Some say they’re too bitter. Others get all googly-eyed when they think about its full-bodied presence. No matter how you feel about India Pale Ales (IPAs), they’re worth celebrating because the brew is considered to be one of the most popular styles.
Therefore, National IPA Day is upon us and we must honor it by sipping on its greatness on Thursday, August 3 — a very Thirsty Thursday it shall be.
Also, the following local breweries and taprooms in town are celebrating with specials on the beloved IPA. Keep in mind, you don’t need to drink an IPA on National IPA Day. Simply visiting a local spot in town (if it wasn’t already on your calendar) is always appreciated.
National IPA Day Specials
Arizona Beer House
150 S. Kolb Rd.
For the third time, Arizona Beer House has collaborated with Tombstone Brewing Company for a new Double IPA — What Day Is It DIPA. They’ll have it in cans in the taproom so grab a few before they’re sold out.
For more information, follow Arizona Beer House on Instagram.
Borderlands Brewing Company
119 E. Toole Ave. • 2500 E. Sixth St.
There’s a double-whammy celebration going on at Borderlands. To honor both National IPA Day and National Watermelon Day, they’re releasing their brand-new Watermelon IPA at both taprooms.
For more information, follow Borderlands Brewing on Instagram.
Caps & Corks
3830 W. River Rd. #100
Throughout the day, the northwest side taproom is serving $1 off pints of eight of their IPAs on tap.
For more information, follow Caps & Corks on Instagram.
Dillinger Brewing Company
3895 N. Oracle Rd. • 402 E. Ninth St.
They’ll be taking $1 off your first IPA at the taproom for National IPA Day.
For more information, follow Dillinger Brewing on Instagram.
Dragoon Brewing Company
1859 W. Grant Rd. #111
The west side brewery is taking $1 off pints of Dragoon IPA, Secret Project v2 IPA, and Secret Project v3 IPA.
For more information, follow Dragoon Brewing on Instagram.
FireTruck Brewing Company
4746 E, Grant Rd, • 9630 N. Oracle Rd. #110 • 9155 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #177 • 800 N. Kolb Rd.
All day, the brewery will be taking 15% off of Hot Shot Hazy IPA pints at all of their locations including FireTruck Pizza Company on Kold Road.
For more information, follow FireTruck Brewing on Instagram.
The Hoppy Vine
12125 N. Oracle Rd.
The taproom in Oro Valley is celebrating the hoppy occasion with an IPA extravaganza! Savor the flavors of three unique IPA flights and indulge in their special $5 IPA on tap.
For more information, follow The Hoppy Vine on Instagram.
Iron John’s Brewing Company
222 E. Congress St. • 555 E. 18th St.
From 5 p.m. – midnight, they’ll have $5 IPA pints at both locations.
For more information, follow Iron John’s Brewing on Instagram.
MotoSonora Brewing Company
1015 S. Park Ave.
Here’s a fun one: If you can name at least one of the hops in the IPA, they’ll give you a sweet discount on your pint.
For more information, follow MotoSonora Brewing on Instagram.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E. Broadway Blvd.
The downtown brewery is celebrating two days (August 3 – August 4) and they’ll have more than 10 different IPAs on tap. Also, they’ve put together a special flight of their favorites.
For more information, follow Pueblo Vida Brewing on Instagram.
Screwbean Brewing
103 N. Park Ave. #101
The newest brewery to hit the Tucson scene will have $4 In the Shade Hazy IPAs all day.
For more information, follow Screwbean Brewing on Instagram.
Tap & Bottle
403 N. Sixth Ave. #135 • 7254 N. Oracle Rd.
The downtown location and north location will have 10 taps of IPAs available all day, including brews from Pure Project, Arizona Wilderness, La Cumbre Brewing, and more. Plus, they’ll be offering flights of four IPAs of your choice.
For more information, follow both Tap & Bottle Downtown and North on Instagram.
Cheers! Your Guide to Local Breweries
Tucson was listed as one of the “Most Underrated Beer Cities for 2023” and it makes sense why the Old Pueblo made the list. Tucson is mentioned as being one of those towns that’s “funky, artsy, and weird.” Below is a guide to every local brewery found in the Tucson area.
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.
