It’s time again to raise a glass to local brewers. Arizona Beer Week starts on Thursday.
Many Valley breweries will tap special releases, host unique events and showcase how their brews can be expertly paired with food.
“It’s really just a chance to celebrate everything beer in Arizona,” says Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Andrew Bauman.
There’s a lot going on over the event's 10 days. Like any good taster flight, we’ve put together a sampling of what’s in store. Check out these 12 events celebrating craft beer around the Valley.
Multiple LocationsA sweet kickoff to the week, O.H.S.O. Brewery's Donut Daze event pairs BoSa Donuts with beers inspired by the confections, including a banana hefeweizen, lemon hazy IPA and maple bar stout. Doors open at 11 a.m. The event will take place at each of O.H.S.O.'s six Valley locations, with a dozen doughnut-flavored draft pairings available in Arcadia, Paradise Valley, Gilbert and Scottsdale, and six available in Sunnyslope and Surprise.
2811 N. Central Ave. Brunch will be served for dinner at Kings Beer & Wine on Thursday. The Phoenix taproom and bottle shop will unveil its popular collaboration brew made with Huss Brewing Co. starting at 5 p.m. The beer is made with the popular children’s cereal. Kings shared a photo of oversized boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch ripped open and empty on the brewery floor to tease the return of this annual brew.
7555 N. Pima Road, ScottsdaleMore than 160 breweries will bring over 500 beers to the 2025 Arizona Strong Beer Festival, including some of their biggest, aka highest in alcohol, sips. At this signature event, you can sample creations from just about every brewery in the state, plus plenty of out-of-towners. If you splurge for VIP passes, swing by a day early to get your wristband. You’ll be rewarded with a pre-party where you can sample beers and ciders while San Diego State University takes the mound against Setton Hall University during the Desert Invitational. General admission tickets cost $65 and VIP admission is $80. Purchase tickets through TicketWeb.
8 S. San Marcos Place, ChandlerThe fact that all beer drinkers are cycling enthusiasts is its own modern trope. Lean into the caricature, get on your bike and ride. The cruise kicks off at 2 p.m. from SanTan Brewing Co. and will stop at Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta, Valle Luna, The Hungry Monk and The Stillery. Ride guidance will be provided by Tempe Bicycle Action Group. Tickets are $38 in advance and may be reserved online.
14 N. Robson, MesaNot every beer week event is focused on casually sipping craft brews. Mesa’s Chupacabra Taproom will test people’s endurance and intestinal fortitude with the return of its Montucky Mile. Runners will be asked to drink a Montucky Cold Snack, run a quarter-mile lap, and repeat this process three more times. Costumes and cowboy hats are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest finish and best dressed. Runners can reserve their spot online for $20.
4626 N. 16th St., #102The Casual Pint, a craft beer bar and bottle shop in central Phoenix, will host a ’90s-themed trivia night with Scottsdale’s Pinnacle Brewing Co. They’ll also release a collaboration beer, Casual Ascent, an American lager. This is a free event; trivia kicks off at 7 p.m.
The Guadalupe on MainMesa’s modern Mexican restaurant, The Guadalupe on Main, will partner with Holidaily Brewing Co. on a four-course, gluten-free pairing dinner. The Guadalupe has created new dishes to pair with gluten-free beers from the Colorado brewery. Those a creamy chipotle pasta and a chimichanga served with mushroom-poblano soup. Holidaily will pour a special edition of its amber lager during the dinner. Tickets are $130 and vegetarian options are available upon request.
1010 W. Southern Ave., MesaWatch some of the most badass women in beer at Boulders on Southern for a “competition of brute strength” to see who will take home bragging rights and the championship belt. Also on tap at this free event is a silent auction that benefits the Pink Boots Society, which aims to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industries.
4056 E. Washington St.Sample a flight of five beers from Walter Station Brewery, paired with five flavors of Girl Scout cookies, at its Phoenix brewpub. The sampling is available from 5 to 8 p.m. and the event coincides with the brewery’s weekly all-day happy hour and a watch party for the U.S. Women’s national soccer team, which will take on Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup.
