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ARIZONA BEER WEEK 2014 Beer Week Baby!!! It is the one week a year when we get to indulge in as many different events, and meet as many different beer people as we possibly can. Take vacation, call in sick, order up a limo for the week, but do whatever you have to do to make sure that you are ready to make the most out of Arizona Beer Week. This is the fourth year for the event and each year it gets better and better. Since this is going to be a long article, let us dispense with the usual banalities and get right into some of the highlights. Beer Week officially starts on February 16th with the Strong Beer Festival. While the whole week is presented by the Arizona Brewers Guild, this is their real moment to shine. Without question this is the top festival in the state as brewers come from near and far, each looking to outdo the other with some rare goodies. For example, expect to enjoy these goodies: Alaskan Hopothermia, Breckenridge Barleywine Batch 1, Bell’s Hopslam (and look for a special tapping of Black Note), College Street Brother Dewey’s Date Night, Petrus Sour Red Ale, Grand Canyon Shaggy Bock, Great Divide

Peach Grand Cru, SanTanOak Aged Railslide, Magic Hat Dream Machine IPL, New Belgium Clutch, The Bruery Melange #3, Lost Abbey Dates of Wrath, Logsdon Seizoen Bretta, Left Hand Beer Week Sauce…and so much more. Not to mention the first ever Arizona appearance of Hess Brewing. For details on this festival and to buy tickets, head over to http://www. showclix.com/event/AzStrongBeerFest. VIP tickets for this event sold out in about two days, so don’t miss out on your chance to get in the door. Designated Driver tickets are also available and for those of you that get nervous at the thought of strong beer, they Guild encourages brewers to bring plenty of lower ABV beer as well. If you are looking to get a little nutrition in you before the festivities start, hit up Angels Trumpet Ale House at 2nd and Roosevelt for their special brunch featuring SanTan beers at a great price. The brunch starts at 10:00 so you have plenty of time to make it to the festival even if you have VIP tickets. There are plenty of people that don’t want the party to end. That’s okay because there are three after parties

Saturday night following the Strong Beer Festival. Look no further than T.T. Roadhouse in Scottsdale where they will be Burning the Candle at Both Ends with Abita beers including a Cajun food truck. That party should rock all night long. The rest of the week is just as action packed. Look for special beers and tappings all over town. Places like Ground Control, Angels Trumpet, OHSO, Flanny’s, Papago, Tops, Sun Devil, Whole Foods, World of Beer and all the rest of your favorite craft bars will be pouring all kinds of goodness for you. Elsewhere in this issue you will find a list of our top fifteen (or so) events to attend during Beer Week.

as ours is starting. San Francisco has so much going on they need ten days to do it right. With a Double IPA festival and a Barleywine festival serving as bookend events…it is quite the week. Check out www.craftbeer.com for a listing of all Beer Weeks. Might as well plan your vacation around that. So…Beer Week 2014 is upon us. For complete listing and details on all events go on over to http:// arizonabeerweek.com/.

Beer Weeks have become increasingly popular across the country. The Brewers Association lists well over 50, state, regional and city Beer Weeks. The granddaddy of all Beer Weeks is Philly Beer Week. Held in June, this week of fun and games opens up with the swinging of the Hammer of the Gods to tap the first keg of the week. From then on it is non-stop as they host hundreds of events throughout the nine county Philly market. Another pretty epic Beer Week wraps up just

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ARIZONA BEER WEEK RETURNS TO PHOENIX SATURDAY, FEB. 15 The 14th Annual Strong Beer Festival Feb. 15 | 1:00pm 5:00pm Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ, 85012 (602) 341-5724 Arizona Beer Week kicks off with the Annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival, held at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix. Although strong beers (those with high alcohol content) are the focus at the festival, a huge variety of craft beers — as well as specialty styles and unique, just-for-this-event brews — are made available to festival-goers, who will receive a commemorative four-ounce tasting glass and 15 tasting tickets for the price of admission. And because food and beer just naturally go together, there will be plenty of top-notch food vendors on hand, serving up tasty eats that wash down well with frosty suds. Live music will keep the atmosphere rockin’. VIP Tickets will be available and include more tasting tickets, earlier entry (12pm) and a special souvenir.

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530 W Broadway Rd Tempe, AZ, 85282 (480) 921-9431

Tempe Beach Park Tempe Town Lake Tempe, AZ, 85281 (480) 350-4311 Join Four Peaks Brewing Company for the Skirt Chaser 5k Tempe! We’re bringing all the fun and festivities back to Tempe Town Lake. Whether you love running or playing (or both!), be prepared to push your limits on the road and the dance floor! Finish a few paces from the Four Peaks Beer Garden, mingle with other fun-lovin’ runners, and the trifecta is complete!

Every year at this time, we turn our place into an intimate little beer festival. You’ll get to sample great and unique beers, talk to the brewers, and mingle with your fellow craft beer lovers. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2014! Cost: $25

Four Peaks Brews on a Boat Cruise Feb. 16 | 3:30pm - 6:30pm The Desert Belle

Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration: 12:00p to 1:40p Women Start: 2:00p Men Start: 2:03p Band Starts: 2:10p Expo/Block Party: 12:00p to 5:00p PRICES: We have something for everyone! Each level is based on the size of the gift certificate. Making it a no-brainer to splurge on tempting goodies for yourself, that special someone, or maybe just to score some brownie points for the person you’ve been checking out! The higher the level, the higher the gift certificate is for shopping. For example, if you choose “The Double Take” you pay $35 and your gift certificate is worth $20. Essentially you are only paying $15 for the race. However, if you want to take the plunge and choose “The Big Score”, you’re getting back $5 more in the gift certificate than you paid (yes really!)! You can’t beat it! After Party tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase at packet pick up as well as race day. All proceeds of alcohol will go to the Sally Meyerhoff Foundation. Cost: $35-$75. Reservations: Registration ends the week before the event. Reserve Online

SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Boulders on Broadway 4th Annual Beer Festival Feb. 16 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm

14011 N Bush Hwy, N Fr206A Saguaro Lake, AZ, 85264 (480) 984-2425 The Desert Belle and Four Peaks are pleased to announce a unique experience for this year’s Arizona Beer Week: A beer dinner on a boat! With 5 courses each paired with a different Four Peaks brew, you’ll be taken on a leisurely ride around Saguaro Lake throughout the dinner, making this an enjoyable one-of-a-kind event. Cost: $65.00 Reservations: Please call The Desert Belle at 480-984-2425 for more information and to purchase your ticket. There is limited space available, so RSVP as soon as possible!

ASH Presents Beer Hunter The Movie @ Brat Haus Sunday Cinema featuring Four Peaks Feb 16 | 7:00pm Brat Haus 3622 N Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 (480) 947-4006 Arizona Society of Homebrewers (ASH) presents Beer Hunter The Movie, the story of Michael Jackson, a renowned beer and whiskey writer. Four Peaks’s beers will be featured, and will include the following drafts: Double Knot Double IPA, Cask Conditioned Dry Continued on page 50

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Hopped RAJ IPA, AZ Collaboration Weizenbock, and NITRO Oatmeal Stout. All Four Peaks cans will be on special for $3. Four Peaks head brewer Jim Roper and Brat Haus Certified Cicerone Ben Schwirck will be on hand. Beers will be tapped at 7pm and the film starts at 8pm.

