Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale From Boulevard Brewing Company Is Flawless

The Beer: Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale The Stats: 8.5% ABV | 38 IBU The Brewery: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Missouri  Boulevard Brewing Company was founded in 1989 and has long been known for making quality beers. The problem for Arizona residents was that these delicious beers were not distributed…

Goldwater Brewing Company in Scottsdale Is a Family Affair

Located on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard, Goldwater Brewing Company could be easily missed the blink of an eye. But despite the brewery’s small stature, the beers created here leave a big impression. Since opening less than two years ago, this family business has managed to make a…

RedThai Southeast Asian Kitchen in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: RedThai Southeast Asian Kitchen  7822 North 12th Street www.facebook.com/RedThaiPhx The Hours: Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. daily. Perfect For: Watching Pokemon and other anime shows while eating Thai appetizers.  The Interior: RedThai in Sunnyslope is beautifully decorated with high ceilings, a long bar, a Buddha mural,…

Pedal Haus Brewery’s Belgian Wit Is Authentically Brewed to Style

Wits Who & What: Pedal Haus Brewery in Tempe The Beer: Pedal Haus Wit (5.1 percent ABV)  Pedal Haus, Downtown Tempe’s new crown jewel (at least, beer-wise), opened in September 2015, first showcasing a lineup of fine craft-centric guest beers. Now that Head Brewer Derek “Doc” Osbourne has had time…

Huss Brewing Company to Release Koffee Kolsch and The Husstler in Cans

Huss Brewing Company announced this week that brewery favorites Koffee Kolsch and The Husstler Milk Stout will become available in cans. Distribution state-wide will begin next week, and the brewery plans to debut the new canned varieties at the Strong Beer Festival later this month.  The Husstler Milk Stout, winner…

Roka Akor in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Roka Akor  7299 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale (480) 306-8800 rokaakor.com The Hours: Happy hour is daily from 4:30 to 7 p.m.  Perfect For: Japanese fare with a twist, including sushi and sliders; plus discount cocktails, house sake, and Japanese beer.  The Interior: Smack dab in in the middle…

Pedal Haus Brewery in Tempe: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Pedal Haus Brewery  730 South Mill Avenue, Tempe 480-314-2337 www.pedalhausbrewery.com  The Hours: Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. daily.  Perfect For: Beer and Bavarian-style eats at a massive brewery on Mill Avenue that doesn’t feel like it’s on Mill Avenue.  The Interior: Pedal Haus occupies a massive…

Dirty Martini Bistro & Bar in Downtown Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Dirty Martini Bistro & Bar  1140 East Washington Street, Phoenix (602) 566-8959 www.facebook.com/Dirty-Martini-Bistro-Bar-1663459590566089 The Hours: Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday  Perfect For: Slightly elevated bar fare with fancy cocktails featuring top shelf liquor at a place that’s close to Chase Field and Talking Stick…

Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen 2210 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe  (480) 625-4372 zuizakaya.com The Hours: Happy hour is everyday from 4 to 7 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m.  Perfect For: Inexpensive Asian-inspired bites, cheap sake bombs, and sake. The Interior: It’s hard to believe this is where Italian restaurant…

She So Hop: First All-Female Brewed Beer to Debut at Arizona Beer Week

It’s a chilly Friday morning and Huss Brewery is buzzing. Dozens of women from more than 30 breweries around the state have gathered at the Tempe brewery, each donning swag representing their brewery affiliation. Conversation flows as the smell of the steeping mash fills the room and the women prepare to…

Locally Made Sugar Cane Vodka from O.H.S.O. Distillery Is Available Now

You probably know O.H.S.O. as a notoriously dog-friendly destination for craft beer. After all, the restaurant and bar’s original location in Arcadia hosts weekly and monthly events that let home brewers make beers that are then tapped for the community to enjoy, and once a month, the Paradise Valley location…