495 E. Warner Road, Chandler If you’ve ever wanted to pull back the curtain at your favorite brewery, this is a discussion and dinner for you. Join local craft brewers at SanTan Gardens to learn more about them and their work. Panelists include SanTan Brewing Co. managing partner Jamie Hoffman, Huss Brewing Co. founder and brewmaster Jeff Huss, Lumberyard Brewing Co.’s sales head Ken Wilson, Barrio Brewing Co. COO Jamie Dickman and the guild’s Bauman. A four-course meal will be paired with beer from the panelists’ breweries. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online.
912 N. Colorado St., GilbertShort for “really awesome, really exclusive,” the R.A.R.E. Shit Fest will feature new and vintage brews from Belgian brewer Cantillon at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.’s Woodnotes Cellar in Gilbert. The free event will also include a live DJ, food available for purchase from The Fry Bar and more rare beers from other Belgian makers and Wilderness’ cellar of mixed culture, spontaneous and sour brews.
24 W. Camelback RoadThe Joy Lush Club will host an Arizona Beer Week Edition of its LEGO building and craft brews event. The bar and bottle shop has teamed up with Wren House Brewing Co. and smash burger spot Stoop Kid for a family-friendly night out. A ticket ($52-62) includes a choice of a LEGO kit, a pint of a Wren House beer and a Stoop Kid burger. Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite.
Many Valley breweries will tap special releases, host unique events and showcase how their brews can be expertly paired with food.
“It’s really just a chance to celebrate everything beer in Arizona,” says Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Andrew Bauman.
There’s a lot going on over the event's 10 days. Like any good taster flight, we’ve put together a sampling of what’s in store. Check out these 12 events celebrating craft beer around the Valley.
At Donut Daze, O.H.S.O. will pair doughnuts with beers inspired by the sweet confections.
O.H.S.O. Brewery
Donut Daze at O.H.S.O. Brewery
Feb. 13Multiple LocationsA sweet kickoff to the week, O.H.S.O. Brewery's Donut Daze event pairs BoSa Donuts with beers inspired by the confections, including a banana hefeweizen, lemon hazy IPA and maple bar stout. Doors open at 11 a.m. The event will take place at each of O.H.S.O.'s six Valley locations, with a dozen doughnut-flavored draft pairings available in Arcadia, Paradise Valley, Gilbert and Scottsdale, and six available in Sunnyslope and Surprise.
Cinnamon Kolsch Brunch
Feb. 132811 N. Central Ave. Brunch will be served for dinner at Kings Beer & Wine on Thursday. The Phoenix taproom and bottle shop will unveil its popular collaboration brew made with Huss Brewing Co. starting at 5 p.m. The beer is made with the popular children’s cereal. Kings shared a photo of oversized boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch ripped open and empty on the brewery floor to tease the return of this annual brew.
Flagstaff's Historic Brewing Co. traveled to the Valley for the Strong Beer Fest in 2024 and will return to pour this year.
Jacob Tyler Dunn
Arizona Strong Beer Festival
Feb. 157555 N. Pima Road, ScottsdaleMore than 160 breweries will bring over 500 beers to the 2025 Arizona Strong Beer Festival, including some of their biggest, aka highest in alcohol, sips. At this signature event, you can sample creations from just about every brewery in the state, plus plenty of out-of-towners. If you splurge for VIP passes, swing by a day early to get your wristband. You’ll be rewarded with a pre-party where you can sample beers and ciders while San Diego State University takes the mound against Setton Hall University during the Desert Invitational. General admission tickets cost $65 and VIP admission is $80. Purchase tickets through TicketWeb.
SanTan Crusin’ for a Brewsin’ Bike Ride
Feb. 168 S. San Marcos Place, ChandlerThe fact that all beer drinkers are cycling enthusiasts is its own modern trope. Lean into the caricature, get on your bike and ride. The cruise kicks off at 2 p.m. from SanTan Brewing Co. and will stop at Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta, Valle Luna, The Hungry Monk and The Stillery. Ride guidance will be provided by Tempe Bicycle Action Group. Tickets are $38 in advance and may be reserved online.
Don your best cowboy hat and limber up for a unique race at Chupacabra Taproom, the Montucky Mile.