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commemorative Four Peaks glass in honor of AZ Beer Week! Cask 8th Street Pale Ale 8th Street Pale Ale Raj IPA Hop Knot Double Knot Short Hop Session IPA Cost: $10.25

Feb 16 | 9:00am Ried Park 3400 Zoo Ct Tucson, AZ, 85716 (520) 791-2739 Run/walk to help fight Cancer and be rewarded with a delicious Local Craft Brew!

MONDAY, FEB. 17 Four Peaks Progression of the Pale Feb 17 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Flannys Bar and Grill 1805 E Elliot Rd Tempe, AZ, 85284 (480) 659-0870 Enjoy a journey through the progression of pale ales with Four Peaks Brewing Company at Flanny’s Bar & Grill on Monday, February 17th! Four Peaks will be featuring six of their beers for this educational tasting, advancing through the different styles that have contributed to their pale offerings over the years. For $10.25, you’ll receive six 5oz pours and a

Got Wood? Feb 17 | 6:00pm Papago Brewing Co. 7107 E. McDowell Road Scottsdale, AZ, 85257 (480) 425-7439 Join Leah from Papago Brewing Co. and Steve from Deschutes Brewery as we talk about the science behind barrel aged and wild beers. We will be tapping a 100% aged collaboration beer between Hair of the Dog Brewery and Deschutes. SEATING IS LIMITED. Reservations: Please reach out for Leah at Papago to reserve your seat. Reservation Phone Number: 480.425.7439 Cost: $20

ASH Presents the Brewer’s Cocktail - Hot Scotchy Night Feb 17 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Hungry Monk 1760 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ, 85224 (480) 963-8000 Continued on page 52

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...Continued from page 50 Enter the secret world of the brewer with a cocktail whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. The Hot Scotchy is among the rarest of drinks--sold for the first time during Arizona Beer Week 2012. Fans packed The Hungry Monk to get a sip of the Hot Scotchy. This year, the Arizona Society of Homebrewers (ASH) is bringing it back bigger and better.

This is a perfect opportunity to learn about homebrewing from the largest (and best) homebrewing clubs in the country. ASH members will be on hand to educate about brewing, beer styles and of course the Hot Scotchy!

MUDSHARK BREWERY: A BREWING REVOLUTION Mudshark is part of a craft brewing revolution that recognizes its ability to produce high quality products while being conscious about their effects on the environment. As more and more craft breweries begin to pop up across the country, it is evident that a unified push towards conservation and awareness is necessary.

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The Scotchy is made (perhaps clandestinely in professional circles) by collecting a pint of the hot unfermented concentrated malt sugar of a beer mash (wort) and topping it off with a few ounces of Scotch. This may seem like a simple arrangement until you recall the many varieties of Scotch. Multiply that number by the thousands of grain combinations that comprise the 90 beer styles recognized by the Brewers Association and you begin to see the Scotchy’s unique potential.

203 W Phoenix Ave Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 (928) 774-3242 The smallest brewery in Flagstaff is getting together with the smallest pizza place in Flagstaff to present the Biggest Little Beer Dinner! Caleb and Nathan have put their heads together to come up with 5 amazing courses of food from the Pizzicletta Kitchen that are Continued on page 54

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On Arizona’s west coast, a brewing revolution is taking place. Mudshark Brewery already produces some of the best craft beers in the state, but it’s their continuing push towards a green brewery that is truly remarkable. Solar energy is one of Arizona’s most prevalent natural resources, and Mudshark utilizes the power of the sun to help brew delicious hand crafted beers. Most of the daily brewing operations are powered directly from solar energy. Along with solar, Mudshark has taken other steps towards becoming a green brewery by donating spent grain to local farmers, switching from propane to natural gas, and instituting a water conservation plan which will take action in the upcoming year.

Going green is great and all, but we all know that beer is the lifeblood of any brewery, and on that account Mudshark doesn’t disappoint. The beers coming out of the Lake Havasu City-based brewery are exceptional and diverse. No more are the days where boring beers and domestics dominate the market; Mudshark brewers concoct beers spanning styles, tastes, and preferences proving that there is a beer for everyone. Hop heads, malt maniacs, and anyone in between can find something from the local brewery that will appeal to their taste. Next time you find yourself reaching for another boring beer, remember there is a revolution taking place. Rise up, and do your part in supporting Arizona craft beer. Ask questions. Get involved. Only you can help put Arizona on the map as the great beer destination we know it can be. The future of beer is now, and Mudshark plans on sticking around.

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being paired with 5 unique Wanderlust Brewing beers. As you might expect, space is very limited for this event, so get your reservations early. Contact Pizzicletta to reserve your seat today. Cost: $50.00 Reservations: Space is limited, please reserve seats through Pizzicletta at 928-774-3242 or pizzicletta@gmail.com Reservation Phone Number: 928-774-3424

TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Grand Canyon/AZ Wilderness Collaboration Feb 18 AZ Wilderness Brewing Co 721 N Arizona Ave Gilbert, AZ, 85233 (480) 284-9863 Grand Canyon Brewing Company and AZ Wilderness Brewing Co brewing beer together Style: Smoked Chipotle Russian Imperial Stout. Along with The Beards, GCB Head Brewer Andrew Carricado and Sales Director Alexander Phillips will be around later in the evening as well for meet and greet and to enjoy a few brews with fellow beer drinkers.

O.H.S.O. learn to brew day! Feb 18 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm O.H.S.O. Brewery 4900 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ, 85018 (602) 955-0358

The brewers at OHSO will be brewing and would like to invite the public in to watch the process and be a part of this batch of beer. The event will give you an introduction to brewing beer as well as provide you with a generous amount of information on hops, grain and fermentation. Please check out the You Tube video on OHSO brewery you brew.

Collaboration Rare Beer Dinner featuring Four Peaks Brewing &SanTan Brewing Feb. 18 | 6:00pm Vintage 95 Wine Lounge 95 W. Boston Street Chandler, AZ, 85225 (480) 855-9463 To celebrate the 2014 Arizona Beer Week Vintage 95 Wine Lounge is proud to present an amazing Rare Beer Dinner of historic proportions! For the first time ever, Four Peaks Brewing and SanTan Brewing, the two largest craft breweries in Arizona, will join forces to celebrate the best in beer and food! Vintage 95 Executive Chef Michael Wahlberg & his team have created a unique Brazilian themed dinner to pair with SanTan& Four Peaksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rare beers! Cost: $65.00 Reservations: (Reservations Available beginning at 6:00pm) $65++ includes 5 courses paired with rare beers. Vintage 95 Wine Lounge, Chandler, Arizona Reservations Required: Call 480.855.9463

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Top Fifteen places to be seen during Arizona Beer Week

There are so many great things going on during Beer Week. Here is our list of fifteen that will feature the best of the best. These are in no particular order. Phone numbers indicate that it is probably a good idea to RSVP.

