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Andrew Deutsch
New Member
Username: Dog_face_brewer
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 07:56 pm: | 
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Hey,
I am in Phoenix for a few days, anyone know of a good micro brewery around these parts? |
dave tevis
New Member
Username: Azshtr
Post Number: 18
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 10:24 pm: |
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There is Four Peaks in Tempe, Gordon Birsch in Tempe (though not really a micro), Rock Bottom is great... its on Shea at the 101 freeway, also Chandler Mall has a great one that has won many awards but the name escapes me right now. You can also try Papago brewing on McDowel... they have tons of beer on tap, for a geat irish pub Rosie McCaffreys on Camelback near 7st is highly recommended. Have a beer for me |
dave tevis
New Member
Username: Azshtr
Post Number: 19
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 10:26 pm: |
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I just had a Kolsch (spelling?) at Gordon that was great! |
Andrew Deutsch
New Member
Username: Dog_face_brewer
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 11:33 pm: |
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I was at Gordon Birsch last visit and it is a nice place with decent beer. To answer my own question... Micro beer wise, it is as micro as is Rock Bottom but the beer is decent. I ran into a little place I found in the yellow pages called Sonora Brew pub. It is on Camelback and 7th st. I have to say they are currently serving the absolute BEST beer I have ever had the privelege of tasting. I have tried microbeer across the nation, no where as much as seasoned profesionals as Bill Pierce of course, but I have tried alot. Some of my fav's are Great Lakes Elliot Ness, Bell's Porter, Flat Tire's 1554, etc...... I have to say, without a doubt, the best beer I have tasted was tonight!!!!
They are serving a true cask ale, it changes apparently from time to time (as the cask runs dry) it is a Pale Ale called the Burning Bird that is conditioned with Tomahawk hops. OH MY GOD!!!! It is by far the best beer I have ever drank!!!!! From start to finish, GO GET SOME!!!
If you live in Arizona, make the trip before it runs out.
Andrew |
dave tevis
New Member
Username: Azshtr
Post Number: 20
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 04:29 pm: |
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I'll second that one. I've had that beer at Sonora and it is a great beer. Nice little pub as well. |
Wm John Ivey
Member
Username: Fat_elvis
Post Number: 250
Registered: 02-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 08:12 pm: |
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And don't forget the homebrew rootbeer there, Its like the first time I had homebrewed beer once you taste it you can't go back.
John |
Hophead
Senior Member
Username: Hophead
Post Number: 1009
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 11:04 pm: |
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Rock Bottom would not be my first choice...
Depending on where you are staying :
Sonora (as mentioned) Brewing, ask for uwe ("ooovah"), and/or visit the brewery with a bar in phoenix
BJ's (chandler mall reference}
4 peaks (scottsdale and tempe)
rio salado (tempe/guadalupe)
Papago's (scottsdale, MANY taps)
gordon's as mentioned in tempe
rock bottom is ok, in various locations
copper creek in chandler
not in order, random thoughts.
If you want a place with the best selection of incredible brews (not just their brew), then papago's is a must visit. off scottsdale and, hmmm, mcdowell road.
email for any direction or good/bad advise...
by the way, you picked a great time to visit phoenix weather wise! |
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