The leaves are changing, the winds are blowing a little cooler, and the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon is in the air. With that in mind, here are five great outdoor activities to celebrate the return of fall. Questival Scavenger Hunt Looking to experience a taste of adventure, Amazing Race…
“There’s magic in the ivy and the old scoreboard The same one I stared at as a kid keeping score In a world full of greed, I could never want more.” -Eddie Vedder (Go All the Way – A tribute to the Chicago Cubs) This song is the inspiration for…
With the unveiling of Two Brothers Tap House and Brewery’s first Arizona-made beers later this week, Jim and Jason Ebel (pronounced Abel), two veterans of the Chicago craft beer scene, will officially become the newest additions to Scottsdale craft brewing. Though the brewery, which is located at 4321 N. Scottsdale…
David Arnce, owner of Cartel Brewery, has announced plans to open a new brewery in Tempe. The new location will be called The Shop Beer Company and will be located at 922 W. 1st Street in Tempe. This is the latest adventure for the Cartel Brewery team consisting of Chief…
This year the Great American Beer Festival in Denver marked its 34th anniversary as the largest beer competition in the world with more than 1,500 brewery entries. The festival, which took place over the weekend, awarded bronze, silver and gold medals in 92 categories. Of the 275 medals awarded, four…
It’s 8 a.m. at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company in Gilbert and the day’s already started for brewmaster and co-founder Patrick Ware and head brewer Chris Rodgers. Today they’re brewing Rincon Red, an ode to founder Jonathan Buford’s neighbor Bob. As the story goes, Bob was part of what inspired Buford…
Jonathan Buford, founder of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company, says the Gilbert brewery will open what he refers to as a third location next summer in downtown Gilbert. (Buford counts the original Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company space as the first location, with the adjoining tasting room being the second.) Buford says the…
The diversity in Arizona’s landscape is stunning to say the least, and for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, it makes for a playground to be explored. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a camping trip, or simply an afternoon jaunt, here are three hikes in Northern Arizona to try. West Fork…
Brain Helton, nineteen-year veteran of the brewing industry and cicerone-certified brewer, plans to open Helton Brewing Company in Phoenix later this year. And when it comes to craft brewing and education, Helton’s interested in celebrating it all. Helton Brewery is expected to open in early December and will be located…
Whether chasing sunsets or simply trying to escape the sun, night hiking is a great way to hit the Arizona trails year round. With that being said, there are some important safety precautions to take when exploring nature after dark, as the desert does change and come alive in different…
Sara Palmer Fate Brewing Company opened a second location of the popular brewhouse over the weekend, this time in south Scottsdale. The original brewery opened two and a half years ago in north Scottsdale and has become known for producing craft brews at breakneck speeds. The new location stems from what…
If you’re a regular drinker of craft brews, you may have noticed some of your favorite beers being packaged in a cans. And judging by the number of Arizona beers now available in aluminum, it would seem the trend for canning beer is making a comeback in Arizona, too. With…
