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Beer is a big deal in the Valley. From tastings and tappings to pairing dinners and more, there’s a different beer event to attend pretty much every night. Every week, we curate upcoming brew-related goings-on and lay them out for you here. Your calendar will be as full of beer as your belly.
Wednesday, June 13
Pitcher of Nectar’s Tap Takeover – Boulders on Broadway
6-8 p.m.
Pitcher of Nectar distributing shows off some of the brews in their portfolio at this tap handle takeover.
Beers:
Borderlands – Noche Dulce, Prickly Pear Wheat, ‘Ol Loco IPA
Rubicon – Monkey Knife Fight, Hopsauce, Purple Mai Bock
Rock Art – The Vermonster
Thursday, June 14
Firestone Walker/ASH Speakeasy – OHSO
6-9 p.m.
Join the Arizona Society of Hombrewers and Firestone Walker Brewing Co. for a special happy hour. Reps from Firestone will tap Sucuba — the last keg in the state until February — as well as a firkin of unfiltered Pale 31. Proceeds from each pint sold support the Arizona Society of Homebrewers. Use the speakeasy phrase, “ASH sent me” to get the goods.
Beers:
Firestone Walker – Sucaba, Pale 31
Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner – Down Under Wines
6:30 p.m.
$35 gets you a seat during this five-course beer-pairing dinner. Reps from Sierra Nevada will be there to give away prizes and educate on their product while the Vandall-Hancock duo plays music. RSVPs required; email info@downunderwinebar.com for more.
Saturday, June 16
Mischief Brewing Co. Kickstarter Extravaganza – OHSO
All day Saturday, 20 percent of sales and $1 of every pint from a special keg will go to support the Kickstarter fund for Mischief Brewing Co., an upcoming brewery in Peoria. There will also be raffles and prizes and all kinds of tomfoolery.