Beer: Deviant Dale’s Brewery: Oskar Blues Brewery Style: American IPA ABV: 8 percent Let’s talk for a moment about cans. See, from years of being exposed to canned beer that just happens to be the cheapest, blandest stuff on the market, we’ve been conditioned to think that cans denote…
There’ s more than one way to drink like an Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day. You could, of course, go wild with the Guinness and food-coloring-spiked beer, but you’d be missing out on the true national drink of Ireland: whiskey. And while Steve Goumas, owner of Rula Bula, recommends tasting…
It’s been said that God created whiskey to keep the Irish from taking over the world. If it’s true, he didn’t do a great job of it — the Irish take over the world every day on March 17. But while everyone may be from the land of the clover…
Beer: DeliveranceBrewery: The Lost AbbeyStyle: American Strong AleABV: 12.5 percent We’re all seeking deliverance from something. Maybe evil, if you’re the religious type. Taxes. In-laws. Me, I seek deliverance from bad beer, from the desolate landscape populated by bland, cheaply-made lagers and ales crafted by a lazy hand. This week,…
Yesterday we introduced you to the Pickle Back, a simple pair of shots that’ll provide all the green you could need (or want) for St. Patrick’s Day. Today we give you the recipe, though it’s so simple you shouldn’t much need it. The ingredients:1 ½ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey1 ½…
This St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll likely see a lot of green beer flowing. Thing is, unless the brewer’s done something horribly wrong, beer isn’t meant to be green. Also, the fizzy yellow stuff they’re adding food coloring to is for wusses. March 17 is a day for celebrating the Irish…
Many factors contribute to the overall impression of a place. From music and artwork to food and drink, a city’s identity is defined by what its artists create and what its consumers eat up. Held at the Phoenix Art Museum, the Devoured culinary festival harnesses local art, food, and wine…
Beer: Hop RideBrewery: Tenaya Creek BreweryStyle: IPAABV: 7.2 percent “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is clever marketing, but it’s far from true. Arizona benefits from several Sin City exports — a liberal approach to strippers and gambling is one; yours truly is another (I grew up in the…
During Arizona Beer Week, we had the opportunity to sit down with David Walker, co-founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Part one of the interview premiered yesterday; read on for part two, when we talk about the state of the beer world, Firestone’s blending process, and what new beers the…
The man: David WalkerThe brewery: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. The history: Walker is a British expatriate and the husband of Adam Firestone’s sister. He brought an English twist to Firestone’s beers, and the two founded Firestone Walker in 1996. We sat down with Walker during Arizona Beer Week. Busy week…
Barbecue and baseball — that’s what Surprise does! Combine two of our nation’s greatest pastimes at the Surprise Barbecue Festival held March 3 at the Surprise Recreation Complex. While college teams crack their bats across the way, more than 30 BBQ squads from across the country will cook up their…
Beer: Red Rover Brewery: Sleepy Dog Saloon and Brewery (1920 E. University Drive, 480-967-5476) Style: Irish Red Ale ABV: 6.5 percent Red Rover, Red Rover, send Sleepy Dog right over. Thanks to Four Peaks, most beer drinkers in Phoenix are familiar with the Scottish ale style. Kilt Lifter is everywhere…
Yesterday we talked about the Hot Scotchy, the secret cocktail of the brewing community. Actually creating the drink is an involved process that requires homebrewing equipment, grain or some type of malt extract, and water, along with your choice of scotch. If you don’t brew, you’re better off finding a…
An arcane and mysterious sect, brewers like to perform a number of rituals during the making of beer: the pre-mash dance and battle cry, the sacramental blessing of the hops, the ceremonial loogie into the day’s first boil. (ED NOTE: These are all made up. We hope.) But perhaps no…
Ever had that dream in which you’re sitting on your bed and it’s speeding down a racetrack while four people in wacky costumes push you along? We checked our dream dictionary, and it means you should sign up for the 2012 AZ Bed Race. Held by Bridging AZ Furniture Bank,…
Beer: Footprint RegionAleBrewery: Odell Brewing Co.Style: American Strong AleABV: 9.5 percentPeople like to say it’s not about where you’re from, but rather where you’re going. Weird thing about beer is, where you’re going in a way becomes where you’re from. Choices of where to distribute are not made lightly –…
Who hasn’t wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below…
Who hasn’t wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below…
Who hasn’t wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below…
Who hasn’t wanted to chat up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. Thing is, we only got a few minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch the short video below…
We’ve got a big week ahead of us, fellow drinkers. Not only does this weekend mark the kickoff of the second annual Arizona Beer Week, but some geniuses got the bright idea to hold the first-ever Arizona Cocktail Week during the same period. We fear for our livers. But, troopers…
When you’re trying to move up in the conference standings, it’s nice to be able to personally knock off the team standing directly in your way. The Phoenix Coyotes, who currently sit fourth in the Pacific division, will have that chance when they face their rival Dallas Stars. Phoenix hasn’t…
