 min read

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Local & regional breweries join forces to “Rebuild the Guild”

If there is one thing the beer world would like to forget about 2020 it’d likely be 2020. Yet the Arizona beer community has never been one to rest on […]

Feb 9, 20213 min read

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Scottsdale’s Wasted Grain to Replace World of Beer Tucson

Beer and burger concept Wasted Grain will replace the World of Beer locations in Tucson, according to the company’s website. The ownership group, Scottsdale-based Square One Concepts Inc., purchased the […]

Oct 4, 20161 min read

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Thunder Canyon to move brewing operation downtown; adds barrel-aging, sour beer, and distilling

One of Tucson’s first and longest running breweries will soon embark on its largest expansion of services to date. Thunder Canyon Brewery, founded in 1997 at The Foothills Mall in […]

Sep 27, 20164 min read

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The End of World of Beer in Downtown Tucson is Near

The end is near for World of Beer in Arizona, as all three locations have been purchased and will be replaced with another beer-centric concept. Multiple sources close to the […]

Sep 2, 20162 min read

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Tap & Bottle To Be Named a Top 100 Beer Bar in U.S. by Draft Magazine

Well Tucson beer fans, the cat’s out of the bag. Tucson’s own Tap & Bottle has been named one of the top 100 beer bars in the United States by Draft […]

Jun 29, 20164 min read

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9 Unexpected Spots For Great Beer In Tucson

I’m not a video game player. I blame my parents. They forced me to read books, magazines, newspapers, and pretty much anything with words. Oh, the heathen lifestyle. But my […]

Mar 30, 20168 min read

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As Mergers And Buyouts Persist, What’s Next For Arizona Craft Beer?

Has there ever been a more important month in Arizona beer history than what we are about to experience in March? Just off the heals of Arizona Beer Week and […]

Mar 9, 20166 min read

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5 Tips For Craft Beer Newbies

Did you feel that huge gust of wind Sunday evening, echoing through Tucson, Phoenix, and all the way up to Flagstaff? Yeah, that was every single beer rep in the […]

Feb 24, 20168 min read

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Is Downtown Tucson Close To Peak Brewery Saturation?

Welcome to Arizona Beer Week folks. It’s a magical time when all of the state’s breweries take center stage as they offer up some of their best and most creative […]

Feb 17, 20165 min read

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The 7 Most Common Types Of Beer Glassware And When To Use Them

After working in craft beer bars for nearly a decade, I have had the pleasure of answering a ton of questions. Why is my beer so cloudy? Why can’t I […]

Feb 3, 20165 min read

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Beer Buzz: Sentinel Peak, Ten Fifty-Five, Girl Scout Cookie Beer Pairings & Arizona Beer Week

Well beer fans, it’s that time of year again. When the air smells of that sweet, romantic fragrance. When your favorite bartender or server blushes and gives you a little […]

Jan 27, 20167 min read