Hear the fascinating stories behind the exploding Arizona craft beer scene directly from the people who are making it happen. When you live in the desert you have to stay hydrated. Or you die. Simple. But who says you always have to drink boring old lame water? There are PLENTY of options to get a…
Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces *This episode is sponsored by Park Hotel + Smelter Town Brewery* In this episode, I am joined by Hair of the Dog, a great craft beer taphouse in Gilbert, and Smelter Town Brewery in Clarkdale. We discuss "Howlin' For You", a double hazy IPA we all brewed together, and have a grand old time talking about local beer and food. Enjoy the show!
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Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces A true legend in the San Diego craft beer scene, Brandon Hernandez has been the go-to source for years. On a recent trip to Arizona to highlight the craft beer spots around spring training facilities Brandon sat down with me to share his story. Be sure to check him out at San Diego Beer News. Enjoy the show!
Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces In June, I had the privilege of visiting Drekker Brewing in Fargo, North Dakota. Not only that but I got to make a beer with them (sorry but it has since sold out) and sit down with co-owner/lead brewer Tom Knowlton. Join in as Tom and I discuss the story of one of the top craft breweries in the country. Cheers!
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Since hitting the scene in 2018 Gilberts Desert Monks Brewing has established quite a reputation highlighted by a 2021 Great American Beer Festival medal. In this episode, I sit down with Sommer and Daniel, 2 of the owners/brewers to discuss their journey, taste some beers, and talk about their Spring Fest coming up March 17th-19th.
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Tap HERE to watch the video episode Yotam Ben Horin is best known as the singer/bass player and main songwriter of the punk band Useless ID (Fat Wreck Chords). In 2015, Yotam decided to drop everything to find a home on the road. He has been constantly traveling and experiencing life differently ever since. The constant motion pushed Yotam's songwriting ability to new limits and resulted in four solo albums: Distant Lover, California Sounds, One Week Record (which was produced by Joey Cape), and Young Forever, his newest and most uplifting album, which is out now on Double Helix Records. - from his official website Join in as Simple Machine Brewing owner/brewer Marshall Norris and I sit down with Yotam. We explore his journey and he plays us some songs. Enjoy! Yotam's music and merch HERE
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Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces The 2023 Brewers Bracket is sponsored by Wicked Rain, a PNW Craft Beer Bar in Gilbert, Arizona When the world shut down in 2020 that included the beloved March Madness college basketball tournament. This left a void for many avid sports fans including Steven "Wizard of ZA" Larson, our resident Arizona pizza expert. Also a local craft beer enthusiast, Steven saw the opportunity for a fun competition pitting the best of Arizona breweries against one another in a tournament-style bracket to see who would come out the champion. Now in its much-anticipated 4th season, the Arizona Brewers Bracket has a committee of 15 to help make this year's competition the best yet. Listen in as Steven and some of his committee members share what's new and exciting for the 2023 tournament. Enjoy the show!
Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces In this episode, I'm joined by folks from Mother Road Brewing and MotoSonora Brewing. Brought together by their love for classic cars, these great Arizona breweries collaborated on 2 beers, smoked scotch ale and a double IPA, to be released during Arizona Beer Week. Enjoy the show!
Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces *This episode is presented by Discover Flagstaff* Click HERE to see all the amazing stuff going on in Flagstaff during Arizona Beer Week (Feb 16th-26th)! Huge shoutout to Discover Flagstaff for bringing us on board to highlight all of the great breweries in their city. Be sure to follow our A Taste of AZ Instagram to see highlights of all 8 spots leading up to and during Beer Week as well as another roundtable podcast episode featuring the rest of the Flagstaff breweries! In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Prater from Mother Road Brewing, Alex Phillips from Grand Canyon Brewing, and Nathan Friendman from Wanderlust Brewing to talk about Beer Week in Flagstaff. This includes a ton of events, collab beers, and the city's very own Brewery Trail!
Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces Click HERE to buy your tickets to AZ Strong Beer Fest! In this episode, I am joined by Shaun and Chris from Salt River Fields as well as Andrew from The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. The topic? The 2023 Arizona Strong Beer Festival at Salt River Fields and Arizona Beer Week! There is a ton of great stuff going on over the next few weeks for you Arizona craft beer lovers out there so be sure to tune in!
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**Get 20% OFF Manscaped products + Free Shipping with promo code TAPTHATAZ at MANSCAPED.com!** Tap HERE to watch the video episode *Recorded live at AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews Festival* AZB3, as the cool people call it, at Salt River Fields is a blast every single year. A more intimate experience than other beer festivals, AZB3 is a must-hit so be sure to keep an eye out next year. Guests from San Tan Brewing and a local beer enthusiast club called Phoenix Craft Beer Community join in on this episode as well as our pal, the amazing Shaun Northrup from Salt River Fields. Enjoy the show!