Boulders on Broadway 4th Annual Beer Festival - Feb. 16 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm Boulders on Broadway 530 W Broadway Rd Tempe, AZ, 85282. This festival after the festival is an amazing collection of brewers and great beers. Be ready for some special tappings throughout the day.

2. AZBW Brews Cruise Feb 16 | 2:00pm - 6:15pm SanTan Brewing Co. 8 S. San Marcos Place Chandler, AZ, 85225 (480) 917-8700 - Your job this day will be to ride, enjoy some pints and have a great time, so let the fun begin! Ride LEAVES SANTAN at

2pm and goes to The Hungry Monk. From there it’s off to Dos Gringos - Chandler and then the finale... AZ Beer Week Party at

The Perch - Chandler’s newest NanoBrewery, Restaurant & Bar! COST: $25 ticket includes: Grub and a SanTan beer at the Brewery (2pm) START SanTan beer at The Hungry Monk SanTan beer at Dos Gringos Chandler SanTan beer and AZ Beer Week Party at The Perch!

4. Burlesque and Beer – 2/19/7:00 PM – Yucca Tap Room 29 S. Southern Tempe Arizona – Join the folks from Ska and one of the most talented burlesque troops in Arizona for a night of bumps, grinds and great beer.

7. Abita 3rd Annual We Burn The Candle At Both Ends Party – Feb 15/6:00 PM – TT Roadhouse 68th Street and Thomas, Scottsdale – Immediately after Strong Beer, come join Abita and finish the night off right. Great beers, music by Page the Village Idiot and Jamburritos Cajun Grill on site.

5. Flanny’s Colorado Firkin Festival – Feb 20 | 6:00pm Flanny’s Bar and Grill 1805 E Elliot Road ste 105 Tempe, AZ, 85284 Join Flanny’s and these great Colorado Breweries for our 3rd annual Colorado Firkin Night. Left Hand, Ska, New Belgium, Breckenridge, Oskar Blues, Epic, Great Divide and Odell will be bringing some great cask conditioned beers along with other specialty beers on tap. 3. Bell’s Eccentric Café comes to Arizona – Feb 21/3:00- 10:00 PM The Hungry Monk 1760 W. Chandler BLVD Chandler AZ – The famed Eccentric café moves to Chandler for one day. This is the event that was voted the best Beer Week event in 2013. Do not miss it.

6. Great Divide Yeti Party – Feb 21/4:00 PM – Boulders on Broadway 530 W. Broadway, Tempe – All the Yetis will come out to play at this event.

8. Alesmith Tap takeover – Feb 18th 3:00 – 5:00 PM Mellow Mushroom Pizza 5350 High Street Phoenix Arizona – Alesmith is in town with 9 different draft beers. Meet the folks from the brewery and enjoy some special beers.

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Barrel Aged 5 golden Rings, Windowsill, and maybe more will all be available.

9. The Mayor Comes to Fox Cigar – Feb 19/6:00 – 10:00 Fox Cigar Bar, 1464 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295 – Breckenridge’s very own Todd Thibault, the Mayor of Lodo will make a special appearance with some special beers not sold in Arizona. Pair some great cigars with these awesome beers.

10. Shuffleboard with the Breweries – Feb 21/6:00 – Papago Brewing 7107 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale AZ – This is where the brewery reps hang out to wind down beer week. Look for all kinds of great beers and great people

11. The Bruery at Perch – Feb 16/6:00 PM – The Perch Pub - 232 S. Wall Street, Chandler, Arizona 85225 – The folks from The Bruery are going to help celebrate opening weekend for The Perch with all sorts of specialty beers. Humulus Lager, Sour in the Rye, Bottleworks XII, Chocolate Rain, Shegoat,

12. Freaks of the Industry - Feb 17 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Taste of Tops 403 W. University Tempe, AZ, 85281 - Mellow Ahwatukee – Come meet and greet brewing legends Doug Odell, owner of Odell’s Brewery and Chuck Silva, brewmaster of Green Flash Brewery. Featuring on tap from Green Flash, Black Freak (first time in Arizona), LeFreak, Little Freak, and Super Freak. From Odell’s, 2013 Friek, 2012 Friek, Nitro Lugene and Wolf Picker 13. Lost Coast Tap Takeover – Feb 17/6:00 – 9:00 Mellow Mushroom 14205 s 50th Street Phoenix AZ – Join Mattias from Lost Coast as he offers up no less than 9 amazing beers from this Eurkea Brewery

14. Chop & Wok Crazy Hat Contest – Feb 18/6:00 – 8:00 – Chop N Wok 10425 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale - Come celebrate AZ Beer Week at Chop & Wok’s first annual crazy hat contest. Featuring specials on 10 of the industry’s hottest breweries including Abita, Big Sky, Breckenridge, Huss, Left Hand, Lost Coast, Phoenix Ale, Santan, SKA and Sonoran. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for best hat! Featuring live music and cheap eats.

15. Bell’s Brewing Beer Dinner Featuring Laura Bell Feb 18/6:30 – Spokes on Southern 1470 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ (480) 307-9920 – This is the beer dinner to attend during Beer Week. Laura Bell will be in attendance and we will feature Hopslam along with some other great beers from one of the best breweries in the country. Five courses, $50…Can’t be beat.

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Lost Highway Dessert Celebration Feb. 18 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm Mother Road Brewing Company 7 South Mikes Pike Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 (928) 774-9139

Lost Highway was awarded 94 points, Exceptional, and earned a Gold Medal at the 2014 World Beer Championships. We are celebrating with a dessert party. Bring your favorite dessert to share and we’ll have $3.50 Imperial Pints and $2.50 Half Pints all night long.

Fourth Annual Beer and Whiskey Pairing Feb 18 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Lumberyard Brewing Company 5 S San Francisco St Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 (928) 779-2739 Join us for a night full of Beer, Whiskey, Food and Stories! Whiskey Master Tom Turner will be here to show us how well beer and whiskey can go together. Beers include our Specialty offerings such as Rio de Saison, American Brown, Jubilee and more. Tickets on Sale at Lumberyard Brewing Co. Cost: $20

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 Four Peaks Brewery Tours Feb 19 | 2:00pm - 4:15pm Four Peaks Brewing Company 1340 E. 8th St. Tempe, AZ, 85281 (480) 303-9967 It’s the moment that you’ve been dreaming of! Four Peaks is hosting a series of brewery tours to the general public on Wednesday, February 19th in honor of Arizona Beer Week!

Educational and informational, this is a one of a kind guided tour through the historic turn-of-the-century Creamery Building. See how beer is made from the individual ingredients all the way through canning, bottling and kegging! We are now taking reservations for afternoon tours beginning at 2:00pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm and 4:15pm. These tours will be limited to 12 people each, will be guided by a Four Peaks brewer and will allow the participants to see areas of the brewery previously only heard about in legend or “from that one guy!” There will be a $10 charge to take the tour that will include a commemorative Four Peaks AZBW glass and (2) 10 oz. draft beers. Closed toed shoes are required. Please call or text (regular text message rates may apply!) Tim directly at (480) 577-3589 during regular business hours if you would like to partake. Cost: $10.00 per person. Reservations: Each tour is limited to 12 people.

