🎥 Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down Arizo{NA}, a non-alcoholic IPA from Arizona Wilderness Brewing 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer &amp; Wine is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

🎥 Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/U2Rw39a8USM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down Arizo{NA}, a non-alcoholic IPA from <a href="https://www.azwbeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona Wilderness Brewing</a> 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. <a href="https://www.kingsbeerwine.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings Beer &amp; Wine</a> is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI-kp8dNjE1NbYVwNPT1zg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brewery 602 Beer Reviews</a>. Give him a “subscribe”! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Rating Arizona…Beers - Arizo{NA} Non-Alcoholic IPA  - Arizona Wilderness Brewing

🎥 Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces Arizona Beer Week is always filled with great events and collaborations with the Strong Beer Festival being the big show. These events are always fun to record a podcast at because you get such a fun mix of people on the mics. In this episode, we hear from familiar friends who have some exciting things coming up and meet a few new friends. Enjoy the show!  🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

🎥 Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/hk5MP6JiQ3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces Arizona Beer Week is always filled with great events and collaborations with the Strong Beer Festival being the big show. These events are always fun to record a podcast at because you get such a fun mix of people on the mics. In this episode, we hear from familiar friends who have some exciting things coming up and meet a few new friends. Enjoy the show!  <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Live at Strong Beer Festival 2023

🎥 Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down the Tropikolsch, a pineapple &amp; mango kolsch from Desert Monks Brewing 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer &amp; Wine is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

🎥 Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/QfmTbzYdG7U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down the Tropikolsch, a pineapple &amp; mango kolsch from <a href="https://www.desertmonksbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desert Monks Brewing</a> 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. <a href="https://www.kingsbeerwine.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings Beer &amp; Wine</a> is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI-kp8dNjE1NbYVwNPT1zg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brewery 602 Beer Reviews</a>. Give him a “subscribe”! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Rating Arizona…Beers - Tropikolsch - Desert Monks Brewing

🎥 Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down the Papago Orange Blossom, a mandarin wheat ale  from Papago Brewing Company 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer &amp; Wine is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

🎥 Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/YtyXGK8FkEw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down the Papago Orange Blossom, a mandarin wheat ale  from <a href="https://papagobrew.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papago Brewing Company</a> 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. <a href="https://www.kingsbeerwine.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings Beer &amp; Wine</a> is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI-kp8dNjE1NbYVwNPT1zg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brewery 602 Beer Reviews</a>. Give him a “subscribe”! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Rating Arizona…Beers - Papago Orange Blossom - Papago Brewing Company

Helles Lager

🎥 Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down the Helles Lager from The Brewery at Tirrito Farm in Willcox. 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer &amp; Wine is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

🎥 Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/CfU4HUIMvEs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down the Helles Lager from <a href="https://www.tirritofarm.com/the-brewery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brewery at Tirrito Farm</a> in Willcox. 👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. <a href="https://www.kingsbeerwine.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings Beer &amp; Wine</a> is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI-kp8dNjE1NbYVwNPT1zg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brewery 602 Beer Reviews</a>. Give him a “subscribe”! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Rating Arizona…Beers - Helles Lager - The Brewery at Tirrito Farm

Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces *This episode is sponsored by Park Hotel + Smelter Town Brewery*   In this episode, I am joined by Hair of the Dog, a great craft beer taphouse in Gilbert, and Smelter Town Brewery in Clarkdale. We discuss "Howlin' For You", a double hazy IPA we all brewed together, and have a grand old time talking about local beer and food. Enjoy the show!  🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/htqvHvFP9po" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces *This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.clarkdaleparkhotel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Hotel</a> + <a href="https://www.smeltertownbrewery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smelter Town Brewery</a>* In this episode, I am joined by <a href="https://www.hairofthedoggilbert.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hair of the Dog</a>, a great craft beer taphouse in Gilbert, and Smelter Town Brewery in Clarkdale. We discuss "<a href="https://untappd.com/b/smelter-town-brewery-howlin-for-you/5297355" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Howlin' For You</a>", a double hazy IPA we all brewed together, and have a grand old time talking about local beer and food. Enjoy the show! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Hair of the Dog Taphouse + Smelter Town Brewery

🎥 Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down German Chocolate Cake Porter from Borderlands Brewing in Tucson.  👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer &amp; Wine is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

🎥 Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/0gPmgwrUW7U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down German Chocolate Cake Porter from <a href="https://www.borderlandsbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Borderlands Brewing</a> in Tucson.  👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. <a href="https://www.kingsbeerwine.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings Beer &amp; Wine</a> is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI-kp8dNjE1NbYVwNPT1zg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brewery 602 Beer Reviews</a>. Give him a “subscribe”! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Rating Arizona…Beers - German Chocolate Cake Porter - Borderlands Brewing

Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down Desert Rain Agave Blonde, a collaboration between Kitsune Brewing and Wicked Rain Craft Beer Bar for the Wicked Rain 1 year anniversary.  👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer &amp; Wine is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/GsF3p_w544k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces 🍺 In this episode we break down Desert Rain Agave Blonde, a collaboration between <a href="https://tapthataz.libsyn.com/kitsune-brewing-company" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kitsune Brewing</a> and <a href="https://youtu.be/aZWd1xiq83k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wicked Rain Craft Beer Bar</a> for the Wicked Rain 1 year anniversary.  👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer &amp; Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. <a href="https://www.kingsbeerwine.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings Beer &amp; Wine</a> is located at Central &amp; Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings. 🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI-kp8dNjE1NbYVwNPT1zg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brewery 602 Beer Reviews</a>. Give him a “subscribe”! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Rating Arizona…Beers - Desert Rain Agave Blonde - Kitsune Brewing + Wicked Rain

Brandon Hernandez

Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces A true legend in the San Diego craft beer scene, Brandon Hernandez has been the go-to source for years. On a recent trip to Arizona to highlight the craft beer spots around spring training facilities Brandon sat down with me to share his story. Be sure to check him out at San Diego Beer News. Enjoy the show! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/OswYG8eRoT0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces A true legend in the San Diego craft beer scene, Brandon Hernandez has been the go-to source for years. On a recent trip to Arizona to highlight the craft beer spots around spring training facilities Brandon sat down with me to share his story. Be sure to check him out at <a href="https://www.sandiegobeer.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">San Diego Beer News</a>. Enjoy the show! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Brandon Hernandez, Founder of San Diego Beer News

Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces In June, I had the privilege of visiting Drekker Brewing in Fargo, North Dakota. Not only that but I got to  make a beer with them (sorry but it has since sold out) and sit down with co-owner/lead brewer Tom Knowlton. Join in as Tom and I discuss the story of one of the top craft breweries in the country. Cheers! 🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 Instagram  🫂 Patreon Channel  📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer  🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also 🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Watch the video episode <a href="https://youtu.be/tyVTaXxjX9Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see our beautiful faces In June, I had the privilege of visiting <a href="https://drekkerbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drekker Brewing</a> in Fargo, North Dakota. Not only that but I got to <a href="https://untappd.com/b/drekker-brewing-company-phoenician-honey/5246020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> make a beer with them</a> (sorry but it has since sold out) and sit down with co-owner/lead brewer Tom Knowlton. Join in as Tom and I discuss the story of one of the top craft breweries in the country. Cheers! <a href="https://www.tapthataz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🏜️Website</a> - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter  📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tapthatazpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> 🫂 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tapthatazpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Channel</a> 📖 We literally wrote <a href="https://www.thearizonabeerbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the book on Arizona beer</a> 🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a <a href="https://atasteofaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food podcast</a> also 🌵<a href="https://atasteofaz.com/free-magazine-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our FREE quarterly Arizona food &amp; beverage magazine

Drekker Brewing Company

Hear the fascinating stories behind the exploding Arizona craft beer scene directly from the people who are making it happen. When you live in the desert you have to stay hydrated. Or you die. Simple. But who says you always have to drink boring old lame water? There are PLENTY of options to get a tasty handcrafted beer. Disclaimer: Make sure you drink LOTS of water in the desert. Seriously. Don't be dumb. You need that out here. Or you really will die

Lots of info and stories being shared. If you wanted to gain a new appreciation or fortify that appreciation of what Arizona is doing in beer, spirits, foods and more... well, this is the podcast for you. Even if you don’t live in Arizona, it’s got a ton of cool stuff about it that you can enjoy and learn from!

A great listen!

Really enjoy this podcast - as someone who loves AZ, loves beer and loves podcasts.  Appreciate the interviews with local operations and learning about new openings etc.  As a homebrewer, it’s fun to learn about other people and their processes - whether it’s the Beer 101 features, or discussions of all the work that went into developing and opening a new brewery or tap room.  Also really enjoy hearing my guy, Marcus, get some love in the beer reviews!  It’s all kept pretty casual which makes it an easy listen.  Seems to get better all the time - keep it up!

Great Rep for AZ Beer!

Hear the fascinating stories behind the exploding Arizona craft beer scene directly from the people who are making it happen. When you live in the desert you have to stay hydrated. Or you die. Simple. But who says you always have to drink boring old lame water? There are PLENTY of options to get a tasty handcrafted beer. Disclaimer: Make sure you drink LOTS of water in the desert. Seriously. Don't be dumb. You need that out here. Or you really will die

Tap That AZ - The Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

Mezcal Carreno

I thought I had never had mezcal. But according to Abel and Ivan from Mezcal Carreno US, I have indeed had it in the form of tequila. As you'll hear all tequilas are mezcals, but not all mezcals are tequilas. It'll make more sense once you listen. The story behind this brand that these 2 best friends are creating is great and they tell the story very well. My friend Chris Malloy joined in as my co-host and I am so glad he did. Chris really knows what he's talking about when it comes to food and beverage so he was a perfect fit for this episode. Abel and Ivan were great hosts and showed us the value of the proper experience when it comes to high-quality mezcal. Enjoy the show! Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

I thought I had never had mezcal. But according to Abel and Ivan from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mezcal.carreno.us/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mezcal Carreno US</a>, I have indeed had it in the form of tequila. As you'll hear all tequilas are mezcals, but not all mezcals are tequilas. It'll make more sense once you listen. The story behind this brand that these 2 best friends are creating is great and they tell the story very well. My friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/malloy_chris/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Malloy</a> joined in as my co-host and I am so glad he did. Chris really knows what he's talking about when it comes to food and beverage so he was a perfect fit for this episode. Abel and Ivan were great hosts and showed us the value of the proper experience when it comes to high-quality mezcal. Enjoy the show! Extra special thanks to<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisrunoff/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Chris Dodson</a> for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro music is <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/product-page/all-access-live-in-phx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">"La Negra Tomasa"</a> by the awesome local Arizona band<a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Episode 105: Mezcal Carreno US

When Mother Road Brewing Company opened in November of 2011 I was just a casual participant in quality craft beer. However, that all changed with my first visit to their Mikes Pike brewery in November of 2011. With my very first sip of Lost Highway Double Black IPA, Mother Road helped me see that there is a whole new world of beer beyond Natural Light and Bud Ice. Not only did the beer speak to me but every aspect of this community quickly grew on me.  In mid-2016 I decided to start a podcast focused around the growing craft beer scene here in Arizona. There was no question about who I wanted to get for my first episode. Fast forward almost 2 years later to the day and the podcast has now reached 100 episodes. Once again, a no-brainer for who I wanted for my 100th episode. For this very special episode, I made a trip to their new Butler brewing facility to sit down with owners Michael and Alissa as well as brewer Francis and Jack-of-all-Trades Oliver.  Enjoy the show!

When Mother Road Brewing Company opened in November of 2011 I was just a casual participant in quality craft beer. However, that all changed with my first visit to their Mikes Pike brewery in November of 2011. With my very first sip of Lost Highway Double Black IPA, Mother Road helped me see that there is a whole new world of beer beyond Natural Light and Bud Ice. Not only did the beer speak to me but every aspect of this community quickly grew on me.  In mid-2016 I decided to start a podcast focused around the growing craft beer scene here in Arizona. There was no question about who I wanted to get for my first episode. Fast forward almost 2 years later to the day and the podcast has now reached 100 episodes. Once again, a no-brainer for who I wanted for my 100th episode. For this very special episode, I made a trip to their new Butler brewing facility to sit down with owners Michael and Alissa as well as brewer Francis and Jack-of-all-Trades Oliver.  Enjoy the show!