**Get 20% OFF Manscaped products + Free Shipping with promo code TAPTHATAZ at MANSCAPED.com!** Tap HERE to watch the video episode In this episode, I am joined by Greg from Lone Tree Golf Club, Chip from Huss Brewing, and Kristan from Beta Agency to chat about the Million Dollar Hole In One & Golf Festival happening on February 11th. Get Tickets HERE The shootout will consist of 25 qualifying golfers driving to win $1 million by achieving the nearly impossible hole-in-one shot! After and during the show you can enjoy a refreshing beer at the Huss Beer Desert Oasis, listen to music, and watch the shootout from premier seating. If you are looking to put in some practice swings with golf clubs provided by PXG, you can use the driving range with Trackman - a program that calculates your swing and ball flight, tracking club data measurements, or you can also practice your short game on the provided putting greens. This is a family-friendly event, kids 12 and under get in free! Lone Tree Golf Club is a semi-private, traditional-style course that creates an ideal setting for the perfect Arizona golf experience. Welcome to the PXG Golf Experience!
**Get 20% OFF Manscaped products + Free Shipping with promo code TAPTHATAZ at MANSCAPED.com!** When Marisa Bernal jumped on board at LOOK Brewing in Chandler, they pretty much gave her the keys to the kingdom. And she ran with it! With an impressive range of beers created by a team of 1, LOOK is a movie & beer lovers dream. Housed inside LOOK Dine-In Cinema this local brewery and its brewer are quickly making a name for themselves. Join in as Marisa shares her journey!
**Get 20% OFF Manscaped products + Free Shipping with promo code TAPTHATAZ at MANSCAPED.com!** In this episode, I am joined by Alex from Grand Canyon Brewing plus Justin and Adam from Earn Your Booze to discuss their new collaboration. Dead Hanger Pale Ale is a collaborative effort between the two brands to show there is a balance between being healthy and enjoying some great local beers. Enjoy the show!
Tap HERE to watch the video episode Jonathan Thomas is an Americana/folk singer-songwriter from Phoenix, AZ. Jonathan has always been drawn to the integrity, honesty, and timelessness of folk music. Performing with The Little Room Band, Jonathan writes vulnerable, relevant songs while maintaining the traditional forms of folk, bluegrass & Americana with punk rock angst. Join in as Simple Machine Brewing owner/brewer Marshall Norris and I sit down with Jonathan. We explore his journey and he plays us some songs. Enjoy!
Go HERE to watch the video and see all of our beautiful faces Get your tickets HERE and get $10 off VIP or GA+ by using the code AZBEER On January 14th, Copper State Beer Fest at Riverview Park in Mesa is THE place to be for Arizona craft beverage lovers. In its 2nd year, this festival did a great job of impressing beer fans and vendors alike. The plan this year is to make it even better with a wide range of drinks including beer, spirits, cider and more. Join in as I sit down with festival co-founder Joe Lopez to hear all about the story behind this great festival.
Go HERE to watch the video and see all of our beautiful faces When Tony and Catherine Newman moved to Arizona in 2018 they began to realize all of the amazing things they missed about the Pacific Northwest. Fresh hop beers. Toshi's teriyaki. Beecher's Mac & Cheese. But they also enjoyed the Arizona sunshine. So why not open a taproom here in Arizona with all the stuff they love about the Pacific NW? Wicked Rain opened in early 2022 and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite as well as THE place to catch a Seattle Seahawks football game. Join me and Steven "Wizard of Za" Larson as we sit down with Tony to hear all about this Gilbert gem.
This was my guest appearance on the Phoenix Magazine podcast. I sit down with Johann Warnholtz and Matt Johnson from PHX Magazine to talk about the Arizona Craft Beer Awards and the festival that followed. See the list of all the winners of the very first Arizona Craft Beer Awards presented by Phoenix Magazine
This episode was recorded live at the Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival, the day after the awards ceremony. Be sure to listen to get an exclusive on a 2nd location for one of Arizona's top breweries! Much love to Wizard of Za for guest hosting on this one as well! Be sure to check him out HERE See the list of all the winners of the very first Arizona Craft Beer Awards presented by Phoenix Magazine
Go HERE to watch the video and see all of our beautiful faces When I first had Justin Curtis from Casual Pint Central Phoenix on the podcast, it was one of the most fun episodes I'd done (episode 236). With Justin and his wife Caia celebrating their 5-year anniversary in November, I figured it was the perfect time to do another episode. Join in as Justin and I enjoy the great anniversary beers he made with some of Arizona's finest breweries. Enjoy the show!
Daniel Madrid was built to fight. Regardless of the era in which he was born, he would have excelled in battle. And he uses it for the good. With many championships pro fights under his belt He's also a proud family man and one of the best kid coaches I've ever seen. Along with his business partner Mario, wife Nora and their team they run Legion MMA in North Phoenix. Recently retired, Daniel sat down with me to share his journey. AND we made a beer! Jean Claude Bandana is a thirst-kicking Pilsner available now at Simple Machine Brewing!