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CRAFT BEER DIRECTORY PHOENIX Angel’s Trumpet Ale House 810 N. Second Street, Phoenix - Rotates, look for Saison Dupont, Monk’s Café Flemish, Troubadour Magma Culinary Dropout at The Yard 5632 N. 7th Street, Phoenix Ask for: Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, Ska True Blond, Big Sky Moose Drool Copper Blues 50 W. Jefferson Street Phoenix Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, SanTan Hefeweizen, Leinenkugel Honey Weiss Delux 3146 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Tripel Karmeliet, Moose Drool The Garage Restaurant and Bar 534 E. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix 85014. Ask For: Stiegl Lager, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Thunder Canyon Deep Canyon Amber.

George and Dragon 4240 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012-1812 Ask For: Fat Tire, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Grand Canyon Pilsner

Half Moon Sports Grill 288 E. Greenway Parkway, Phoenix Ask for: Sonoran White Chocolate, SanTan Hopshock, New Belgium Fat Tire Hazelwoods 1st Place 3226 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 Ask For: Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer Lost Leaf Gallery 914 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004 Ask for: Fox Barrel Pear Cider, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Abita Purple Haze Magnums 731 E. Union Hills Dr. Phoenix 85024 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12

Moto 6845 N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Left Hand Sawtooth Nitro, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Epicenter

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Boulders on Broadway 530 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, New Belium Ranger IPA, Lost Coast Great White

Half Moon Sports Grill 2121 E. Highland Avenue, Phoenix Ask for: New Belgium Ranger, SanTan Seasonal Releases, Sonoran White Chocolate

Main Ingredient Ale House 2337 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85006 Ask for: Anderson Valley Boont Amber, Oskar Blues G’Knight, Sonoran Inebriator

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North Mountain Brewing 522 E. Dunlap, Phoenix 85020 Ask for: New Belgium Rampant Imperial IPA, College Street Big Blue Van and any of N. Mountain’s own hand-crafted ales

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Devil’s Advocate 955 E. University, Tempe – Blue Moon, Leinenkugel Seasonal, SanTan Devils Ale

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O.H.S.O 4900 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ Ask for: Grand Canyon Raspberry Wheat, Thunder Canyon Good Vibrations IPA, Papago Coconut Joe Sun Up Brewery 322 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85012 Ask for: Trooper IPA, Armadillo Red, Light Rail Cream Ale The Yard House 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050 Ask for: Gulden Draak, Lost Coast Great White, Alaskan Amber ZIPPS Sports Grill 3647 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, 85018 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium 1554 TEMPE Bison Witches 21 E. 6th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Big Sky Moose Drool, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Boston’s 400 West University Dr Tempe 85281

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Flanny’s Bar & Grill 1805 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, 85284 Ask For: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Green Flash Hop Head Red, SanTan Seasonals Four Peaks Brewery 1340 E. 8th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA Gordon Biersch 420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner HandleBar and Grill 680 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe – New Belgium Abbey Ale, Sonoran White Chocolate ale, Green Flash Hop Head Red Lucky Break Billiards, Bar and Grill 1807 E. Baseline Road Tempe AZ 85283 Featuring SanTan Seasonals, Abita Purple Haze, Leinenkugel Seasonals.

Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool, Alaskan Amber Tavern on Mill 404 s Mill Ave Tempe, 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Ballast Point Pale Ale, Green Flash West Coat IPA Thirsty Lion 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Marketplace Tempe, AZ 85281 Ask for: Fat Tire, Alaskan Amber, Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale World of Beer 526 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe Left Hand Milk Stout, Wittekerke, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Yucca Tap Room 29 W. Southern Ave. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Polestar Pils WEST SIDE Caballero Grill 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, SanTan Gordo Stout, Blue Moon

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Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 Fat Tire, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Devils Ale Mellow Mushroom 740 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281-3629 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Big Sky Moose Drool Taste of Tops 403 W. University Dr. Tempe 85251

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2401 W. Westgate Blvd. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Kiltlifter and Stone IPA, Fat Tire Bottles Thunderbird Roadhouse 3549 W. Thunderbird Road Phoenix 85053 Ask For: New Belgium Abbey, Ranger IPA, SanTan Hefeweizen, Left hand Nitro Milk Stout SCOTTSDALE and NORTH VALLEY

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Deli Sports Bar 9635 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria Ask for: Green Flash West Coast IPA, Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon American Pilsner Gordon Biersch 6915 N. 95th Ave. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Ground Control 14140 W. Indian School Rd. Goodyear, 85338 Ask for: Schneider Weisse, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Mellow Mushroom 2490 W. Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, 85085 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Sonoran Inebriator Old Chicago 5695 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, 85308 Ask for: Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, New Belgium 1554, SKA Pinstripe Red Original Wineburger 6027 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85015 Ask for: Thunder Canyon Deep Canyon Amber, Bridgeport Seasonals, Big Sky IPA The Shout! House 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd. #207 Glendale, 85305 Ask for: Blue Moon, Fat Tire and Stone IPA The Yard House

AZ Wine Company 2515 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Ask for: Any of our fine craft beers. Blue 32 Sports Grill 7923 North Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale AZ, 85253 Papago Orange Blossom/ Sun Up Trooper IPA/Moose Drool Brat Haus – 3622 N. Scottsdale Road, Phoenix – SanTan Seasonal, KrombacherPils, Port Brewing Mongo

Gordon Biersch 18545 N. Allied Way Scottsdale 85054 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Papago Brewing Company 7107 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Orange Blossom, Hopago IPA, El Robusto Porter The Yard House 7014 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Bear Republic Racer 5

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Cave Creek Tap Haus 6900 east cave Creek Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Ask for: Krombacher Pils, Lost Coast Great White, SunUp Trooper IPA Chop & Wok 10425 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Oskar Blues Ten Fidy, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Green Flash Hop Head Red, Sonoran White Chocolate Ale Culinary Dropout 7135 E. Camelback Scottsdale, 85251 Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Abita Purple Haze, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Four Peaks Brewery 15730 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA Goldie’s Sports Cafe 10135 E. Via Linda Scottsdale, 85258 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium Seasonals, New Belgium 1554

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The Hungry Monk 1760 W. Chandler Blvd Chandler, 85224 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, The Lost Abbey Judgment Day, Ballast Point Sculpin Gordon Biersch 2218 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert 85296 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Iguana Macks 1371 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler 85224 Ask for: San Tan Epicenter, Blue Moon, SanTan Devil’s Ale Irish Republic 58 S. San Marcos Pl. Chandler 85225 Ask for: Irish Republic Amber, Sleepy Dog Red Rover, KilKenny’s Irish Cream Ale BoomBozz Tap House 1026 E. Gilbert Road Gilbert AZ Ask for: SanTan Devil’s Ale, Bell’s Oberon, Pyramid Hefeweizen

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ZIPPS Sports Grill 3950 W. Ray Rd Chandler, 85226 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber 1st Round Draft 1520 West Warner rd Gilbert AZ 85233 Fat Tire, Devil’s Ale, Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro

Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa, 85210 Ask for: Lost Coast Great White, Moose Drool, Abita Turbodog