Episode 100 - Mother Road Brewing Company

Helio Basin Brewing Company has go it going on! Coming up on August 12 they celebrate their 1 Year Anniversary. Make sure you get there because they are having a PAR-TAY!!!  They'll have a pig roast, a special anniversary beer and a re-release of many of their most popular seasonals. Click on this link to check out more details.  A key angle (literally) of the "Bermuda Phoenix" triangle (along with Wren House and Helton) Helio Basin is quickly making a name for themselves in both the AZ craft beer scene as well as the AZ culinary scene. They were recently ranked as one of the top new breweries in the country by both  Beer Advocate and  Travel + Leisure. Head into their place and you'll see why.   Owners Dustin and Mike started their brewing careers as college buddies and even had their college fund their brew sessions! In college I was drinking Red Dog and these guys were brewing up their own craft beer. What the heck was I doing?!?!   I love beer. LOVE it. But I may actually love food even more. Probably because I consume food more than I consume beer. Which is a good thing. I think. Is it? Anyways, the food at Helio Basin is UNREAL thanks to chef Tamara Stanger. She has a true commitment to using as many local ingredients as she can and isn't afraid to do a little foraging to get the ingredients she needs to make some of the amazing things that she makes.   I have such faith in everything she does that when I went there to interview them I told her to make me whatever she wanted. There is only one food that I don't like (horseradish) but I told her that I would even eat that if she made something that had that in it. Luckily it didn't. I mean I trust her but horseradish is the Genghis Khan of food: it destroys and pillages everything around it. But she made me ceviche. I'd never had that before but I would vote it the best in the world. Where can I submit my ballot?   Get down to their place on the southwest corner of Indian school and 40th street. Drink all of their amazing beer and have Tamara make you something. Anything. Trust me.   My beer of choice: Hoppy Amber My eats of choice: Anything. And everything

<a href="http://www.heliobasinbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helio Basin Brewing Company</a> has go it going on! Coming up on August 12 they celebrate their 1 Year Anniversary. Make sure you get there because they are having a PAR-TAY!!!  They'll have a pig roast, a special anniversary beer and a re-release of many of their most popular seasonals. Click on <a href="http://www.heliobasinbrewing.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a> to check out more details.  A key angle (literally) of the "Bermuda Phoenix" triangle (along with Wren House and Helton) Helio Basin is quickly making a name for themselves in both the AZ craft beer scene as well as the AZ culinary scene. They were recently ranked as one of the top new breweries in the country by both <a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/articles/14961/class-of-2016-34-of-the-best-new-breweries-in-the-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Beer Advocate</a> and <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/beer/best-breweries-us#intro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Travel + Leisure</a>. Head into their place and you'll see why.   Owners Dustin and Mike started their brewing careers as college buddies and even had their college fund their brew sessions! In college I was drinking <a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/105/1207/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Dog</a> and these guys were brewing up their own craft beer. What the heck was I doing?!?!   I love beer. LOVE it. But I may actually love food even more. Probably because I consume food more than I consume beer. Which is a good thing. I think. Is it? Anyways, the food at Helio Basin is UNREAL thanks to chef Tamara Stanger. She has a true commitment to using as many local ingredients as she can and isn't afraid to do a little foraging to get the ingredients she needs to make some of the amazing things that she makes.   I have such faith in everything she does that when I went there to interview them I told her to make me whatever she wanted. There is only one food that I don't like (horseradish) but I told her that I would even eat that if she made something that had that in it. Luckily it didn't. I mean I trust her but horseradish is the Genghis Khan of food: it destroys and pillages everything around it. But she made me ceviche. I'd never had that before but I would vote it the best in the world. Where can I submit my ballot?   Get down to their place on the southwest corner of Indian school and 40th street. Drink all of their amazing beer and have Tamara make you something. Anything. Trust me.   My beer of choice: Hoppy Amber My eats of choice: Anything. And everything

Helio Basin Brewing Company 

Since it opened its doors in 2015 Goldwater Brewing Company has hit the ground running. Spawned from their dads passion for brewing Dillon and Chad McClelland have turned this Scottsdale brewery into the place to be in Old Town Scottsdale. Above ground there is a beautiful taproom and brewery that pumps out more beer than you could ever imagine from the space given.  But the real gem is The Goldmine: a former underground shooting range that houses barrels currently aging some future awesomeness ad well as a few Brite Tanks laying horizontally in some of the 75 deep wholes previously used as the firing areas of the shooting range. Yeah, you heard that right. This place is unlike anything you've ever seen and these guys maximize its uniqueness.  These guys are killing it and a recent Bronze metal at the  Great American Beer Festival for their Machine Gun Teddy Brown Ale proves it. In this episode I sit down with Dillon, Chad, and assistant brewer Jordan to talk about how their dad influenced their beer styles, how Chad made them better, and how they are able to pump out such great beer in a limited space. Enjoy the show! AZ Food and Beer - all about Arizona Beer - Official Website Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Since it opened its doors in 2015 <a href="http://www.goldwaterbrewing.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Goldwater Brewing Company</a> has hit the ground running. Spawned from their dads passion for brewing Dillon and Chad McClelland have turned this Scottsdale brewery into the place to be in Old Town Scottsdale. Above ground there is a beautiful taproom and brewery that pumps out more beer than you could ever imagine from the space given.  But the real gem is The Goldmine: a former underground shooting range that houses barrels currently aging some future awesomeness ad well as a few Brite Tanks laying horizontally in some of the 75 deep wholes previously used as the firing areas of the shooting range. Yeah, you heard that right. This place is unlike anything you've ever seen and these guys maximize its uniqueness.  These guys are killing it and a recent Bronze metal at the <a href="http://mouthbysouthwest.com/2017/10/08/4-valley-breweries-win-medals-at-great-american-beer-festival/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Great American Beer Festival</a> for their Machine Gun Teddy Brown Ale proves it. In this episode I sit down with Dillon, Chad, and assistant brewer Jordan to talk about how their dad influenced their beer styles, how Chad made them better, and how they are able to pump out such great beer in a limited space. Enjoy the show! AZ Food and Beer - all about Arizona Beer - <a href="https://azfoodandbeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Official Website</a> Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Goldwater Brewing Company

In this episode I sit down with Steve McFate, owner of McFate Brewing Company. We talk about how a leap of faith propelled him into a career in craft beer and we talk about how every neighborhood should have its own brewery. Since starting this podcast I have wanted Steve to be a guest and really enjoyed our conversation. Enjoy the show! South Location/Brewery - 1312 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 North Location/Tap &amp; Barrel - 7337 E Shea Blvd #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply  click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

