Tap That AZ - The Arizona Craft Beer Podcast
396 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsHear the fascinating stories behind the exploding Arizona craft beer scene directly from the people who are making it happen.
When you live in the desert you have to stay hydrated. Or you die. Simple. But who says you always have to drink boring old lame water? There are PLENTY of options to get a tasty handcrafted beer.
**Disclaimer: Make sure you drink LOTS of water in the desert. Seriously. Don't be dumb. You need that out here. Or you really will die**
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Episodes
The Good Ol Irish Goodbye
December 19, 2019 21:44 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBOk, so in my defense I DID post an instagram story about taking the rest of December off from putting out episodes. HOWEVER, I now realize how small of a scope it is and that was super weak on my part. Sorry bout dat. So heres what up: The Arizona Beer Book is out and it looks amazing! We have been getting that bad boy all over the state. Be on the lookout at your local Arizona brewery or taproom. We are also launching "A Taste of AZ" very soon to put the same efforts and heart into Arizona ...
Episode 158: Simple Machine Brewing Co.
December 04, 2019 21:11 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn this episode I travel.....5 minutes south of my house. Woohoo! Along with Front Pourch off Happy Valley Road and the upcoming State 48 Rock House we are starting to get some great places up in North Phoenix. I am especially stoked about Simple Machine. I have known co-owner Marshall Norris for a few years and he's the first person I've met who I've known before they opened up a new brewery. Oh yeah, plus him and co-owner Matt Wright are just super cool dudes who happen to make some really...
Episode 157: The Brewmance
November 26, 2019 23:28 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIn one of the funnest episodes I've recorded I hang out with The Brewmance and Earn Your Booze at The Shop Beer Co in Tempe. Rob and Mike are true professionals on the mic and always a great time to hang out with. These guys have been all about the craft beer scene for quite some time now. It was only a matter of time before we got together for an episode. Enjoy!
Episode 156: Craft Beer Marketing Awards
November 25, 2019 21:04 - 25 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode I chat with Jim McCune and Jackie DiBella from Craft Beer Marketing Awards. This is the first year for the awards and it sounds really awesome. The liquid in the beer world tends to get all the attention (and rightfully so) but the marketing side is one of my favorite aspects of craft beer. Jim and Jackie explain what the awards are all about as well as the excitement from the beer community for this long-overdue recognition. If you want to enter please click this link. The e...
Episode 155: Lazy G Brewhouse
November 20, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode I head up north to Lazy G Brewhouse in Prescott. A newly built build creates a large and beautiful space (both indoor and outdoor) to enjoy what will be a long line of great beers and fantastic food in the coming years. With a brewer who hails from the legendary California brew scene and who knows a thing or two about great beer, Lazy G is on the must-visit list every time I head up north. Enjoy the show!
Episode 154: Beer School 11
November 18, 2019 16:14 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode I sit down with Marc and Rooster from Blue Pint Society to chat about Beer School 11. BS11 will be at Helio Basin on December 15th so Dustin and Mike from Helio joined in to talk about what they're up to and how stoked they are to host the latest iteration of Beer School. Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram to see how you can win a ticket to BS11. Enjoy the show!
Episode 153: PHX Beer Co.
November 13, 2019 16:17 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn this episode I head down to Washington St. to hang out with the folks at PHX Beer Co. One of the valleys newest brands PHX Beer Co. is coming out swinging. It starts with a stellar brew team which then completes the flavor loop with amazing food. Three beautiful locations, including one with a patio overlooking Marguerite Lake in Scottsdale, make these guys an easy visit. Enjoy the show!
Episode 152: Beer Writer Joshua M. Bernstein
November 11, 2019 22:03 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBGIVEAWAY: we are giving away a copy of "Drink Better Beer" so be sure to check out our social media to enter to win. In this episode I get to chat with my favorite beer writer, Joshua M. Bernstein. Josh just put out his 5th book, Drink Better Beer, and it seemed like the perfect time to get him on the show. Josh was able to set some time aside to talk about his beer journey. If you are looking for someone who has their finger on the pulse of craft beer, Josh is the guy to follow. Enjoy the s...
