Phoenix Beer: A History Rising to New Peaks

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.
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Phoenix Beer: A History Rising to New Peaks

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.
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Phoenix Beer: A History Rising to New Peaks

Phoenix Beer: A History Rising to New Peaks

by Dave Clark
Phoenix Beer: A History Rising to New Peaks

Phoenix Beer: A History Rising to New Peaks

by Dave Clark

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781540241306
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Publication date: 11/25/2019
Series: No Series Linked
Pages: 178
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author


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.

Table of Contents

Preface 9

Acknowledgements 15

Introduction 19

1 Pre-Prohibition Brewing 23

2 Arizona Brewing Company 28

3 Dawning of the Golden Age of Brewing in Phoenix 41

4 The Rise of Four Peaks Brewing Company 53

5 The Modern Era of Brewing in Phoenix 64

Central Phoenix Breweries 64

East Valley Breweries 92

West Valley Breweries 160

About the Author 175

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