In this episode I sit down with Steve McFate, owner of <a href="https://mcfatebrewing.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">McFate Brewing Company</a>. We talk about how a leap of faith propelled him into a career in craft beer and we talk about how every neighborhood should have its own brewery. Since starting this podcast I have wanted Steve to be a guest and really enjoyed our conversation. Enjoy the show! South Location/Brewery - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/McFate+Brewing+Company/@33.4625888,-111.9266564,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc14fbe36e87236a4!8m2!3d33.4625888!4d-111.9266564" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">1312 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257</a> North Location/Tap &amp; Barrel - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/McFate's+Tap+%2B+Barrel/@33.58184,-111.923583,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x76b00d63bed6981e!8m2!3d33.58184!4d-111.923583" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">7337 E Shea Blvd #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260</a> Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

McFate Brewing Company

In this episode, I sit down with Bonnie Jackson, co-owner of Irene's Tap Room on 12th Street and Northern in Phoenix along with one of her top team members Paul Rosevear. Opening a new business is never easy and Bonnie and her partner Aaron Taylor were no exception to this. One thing after another fell onto the path of opening this place but they never gave up and 2 months ago Irene's Tap Room opened its door. And what an awesome place this is. With their strongly held belief in supporting independent, their tap room only carries independent craft beer and wine with a strong focus on Arizona craft. And what an awesome selection it is, both on tap and on the retail side of things. Stay tuned after the interview to see how you can win 5 drink tokens for Irene's Tap Room. Enjoy the show! Irene's Tap Room Website Irene's Tap Room Instagram Irene's Tap Room Facebook All photos for this episode were taken by Mixed Mercury Media Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

In this episode, I sit down with Bonnie Jackson, co-owner of Irene's Tap Room on 12th Street and Northern in Phoenix along with one of her top team members Paul Rosevear. Opening a new business is never easy and Bonnie and her partner Aaron Taylor were no exception to this. One thing after another fell onto the path of opening this place but they never gave up and 2 months ago Irene's Tap Room opened its door. And what an awesome place this is. With their strongly held belief in supporting independent, their tap room only carries independent craft beer and wine with a strong focus on Arizona craft. And what an awesome selection it is, both on tap and on the retail side of things. Stay tuned after the interview to see how you can win 5 drink tokens for Irene's Tap Room. Enjoy the show! <a href="http://irenestaproom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene's Tap Room Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenestaproom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene's Tap Room Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/irenestaproom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irene's Tap Room Facebook</a> All photos for this episode were taken by Mixed Mercury Media Extra special thanks to<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisrunoff/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Chris Dodson</a> for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro music is <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/product-page/all-access-live-in-phx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">"La Negra Tomasa"</a> by the awesome local Arizona band<a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Irene's Tap Room

Though somewhat of a NKOTB (new kid on the block for you non-90’s kids) Tombstone Brewing Company is raising quite a ruckus in the Arizona craft beer scene. From their bang-up Double IPA to the rumors amuck regarding their barrel-aging program owner Matt Brown and brewer Weedy Weidenthal are fetchin' to change the game. In this episode I sit down with Matt and shoot the crap about Tombstone and beer.   My journey to the "Town Too Tough To Die" began just like any Old West adventure begins: wrasslin' the young 'uns into the wagon with enough provisions to make the 2 hour journey to our midway oasis, The Old Pueblo (also known as Tucson).  We left the homestead right on time so I was grinnin' like a weasel in a hen house. But that only lasted a short time. 20 minutes into the journey the smooth air ride suspension of the wagon sailing over the bumpy highway caused my oldest young un' to fill a burlap sack (Whole Foods reusable grocery bag) with her breakfast. This led to detour #1 of the trip (throwing that away at the nearest Quick Trip ASAP ) soon to be followed by detour #2 (stopping at CVS for another "burlap sack" in case it happens again). Back on the road again. All was good again. Until the youngest of the young 'uns decided that a potty break was a non-negotiable 5 minutes from our desert oasis (my wife's grandparents house). Low and behold 2.5 hours later we reached our first destination.  In Old Pueblo I transferred my gear from my wagon to the lifted-suspension wagon of my buddy Max, an ace-high chap, who would be my escort through hostile territory (we passed at least 3 Safeways) along with his gal Kelsey who would take over as our designated wagon master so that Max and I could get all roostered up. And off we went albeit a little behind schedule. But damn it, I was makin' it to Tombstone come hell of high water.  The trip down was estimated to be 75 minutes and it truly did feel like a trip in the Old West including the group of 4 fellas we passed by who I'm pretty sure were smoking 6 cigarettes atween the 4 of em. The hills truly do have eyes.   We finally pulled into town a quarter to high noon but owner Matt Brown was much obliged to sit down, bend an elbow and jaw about his place. The next day was their big grand opening and his day was surely filled with a heap of "how do you do's" and what not but he was steadfast on making the time to talk with me.  I was, and still am, truly grateful that he made the time to still record the show with me despite my delayed arrival. I got to wet my whistle with an array of brews including a few that weren't being served until the next day at the grand opening party. I definitely hit paydirt with the Double IPA and Black Lager but all were fantastic. The Scotch Ale that was aged in Islay barrels was granny-slappin' good in particular.  A huge thanks to Matt for being such a great host and thanks to Weedy for making such amazing beer. Next trip down there I plan on being on a looser time schedule so I'll have all the time in the world to drink all of their beer. I mean it. ALL of their beer.  Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by Arizona's own Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback! 