Episode 151: AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews
November 06, 2019 13:06 - 45 minutes - 25.8 MBAZ Barrels, Bottles & BrewsNovember 23rd - 2pm-5pm (VIP gets in at 1pm) Salt River Fields at Talking StickClick HERE to get your tickets Imagine an event that features nothing but Arizona made beverages including beer, wine, spirits, cider and mead. Now imagine that event is in November when the weather is perfect AND due to limited tickets the lines for drinks are short and you get to chat with the great people behind your favorite Arizona-made drinks. Well, that event exists and its ha...
Episode 150: Carbonic Daucus - The Chef-Inspired Carrot Sour Ale
November 05, 2019 18:06 - 36 minutes - 20.8 MBWhen was the last time you had a beer with carrots in it? Exactly. Well, thanks to a group of folks in Phoenix you now have the opportunity to try one that is amazing. Spearheaded by Willie Itule Produce Carbon Daucus is the brainchild of some of the best chefs in Arizona and the brew team at Helton Brewing Co. In this episode we sit down to talk with the Brian Helton and head brewer Rob Coate. To hear all about this delicious beer. Enjoy! Huge shoutout to my team for all their help. Thank...
Episode 149: One Water Brewing Showcase
October 30, 2019 13:31 - 46 minutes - 26.4 MBAs much of a surprise as it may be water can be pretty scarce in the desert. However, the City of Scottsdale is on it! They have one of the most advanced water treatment systems in the world. They can convert waste water into water that is unmatched in purity. But how do you convince the general public of this? You make it into beer. Enjoy the episode!
News & Events - November 2019
October 28, 2019 20:25 - 13 minutes - 7.92 MBNovember events: 11-1-2019 - Eat. Drink. Give! 11-23-2019 - 2nd Annual AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews 11-9-2019 - A Lager Celebration with Wren House 11-2-2019 - Crooked Tooth 3rd Anniversary: Crooked Carnival! 11-16-2019 - Beer Research Institute 5 Year Anniversary 11-9-2019 - 11-10-2019 - Pueblo Vida's 5th Anniversary Weekend 11-9-2019 - Tap & Bottle Invitational Beer Festival! 11-10-2019 - North Mountain Blues Brews & Arts Fest 11-16-2019 - Red White and Brew Beer Festi...
Event Conversations: JamBEERee
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode was recorded live at JamBEERee in Flagstaff. The festival was super chill and filled with great beer, people and music. We talked to some great people and made some new friends. Enjoy the show!
Brewers Panel - Beer Trends
October 21, 2019 19:52 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWe are back with another brewers panel episode featuring 3 of the most respected and skilled brewers in the state if not the country. Before we get to that, make a note to submit a rating and review to iTunes. Its a huge help to us. Let me know you did so and I’ll read your review on the episode and send you some swag. The topic for this installment of the "Brewers Panel" series is trends in beer. Many people, especially on the beer side thought the hazy IPA would never stick. The style is...
Episode 148: Eat. Drink. Give.
October 16, 2019 15:57 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode I sit down with some of the great people behind Eat, Drink & Be Giving which is a collaborative charity event featuring some of the best food and drinks in Tucson. The event is November 1st at Plaza Colonial in Tucson. Be sure to check out the social media posts for this episode to see how you can win 2 VIP tickets to the event.
Episode 147: Hot Chicken Throw Down
October 14, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode I sit down with some of the great people involved with the Hot Chicken Throw Down this coming Sunday October 20th at Ocotillo Restaurant in Phoenix. This competition pits some of the best chefs in Arizona against each other to pair a hot chicken bite with their choice of a Helton beer. Click HERE to get your tickets. We are also giving away 2 pairs of tickets so listen to the episode to see how you can win.