Charles Barth
Fifth Annual Montucky Mile
Feb. 1614 N. Robson, MesaNot every beer week event is focused on casually sipping craft brews. Mesa’s Chupacabra Taproom will test people’s endurance and intestinal fortitude with the return of its Montucky Mile. Runners will be asked to drink a Montucky Cold Snack, run a quarter-mile lap, and repeat this process three more times. Costumes and cowboy hats are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest finish and best dressed. Runners can reserve their spot online for $20.
Tuesday Trivia with Pinnacle Brewing Co.
Feb. 184626 N. 16th St., #102The Casual Pint, a craft beer bar and bottle shop in central Phoenix, will host a ’90s-themed trivia night with Scottsdale’s Pinnacle Brewing Co. They’ll also release a collaboration beer, Casual Ascent, an American lager. This is a free event; trivia kicks off at 7 p.m.
The Guadalupe on Main has partnered with Colorado-based Holidaily Brewing Co. for a gluten-free dinner and beer pairing in its dining room.
Sara Crocker
Gluten-free Beer Dinner
Feb. 18The Guadalupe on MainMesa’s modern Mexican restaurant, The Guadalupe on Main, will partner with Holidaily Brewing Co. on a four-course, gluten-free pairing dinner. The Guadalupe has created new dishes to pair with gluten-free beers from the Colorado brewery. Those a creamy chipotle pasta and a chimichanga served with mushroom-poblano soup. Holidaily will pour a special edition of its amber lager during the dinner. Tickets are $130 and vegetarian options are available upon request.
Pink Boots Sixth Annual Arm Wrestling Throwdown
Feb. 191010 W. Southern Ave., MesaWatch some of the most badass women in beer at Boulders on Southern for a “competition of brute strength” to see who will take home bragging rights and the championship belt. Also on tap at this free event is a silent auction that benefits the Pink Boots Society, which aims to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industries.
Pair five pours from Walter Station Brewery with Girl Scout cookies during Arizona Beer Week.
Jim Erickson
Beer and Girl Scout Cookie Flight
Feb. 204056 E. Washington St.Sample a flight of five beers from Walter Station Brewery, paired with five flavors of Girl Scout cookies, at its Phoenix brewpub. The sampling is available from 5 to 8 p.m. and the event coincides with the brewery’s weekly all-day happy hour and a watch party for the U.S. Women’s national soccer team, which will take on Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup.
Brewers Roundtable Beer Pairing Dinner
Feb. 20495 E. Warner Road, Chandler If you’ve ever wanted to pull back the curtain at your favorite brewery, this is a discussion and dinner for you. Join local craft brewers at SanTan Gardens to learn more about them and their work. Panelists include SanTan Brewing Co. managing partner Jamie Hoffman, Huss Brewing Co. founder and brewmaster Jeff Huss, Lumberyard Brewing Co.’s sales head Ken Wilson, Barrio Brewing Co. COO Jamie Dickman and the guild’s Bauman. A four-course meal will be paired with beer from the panelists’ breweries. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased online.
R.A.R.E. Shit Fest
Feb. 21912 N. Colorado St., GilbertShort for “really awesome, really exclusive,” the R.A.R.E. Shit Fest will feature new and vintage brews from Belgian brewer Cantillon at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.’s Woodnotes Cellar in Gilbert. The free event will also include a live DJ, food available for purchase from The Fry Bar and more rare beers from other Belgian makers and Wilderness’ cellar of mixed culture, spontaneous and sour brews.
The bottle shop and bar Joy Lush Club will host a family-friendly night out featuring LEGO building and dinner served by Stoop Kid. Adults can grab pints from Phoenix's Wren House Brewing Co.
Geri Koeppel
Bricks and Brews
Feb. 2224 W. Camelback RoadThe Joy Lush Club will host an Arizona Beer Week Edition of its LEGO building and craft brews event. The bar and bottle shop has teamed up with Wren House Brewing Co. and smash burger spot Stoop Kid for a family-friendly night out. A ticket ($52-62) includes a choice of a LEGO kit, a pint of a Wren House beer and a Stoop Kid burger. Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite.
