It’s your chance to sample a variety of rare Arizona beers and classics, as well breweries outside of the state, without ever leaving Tucson.
The Tucson Craft Beer Crawl is coming back to downtown on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 1 – 5 p.m.
This year, at least six venues and more than 25 participating brewers are confirmed so far, and more are expected to join in on the fun soon.
If you’re not sure what kind of crawling experience you’re looking for, there’s more than one type of ticket to buy.
There’s even a ticket for those who’d rather not drink and still join their friends on the journey, Designated Driver tickets are only $7.
Here’s how it works:
- Buy your ticket
- Go to the Beer Garden on 55 N. 5th Ave. to check in and receive your wristband, map, and sampling glass
- VIP admission starts early at noon, and General Admission starts at 1 p.m.
- Plan your journey through downtown with the provided map
Tucson Craft Beer Crawl Tickets
General Admission Tickets ($40):
- Entry at 1 p.m.
- 30 drink tickets
- Commemorative tasting glass
- Food available for purchase at various venues
VIP Admission Tickets ($70)
- Free parking at Tyndall garage
- Free burrito at Illegal Pete’s for the pre-party
- 11:30am check-in and entry is at noon
- 30 drink tickets
- Commemorative tasting glass
- Access to secret VIP bar along route with complimentary snacks and beer cocktails
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Watershed Management Group, a Tucson-based non-profit organization that works to restore flow to desert rivers, create healthy urban watersheds, and promote green, walkable neighborhoods.
Participating Venues
- Beer Garden on Fifth Avenue (55 N. 5th Ave.)
- Crooked Tooth Brewing Company
- Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
- Hotel Congress
- Playground Bar & Lounge
- Thunder Canyon Brewery
- More venues TBA soon…
Participating Breweries
- 1912 Brewing Company
- Barrio Brewing Company
- Borderlands Brewing Company
- Catalina Brewing Company
- Crooked Tooth Brewing Company
- Dillinger Brewing Company
- Dragoon Brewing Company
- Firestone Walker Brewing Company
- Four Peaks Brewing Company
- Founders Brewing Company
- The Grand Canyon Brewing Company
- Helton Brewing Company
- Hop Valley Brewing Company
- Huss Brewing Company
- La Cumbre Brewing Company
- Lagunitas Brewing Company
- Modern Times Beer
- Mother Road Brewing Company
- New Belgium Brewing
- Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
- Ten Fifty-Five Brewing
- Thunder Canyon Brewery
- Two Brothers Brewing Company
- Uncle Bear’s Brewery
- Upslope Brewing Company
- More breweries TBA
To stay updated, visit the Tucson Craft Beer Crawl on Facebook. For more information, visit tucsoncraftbeercrawl.com. Tickets available at tucsoncraftbeercrawl.com.
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.