Episode 146: Desert Monks Brewing
October 09, 2019 16:37 - 52 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Eastern part of the Valley is home to many outstanding breweries, and in less than a year Desert Monks Brewing has made quite the name for itself. Located in the Gilbert Town Square Desert Monks regularly has more than a dozen of its own beers on tap, all of which came from the minds of their various owners and brewers. In this week's episode, we sit down with a host of key people from the Desert Monks Brewing and learn about how it came to be, both in name and location, what it is...
Arizona Beer Reviews 10-7-2019
October 07, 2019 15:51 - 14 minutes - 8.44 MBBe sure to vote for us as the best podcast in the Valley HERE In this episode our resident beer reviewer Marcus Pina, aka Brewery 602, reviews Mr Pineapple from San Tan Brewing and Salida Del Sol from Sentinel Peak Brewing. Enjoy! Want to show your support and help this show grow? Simply click here, give the show a rating and share some feedback! Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/O...
Episode 145: AZ Wilderness w/ former NFL player Jared Veldheer
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 75.4 MBBy now, pretty much anyone who knows Arizona beer knows Arizona Wilderness. They are so well known, in fact, that many Arizona Cardinals have stopped by not only to enjoy some beers, but brew some, too. Jared Veldheer, who played for the Cardinals from 2014 to 2017, collaborated with Wilderness on Tropical Storm back in 2015 and now on Double Tropical Storm. In this episode, we sit down with Jared as well as Wilderness' Jon Buford at the DTPHX location to talk about how a professional athl...
News & Events - October 2019
September 30, 2019 12:01 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOctober events: 10/11-10/12 - Oro's 3 Year Anniversary Oktoberfest Party 10/19 - Huss Uptown's Annual Husstoberfest! 10/20 - OHSO Oktoberfest: Beers, Brats, Best Friends 10/11-10/13 - Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake 10/2-10/30 - Four Peaks' Haunted Brewery Tours 10/12 - Helio Basin One Love 5 Year Anniversary Party! 10/19 - SunUp Brewing Company's 18th Anniversary Celebration 10/19 - Southwest Cider Fest SHOUTOUTS The Team Chris Dodson for his awesome productio...
Episode 144: Dragoon Brewing Company
September 25, 2019 13:34 - 59 minutes - 33.8 MBWe tend to fall into "whats new" mode with beer these days. There are great beers popping up everywhere. However, we sometimes forget to give proper respect to the OG's, the people who have paved the way for this booming industry. And you know what? They are still making great beers AND innovating as well. Dragoon has been a staple of the Arizona beer scene since 2011 and have never stopped making awesome beer. In this episode we sit down with the guys behind this great Arizona brewery to he...
Beer 101: Blending Beers with Will Walthereson
September 23, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBWe are back with another Beer 101 with our dude Will Walthereson. For this Beer 101 Will educates us on the art of blending beer. Wooden barrels make some of the most amazing beers ever. But the process can be rather unpredictable. Thus, the art of blending beer. Enjoy!
Episode 143: Chupacabra Taproom
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode I sit down with the guys from Chupacabra Taproom, the latest addition to what is becoming a booming Downtown Mesa. A great selection of local and regional craft beers as well as a fantastic rotating cast of food trucks make this place a must-visit. On top of that the building is beautiful and they have an awesome patio. Be sure to listen to the episode so that you can see how you can get a penny pint as well as take the pint glass home with you. Enjoy! FYI - the video is no...
Brewers Panel - State of the Union
September 16, 2019 13:01 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn the first of what will be a monthly "Brewers Panel" episode we sit down to discuss the current state of Arizona beer and craft beer in general across the country. My guests for this episode are Andy Ingram from Four Peaks, Dave Arnce from The Shop Beer Co. and Matt Trethewey from Beer Research Institute. Enjoy the show!