Tap HERE to watch the video episode A true legend to any fan of late-90's/early-2000's punk rock, Emily Whitehurst cut her teeth on the edge. She is now the solo artist behind Survival Guide. Her danceable tunes are somewhat like a birthday cake: alternating layers of Depeche Mode, Metric, Peter Gabriel and Grimes, with strong melodies and vocals being the icing on top. A California native who now resides in Texas, Whitehurst is currently crafting her second full-length album as Survival Guide (though the fifth of her career). -from her website Join in as Simple Machine Brewing owner/brewer Marshall Norris and I sit down with Emily. We explore her 2+ decade-long rockstar journey and she plays us some songs. Enjoy! HUGE thank you to Double Helix Records for making this possible. Double Helix is an Arizona-based indie music label bringing that good noise to your ear holes, especially on vinyl!
Go HERE to watch the video and see all of our beautiful faces Coming up this Saturday, November 12th, Salt River Fields will put on one of the greatest beer festivals in all of the land. Arizona Barrels, Bottles & Brews brings the best creators of adult beverages in our state to one spot. This year I got to make a dry-hopped hazy IPA called "7th Inning Quench" for the event alongside Salt River Fields, Simple Machine Brewing, and Brewery 602. The beer will also be available in cans at the brewery (label design by yours truly. MLB, please don't sue me). This episode features Shaun Northrup from Salt River Fields, Marcus Pina from Brewery 602 and Marshall and Coly from Simple Machine. You don't want to miss this festival or this beer. Get your tickets here!
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I am giving tickets away to 3 different events for PODCAST LISTENERS ONLY! Listen to hear all about it! Get an additional entry for sharing Tap That AZ with a friend or on your social media (email me a screenshot please) eric@tapthataz.com We then get into some conversations I had with folks back in August at Real Wild & Woody. Enjoy!
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Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces The beer scene in Arizona continues to grow. So much so that it is catching the eyes of some of the biggest media companies in the state. Phoenix Magazine, known for its popular Best of The Valley issues, has now started to highlight the amazing beer of Arizona. Join in as I sit with Johann Warholtz and Matt Johnson from Phoenix Magazine to talk about Arizona beer and the Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival coming October 22nd!
Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces Be at Simple Machine Brewing on Oct 1st for the release of All Hallows Eve Pumpkin Mole Brown Ale! Native to Arizona, Southwest Sampler (Andrea Blake) has devoted her career to helping showcase experiences all throughout the southwest from an array of hiking destinations, resorts, and of course local breweries. As a huge fan of craft beer, Halloween and shock value, Andrea is excited to share her passion with you through this limited-release Halloween Ale - experience a taste of Pumpkin, Molè, and Spice! Her top three ingredients that she can't get enough of in the Southwest. Join in as we hear Andreas' story and be a fly on the wall for the planning of All Hallows Eve Pumpkin Mole Brown Ale!
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Tap HERE to watch the video episode A few years ago I went to Last Exit Live, a super cool music club in downtown Phoenix, to see the amazing Mike Pinto. Mike came through as usual for the main show but it was the opener that really blew me away. And then I found out they were local. From that moment forward, The Hourglass Cats (THC) have been a heavy part of my music rotation. As Cori describes his style, "gypsy cowboy" couldn't more fitting. Join in as Simple Machine Brewing owner/brewer Marshall Norris and I sit down with Cori. We explore the journey that brought this Arizona music legend to this point and he plays us some songs. Enjoy!
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Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces It's a place I've driven past dozens of times and if you've been to Sedona you probably have too. I'm pretty sure I've even peeked down and thought "wow, that would be a sweet place to stay". Creekside Inn is a quiet little tucked away spot right along Oak Creek in Sedona and right off of the 89 when you're coming into town. With great beer and more delivered right to your room, food made right in-house, and a level of privacy that tasks you to another world, Creekside Inn is the shiz. Join in as I sit down with owner/GM Adam Goldberg to talk about the ethos behind this gem and what Sedona is bringing to the food & beverage world. We are also joined by special guest Kali Gajewski, owner of Sedona Beer Co. Thank you Kali for providing the great beers! Glasses provided by JesseLee's Craft Beer Marketplace. Glass design by The Score Glassware
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Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces Welcome back to Phat Dudes Phat Foods! Joining me for this series is my man Jonathan Jones from Smokin Hope, a nonprofit bbq cookout that everyone is invited to. We want to help you become the master backyard entertainer you were destined to be! In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Luke Unrein aka Saucy Luke. Operating out of Buckeye, Luke makes some of the best sauces and rubs I've ever had. It only made sense to get him on for 2 episodes. This one is all about the rubs.
Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces Welcome back to Phat Dudes Phat Foods! Joining me for this series is my man Jonathan Jones from Smokin Hope, a nonprofit bbq cookout that everyone is invited to. We want to help you become the master backyard entertainer you were destined to be! In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Luke Unrein aka Saucy Luke. Operating out of Buckeye, Luke makes some of the best sauces and rubs I've ever had. It only made sense to get him on for 2 episodes. This one is all about the sauce. Follow PDPF on Instagram @phatdudesphatfoods
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