Arizona Beer Week - Strong Beer Festival

The world’s oldest known fermented fruit-based beverage dates back 9,000 years. Beer is a newer creation, going back only 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, the result of an accidental pairing of grains, wild yeast, and water in a vessel subject to proper climatic conditions. Brewing is somewhat more precise these...

By Glenn BurnSilver

February 12, 2015

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The world’s oldest known fermented fruit-based beverage dates back 9,000 years. Beer is a newer creation, going back only 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, the result of an accidental pairing of grains, wild yeast, and water in a vessel subject to proper climatic conditions. Brewing is somewhat more precise these days, and brewers have little trouble creating high-alcohol ales. Thus, more than 150 potent creations will be on tap during Arizona Beer Week’s annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival.

Sampling starts at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 14, in Steele Indian School Park, 300 East Indian School Road. General admission tickets, $45, include one four-ounce commemorative tasting mug and 40 two-ounce beer tasting tickets. Designated driver tickets are $10. Food is also available. Visit arizonabeerweek.com/arizona-strong-beer-festival.

Sat., Feb. 14, 1 p.m., 2015

Glenn BurnSilver

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