Episode 142: Front Pourch Brewing
September 11, 2019 07:30 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MBOpening a business is no easy task. Breweries are no exception. In fact, breweries are notoriously difficult to open. A major key to getting to opening day is to have a strong team. Front Pourch Brewing in Phoenix has nailed that. Everyone from investors to the person sending hop baskets from Oregon to use as light shades are friends and family. From the early days of making beer on their front porch (surprised?) to the madness that was the soft opening they have banded together to open one ...
Beer 101: Lambic Style Beers with Will Walthereson
September 09, 2019 19:03 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBOur instructor for this Beer 101 is Will Walthereson from The Shop Beer Co. Over the past few years lambics and beers inspired by the iconic lambic style have started to gain some momentum. With places like Jester King in Austin who make nothing but these wild type of beers and now in Arizona with Arizona Wilderness, Grand Canyon and a few others exploring this wild frontier consumers and brewers alike are really finding joy and appreciation for these funky treats.
Episode 141: Jack Maxwell from Travel Channels “Booze Traveler”
September 04, 2019 13:22 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBI’ve always been a big fan of the traveling food shows like "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives", Anthony Bourdain shows, and even locally now with Plate & Pour featuring chef Mark Tarbell. A few years ago I came across a Travel Channel show called "Booze Traveler". Ok, traveling AND drinking? I’m in. I immediately fell in love with the show and thought the host, Jack Maxwell was one of the coolest guys ever. Hell, even my kids loved the show and Jack. Fast forward to last year and there I am at ...
Arizona Beer Reviews 9/2/2019
September 02, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 7.92 MBIn this episode our resident beer reviewer Marcus Pina, aka Brewery 602, reviews the Boysenberry Sour from Helton Brewing Company and Neonic Sour Ale with Raspberry, Vanilla, and Lactose Dreams from The Shop Beer Co. Enjoy the show!
Episode 140: Conversations at Beer School 10
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBBeer School is always full of great people, great beer and you might actually learn a thing or two. Plus it supports a great cause. Put on by Blue Pint Society these events and Blue Pint Society in general were created to bring awareness and raise funds for testicular cancer awareness. Enjoy the show!
News & Events 8/26-9/29
August 26, 2019 13:43 - 9 minutes - 5.16 MBThe following are some great things you should check out between August 26th and September 29th, 2019: 8/30 Goldwater Brewing Co. - DDH Hop Chowda & GOGO Sour Rangers Blue 9/7 JamBEERee 9/14 Born and Brewed 9/14 Mother Bunch 5th Anniversary Luau 9/20 National Sour Beer Day at The Wandering Tortoise NEW OPENINGS! Front Pourch Soft Opening 8/29-8/31 Borderlands Public House SOON! State 48 Rock House! Late 2019 Lazy G in Prescott is now open 9/26 The Meading Room Tentative Soft Opening for ...
Episode 139: Conversations at Real, Wild and Woody Beer Festival
August 25, 2019 00:09 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode, Liz heads to Real, Wild and Woody. The best summer beer festival in the Southwest RWW is always a great time and lots of fun conversations to be had. And when you have a microphone things can get very interesting. Enjoy!
Episode 138: Flying Basset Brewing
August 14, 2019 00:38 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBFor this episode, I head down to Gilbert to hang out with Rob the owner of Flying Basset Brewing. These guys are one of the new kids on the block but with a handful of well known Arizona beer mentors he’s worked with it makes sense why they hit the ground running. Enjoy the show!
Episode 137: Arizonas Top Chefs Create A Beer
August 07, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBWelcome back. In this episode, I get to hang out with some of the best chefs in the country. All of these badass chefs have been on the Food Network hit show Chopped and all are based here in Arizona. A few weeks ago Brian Helton reached out and said “Hey, you gotta get in on this. I am working with Itule Produce and a bunch of awesome chefs to make a one of a kind beer.” If Brian is involved, I’m in. And what Willie Itule Produce is doing to innovate in the produce industry is so great to s...
