S.L.I.F. Vol XI

Well, here we are again, the weekend is upon us, and, well, its a big weekend coming up folks! Lots going on, so, lets not mess around, lets get right to it! So, here you are folks, SLIF, Vol. XI.





Arizona Beer Week starts tomorrow!
A big week for us beer lovers in Arizona. Tomorrow, The Strong Beer Festival is going to be held in Phoenix. Not only is this probably the most anticipated, best beer festival Arizona has to offer, it also marks the kick off Arizona Beer Week. As the name implies, this is a week long celebration of Arizona's growing and maturing beer scene. For complete news and events listings, go to their website here, and make your plans, there is just way too much going on to list here, so check out the website. You will find something!

Arizona Wilderness Brewery, in the news, AGAIN!
The beards at Arizona Wilderness Brewery have really set the Arizona beer scene on its head! As a result of being voted "best new brewery in the world" by Ratebeer.com, they have been pulled in all directions, getting calls from breweries far and wide, looking to collaborate. I know I say it a lot, but these guys are at the top of my favorite people in Arizona beer list. Their passion and personalities are infections, and the accolades they are getting are very well deserved. Its nice to see great things happening to better people! Check out their appearance on 12 News just this morning. Its a great look into the minds of these bearded beer geniuses.....check it out here....




Finally, The Perch is set to open!

After many delays, and set backs, The Perch Pub, a new Nano Brewery and restaurant will be opening its doors to the public tonight. My friend James Swann and crew will be welcoming the public, tonight, starting at 5:00. For a great look into the Perch, and a little of their back story, check out this write up in Mouth by Southwest.

Just note, tonight and tomorrow, are a soft opening. This is their first time opening their doors to the public. There staff is all new, their processes, and systems are all new, and the crowds are expected to be quite large. Don't go tonight expecting a perfect, wonderful experience, there will be some growing pains. Now, I have all the faith in the world that James and the gang will have a first class operation, but we need to give them some time to learn. So, that being said, hope to see you at the perch this weekend!!!

Blues Traveler coming to Great American BBQ and Beer Festival!!
This years Great American BBQ and Beer festival will have a major act if you needed some other reason to attend besides the amazing BBQ and awesome beer! One of my all time favorites, Blues Traveler will be headlining the concert!! This is VERY exciting news for me, and you can bet I will be there!!! For all the info you may need, check out the website here.....






Beer Cutlery!
I want to thank Adam (my cousin in law?) for this one. Its a kick started campaign to fund some awesome new flatware that every beer lover will want! Great idea, and you can even be a part of it if you like it that much, 40 days to go (62% to goal!)!! Check it out here.....

 

 

 

 

So, there you have it folks, have a GREAT long weekend. Enjoy the start of Arizona beer week. And remember, when you are out and about enjoying all the great beer this state has to offer for Arizona Beer Week, be smart, be safe, and plan ahead, DO NOT drive.

 

Until next time

Bottoms up my friends!

 

The Beer Czar

 

 

 

 (note, this pic is my contribution to the decor at "The Perch". Its at the top of the stairs in the back of the roof top patio, that lead down to the brewery, check it out when you get a chance!)



Arizona Beer Week! Strong Beer Festival, beer and brewers list.

Arizona Beer Week 2014 is fast approaching. One of the signature events of AZBW, is The Strong Beer Festival. Probably Arizona's most anticipated, best beer festival, the event has brewers from all over not just the state, but nation. Bringing with them rare gems rarely seen outside their brewery's own walls. This year, the 14th Annual Strong Beer Festival kicks off AZ Beer Week on Feb. 15th at Steele Indian School Park, at 300 E Indian School Dr, Phoenix AZ. For more info on the event, and where to get tickets, click this link here.....

Here is a list of breweries that will attending and some of the beer they will be pouring (as of this

time...I will update this list as need...)

Abbey Brewing Company

·         Monk’s Ale (Belgian Abbey Single) – ABV 5.2%

·         Monk’s Double (Belgian Abbey Dubbel) – ABV 7.4%

·         Monk’s Tripel (Belgian Abbey Tripel Reserve) – ABV 9.2%

 

Abita Brewing Co.

