Tucson beer is getting some national love this month.
Tap & Bottle recently earned an accolade as a top beer bar in the country. And more recently,Dragoon Brewing Co.’s IPA was named as one of the best IPAs in America by Food & Wine. The slideshow features one standout beer from each state, with Dragoon IPA earning the spot for Arizona.
Dragoon IPA has received critical acclaim since its creation in 2012, winning the ‘best overall beer’ award at “Born & Brewed: Tucson’s Beer Cup” in 2012, 2013, and 2014, followed by “Judge’s Best Flagship” award in 2015. Dragoon also received recognition from the Arizona Society of Homebrewers Annual ASHy Awards as the “Best Arizona Brewery – South” in 2015.
While Dragoon IPA is available on tap in numerous local bars and restaurants, four-packs of 16-ounce cans are also available at a handful of grocery and liquor stores.
Dragoon IPA Stats
- ABV: 7.3%
- IBU: 83
- SRM: 10
- Malts: Rahr Pale Malt, Crystal 15, Crystal 60
- Hops: Summit, Columbus, Apollo, Magnum, Nugget
For more information on Dragoon Brewing Co., visit dragoonbrewing.com.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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