Though somewhat of a NKOTB (new kid on the block for you non-90’s kids) <a href="https://tombstone.beer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tombstone Brewing Company</a> is raising quite a ruckus in the Arizona craft beer scene. From their bang-up Double IPA to the rumors amuck regarding their barrel-aging program owner Matt Brown and brewer Weedy Weidenthal are fetchin' to change the game. In this episode I sit down with Matt and shoot the crap about Tombstone and beer.   My journey to the "Town Too Tough To Die" began just like any Old West adventure begins: wrasslin' the young 'uns into the wagon with enough provisions to make the 2 hour journey to our midway oasis, The Old Pueblo (also known as Tucson).  We left the homestead right on time so I was grinnin' like a weasel in a hen house. But that only lasted a short time. 20 minutes into the journey the smooth air ride suspension of the wagon sailing over the bumpy highway caused my oldest young un' to fill a burlap sack (Whole Foods reusable grocery bag) with her breakfast. This led to detour #1 of the trip (throwing that away at the nearest Quick Trip ASAP ) soon to be followed by detour #2 (stopping at CVS for another "burlap sack" in case it happens again). Back on the road again. All was good again. Until the youngest of the young 'uns decided that a potty break was a non-negotiable 5 minutes from our desert oasis (my wife's grandparents house). Low and behold 2.5 hours later we reached our first destination.  In Old Pueblo I transferred my gear from my wagon to the lifted-suspension wagon of my buddy Max, an ace-high chap, who would be my escort through hostile territory (we passed at least 3 Safeways) along with his gal Kelsey who would take over as our designated wagon master so that Max and I could get all roostered up. And off we went albeit a little behind schedule. But damn it, I was makin' it to Tombstone come hell of high water.  The trip down was estimated to be 75 minutes and it truly did feel like a trip in the Old West including the group of 4 fellas we passed by who I'm pretty sure were smoking 6 cigarettes atween the 4 of em. The hills truly do have eyes.   We finally pulled into town a quarter to high noon but owner Matt Brown was much obliged to sit down, bend an elbow and jaw about his place. The next day was their big grand opening and his day was surely filled with a heap of "how do you do's" and what not but he was steadfast on making the time to talk with me.  I was, and still am, truly grateful that he made the time to still record the show with me despite my delayed arrival. I got to wet my whistle with an array of brews including a few that weren't being served until the next day at the grand opening party. I definitely hit paydirt with the Double IPA and Black Lager but all were fantastic. The Scotch Ale that was aged in Islay barrels was granny-slappin' good in particular.  A huge thanks to Matt for being such a great host and thanks to Weedy for making such amazing beer. Next trip down there I plan on being on a looser time schedule so I'll have all the time in the world to drink all of their beer. I mean it. ALL of their beer.  Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by Arizona's own <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Tombstone Brewing Company

In this episode I travel.....5 minutes south of my house. Woohoo! Along with Front Pourch off Happy Valley Road and the upcoming State 48 Rock House we are starting to get some great places up in North Phoenix. I am especially stoked about Simple Machine. I have known co-owner Marshall Norris for a few years and he's the first person I've met who I've known before they opened up a new brewery. Oh yeah, plus him and co-owner Matt Wright are just super cool dudes who happen to make some really badass beer. Did I mention they are 5 minutes from where I live? This could be trouble...

In this episode I travel.....5 minutes south of my house. Woohoo! Along with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Front-Pourch-Brewing-293429564918299/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Front Pourch</a> off Happy Valley Road and the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/state48rockhouse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">State 48 Rock House</a> we are starting to get some great places up in North Phoenix. I am especially stoked about Simple Machine. I have known co-owner Marshall Norris for a few years and he's the first person I've met who I've known before they opened up a new brewery. Oh yeah, plus him and co-owner Matt Wright are just super cool dudes who happen to make some really badass beer. Did I mention they are 5 minutes from where I live? This could be trouble...

Episode 158: Simple Machine Brewing Co.

Show notes by the infamous Classy Alcoholic: So many of the microbreweries in Tucson have made significant contributions to the hype and fame that’s defined the Arizona craft beer scene for the last half-decade. 1912 Brewing Co is a place that has been producing quality beer for a couple of years but has somehow managed to fly under the radar thus far. The locals love them and they’ve been on the lips (both figuratively and literally) of the few Phoenix beer enthusiasts who have made the trek down south to the Old Pueblo. But they aren’t flying under the radar anymore. Because just a few weeks before this episode was recorded, 1912 Brewing was signed by an AZ distributor that is expanding their reach into every part of Arizona.  The owner and head brewer of 1912, Alan Conger, is the guest on today’s episode. And instead if listening to the sweet, smooth voice of your regular host Eric Walters, this ep has been hijacked by Arizona’s #1 craft beer blogger: The Classy Alcoholic.  Mr. Classy is the guest host today and his slurring, drunken fat voice will guide you through Alan’s story as he shares some experiences from his time in the Marine Corps, his struggles transitioning from a homebrewer to one of Arizona’s most prominent craft beer creators and his plans for the future of his business.  Just a few days before this episode aired 1912 Brewing Company successfully canned three of their best beers and they’re currently available now wherever fine AZ beer is sold.  So listen in and make sure to send us some good feedback on how well The Classy Alcoholic did hosting this episode. Seriously, he needs the self-esteem boost. His parents never told him they were proud. He’s sad. He’s so, so sad.  The Classy Alcoholic Arizona’s #1 beer and wine blogger. theclassyalcoholic.net Social media: Facebook.com/theclassyalcoholic Instagram.com/theclassyalcoholic Twitter.com/brownanddrunk Sent from my iPhone while drunk. 

Show notes by the infamous Classy Alcoholic: So many of the microbreweries in Tucson have made significant contributions to the hype and fame that’s defined the Arizona craft beer scene for the last half-decade. 1912 Brewing Co is a place that has been producing quality beer for a couple of years but has somehow managed to fly under the radar thus far. The locals love them and they’ve been on the lips (both figuratively and literally) of the few Phoenix beer enthusiasts who have made the trek down south to the Old Pueblo. But they aren’t flying under the radar anymore. Because just a few weeks before this episode was recorded, 1912 Brewing was signed by an AZ distributor that is expanding their reach into every part of Arizona.  The owner and head brewer of 1912, Alan Conger, is the guest on today’s episode. And instead if listening to the sweet, smooth voice of your regular host Eric Walters, this ep has been hijacked by Arizona’s #1 craft beer blogger: The Classy Alcoholic.  Mr. Classy is the guest host today and his slurring, drunken fat voice will guide you through Alan’s story as he shares some experiences from his time in the Marine Corps, his struggles transitioning from a homebrewer to one of Arizona’s most prominent craft beer creators and his plans for the future of his business.  Just a few days before this episode aired 1912 Brewing Company successfully canned three of their best beers and they’re currently available now wherever fine AZ beer is sold.  So listen in and make sure to send us some good feedback on how well The Classy Alcoholic did hosting this episode. Seriously, he needs the self-esteem boost. His parents never told him they were proud. He’s sad. He’s so, so sad.  The Classy Alcoholic Arizona’s #1 beer and wine blogger. <a href="http://theclassyalcoholic.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theclassyalcoholic.net</a> Social media: <a href="http://facebook.com/theclassyalcoholic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/theclassyalcoholic</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/theclassyalcoholic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/theclassyalcoholic</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/brownanddrunk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter.com/brownanddrunk</a> Sent from my iPhone while drunk.