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TT Roadhouse 2915 N. 68th St. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA, Moose Drool, San Tan Devil’s Ale

Old Chicago 6821 E. Superstition Springs Blvd Mesa 85209 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, SanTan Hopshock

ZIPPS Sports Grill 14148 N. 100th St. Scottsdale, 85259 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium 1554

Public House Garage 4855 East Warner Road Phoenix, AZ 85044-3308 Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Papago Oragne Blossom

ZIPPS Sports Grill 8380 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, 85258 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber

San Tan Brewery 8 S. San Marcos Plaza Chandler,85225 Ask for:Sun Spot Gold, Devils Ale, Hopshock

ZIPPS Sports Grill 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy Scottsdale 85254 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber

Sun Devil Liquors Cellar 235 N. Country Club Drive Mesa, 85201 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Summer Solstice, SKA Modus Hoperandi

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Deschutes Brewery Feb 19 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm House of Brews 825 S Cooper Rd Gilbert, AZ, 85233 (480) 426-9787

Come learn about the four fantastic ingredients that make up our favorite beverage - BEER! Join Sierra Nevada and dive into detailed information on Malted Grain, Water, Hops, & Yeast – from production to glass. Purest Ingredients, finest quality. Seating will be limited. $20 at arrival and this will

Phoenix, AZ, 85003 (480) 719-5005

Meet the Brewer - Urs Riner A cantastical night of six fantastical gourmet food and beer pairings including SanTan’s Epicenter Amber, Hefeweizen, Devil’s Pale Ale,

Feb 20 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm Mother Road Brewing Company 7 South Mikes Pike Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 (928) 774-9139

Ten (10) lucky winners will win up to three (3) VIP Seats at an exclusive event featuring an appearance by Deschutes Brewery Founder and President, Gary Fish! Attendees will receive an intimate look at the story of this amazing brewery from Bend, Oregon, told by the founder and current President of Deschutes Brewery. VIP attendees will be able to participate in an open ended Q and A with an icon of craft beer, and will receive complimentary hors d’ouerves and a hosted flight of Deschutes products, hosted by John Abraham, one of Deschutes Brewery’s talented brewers! Cost: Contest Winners!

Come share a pint with Mother Road’s Head Brewer, Urs Riner as he discusses designing a great beer and then hosts an open question and answer session with the public.

SanTan’s Beer 101 Class w/ SanTan Glassware Giveaway Feb 20 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Safeway 1491 7920 E Chaparral rd Scottsdale, AZ, 85250 (480) 994-5653 include all beer. Cost: $20

Sierra Nevada Beer Ingredients Class

THURSDAY, FEB. 20

Feb 19 | 6:00pm

Copper Blues & SanTan Brewing “Cantastical Beer Dinner”

Papago Brewing Co.

Feb. 19 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

7107 E. McDowell Road Scottsdale, AZ, 85257 (480) 425-7439

Copper Blues-Downtown Phoenix

HopShock IPA, Sex Panther Double Chocolate Porter, and a dessert course including Hibiscus Pale Ale. The dinner is set in Copper Blues’ brand new beautiful beer garden and is sure to be a “don’t miss this” affair! Cost: $42.50+ Limited seating. Reservation Phone Number: 480-719-5005

50 W. Jefferson St. Suite 200

Have you ever wondered what the path of Beer is from grains to your glass is? Well we have you covered. At this introduction to Beer class we will discuss basic brewing history, method and styles. This event is free of charge. After the “Final Exam” you will be rewarded with your very own SanTan pint glass.

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Beer for Brains - “Beer vs. Wine Dinner”

your reservation. Seating is extremely limited.

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is excited to celebrate Arizona Craft Beer Week at SanTan Brewing Company. Join us at SanTan Brewing Company! Meet brewery staff. Take a VIP brewery tour. Mingle with local homebrewers. Participate in a special Q & A session. Win great prizes from the AHA and SanTan! AHA rallies are free to current AHA members. Non-members can join now, or sign up onsite at a discounted member rate. Save time and fill out a membership form in advance. Don’t forget to RSVP to help us properly prepare for the event. RSVP TO THIS EVENT. Cost: Free to AHA Members - Reduced Price if you join AHA. Reservations: Go online to RSVP.

Feb 20 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Beer Trivia Night

Rico’s American Grill

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FRIDAY, FEB. 21

7677 N. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ, 85016 (602) 997-5850

Lumberyard Brewing Company

Blue Moose Craft Beer Fest

5 S San Francisco St Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 (928) 779-2739

Feb. 21 | 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Join Deschutes brewery founder Gary Fish, and brewer, John Abraham for the 3rd Annual Beer vs. Wine dinner benefiting the Beer for Brains Foundation. Enjoy an early reception with your chance to speak with one of the craft pioneers before your 4 course dinner. Cost: $59 per ticket or $199 which includes 2 tickets and a night stay at the Point Hilton. Reservations: Please call (602) 997-2626 to make

7373 E. Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 (480) 949-7959 Craft Beer Lovers: Please join the Blue Moose and Four Peaks Brewing Company for Arizona Beer Week benefiting the Scottsdale Charros. * Four Peaks Tap Takeover * Exclusive Four Peaks Beer ... * Guest Bartending Appearance by Roger Clyne *Raffle Items * Live Entertainment from 7-10pm Free Ride in a Mason Jar

Please join us for this great event and worthy cause!

THAT Beer & Donut Pairing Feb. 21 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm THAT Brewery & Pub 3270 N. Hwy 87 Pine, AZ, 85544 (928) 476-3349 We will pair three of THAT brews with three delicious paired sauces that you

Blue Moose Bar & Grill

Trivia Thursdays during beer week will test your beer knowledge! $2 Topless Cans! Sign up starts at 7pm, Game starts at 9:30pm.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 22 2014 Hops to Help Beer Festival Feb. 22 | 1:00pm - 6:30pm Hops to Help 475 E Lincoln St Phoenix, AZ, 85004 (602) 618-6852 Great beer, live music, photo booth, fun & all in support of local charity! Cost: $25 in advance - tickets on sale now. $30 at the gate.

