Category: Craft Beer

8-Bit Aleworks in Avondale will open early at 6 a.m. Friday for its annual Black Mage takeover, featuring 10 versions of its flagship stout. This year’s versions include Choco Taco Mage, Candied Pecan Mage, and Neapolitan Mage. Growler fills won’t

Papago Brewing, which closed its acclaimed taproom in Scottsdale in 2017 shortly after being bought out by Huss Brewing, is launching an all-new taproom at Mesa Riverview in early 2023. The location: It will take over the 2,100-square-foot, 104-seat space

SanTan Brewing‘s brewpub in downtown Chandler will celebrate the annual release of its Winter Warmer Strong Ale seasonal with a vertical tasting Thursday that will include an early taste of this year’s version. The beer: Based on a traditional English

Black Horse Brewery, a family-operated rural brewery near Show Low in northeast Arizona, announced it will cease operations on Dec. 31 after six years in business. The history: The brewery and its Hole in the Wall taproom were launched in

Desert Monks Brewing in Gilbert celebrates the gold medal 🥇 won by its Alewife’s Pumpkin Pie Marzen Ale 🍺 at last week’s inaugural Arizona Craft Beer Awards, with a Halloween-themed party Saturday. Alewife will be on tap all day for

Beer Research Institute in Mesa will host its seventh annual Halloween Candy & Beer Pairing – featuring four candy-inspired pastries and four 8-ounce BRI beers – Thursday. The pairings (while supplies last): M&M Rice Krispy Treats in coconut cream pie.

Arizona Wilderness Brewing will release three versions of its popular Pecan Pie Brown Ale 🍺, one of Arizona’s most acclaimed seasonal ales, at 9 a.m. Saturday at its downtown Phoenix location and 11 a.m. Saturday at its Gilbert flagship. The

The Arizona Strong Beer Festival 🍺, the state’s premier craft beer event, will take place Saturday, Feb. 18, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale – the third consecutive new venue for the annual event – the sponsoring Arizona Craft Brewers