·         Abita SOS (Weizen Pilsner) – ABV 7%

·         Abita Andygator – ABV 8%

Bad Water Brewing

·         Bad Water Saison (Belgian farmhouse ale) – ABV 6%

·         Bad Water Western Lager (if available)

Avery Brewing Company

·         The Maharaja (Imperial IPA) – ABV 10.2%

·         White Rascal (Belgian WIT) – ABV 5.6%

 

 

Beaver St. Brewing Company

·         Belgian Trippel – ABV 10.5%

·        Bristlecone Brown (American Brown) – ABV 6.3%

·         Rio de Saison (Saison) – ABV 5.3%

Bell’s Brewery

·         Black Note (BBA Stout) – ABV 11.5%

·         Hopslam (DIPA) – ABV 10%

·         Oberon (American Wheat) – ABV 5.8%

 

Big Dog’s Brewing

·         Hounds of Winter (IPA) – ABV 7.5%

·         War Dog (Imperial IPA) – ABV 9%

·         El Perro Diablo (Belgian-style Strong Golden Ale) – ABV 9%

·         Leglifter Light (Light Ale) – ABV 4%

 

Big Sky Brewing Company

·         Ivan (Imperial Stout) ABV 12%

·         Big Sky IPA – ABV 6.2%

·         Bobo’s (Robust Porter) – ABV 6.2%

 

Borderlands Brewing Company

·         TBD

 

Breckenridge Brewer

·         471 IPA (Double IPA) – ABV 9.2%

·         Barleywine – ABV 10%

 

Cartel Brewing Company

·         F.Y.I.T.M (Imperial IPA) – ABV 9%

·         Desert Pale Ale (American Pale Ale) – ABV 5.6%

·         Christmas Ale (Porter) – ABV 6.7%

·         Coffee Brown (Nut Brown) – ABV 6%

 

Desert Eagle Brewing Company

·         Imperial Adler (Imperial Oatmeal) – ABV 12.6%

·         Route 66 (IPA) – ABV 7.5%

·         Black Sugar (Rum and Oak-aged Imperial Stout) – ABV 9%

 

Dragoon Brewing Company

·         Dragoon IPA (American IPA) – ABV 7.3%

·         Biere del Bac (Belgian Quad) – ABV 10.6%

 

Epic Brewing

·         Brainless IPA (Belgian-style IPA) – ABV 6.4%

·         Brainless Raspberries (Belgian-style with fruit) – ABV 10%

 

Four Peaks Brewing Company

• BARREL AGED OFFERINGS
• Sirius Black - 9%

• 2010 Bourbon Barrel Aged Hopsquatch - 11.5% Bourbon Barrel Aged Kilt Lifter - 6% Bourbon Barrel Aged Bonehead Red - 8% Bourbon Barrel Aged Ryewine - 11% Tequila Barrel Aged Raj IPA - 7% Wine Barrel Aged Cherry Baltic Porter - 7.7%

SPECIALTY/RARE BEERS

• Double Knot - 9%
• 2012 Hopsquatch - 11.5%
• Diablo Rojo - 9.2%
• Weizenbock Collaboration - 7.5%
• 2011 Winter Wobbler (Ryewine) - 9.2%
• 2012 Winter Wobbler (Black IPA) - 7%
• Odelay - 8.1%

CORE BEERS

• Kilt Lifter - 6%
• Sunbru - 5.1%
• Hop Knot - 6.7%
• Raj IPA - 6.9%
• 8th Street Pale Ale - 4.7%

Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

·         Two strong ales (names TBD)

 

 

 

Gordon Biersch

·         Winterbock – ABV 8%

·         Blonde Bock (golden lager) – ABV 7.2%

·         Hefeweizen -  ABV 5.2%

·         Marzen (Oktoberfest-style auburn lager) – ABV 5.7%

 

Grand Canyon Brewing Company

·         TBD

 

Great Divide Brewing Company

·         Espresso Oak-Aged Yeti (Imperial Stout) – ABV 9.5%

·         Orabelle (Belgian-style Tripel) – ABV 8.3%

·         Hercules Double IPA – ABV 10%

·         Peach Grand Cru (Grand Cru) – ABV 12.2%

 

Huss Brewing Company

·         Snowbird Imperial Oatmeal Stout Destihl Collaboration Beer

·         That’ll Do IPA – ABV 7%

·         Rice Pudding Porter – ABV 5%

 

Lagunitas Brewing Company

·         Hairy Eyeball (Dangerous) – ABV 9.4%

Lost Coast Brewing Company

·         Winterbraun (Imperial Brown) – ABV 8%

·         Double Trouble (Double IPA) – ABV 8.4%

Lumberyard Brewing Co.