Stews & Brews Hike Feb. 22 | 11:00am - 3:00pm All Locations We will be taking a leisurely 3 mile hike on the new Bearfoot Trail in Pine, followed by a rendezvous at THAT Brewery for hearty hot stew and seasonal brews! We will have two types of delicious stew (one vegetarian) on hand to pair with a sample of 6 brews. Don’t miss this perfect recipe for a chilly winter day! Hike is free! Bowl of Stew (2 choices) & 6 Beer sampling $10.95 Reservation Phone Number: 928.476.3349

Historic’s “Back To School” Beer Dinner Feb. 22 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm Historic Brewing Company 4366 E Huntington Drive Flagstaff, AZ, 86004 (928) 707-0900 Join us in celebration of Arizona Beer Week by feasting on six courses of local awesomeness prepared by the ever so amazing collaboration of Chef James of Cuvee 928 and Jamie of Satchmos BBQ. I know, right? Our mind is blown too. The dinner will feature Historic’s new releases as well as your old favorites, all poured alongside some of the most mind-blowing dishes ever to brace your palate prepared by locally sourced ingredients by locally loved chefs. Final Menu and Beer List will be released the week of the event. Seating is limited, so book your spot today. Cost: $35.00

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CRAFT BEER CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE FULL MENU TILL 2 AM • DELIVERY UNTIL MIDNIGHT - 7 DAYS! 10425 N SCOTTSDALE RD • SE CORNER SCOTTSDALE @ SHEA (480) 483-1939 • www.chopandwok.com

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1st Annual Brewery Bowl Off Feb 22 | 8:00pm Starlite Lanes 3406 East Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ, 86001 (928) 526-1138 The 4th Annual Arizona Beer Week kicks off February 15th and is poised to be the largest ever with over 250 events statewide. It’s hard to decide

exactly which ones should go on your schedule. If you happen to be in the Northern Arizona area, Starlite Lanes has one event you don’t want to miss! Coinciding with the last day of Arizona Beer Week, the 1st Annual Brewery Bowl Off is scheduled on Saturday, February 22nd. Up to 10 of Arizona’s finest craft breweries are expected to compete in a (75%) tasting and (25%) bowling competition. The first place winner of the event is guaranteed a tap handle at Starlite Lanes for a year, plus other great prizes. There will be a ton of other fun activities including; trick shot giveaways, food eating contests and a massive raffle! The purpose of this event is to raise funds and awareness for The Shadows Foundation, a Flagstaff 501(c)(3) organization. Shadows is dedicated to helping individuals who are affected by life threatening diseases, by providing services and financial assistance when

they need it most. By collaborating with local businesses, applying for grants, working with generous private donors, and holding fund-raising events, The Shadows Foundation allocates assistance and services to individuals and families in their times of greatest need. Attendees have three options for partaking in the event: 1.) General Admission Package - $30 15 (3oz) beer sample tickets – 5 beer voting tickets 16oz commemorative charity pint glass Gift package

tickets 16oz commemorative charity pint glass Shoes & Bowling (up to 4hrs!) Gift package 3.) Shadows VIP Package - $50 20 (3oz) beer sample tickets – 10 beer voting tickets 16oz commemorative charity pint glass Shoes & Bowling (up to 4hrs!) 7” one topping pizza Brewery Gift Bag Sponsor gifts

2.) Beer & Bowling Package - $40 15 (3oz) beer sample tickets – 5 beer voting

In ancient Greece, children of wealthy families were dipped in olive oil at birth to keep them hairless throughout their lives.

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If something bad happens you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens you drink to make something happen. -Charles Bukowskoi

He was a wise man who invented beer. -Plato

A woman drove me to drink and I didn’t even have the decency to thank her. -W.C. Fields

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You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. -Frank Zappa

because it happened. Dr. Seuss

For a quart of Ale is a meal for a King. -William Shakespeare

Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza. -Dave Barry

I’d rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy.

-Tom Waits

“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed – Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, ‘It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.’” -Deep Thought, Jack Handy

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ARIZONA BEER WEEK TUCSON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

(520) 299-2020

Brew N Bikes

Chef Ken Harvey showcases his modern American cuisine with a southwest twist, while focusing on locally sourced ingredients. Voted #1 Tucson Brunch two years in a row by Tucson Guide, this traditional and not-so-traditional brunch fare includes locally brewed beer by Dragoon Brewing Co. and favorites from the grill. Enjoy live blues music while taking in the beautiful view of the Catalina Mountains with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Feb 15 | 11:00am - 5:00pm Barrio Brewery 800 16th street Tucson, AZ, 85719 (520) 791-2739 The Brew N Bikes event starts at Barrio and ends at SkyBar. It takes the riders through the heart of downtown looping around University and ending at SkyBar.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Brewery Open House

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Feb 17 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Feb 16 | 11:00am - 2:00pm

Thunder Canyon Brewery - Foothills Mall

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

7401 N. la Cholla Blvd. Tucson, AZ, 85741 (520) 797-2652

7000 N Resort Dr Tucson, AZ, 85750

Stop in, tour the brewery and talk beer and brewing with the brewers at Thunder Canyon Brewery. Monday, February 17th from 6pm - 8pm. Free.

Arizona Loves Colorado Tap Take Over Feb. 17 | 5:30pm Tap & Bottle 403 N. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ, 85705 (520) 244-8999 21 taps total - 11 taps from Arizona and 10 taps from Colorado. A great way to kick off beer week in AZ and enjoy beers from our state and our neighboring state of CO!

Ten Fifty-Five Feb 17 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm 1702 1702 E. Speedway Blvd.

Tucson, AZ, 85719 (520) 325-1702 Come taste the beer and meet the brewers of 1055 Brewing!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Beer, Burgers, and the Four Peaks Brew Master Feb 18 | 11:30am - 4:00pm NOX Kitchen and Cocktails 6370 N Campbell Rd #160 Tucson, AZ, 85718 (520) 270-7248 Come have lunch with the Brew Master and friends of Four Peaks Brewery. From 11:30am-4pm we will be featuring our burger along with any one of 4 Arizona draft beers for only $10. You will also be able to meet and talk to the people behind the most popular brewery in Arizona.

Beer Dinner in the Canyon Feb 18 | 6:30pm Thunder Canyon Brewery - Downtown 220 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ, 85701 (520) 396-3480 Enjoy a six course dinner, each course created and paired with a Thunder Canyon Beer and a story. Limited seating. Stop in to reserve your seat. Cost: $40.00 plus tax

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Dragoon + 1055 Collaboration Brew Day Feb 19 | 2:00pm - 8:00pm Dragoon Brewing Company 1859 W Grant Rd, Suite 111 Tucson, AZ, 85745 (520) 329-3606 Take a tour of an operating brewhouse working on a collaboration beer between Dragoon & 1055! JP Vyborny Continued on page 76

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and Eric Greene will be on hand to give you a good idea of the intricacies of beer production. Also, extended taproom hours and a food truck!

Tap & Bottle

Grand Canyon Brewing Flight Night Feb. 19 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tap & Bottle 403 N. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ, 85705 (520) 244-8999

403 N. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ, 85705 (520) 244-8999 Join us to celebrate one of our favorite breweries - Dragoon! We will feature 2 cask conditioned beers and other special Dragoon Beers on tap! Chef’s Kitchen Food Truck will be outside. Look forward to a special menu paired with the featured Dragoon beers.

The Biology of Beer

Featuring Grand Canyon’s beers, both on tap and in bottle along with featured flights of GC Beers to try out!

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

283 N. Stone Tucson, AZ, 85701 (864) 276-8319

Brew Master’s Dinner Feb. 20 Barrio Brewery 800 16th street Tucson, AZ, 85719 (520) 791-2739 Come enjoy a five Course Dinner, each plate paired with one of many delicious Barrio Brews. Sit back and relax while learning the wanders of all the Ales. Limited Seating, price TBA.

