Phoenix Beer

Phoenix's brewing history dates back to the mid-1800s, when small breweries had to contend with brackish water, searing desert heat and no refrigeration. By the time Prohibition arrived, the state's breweries were tapped out. It wasn't until the 1930s that Arizona Brewing Company left the first indelible mark on the Copper State's thirst. When its last call came, a new force called Four Peaks rose from the ashes as majestically as the mountains for which it is named. Author Dave Clark guides you from the area's beer icons of yesterday to the rapidly evolving brewing scene of today. Discover and appreciate Phoenix beer, from the classic, clean pilsner from Helton Brewing that rivals Germany's best to Fate's local taste of the Southwest, Hatch Chile Gatos.
Dave Clark is a former professional brewer, Certified Cicerone and one of two Master-level BJCP beer judges in Arizona. An established beer and music journalist, Clark contributes regularly to publications such as Brew Your Own and Zymurgy and is the former beer scribe for New Times and Entertainer Magazine. He a past president of SNOB homebrew club and enjoys performing locally as a singer/guitarist, skiing, hiking and, naturally, visiting local breweries. Find out more at www.brewsician.com.