1912 Brewing

In this episode along with co-host Chris Dodson I sit down with Noel Garcia, co-founder of 12 West. We talk about how his obsession for making quality beer and unconcerned approach to what some people may consider failure has helped 12 West become on of the hottest and most revered breweries in the state.  Enjoy the show!

In this episode along with co-host Chris Dodson I sit down with Noel Garcia, co-founder of 12 West. We talk about how his obsession for making quality beer and unconcerned approach to what some people may consider failure has helped 12 West become on of the hottest and most revered breweries in the state.  Enjoy the show!

12 West Brewing Company

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Opening a business is no easy task. Breweries are no exception. In fact, breweries are notoriously difficult to open. A major key to getting to opening day is to have a strong team. Front Pourch Brewing in Phoenix has nailed that. Everyone from investors to the person sending hop baskets from Oregon to use as light shades are friends and family. From the early days of making beer on their front porch (surprised?) to the madness that was the soft opening they have banded together to open one of the nicest taprooms in Arizona. And the beer? Yeah, its REALLY good. The top hit for the soft opening was a blonde ale that packs a punch at around 7% due to the brewers not understanding the efficiency of the new equipment. And I applaud you for that happy mistake. Keep "Toasty Blonde" on that list. Please.

Opening a business is no easy task. Breweries are no exception. In fact, breweries are notoriously difficult to open. A major key to getting to opening day is to have a strong team. Front Pourch Brewing in Phoenix has nailed that. Everyone from investors to the person sending hop baskets from Oregon to use as light shades are friends and family. From the early days of making beer on their front porch (surprised?) to the madness that was the soft opening they have banded together to open one of the nicest taprooms in Arizona. And the beer? Yeah, its REALLY good. The top hit for the soft opening was a blonde ale that packs a punch at around 7% due to the brewers not understanding the efficiency of the new equipment. And I applaud you for that happy mistake. Keep "Toasty Blonde" on that list. Please.

Episode 142: Front Pourch Brewing

In this episode I sit down with Jeff, Leah, and Chip from Huss Brewing Company. These guys have been a key part of the Arizona craft scene for years. They are all about Arizona craft beer and making the best beer they can. And they do it amazingly! Enjoy the show! 

In this episode I sit down with Jeff, Leah, and Chip from <a href="http://www.hussbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huss Brewing Company</a>. These guys have been a key part of the Arizona craft scene for years. They are all about Arizona craft beer and making the best beer they can. And they do it amazingly! Enjoy the show!

Huss Brewing Company

In this episode I get to hang out with Brian Helton. His focus is not to make some crazy concoction or off-the-wall thing but rather to make solid beer. And be able to consistently make it awesome. Time and time again. Well, so far so good Brian. As of this writing Helton Brewing Company has been opened for just around 1 year and from what they are doing over there they are going to open for a long time. A beautiful brewery and tasting room along with a brand new beer garden make this place on 22nd Street and Indian School a must visit. Oh yeah, they make some awesome waffles and stuff too. Bacon cheddar waffles which are totally my style. This Saturday May 20th, 2017 Helton is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a grand old shindig. They are tapping a new Double IPA, will have live music, great food, and lots of other exciting stuff. And of course I'll be there so now you HAVE to come. See you there! Or if you are reading this and listening to the episode at a later date, well you sure did miss one hell of a party. You totally missed out and should regret it forever.  Big thanks to Alexxis Grant for taking all the pictures for this episode. You can follow her photography Instagram page at @timelesspresent Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by Arizona's own Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback! 

In this episode I get to hang out with Brian Helton. His focus is not to make some crazy concoction or off-the-wall thing but rather to make solid beer. And be able to consistently make it awesome. Time and time again. Well, so far so good Brian. As of this writing Helton Brewing Company has been opened for just around 1 year and from what they are doing over there they are going to open for a long time. A beautiful brewery and tasting room along with a brand new beer garden make this place on 22nd Street and Indian School a must visit. Oh yeah, they make some awesome waffles and stuff too. Bacon cheddar waffles which are totally my style. This Saturday May 20th, 2017 Helton is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a grand old shindig. They are tapping a new Double IPA, will have live music, great food, and lots of other exciting stuff. And of course I'll be there so now you HAVE to come. See you there! Or if you are reading this and listening to the episode at a later date, well you sure did miss one hell of a party. You totally missed out and should regret it forever.  Big thanks to Alexxis Grant for taking all the pictures for this episode. You can follow her photography Instagram page at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timelesspresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@timelesspresent</a> Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by Arizona's own <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Helton Brewing Company

In this episode I head down to Tucson to hang out with Mike and Sam from Harbottle Brewing Company to chat about their journey. We had such a blast and this weekend will be even more fun. "SMaSHed In The Desert" will be going down which is sure to spawn some amazing beers. Get there if you can!

In this episode I head down to Tucson to hang out with Mike and Sam from <a href="http://harbottlebrewing.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harbottle Brewing Company</a> to chat about their journey. We had such a blast and this weekend will be even more fun. "SMaSHed In The Desert" will be going down which is sure to spawn some amazing beers. Get there if you can!

Episode 167: Harbottle Brewing Company

Recently named one of the  fastest growing breweries in America (9th to be exact) Borderlands Brewing Company in Tucson is at the core of a booming craft beer scene in Arizona. In this episode, The Classy Alcoholic and I sit down with owner Mike Mallozzi to talk about how Borderlands is utilizing its position in the beer community to help bring attention to bigger picture topics. Enjoy the show!

Recently named one of the <a href="https://www.brewersassociation.org/press-releases/fastest-growing-craft-breweries-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> fastest growing breweries in America</a> (9th to be exact) <a href="http://borderlandsbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Borderlands Brewing Company</a> in Tucson is at the core of a booming craft beer scene in Arizona. In this episode, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theclassyalcoholic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Classy Alcoholic</a> and I sit down with owner Mike Mallozzi to talk about how Borderlands is utilizing its position in the beer community to help bring attention to bigger picture topics. Enjoy the show!