Dragoon Casks and Special Taps + Chef’s Kitchen Food Truck Pairings

Borderlands Makes Buddies, Brews Big Beers for Arizona Craft Beer Week

Maker House

Mike Mallozzi, co-owner and Ph.D. microbiologist will discuss how the sciences of molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry all started with beer. Over 5000 years ago, in ancient Mesopotamia, human beings were enjoying a brand new invention of biotechnology: Beer! Of course they didn’t know that at the time, but they did know how to make beer. Over the millennia man has tirelessly worked to understand, improve, and perfect the beer-making process. Along the way we have discovered entirely new fields of study including enzymology, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Today, the study of fermentation is Continued on page 78

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Photo Caption: From left to right Arizona Wilderness brewers’ Brett Alered, Patrick WareDettler, and Jonathan Buford, and Borderlands brewers’ David Black and Nigel Knoy. Every winter, for one week, the great state of Arizona is magically transformed from an idyllic winter refuge (bemused by tales of polar vortices) to an enchanted wonderland where Arizona microbrews pour from taps high and low throughout the state. Preposterous you say? Nay, this fantastical week (Feb 15th - 22nd) is brought to you each year from the good folks at the Arizona Craft Brewers’ Guild. The week kicks off with the largest beer festival in the state (Strong Beer Fest) held at Steele Indian School Park on Sat. the 15th. Brewers from around the state and around the country will be serving up some of their strongest and mostdelicious brews. Borderlands Brewing Co. (Tucson, AZ) is no exception. In preparation for this year’s festival Borderlands teamed up the guys from Arizona Wilderness Brewing in Gilbert to produce a barley wine which will debut at the Strong Beer Fest. Made with locally grown wheat from Hayden Flour Mills this collaboration will surely be a crowd pleaser. Borderlands will also be bringing their Agua Bendita Anniversary Ale (they just had their 2nd anniversary this past December), their ever-popular Noche Dulce vanilla porter, and their Sonoran Red (and imperial red ale) to complement their

Strong Beer Fest arsenal. But the fun doesn’t end there. This year Tucson has become one of the premier destinations for fun and unique events in the state. Craft Tucson, a group of influential industry leaders in Tucson, has organized a dizzying array of cool and exciting things to do in the Old Pueblo too. The week launcheswith the “Brews n’ Bikes” ride, a self-guided bike tour of craft beer hot spots in the downtown/university area on Sat. the 15th, and ends with the Southern Arizona Brewers Festival at the Maker House on the 22nd. Borderlandsis also a central part of the action and is hosting: 1) a beer-themed trivia night at their tap room on Wed. the 19th(The winning team will receive a substantial Borderlands tab at the tap room),2) a “Biology of Beer” lecture given by Borderlands co-founder and President Mike Mallozzi, Ph.D. about how beer invented microbiology, biochemistry, and modern society as we know it, and 3) The Arizona premier of “Beer on a Roll” Michael Addison’s movie about one man’s trans-continental bike ride from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY and all the microbreweries he stopped at along the way. More info about all of these great events can be found at www.arizonabeerweek.com.

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hardly complete and some of today’s cutting-edge technologies owe their existence to beverage that has captivated the human imagination for thousands of years.

350 E. Congress St. Suite A Tucson, AZ, 85701 (520) 777-6482

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Borderlands Movie Night! The Arizona Premier of Beer on a Roll Feb 21 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm Borderlands Brewing Company 119 E. Toole Ave. Tucson, AZ, 85701 (520) 261-8773

Join us as we pull some rarities from Firestone Walker out of our secret Bat Cave and put them on tap just for you, that’s right, you the craft beer enthusiast.

Southern Arizona Brewers Festival Feb 22 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm Maker House 283 N. Stone Tucson, AZ, 85701 (864) 276-8319

Join us at Borderlands for the Arizona debut of Beer on a Roll: The story of one man, one bike, 3000 miles, and a craft beer tour of America. Reservations: No reservations required but seating is limited. Firestone Walker Rare Beer Event Feb 22 | 4:00pm

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Join us for an end cap festival for Arizona Beer Week featuring Southern Arizona’s premier breweries! Participants will get a commemorative pint glass and exclusive access to your local brewers. Enjoy your brews while you listen to local live music from The Bennu (http://thebennu.com/) and local eats available for purchase from a selection of Tucson food trucks (http://

Proceeds go to benefit the Easter Seals Blake Foundation helping them to provide services that assist children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs as well as support to

their families. Find out more at: http:// www.easterseals.com/who-we-are/ faqs/ Cost: $35 presale; $45 day of the event. Reservations: Reserve online. Tickets are $35 if purchased in advance, and will go up to $45 the day of the event.

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Coming in behind tea, beer is the second most popular beverage in the world.

Germany serves beer ice cream in popsicle form. Its alcoholic content is less than that found in “classic” beer.

During the European Middle Ages and the Renaissance, beer was often a nutritional necessity and was sometimes used in a medicinal setting.

A beer lover or enthusiast is called a cerevisaphile.

Prohibition, beginning on January 16, 1920, lasted 13 years, 10 months, 19 days, 17 hours, and 32-1/2 minutes, and was rescinded on December 5, 1933, at 3:32 p.m.

President Theodore Roosevelt took more than 500 gallons of beer with him on an African safari. In 1962, Iron City beer was the brand used to testmarket the concept of tab opening aluminum cans. By 1970, over 90% of all beer cans were self-opening.

Most saloons were brewery-owned by the 1900s. The bartenders earned $10 to $15 per week, with Sunday bringing in the most business.

The ancient Babylonians were the first to brew beer. The White House Brews Its Own Beer. Yes, the leader of the free world gets his own fresh White House brewed beer. Who knows how many major cultural and world changing decisions it may have been responsible for. Obama personally pays for the equipment and ingredients and White House Honey Ale is brewed by the White House chefs.

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Tucson Craft Beer Destinations Our recommendations for “Tops in Hops!” 1702 1702 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 325-1702 Why to Try? About 50 beers on tap, both imported and domestic and many more by the bottle. They rotate the list frequently so lots to try at all times. If you fancy a pizza and some great craft brews, try this place. Auld Dubliner 800 E. University (520) 206-0323 Why to Try? More than a wee selection of great craft, Irish and other beers here. Pair up with a boxty in a traditional Irish bar with great music in the center of the University mecca of fun bars and restaurants. B Line 621 N. 4th Avenue (520) 882-7575 Why to Try? Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner AND craft beer! A great 4th Avenue place that you must try for local food and fun. Barrio Brewing Company 800 E. 16th St. (520) 791-2739 Why to Try? Excellent local brew pub with 12 of their own on tap. Rustic warehouse décor. Great food. Borderlands Brewing Company 119 E. Toole Ave (520) 261-8773 Why to Try? Excellent local brewery (not brew pub or restaurant) featuring locally brewed, southwestern style beers with natural ingredients. Tap room open from 4pm to 8pm Wed-Sat. Live music 2-3 days a week too! Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub 6958 E. Tanque Verde (520) 885-8277 Why to Try? British Style destination 20 crafts on draft plus about 45+ bottles of beer. Full menu too, both British and American grill. Dragoon Brewing Company 1859 W. Grant Road (520) 329-3606 Why to Try? Excellent local brewery with tap room service for drinking their 7 brews. Food trucks frequently on site or you can bring your own munchies. Not a late-night place as they close early (8pm). Open Thurs, Fri, Sat. Elliott’s on Congress 135 E. Congress St. (520) 622-5500 Why to Try? Great downtown gathering place. Infused Vodkas and nearly 30 beers by the bottle. Great full menu and live entertainment on some nights.

