NEW TIMES 2022 BOWL GUIDE SPECIAL RETAIL SECTION Dec 22nD–Dec 28th, 2022 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times 43 Restaurant and Brewhouse in Chandler. The duo combined their years of craft beer knowledge to open Huss Brewing Co. in 2013. Now, cans of Huss beer are some of the most recognizable symbols of Arizona brewing. This craft brewery is one of the largest in the state, and the magic is made in a warehouse in Tempe before it’s distributed in cans and kegs to grocery and liquor stores, taprooms, and restaurants around Arizona. In metro Phoenix, fans can sip on Papago Orange Blossom or Koffee Kolsh from a taproom at the Tempe brewery or at outposts in uptown and downtown Phoenix. Saddle Mountain Brewing Co. 15651 West Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-249-5520 Whether you live in the West Valley or not, Saddle Mountain Brewing Co. and its award-winning beer are worth the drive. This Goodyear destination is both a brewery and full-service restaurant with pub classics like pretzels and wings and Southwest favorites such as Pork Chili Verde and fajitas. All pair well with the brewery’s craft beer creations, including Sun Scorched Kolsch and Moon Landing Milk Stout. Taildragger Clan-Destine, a Scottish-style ale, is the proud winner of five Great American Beer Festival medals, making this brew a must-try for beer fans in the Valley. Simple Machine Brewing Co. 701 West Deer Valley Road #1 623-469-9199 Marshall Norris made a name for himself in the Arizona craft brewing scene as the head brewer at popular Tucson spot Borderlands Brewing Co. When he moved to Phoenix, he brought with him a passion for beer and an expertise for making it. Norris partnered with fellow Borderlands alum Matt Wright to open Simple Machine Brewing Co. in North Phoenix in 2019. The duo took a chance on an underserved area close to the Deer Valley Airport and have spearheaded a revitalization of the area, which is now home to multiple breweries. The sleek, modern taproom is the right amount of industrial yet cozy. It invites customers to come in, order a Laze West Coast IPA or a Cherry Vanilla Stout served on nitro, and enjoy the bright and comfortable space. Live music and food trucks rotate throughout the week, keeping the options fresh. Walter Station Brewery 4056 East Washington Street 602-368-8402 East of downtown Phoenix, right along the light rail tracks, sits an old fire station. But instead of fire trucks and hoses, this brick building is packed with fermentation tanks and cans of beer. At Walter Station Brewery, pick a seat inside the high-ceil- inged bar or outside on the patio and sip on a Baja Girl Blonde or a Just Be Nice American Amber. If it’s match day, this soccer-focused bar and restaurant brings it home with Winston’s British Bitter, and for those looking for a coffee boost, the Coffee & Cream Ale is smooth, creamy, and best served on tap. Pair a brew or a flight of beers with some of the excellent food options available. The meatball sub is hard to beat. Wren House Brewing Co. 2125 North 24th Street 602-244-9184 Ask anyone in town about their favorite brewery, and you’ll probably hear the name Wren House Brewing Co. thrown around. This cult-favorite spot has a large following, and for good reason. It’s tucked into a cozy cottage on 24th Street that feels like a friend’s living room. Tiny plastic dinosaurs dot the back of the bar. There’s a brewery cat named Gravy, and last but not least, the beer is excellent. Keep an eye out for rotating specials and seasonal drops that sell out quick, or saddle up to the wood-topped bar for a staple brew, such as the refreshing Valley Beer lager or the multi-award-winning IPA Spellbinder. 12 West Brewing Co. 12 West Main, Mesa 480-508-7018 3000 East Ray Road, Barnone Building 6, #110, Gilbert 480-404-9699 From the outside, this storefront along Main Street in Mesa looks like a restaurant with a patio. What’s unexpected is the cavernous space that opens up just inside the doors at 12 West Brewing Co. This two- story brewery feels reminiscent of an old- school beer hall, a space where the community gathers and slides steins down the bar. Service here is a little more refined than that, but the vibe is fun, casual, and craft. The space is a full-service restaurant, taproom, cocktail bar, and bottle shop all rolled into one. Order a BBQ Burger, fries, and a pint of Zona Pils for a classic brewery dinner, or switch things up a bit with an order of crispy fried pollack served with a dill and cucumber sauce and a Blap! Blap! blood orange brew. The Main Street restaurant opened in 2019 and is the second location of 12 West; the first is a small taproom, which opened in 2016, inside of Barnone at Agritopia in Gilbert. B O W L G U I D E Beer from p 40 Huss Brewing Co. A filght of beers at Huss Brewing Co.