Episode 117: Borderlands Brewing Company

Me: "I'll do #'s 1, 6, 7, 8, and......"   Dude at Crooked Tooth, without hesitation: "3!"   Me: "Huh?"   Dude at Crooked Tooth: "If you like those 4 you'll love #3"   Me: "Well alright, alright"   That was my first interaction with Ben Vernon from Crooked Tooth Brewing Company in Tucson. And you know? #3 was my favorite. I knew right then that Ben was a cool dude who truly cared and knew a lot about beer and how to make his guests feel welcome. In this episode I sit down with Ben and talk about the challenges/joys of transforming an old service shop into a fantastic brewery and whatnot.    A little while back I took a trip down to Tombstone to visit Matt Brown at Tombstone Brewing Company which was a great place making great beer. But I also had a secondary objective that day: get back to Tucson ASAP and grab chimichanga at the place that apparently invented it and just an awesome Mexican food joint in general. The story about the chimichanga is great. But they had me at “fried burrito”. I had even skipped 2nd breakfast to make room for this legendary treasure. So we made the trip back to Tucson and walked into El Charro at around 2:30. “The wait is about 45 minutes”. My heart sank which is probably preferable to what that chimichanga would have done to my heart had we possessed the patience to wait that long. But 45 minutes was much too long for me to wait in my fragile state so we decided to go with Plan B: take the 0.3 mile walk to Borderlands Brewing Company to come up with Plan B.   Borderlands Brewing Company was a really awesome place too. Located in an old brick warehouse right by the railroad tracks this place has character for days and some marvelous beers. The bartender was cool as hell and when we expressed a desire to check another brewery without hesitation she said "Crooked Tooth. You gotta check them out. Cool people making great beer". It was decided: Crooked Tooth would be the next stop. Another 0.3 mile walk (by the way, I was burning WAY more calories than was necessary at this point) and we were there. On the journey over we noticed hoards of people stumbling around the streets and realized we were right in the middle of a pub crawl. Lots of people wandering aimlessly trying to find the next place to find a great craft beer? I can relate to that.   We came around the corner and there is was: another great Tucson brewery in a brick building that looked like it had been there for a hundred years. As soon as we walked in I knew I was going to love this place. Right when you walk in there is an old payphone with vines on it sitting beside an old safe filled with board games. And the place was beautiful inside. Exposed brick everywhere and the huge wooden tables were heavy duty as could be. The place just had a cool vibe to it. And then I saw what they were serving flight tastings in: wooden skateboards with 5 holes in them to hold the tasting glasses. Heck yes! That when I first met Ben (see beginning of this article). I knew right then I had to cool this dude on the show. And he was totally down. Plus their beer is the real deal. Especially the It's Always Sunny in Amarillo (and such a great name).   A few weeks later I was back in Tucson with mics in hand to record this episode. It was on a Saturday before they opened for the day during a "Pints and Poses" thing they do where people come in for an hour of yoga and then have a pint, all for $5. Yoga is just one of the events they are known for. Don’t forget about speed dating, live music, stand up comedy, the list goes on. So in the background of the episode you'll hear the Zenful music of the yoga in the background as Ben tells me the story of Crooked Tooth Brewing Company thus creating "Ben The Beer Zen Master". Has a nice ring to it. Enjoy the show. And go have a beer there. Today.   Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by Arizona's own Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback! 

Me: "I'll do #'s 1, 6, 7, 8, and......"   Dude at Crooked Tooth, without hesitation: "3!"   Me: "Huh?"   Dude at Crooked Tooth: "If you like those 4 you'll love #3"   Me: "Well alright, alright"   That was my first interaction with Ben Vernon from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crookedtoothbrewery/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Crooked Tooth Brewing Company</a> in Tucson. And you know? #3 was my favorite. I knew right then that Ben was a cool dude who truly cared and knew a lot about beer and how to make his guests feel welcome. In this episode I sit down with Ben and talk about the challenges/joys of transforming an old service shop into a fantastic brewery and whatnot.    A little while back I took a trip down to Tombstone to visit Matt Brown at <a href="https://tombstone.beer/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tombstone Brewing Company</a> which was a great place making great beer. But I also had a secondary objective that day: get back to Tucson ASAP and grab chimichanga at the place that apparently invented it and just an awesome Mexican food joint in general. The <a href="https://www.elcharrocafe.com/history.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">story about the chimichanga</a> is great. But they had me at “fried burrito”. I had even skipped 2nd breakfast to make room for this legendary treasure. So we made the trip back to Tucson and walked into El Charro at around 2:30. “The wait is about 45 minutes”. My heart sank which is probably preferable to what that chimichanga would have done to my heart had we possessed the patience to wait that long. But 45 minutes was much too long for me to wait in my fragile state so we decided to go with Plan B: take the 0.3 mile walk to <a href="http://borderlandsbrewing.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Borderlands Brewing Company</a> to come up with Plan B.   Borderlands Brewing Company was a really awesome place too. Located in an old brick warehouse right by the railroad tracks this place has character for days and some marvelous beers. The bartender was cool as hell and when we expressed a desire to check another brewery without hesitation she said "Crooked Tooth. You gotta check them out. Cool people making great beer". It was decided: Crooked Tooth would be the next stop. Another 0.3 mile walk (by the way, I was burning WAY more calories than was necessary at this point) and we were there. On the journey over we noticed hoards of people stumbling around the streets and realized we were right in the middle of a pub crawl. Lots of people wandering aimlessly trying to find the next place to find a great craft beer? I can relate to that.   We came around the corner and there is was: another great Tucson brewery in a brick building that looked like it had been there for a hundred years. As soon as we walked in I knew I was going to love this place. Right when you walk in there is an old payphone with vines on it sitting beside an old safe filled with board games. And the place was beautiful inside. Exposed brick everywhere and the huge wooden tables were heavy duty as could be. The place just had a cool vibe to it. And then I saw what they were serving flight tastings in: wooden skateboards with 5 holes in them to hold the tasting glasses. Heck yes! That when I first met Ben (see beginning of this article). I knew right then I had to cool this dude on the show. And he was totally down. Plus their beer is the real deal. Especially the It's Always Sunny in Amarillo (and such a great name).   A few weeks later I was back in Tucson with mics in hand to record this episode. It was on a Saturday before they opened for the day during a "Pints and Poses" thing they do where people come in for an hour of yoga and then have a pint, all for $5. Yoga is just one of the events they are known for. Don’t forget about speed dating, live music, stand up comedy, the list goes on. So in the background of the episode you'll hear the Zenful music of the yoga in the background as Ben tells me the story of Crooked Tooth Brewing Company thus creating "Ben The Beer Zen Master". Has a nice ring to it. Enjoy the show. And go have a beer there. Today.   Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by Arizona's own <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Crooked Tooth Brewing Company

In this episode, The Classy Alcoholic sits down with Dillinger Brewing Company co-owner Aaron to discuss the story behind this hidden gem in Tucson. Enjoy!

