🍺 The 14th annual Arizona Beer Week – 11 days of festivals, special releases, tap takeovers, beer and food pairings, parties, and other ale-related fun at breweries, restaurants, and bars throughout the state – starts Thursday.
A sampling of events around the Valley
Pedal Haus Passport Beer Dinner: Pedal Haus Brewery hosts a five-course beer dinner – each pairing inspired by the country in which the beer style originated – at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at its downtown Phoenix location.
Brewers Round Table: The heads of five Valley breweries discuss their industry and answer questions during a four-course beer dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at SanTan Gardens in Chandler.
Black Tuesday & Donuts: The Hungry Monk’s annual beer-and-free-doughnuts pairing/pajama party will feature The Bruery’s highly ranked Black Tuesday imperial stout at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the Chandler restaurant and bar.
Arizona Strong Beer Fest: Samples of more than 500 beers will be available at Beer Week’s signature event, now in its 23rd year. Gates open at 11 a.m. (VIP) and 1 p.m. (general admission) Saturday, Feb.17, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale.
American Presidential Stout Release: The annual Presidents Day release of Arizona Wilderness Brewing’s sought-after imperial stout will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the brewery’s Gilbert and downtown Phoenix locations.
Pink Boots Arm Wrestling Throwdown: Lovely ladies of Arizona’s craft beer community will compete in their fifth annual fundraiser for the Pink Boots Society at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Boulders on Southern in Mesa.
Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing: The Sugar Bar in Chandler will offer its third annual pairing of six Girl Scout cookies and six beers or ciders Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25.
See the complete list of Arizona Beer Week events
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