·         Highwater (Imperial IPA) – ABV 9.5%

·         Big Rapid Red (Imperial Red) – ABV 9.3%

·         Knotty Pine Pale Ale (American Pale Ale) – ABV 5.4%

Marble Brewery

·         Double White  - ABV 7%

·         Imperial Red – ABV 9%

·         Double IPA – ABV 8%

·         Imperial Stout – ABV 11%

 

Mother Road Brewing Company

·         Alternator – ABV 6.5%

·         2^nd Anniversary – ABV 8.4%

·         Lost Highway - ABV 8%

·         Gold Road – ABV 4.3%

 

North American Breweries

·         Magic Hat (Pale Ale) – ABV 5.1%

·         Magic Hat Dream Machine (Lager) – ABV 5.7%

 

 

Oak Creek Brewing Company

·         Cherry Chocolate Porter (Porter) – ABV 6.5%

·         Olde Knicker Kicker (Scotch Ale) – ABV 11%

OHSO Nano Brewery

·         Barley Wine

·         Imperial IPA

·         Strong Belgian Park

·         Stout

Old World Brewery

·         Dark Knight Porter (Robust Porter) – ABV 6.8%

·         Four Leaf Irish Red – ABV 5.5%

·         Arizona Honey Wheat (American Wheat) – ABV 5.2%

·         Highlander Scotch Ale – ABV 8%

Oskar Blues Brewery

·         Dale’s Pale Ale – ABV 6.5%

·         Mama’s Little Pils (Pilsner) – ABV 5.3%

·         Old Chub Scotch Ale – ABV 8%

·         G’Knight Imperial Red IPA – ABV 8.7%

 

Papago Brewing Co.

      ·         Breckenridge Collaboration – Mango Chile IPA

·         Orange Blossom Mandarin Orange Vanilla Wheat Beer

·         Lil Joe Coconut Coffee Stout

 

Phoenix Ale Brewery

·         Keeper (Biere de Garde) – ABV 6.3%

·         Camelback IPA – ABV 6.1%

·         Watermelon Ale (Flavored Wheat) – ABV 4.8%

·         Ironwood Porter (Imperial Porter)

 

Prescott Brewing Company

·         Raven Maniac Stout (Imperial Stout) – ABV 9.5%

·         Ponderosa IPA (American IPA) – ABV 7%

·         Liquid Amber (Amber) – ABV 5%

·         Achocolypse (Chocolate-Vanilla Porter) – ABV 6%

Redstone Meadery

·         Nectar of the Hops – ABV 8%

·         Black Raspberry – ABV 8%

 

SanTan Brewing Company

·         TBD

 

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

      ·         2014 Bigfoot (Barleywine) – ABV 9.6%

·         Narwhal (Imperial Stout) – ABV 10.2%

·         Tuthless Rye (IPA) – ABV 6.6%

Sun Up Brewing Co.

·         White Russian Imperial Coffee Stout – ABV 9.2%

·         Sun Up Barleywine – ABV 9.5%

·         Sun Up Double Bock – ABV 7.5%

THAT Brewery

·         Imperial Doppelsticke (Alt Bier) - ABV 10%

·         Road Rash IPA (American IPA) – ABV 7%

·         Chai Stout (Dry Stout) – ABV 5.2%

·         Arizona Trail Ale (English Pale) – ABV 6%

 

The Bruery

·         Sour in the Rye (American Style Sour) – ABV 7.6%

·         Humulus Lager (India Pale Lager) – ABV 7.2%

·         Bois (Old Ale aged in Bourbon barrel) – ABV 15%

·         Melange #3 (Strong Ale aged in Bourbon barrel) – ABV 16.8%

The Great Beer Company, Inc.

·         Hollywood Blonde Kolsch style – ABV 5.3%

 

Thunder Canyon Brewing Company

·         Old Shaftburry IPA (English IPA) – ABV 5.5%

·         Double Diablo (American Strong Ale) – ABV 7.1%

·         Black Cloud IPA (American Black Ale) – ABV 7.8%

·         Orange U Glad (Orange Wheat) – ABV 4.2%

Uncle Bear’s Brewhouse Grill

·         Holiday Hound – ABV 8.3%

·         Oak-aged Holiday Hound – ABV 8.3%

·         Stout – ABV 6.5%

·         Double IPA – ABV 8.3%

Upslope Brewing Company

·         Pale Ale – ABV 5.8%

·         Foreign Style Stout – ABV 6.9%

·         IPA – ABV 10%

Wanderlust Brewing Company

·         928 Local (Belgian-style Farmhouse) – ABV 8%

·         Shakedown Baltic Porter (Whiskey barrel-aged Baltic Porter) – ABV 10%

 

 

       There have been a few changes to this list since I uploaded it. I will work on adding the new edition, and letting you all in.

 

 

      Ok, so, as you can see, there will be just a ton of breweries, pouring a ton of amazing beers, so even the most finicky of beer snobs should be able to find a few beers that even they will enjoy. For the rest of us normal, fun folks, there will be enough there to keep us going for days, sadly, this is only one day......so, look at the list, and map your strategy, that is a lot of beer to try!!

 

 

 

I hope to see you there everyone!!!

 

Until next time

Bottoms up my friends

 

The Beer Czar