In this episode, The Classy Alcoholic sits down with Dillinger Brewing Company co-owner Aaron to discuss the story behind this hidden gem in Tucson. Enjoy!

Episode 115: Dillinger Brewing Company

In this episode, I hang out with Kinsey and Neal owners of Tap Truck AZ. Their truck is a 1966 Chevy C-10 Panel Truck with 5 tap handles protruding from the side of the truck. The tap handles have poured everything from Morning Sex Milk Stout from Beer Research Institute to root beer. Founders of the liquid catering company "Couple of Bartenders" Kinsey and Neal were looking to diversify their offerings to their clients and discovered the awesomeness that pouring straight from a badass truck could bring. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, I hang out with Kinsey and Neal owners of Tap Truck AZ. Their truck is a 1966 Chevy C-10 Panel Truck with 5 tap handles protruding from the side of the truck. The tap handles have poured everything from Morning Sex Milk Stout from Beer Research Institute to root beer. Founders of the liquid catering company "Couple of Bartenders" Kinsey and Neal were looking to diversify their offerings to their clients and discovered the awesomeness that pouring straight from a badass truck could bring. Enjoy the show!

Episode 126: The Relentless Hustle with Tap Truck AZ

In this episode I sit down with Jacob and Laura Hansen, owners of Saddle Mountain Brewing Company in Goodyear. A pal of mine Luis Herrera who also happens to be the Beer Ambassador for SMBC even joins us near the end of the episode. Up until they opened up SMBC there were no breweries in Goodyear. With a little tenacity and help from an awesome member of the city council they were finally able to make history. In this episode we talk about their journey and how this city council member now has a beer named after him at the brewery. Enjoy the show!  Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by a local Arizona band called Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply  click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback! 

In this episode I sit down with Jacob and Laura Hansen, owners of <a href="http://saddlemountainbrewing.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saddle Mountain Brewing Company</a> in Goodyear. A pal of mine Luis Herrera who also happens to be the Beer Ambassador for SMBC even joins us near the end of the episode. Up until they opened up SMBC there were no breweries in Goodyear. With a little tenacity and help from an awesome member of the city council they were finally able to make history. In this episode we talk about their journey and how this city council member now has a beer named after him at the brewery. Enjoy the show!  Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by a local Arizona band called <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company

For most of my beer drinkers out there when we hear “cider” we respond with “Oh yeah, my wife loves those”. For many of us cider is just too sweet or tart and usually just too weak. We want a little kick with our drinks especially for us hop heads whose smiles get bigger as the ABV’s go up. So when my buddy Stefan, aka AZ Beer Jedi, said “hey, there is a cider house opening in Mesa soon” I was like “cool” but also secretly thinking “ok, I’ll probably never go there”. But also in the back of my mind I know that Stefan is a man of good taste so I hadn’t TOTALLY eliminated all chances of ever going. There was still a small thread of interest. Then I read the story behind Cider Corps. Jason Duren had been stationed in Afghanistan and suffered 2 traumatic brain injuries caused by 2 separate IED explosions in late 2012. When he returned home the adjustment was very difficult and a doctor recommended that he take up a hobby to help in the rehabilitation process. His brother Josh also wanted to do what he could to help his brother. The two decided to make cider. At first it didn’t go well. At all. The first batch went right down the drain. But over time they dug so deep into this that they started to understand just more than adding ingredients together. They understood the science behind what was happening. This in-depth understanding helped to catapult them to a level where now there is a waiting list for restaurants around the state to have their cider on tap. Ok Stefan, I GUESS I’ll check it out. I was super stoked to meet these guys and try this cider. And it did not disappointment. They had 6 different kinds including a pumpkin pie cider, a cold brew coffee cider and my favorite, Dead End Kettle Sour IPA. Yeah, you heard that all right. And all of them were amazing. And to hear the story straight from them? Even better. Just a couple of awesome guys doing great things. Their slogan is “Enjoy Great Cider, Honor Great Sacrifice” and they live by that. The taproom is full of military-related items including a HUGE flag that hangs and hand grenade tap handles. Even the bar top that are putting in will be made out of purple heart wood as a homage to Jason’s Purple Heart which they plan to embed into the bar top as well. Overall, one of my favorite interviews so far. Looking forward to seeing what these guys do. Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band Fayuca Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

For most of my beer drinkers out there when we hear “cider” we respond with “Oh yeah, my wife loves those”. For many of us cider is just too sweet or tart and usually just too weak. We want a little kick with our drinks especially for us hop heads whose smiles get bigger as the ABV’s go up. So when my buddy Stefan, aka AZ Beer Jedi, said “hey, there is a cider house opening in Mesa soon” I was like “cool” but also secretly thinking “ok, I’ll probably never go there”. But also in the back of my mind I know that Stefan is a man of good taste so I hadn’t TOTALLY eliminated all chances of ever going. There was still a small thread of interest. Then I read the story behind <a href="http://cidercorpsaz.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cider Corps</a>. Jason Duren had been stationed in Afghanistan and suffered 2 traumatic brain injuries caused by 2 separate IED explosions in late 2012. When he returned home the adjustment was very difficult and a doctor recommended that he take up a hobby to help in the rehabilitation process. His brother Josh also wanted to do what he could to help his brother. The two decided to make cider. At first it didn’t go well. At all. The first batch went right down the drain. But over time they dug so deep into this that they started to understand just more than adding ingredients together. They understood the science behind what was happening. This in-depth understanding helped to catapult them to a level where now there is a waiting list for restaurants around the state to have their cider on tap. Ok Stefan, I GUESS I’ll check it out. I was super stoked to meet these guys and try this cider. And it did not disappointment. They had 6 different kinds including a pumpkin pie cider, a cold brew coffee cider and my favorite, Dead End Kettle Sour IPA. Yeah, you heard that all right. And all of them were amazing. And to hear the story straight from them? Even better. Just a couple of awesome guys doing great things. Their slogan is “Enjoy Great Cider, Honor Great Sacrifice” and they live by that. The taproom is full of military-related items including a HUGE flag that hangs and hand grenade tap handles. Even the bar top that are putting in will be made out of purple heart wood as a homage to Jason’s Purple Heart which they plan to embed into the bar top as well. Overall, one of my favorite interviews so far. Looking forward to seeing what these guys do. Intro/Outro music is "La Negra Tomasa" by the awesome local Arizona band <a href="http://www.fayuca-music.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fayuca</a> Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-that-az/id1192997327?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>, give the show a rating and share some feedback!

Cider Corps

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