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Fox & Hound 7625 N. LaCholla Blvd. (520) 575-1980 Why to Try? Over 100 beers available and 36 on tap! If you are looking for a truly gorgeous sports bar, with a full menu, billiards and lots of TVs…this is a great place to try. Frog & Firkin 874 E. University Blvd. (520) 623-7507 Why to Try? 50 bottled beers and 25 more on tap. Near UofA if you’re looking to party with the college crowd. Live entertainment. Full menue with pizza and sandwiches. Gentle Ben’s Brewery 865 E. University Blvd. (520) 624-4177 Why to Try? Excellent local brew pub with 12 of their own creations on tap. Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St. (520) 622-8848 Why to Try? Historic, urban, Rockn-Roller downtown local hot spot. Live music, dining, multiple bars. Good craft selection with over 30 on tap. Wine and cocktails as well. A local favorite destination and hangout. 40 vintage boutique hotel rooms upstairs! HUB Restaurant & Creamery 266 E. Congress St. (520) 207-8201 Why to Try? Great selection of about 20 crafts on tap. Wine and cocktails as well. and ice cream shop built-in. Full menu. Kid friendly during days and DJ scene at night. Cool! La Cocina 201 N. Court Ave (520) 365-3053 Why to Try? Amazing tree-lit courtyard with live music at night. Rustic, local feel with rotating local craft beers, wine, full bar and great eats. Menu includes apps, salads, tacos and sandwiches. Maynard’s 400 N. Toole Ave (520) 545-0577 Why to Try? Gorgeous and hip, upscale bar and marketplace with excellent Zagat-Rated dining across from Hotel Congress. Watch the trains go by from this wonderfully converted train station. Full bar & wine list with craft beer selection. Monterey Court 505 W. Miracle Mile (520) 207-2429 This hidden gem is a remarkably innovative venue that hosts fun

beer tastings every Friday 5-7 pm with AZ microbreweries, and offers 8 craft brews on tap and a constantly rotating stock of great craft beers. Upscale cafe with delicious food, full bar, signature cocktails and select wines is onsite plus free live music 6 nights a week. Upcoming performances are listed on the website at www. montereycourtaz.com Mr Heads 513 N. 4th Ave (520) 792-2710 Why to Try? Great local drinkin’ hole with 20 brews on tap and over 100 beers total, plus a wide selection of other liquors. Artsy crowd, eclectic décor makes this a 4th Avenue destination and popular place to soak your, uh…head.

Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink 101 E. Pennington St. (520) 882-5550 Why to Try? Great Pizza and 20 craft beers on tap. Full bar and wine selection as well. RJ’s Replays 5769 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 495-5136 Why to Try? Cool computerized beer ordering from your table complete with beer info and descriptions. Tons of selection and great sports bar atmosphere! One of the largest selections of craft on tap and in bottles in Tucson. Full menu too. Live music. Sir Veza’s 4699 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 323-8226

No Anchovies 870 E. University Blvd (520) 623-3333 Why to Try? Nothin’ fancy. Just great pizza and about 20 craft beers. Great college hangout in the heart of the action on University.

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Noble Hops 1335 W. Lambert Lane (520) 797-4677 Why to Try? OK, 28 beers on tap and 175 beers from around the world plus a full bar and wine. You can drink here. Huge menu as well of upscale eats. Not barfood.

Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Ave (520) 622-4300 Sky bar is a 100% solar powered cafe by day and astronomy themed bar by night with nightly viewing of the cosmos through our telescopes on the patio. Featuring 20 draft beers, award winning cocktails, espresso, and tea. When you need a place to imbibe, Sky bar is the place to indulge. Come down and drink in the stars.

Old Chicago 2960 N. Campbell Ave (520) 327-6200 Why to Try? 20+ taps and 110 beers from around the globe! Full menu with pizzas and pastas, cocktail bar, wines and “Beer Tour” club with bragging rights (and maybe rehab) if you complete the 110 beer tour. O’Malley’s on Fourth 247 N. 4th Ave (520) 623-8600 Why to Try? 16 beers on tap and more in bottles. Irish bar theme. St. Patrick’s stronghold location. Plaza Liquors 2642 N. Campbell Ave (520) 327-0452 A craft beer wonderland for packaged goods. If you like trying new beers, hard to get beers, seasonals, or exotic bombers, you should put Plaza Liquors on your list of great craft beer retailers. The store is not huge but the selection is. You can also mix and match your own six pack, which is really great. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and happy to help novice beer buyers find the tastes they like.

Why to Try? Great cantina style Mexican cuisine and about 20 craft beers on tap. Dozens more in bottles. Huge southwestern menu too. Ole’!

Tap & Bottle 403 N. 6th Ave (520) 344-8999 An all-around local favorite with TONS of selection for beer on tap and by the bottle. Check out their online calendar for special events such as DJ nights, educational sessions, food truck visitations and tap takeovers. Over 20 brands on tap and the selection changes constantly. Huge selection of beer by the bottle served ice cold from the cooler too. Great place to find craft beers you would not find in most places. The Parish 6453 N. Oracle Road (520) 797-1233 Why to Try? A nice gastropub in the north part of town with a nice brew selection of over 20 beers not so common. Live entertainment on the weekends. Full bar.

The Shanty 401 E. 9th St. (520) 623-2664 Why to Try? Over 120 beers! Great Euro-import selection! In business since 1937! You’ll love the patio atmosphere! Thunder Canyon Brewery 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. (520) 797-2652 Why to Try? One of two locations. Excellent local brewpub with 12 of their own beers on tap including cask conditioned and barrel aged beers. Growlers and kegs are available as well. Full delicious menu too. Thunder Canyon Brewery 220 E. Broadway Blvd. (520) 396-3480 Why to Try? Their newest of two locations. Huge old warehouse in the heart of downtown with great food and 40 craft beers on tap. Full menu and bar. Time Market 444 E. University Blvd. (520) 622-0761 Why to Try? This is a local grocery market with a cool local eats like wood-fired pizza, local baked goods, sandwiches, built-in and popular meeting place. 6 taps for on-site drinking but they stock over 150 brews by the bottle (retail) on hand! Trident Grill 2033 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 795-5755 Why to Try? 24 brews on tap. Full menu. If you are an active or ex Navy Seal, you already understand the Trident insignia. If not, go there and experience! Union Public House 4340 N. Campbell Ave (520) 329-8575 Why to Try? If you enjoy drinking craft beer in style, this is a good bet. Over 30 crafts on tap and a huge selection of bottled beer plus wine and full bar with signature cocktails. Upscale casual dining with great menu. Zona 78 7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (520) 296-7878 78 W. River Rd. (520) 888-7878 A pair of great, full-service restaurants with artisan pizza, Italian specialties and a nice craft beer selection. Voted Tucson’s Best Casual Dining Restaurant. Zona features a nice selection of popular and locally-brewed brands such as Borderlands and Dragoon.

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