Episode 136: Four Peaks Brewing Company
July 31, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBTo some, they are the guys who "sold out to the enemy". But to many more, they are the pioneers who paved the way for the success of craft beer here in the state of Arizona. In this episode, I sit down with a few of the people responsible for making Four Peaks Brewing Company the industry leader it is today including founder Andy Ingram. We talk about how your flagship beer can often come out of left field as well as the benefits of being owned by the largest beer company in the world. Enjoy...
Episode 135: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
July 24, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this episode, I hang out with Jon Buford and Patrick Ware from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. These guys have blown up since coming onto the scene just a few years ago. From being featured on the Travel Channel hit show Booze Traveler to collaborating with some of the best breweries in the world these guys are just getting started. This episode barely skimmed the surface of their story so we'll be having them back on very soon to hear more. In the meantime, enjoy the show!
Episode 134: Walter Station Brewery
July 17, 2019 12:04 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB*This episode is sponsored by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild* In this episode, I head over to the newest brewery in Phoenix to have a beer with Walter Station Brewery founder/brewer Jim Erickson. If you haven’t been to this place make sure you put it on your immediate must-do list. Not only are the beers kick ass but the taproom, an old fire station, is very cool. Enjoy the show! AZ Brewcon tickets HERE Real Wild & Woody tickets HERE Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awes...
Episode 133: AZ Pro Prints
July 15, 2019 13:51 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, we head over to Mesa to check out AZ Pro Prints. If you’ve had an Arizona beer served in a glass, chances are AZ Pro Prints created that glass. We hang out with the owner Scott and talk about the importance of quality glassware when enjoying an amazing handcrafted beer. Enjoy the show!
Episode 132: AZ Brewcon and Real Wild & Woody 2019
July 10, 2019 16:49 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBThis episode is sponsored by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. I sit down with Rob Fullmer from The Guild as well as Alex Phillips from Grand Canyon Brewing + Distilling and Sarah Ritchie from 12 West Brewing. We chat about the current state of Arizona beer as well as two huge events coming up at the end of the month: AZ Brewcon and Real Wild & Woody. Get your tickets and listen today! AZ Brewcon tickets HERE Real Wild & Woody tickets HERE Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his a...
Episode 131: Keeping it Weird with The Classy Alcoholic and AZ Wine Monk
July 08, 2019 13:54 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn this episode I have to, I mean I GET to hang out with 2 of Arizona's most notorious alcohol experts, The Classy Alcoholic and The Arizona Wine Monk. We hang out and sample some tasty beverages from 12 West and Garage East. These two dudes are awesome and the conversation is anything but predictable. Or normal. Or appropriate. Enjoy the show! Extra special thanks to Chris Dodson for his awesome production/editing work to help put the audio side of the episodes together Intro/Outro musi...
Episode 130: Rhiba Farm Picnic
July 01, 2019 13:03 - 53 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode guest host Liz Limberg heads out to Rhiba Farms to hang out at the Old School Farm Picnic. As is the norm at Rhiba she talks to a wide range of amazing people and gets to enjoy many amazing flavors of both food and drink. Enjoy the show!
Episode 129: Button Brew House
June 27, 2019 18:18 - 56 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode I head down to Marana, just north of Tucson, to hang out with Todd and Erika Button, owners of Button Brew House. We chat about how their combined personal and professional skills created a killer team to open the brewery. Oh yeah, they make awesome beer as well. Enjoy the show!
News & Reviews – 6/24/2019
June 24, 2019 13:26 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this "News & Reviews" episode we highlight events at Cider Corps, Copper Brothel Brewery, 1912 Brewing, Scale & Feather Meadery, and The Sleepy Whale. Marcus Pina, aka Brewery 602, also reviews a beer from Bone Haus Brewing. Enjoy the show!
