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Category: Craft Beer

Gilbert’s World of Beer morphs into HopWerks, but future still in limbo

Last month, Mouth by Southwest broke the news Scottsdale-based Square One Concepts was buying the World of Beer franchises in Tempe and Tucson and converting them into its Wasted Grain concept. Earlier: Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers coming to Gilbert, World of Beers

Wednesday: Craft Jerky and beer pairings at SunUp Brewing in Phoenix

What will they pair with craft beer next? How about beef jerky? At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, SunUp Brewery in Phoenix and Lawless Jerky will offer a special menu of beer and ‘‘craft’’ jerky pairings: Aloha Teriyaki, paired with Bearded Blonde

Wednesday: Hangar 24 beer dinner at JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert

Northern California’s Hangar 24 will be the featured brewery for this month’s beer dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday at JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert. The menu will feature five beers and four dishes prepared by chef-owner Dennis Petty: Social beer: Easy Glider

Dubina Brewing signs distribution deal with Crescent Crown

Coming soon to a bar, restaurant, or sports venue near you: Beers from Dubina Brewing. The Glendale brewery, which launched in 2014, is the latest Arizona brewery to sign with a major distributor, in this case Crescent Crown. (Pictured above: Dubina’s

Loco Patrõn Mexican Brewery coming to north Scottsdale

Loco Patrõn is getting into the brewery business. The Mexican grill and bar, which has locations in Scottsdale and Tempe, has announced plans to open Loco Patrõn Mexican Brewery. It will take over the former Salty Senorita building southwest of the

SunUp Brewing’s new Wild Thing IPA to showcase Arizona wild hops

What does Arizona taste like? That’s what you can find out Friday when SunUp Brewing in Phoenix taps its newest beer – Wild Thing IPA, made with Arizona wild hops. In case you didn’t know, beer is made of four basic ingredients:

Coming soon (and also later) to the East Valley: 12 West Brewing

12 West Brewing – named for its future address at 12 West Main Street – plans to be the third brewery in downtown Mesa. Before that, though, it will be the second brewery in Gilbert. Confused? That’s understandable. Noel Garcia (pictured above

Brewmaster Andrew Bauman leaving The Perch to join Uncle Bear’s

Andrew Bauman, one of the Valley’s most well-known craft brewers, is leaving The Perch Pub & Brewery in downtown Chandler, which he helped launch in 2014, for Uncle Bear’s Brewery in Ahwatukee. Starting Monday, Sept. 26, he will take over

Huss acquires Papago to become Arizona’s 3rd-largest brewery

Here’s the press release: Huss Brewing Co., the award-winning quality lager and aleworks brewery based in Tempe, is proud to announce the acquisition of the landmark craft beer brand, Papago Brewing Company in Scottsdale. Led by the husband and wife

Friday: Oktoberfest dinner at SunUp Brewing in Phoenix

SunUp Brewing in Phoenix will host a four-course Oktoberfest dinner at 6 p.m. Friday. The menu: Appetizer: Stuffed mushroom caps with roasted apples, caramelized onions, and sausage. Salad: Dandelion greens with a poached egg, house-cured bacon bits, and a balsamic

Thursday: Beer & Bacon Night at The Hungry Monk in Chandler

North Coast Brewing out of Fort Bragg, Calif., will be the featured brewery for this month’s Beer & Bacon Night at The Hungry Monk in Chandler. It’s also the opening night of the NFL regular season, so they’ll be showing

Old Ellsworth Brewing to become Queen Creek’s 1st craft brewery

The lease has been signed, and keys handed over. Looks like Queen Creek officially is getting its first craft brewery – Old Ellsworth Brewing. The brew pub will take over The Manhattan Vine, a recently closed pizzeria and wine bar (see story)

Saturday: 4th annual Beerfest at Spokes on Southern in Tempe

Spokes on Southern in Tempe will hold its fourth annual Beerfest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Beside 25-plus beers, attractions will include a DJ, a dunk tank, and lots of swag. Admission is $35, which gets you 15 4-ounce pours. Here’s

SanTan Brewing Chandler AZ

The Brass Tap’s brewery of the month for September: SanTan

SanTan Brewing is September’s brewery of the month at The Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview. All month, you can enjoy $4 pints of SanTan beers like Devils Ale, Hopshock IPA, and Mr. Pineapple wheat. A SanTan trivia night will be