By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Just a month before opening its third East Valley location, Scottsdale-based McFate Brewing says it has reclaimed its original name, Fate Brewing. In a second surprise, the brewery also announced founder Steve McFate (pictured) is leaving the company. Fate, which launched as
SunUp Brewing, which had operated as a brewpub since 2009 but closed its kitchen Saturday, switches to a taproom format today. The change, announced April 9, means it will continue to offer its diverse lineup of award-winning ales, but not
In a surprise announcement, longtime Phoenix brewpub SunUp Brewing announced it will close its kitchen Saturday, April 20. On Monday, April 22, the brewery will reopen as a taproom, according to a media release: ‘‘All of your favorite SunUp craft
Light lagers are trending at craft breweries, and the latest to hit taps this week is Just for Joy at SunUp Brewing in Phoenix. The sessionable beer (5.35% ABV, 30 IBUs) was hopped with German Callista, lagered for seven weeks, then
Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is all the rage for its purported health benefits, and it comes in many forms that can be used to make everything from candy to baked goods to pizza. Now, Flying Basset Brewing in Gilbert has released
After eight years, one of Arizona’s premier craft beer festivals is no more. The organizer has announced the AmeriCan Canned Craft Beer Festival has been discontinued. A message on the festival’s website and social media reads: ‘‘After much consideration and due
Dark beers aren’t just for drinking in the winter, but two more hit Valley taps today: • Uncle Bear’s Brewing in Gilbert releases its new Bird Dog Whiskey Stout (shown with UB brewers Andrew Bauman and Andrew Ortega) statewide through Young’s
In what’s become its annual holiday tradition, Craft 64 in Old Town Scottsdale will be open from 5-10 p.m. Christmas Day. Only the bar – not the kitchen – will be open. But, as in years past, co-owners James and
It’s the final week to order made-from-scratch holiday tamales from SunUp Brewing in Phoenix. The brewery annually takes pre-paid orders for red chile beef or green chile corn varieties. Get a half-dozen for $9 or a dozen for $18. Deadline to
Have you ever fantasized with coworkers about opening your own bar or brewery? For five Intel employees, it’s about to become a reality. Desert Monks Brewing will open at noon Saturday at Gilbert Town Square, a shopping and entertainment complex
In one of the worst-kept secrets in the local craft brewing community, popular McFate Brewing is quietly working on opening a third location – this one near Mill and Southern in Tempe. While owner Steve McFate has rebuffed several MXSW attempts over
Thanks to the explosive growth of the U.S. craft beer industry, it’s getting harder and harder to come up with a name for a new brewery. At least one that’s not already taken. Just ask Shawn Shepard, a Chandler resident
Two dozen Arizona breweries are among nearly 1,300 breweries nationwide that have signed up to brew a beer to raise money for those affected by Northern California’s devastating Camp Fire. The effort is being called the largest charitable collaboration ever among the
Looking for a deal on tickets to the 2019 Arizona Strong Beer Festival? A half-dozen Valley breweries and bars will have Black Friday sales on tickets for the state’s premier beer festival, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 9, at Steele Indian School
Want to learn about craft beer? The Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview will hold a Beer School class from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. The educational session will cover many beer styles and is open to anyone 21 or over who wants
This month’s Third Thursday tap takeover at Flanny’s Bar & Grill is extra special: The Tempe venue is celebrating its eighth anniversary. Among the evening’s notable beers on tap: Huyghe Delirium Black Barrel Aged Deschutes Black Butte XXVII (2015) Oskar Blues barrel-aged Ten
Be among the first to taste the 2018 version of SanTan Brewing‘s popular Winter Warmer seasonal ale when the downtown Chandler brewpub hosts a vertical tasting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Winter Warmer is based on a traditional English Old Ale
Enjoy three beers from California’s Mother Earth Brewing with three cigars from Rocky Patel from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at The Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview. The pairing is limited to 20 people. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 day-of.
Cider Corps in downtown Mesa hosts the inaugural Southwest Cider Festival, featuring cideries from six states, from 1-6 p.m. Saturday. Participants include: Arizona: Cider Corps, Crush Cider, Stoic Cider, Desert Cider House California: Newtopia Cyder, Raging Cider, Serpentine Cider Colorado: Colorado Cider
The Hungry Monk in Chandler hosts its monthly Secret Ingredient Pairing from 5-9 p.m. today. This month’s secret ingredient is bourbon, and the featured brewery is Founders from Grand Rapids, Mich. The menu features four bourbon-inspired dishes from beer chef