Episode 128: Historic Brewing Co.
June 19, 2019 13:24 - 38 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, we travel up to Flagstaff to hang out with John, Kaitlyn, and Zack from Historic Brewing Company. We hear about the tedious process of brewing one of Arizona's favorites beer as well as the fine balance of growth while maintaining high quality. Enjoy the show!
Episode 127: Pride in Your Craft with Goodfellas Merch
June 12, 2019 17:28 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBMaybe its because I'm getting older but I feel like customer service is slowly dying. However, for those who still make it a focus, I believe it helps them to stand out in the crowd. And what if I told you a company who makes customer service also has the best quality AND prices? No brainer, right? Well, let me introduce you to my friends at Goodfellas Merch in Glendale. In this episode, I sit down with founder Joe to talk about how his love of craft beer and homebrewing translates into the ...
News & Reviews – 6/10/2019
June 10, 2019 07:30 - 11 minutes - 6.55 MBEvents from this episode: June 12th - Grand Canyon Brewery Tap Takeover at Richter Aleworks June 13th - Design Your Own Beer Can Pint Class at The Shop Beer Co. June 14th - Double Can Release & Tapping at Goldwater Brewing June 16th - Fathers Day at Beer Research Institute June 22nd - Downtown Chandler Brewery Crawl This week's beer review: Flagstaff IPA from Lumberyard Brewing Co Reviewed by Marcus Pina (@brewery602 on Instagram) and follow his page on YouTube Extra spe...
Episode 126: The Relentless Hustle with Tap Truck AZ
June 05, 2019 13:09 - 29 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, I hang out with Kinsey and Neal owners of Tap Truck AZ. Their truck is a 1966 Chevy C-10 Panel Truck with 5 tap handles protruding from the side of the truck. The tap handles have poured everything from Morning Sex Milk Stout from Beer Research Institute to root beer. Founders of the liquid catering company "Couple of Bartenders" Kinsey and Neal were looking to diversify their offerings to their clients and discovered the awesomeness that pouring straight from a badass truck...
Episode 125: Making the Best Local Food & Beer with Grain R&D
May 29, 2019 13:13 - 42 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we head down to Queen Creek to hang out with Travis Tolmachoff from Grain R&D. Located at the 100-year-old Sossoman Farm Grain R&D is doing amazing things to provide Arizona breweries and restaurants with the highest quality local grains with a sustainable approach. Some of the best in Arizona food and beer proudly use their products including Old Ellsworth Brewing, Chris Bianco, Wren House Brewing, and Arizona Wilderness Brewing. Luckily we all get to then enjoy a true ta...
Episode 124: Mykes Pizza moves into Cider Corps
May 22, 2019 13:24 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBSince opening less than 2 years ago Cider Corps in Mesa has made a huge splash in the Arizona craft beverage scene. When they were originally on the podcast they had a concern of how their cider would be received by the public. Well, they now have a new concern: making enough cider to meet the demand. These guys create some of the best most unique beverages in the state and are making the right moves to ensure more people get to try them. Myke Olsen is quickly making a name for himself in...
Episode 123: Campin' N Coolshippin' with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Pt. 2
May 15, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBThis episode is the second part of the conversations I had during Camp Coolship. Sharing some beers and talking with some of the most highly respected beer people in the country was an incredible experience. The level of knowledge, passion and commitment to creating something unique all these guests possess while staying completely humble and down-to-earth fully encapsulates what I love so much about craft beer. It was an honor to have every one of them on the show. Enjoy!
News & Reviews – 5/13/2019
May 13, 2019 13:28 - 21 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week's "News & Reviews" features a handful of events including Beer School 9. Listen to the episode to see how you can win a ticket to Beer School 9 happening this Saturday at Beer Research Institute. Plus, we get schooled on Pilsners by Preston from Wren House and Chris Dodson reviews a new Huss beer. Enjoy the show!