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Five Brewers, One Distillery & a Coffee Shop Call This Industrial District Home
There must be something in the water in the industrial district on Palo Verde Road just north of Ajo Way. Industrial districts have long been desirable location
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 […]
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 lifes
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 […
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 th
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 creativ
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 […]
The Perfect Holiday Beer Gift For Everyone On Your List
Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday has passed; Yet gift buying isn’t finished, and you’re totally gassed. Fickle friends, family, and those office people too; N
The Truth About Four Common Beer Stereotypes
Busting beer myths, one bottle at a time. There is nothing more infuriating for a craft beer lover than hearing persistent, incorrect beer stereotypes. And we’r
The Ultimate Tucson Beer Pairings Guide For Thanksgiving Day, Featuring Barrio Brewing, Pueblo Vida, Iron John’s & More
Well, it’s that time of year again in Tucson. You know, when our Facebook friends from around the country post pictures of leaves changing colors and the season
The Faux Pas Of The Frozen Beer Mug
For those of you toeing the waters of the craft beer scene, you’ve probably been introduced to a wild, undulating web of strange new glasses, odd new flavors, u
Choose, But Choose Wisely: Three Beer Events Happening October 17
Some tough decisions are on the horizon for Southern Arizona’s growing army of craft beer fanatics. Several high-profile events are slated for Saturday, October
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
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 i
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,
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, an
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
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 bacte
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 Erm
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 ide
This Week in Beer Buzz: Iron John’s, Pueblo Vida, 1702, & More
Pueblo Vida’s Lauren Gariepy with flight and Hefeweizen in foreground. Iron John’s Brewing, whose artisan brews are available in limited release batches in 750m
Beer Buzz with Craft Beer Betty: March 4 – 8
The latest beer buzz in Tucson’s craft beer community this week was the opening of zpizza in Oro Valley. Zpizza takes the concept of frozen yogurt by-the-ounce
