2nd Annual Phoenix Brewers Invitational....

It was just a year ago, that I reported on what, at the time was probably the newest beer festival in
Phoenix. The Phoenix Brewers Invitational was held in beautiful Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix. It was a great festival, with a great collection of beers and brewers, vendors, food and always friendly beer people. My wife, and very new daughter Kelsey made our way to the square, we got there as soon as it opened, and spent the next few hours walking the crowd, saying hello to old friends and making so many more new ones. I met the fine folks from That Brewery in Pine, as well as my now friends from Craft Brewed Clothing, and many more.

My friends from Craft Brewed Clothing at last years festival

Well, its that time again, the 2nd Annual Phoenix Brewers Invitational is this Sat, Dec 7th! Gates open at noon, and goes till 6. There will be 60 brewers there, offering up over 120 beers. Just some of the brewers there will be Abita, Oskar Blues, SanTan, Grand Canyon, Big Sky, Phoenix Ale, Huss, Old World, Fate, North Mountain, Lumberyard, Breckenridge, Marble, Oak Creek, Funwerks, Firestone Walker, Thunder Canyon, Left Hand, Ska, Papago, Uinta, Santa Fe, Full Sail, Left Coast, Mission, Rodeo Cold and many more.

Mrs Czar last year

Admission into the festival grounds is FREE, however in order to consume beer, all 21-and-over patrons must purchase the 2013 souvenir mug which comes with 12- 4oz beer samples. Purchase the mug and samples through online pre-sale to save $10 off of the day of pricing. ($25 pre-sale, $35 day of).

More on the festival from HDE Agency...
"Phoenix Brewers Invitational was the brain child of the late Greg “Fretzy” Fretz. His vision was to create a signature craft beer event in downtown Phoenix that celebrates the vast array of styles and flavors of craft beer. In May, 2013, Fretzy lost his battle with throat cancer. His passing struck the Phoenix beer community as it seemed just about everyone had shared a special fondness for his generous and outgoing personality. Paying tribute to his vision and passion, PBI will continue to celebrate the culture of craft beer in his honor."



Complete list of brewers can be seen here....
Check out the festivals official web page here....
Check out the full press release here for more info on VIP tickets, schedules etc. here.....


Hope to see you all there!

 Until next time
Bottoms up my friends

The Beer Czar

S.L.I.F. Vol. VI

S.L.I.F. Vol. VI

It's that time again (sorry I missed last weeks edition, things got nutty). We made it to the weekend, so here we go, with out further ado.... this weeks version of Sorry Liver it's Friday!

 

 

The Beer Czar on Four Peaks “Brewsletter”!

I was honored to be asked to contribute this month’s segment of Four Peaks “Craft Chat” on their monthly Brewsletter! It was their Thanksgiving edition. Check out the post here, and if you don’t already get it, follow the link to sign up for it!!!

 

 

 

Phoenix Brewers Invitational!!

It’s that time of year again, the Brewers Invitational in downtown Phoenix will take place Dec 7^th! I will be writing a lot more about this in the very near future, but wanted to give you a heads up, its only 3 more weeks away! You can check out a list of brewers on their website here….. 

 

 

 

 

Guy time is good for you!

So, tell your wife, you need some more time with the fellas! There is science to back it up now!!

Check out this piece from the fine folks at Kegworks….

 

 

 

Church of Beer??

OK, there is a church that is having a hard time getting folks in the door, so they turned to what else, BEER!!! Amen to that my brothers and sisters!

Listen to (and read) the story here....

 

Save the Ales…..

A man runs back into his house to save, what else, his beer!

 

 

 

 

 

Last but not least…..Oberon in 16 oz cans!!!

Can’t wait to grab a few of these 16 oz cans of Oberon (and Two Hearted) and sit by the pool next summer!!! Yes!!! Look for them just in time for summer!!!

 

 

 

 

Until next time

Bottoms up my friends!

The Beer Czar

Arizona's newest beer festival!!!!

Mark your calenders! Dec 7th and 8th, Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix, the first Phoenix Brewers Invitational Beer Festival will be held! From what I have read, this one is somewhat unique in a few ways. First, it will be held all day, Noon to 10pm. Second admission is free. If you want to drink beer, you will have to buy a $10 glass, plus drink tokens. Tokens are $1 a piece. 1 token for a 3 oz taste, or 4 tokens for a 12oz. That isn't bad people. Considering most festivals are between $30 and $60, you can come here, and for $20, sample 10 beers. Not bad at all if you ask me!

The list of brewers is pretty impressive. Standard Arizona brewers such as San Tan, Grand Canyon, and Papago will be there, as well as Dogfish Head, Left Hand, Sierra Nevada, Anchor, Deschutes, and many others ( full list here).

There will also be food for purchase, from a collection of Arizona's finest food trucks. Beer related vendors and memorabilia for sale, live music and entertainment, craft beer garden and craft brewing demonstrations and other "beer educational" events as well (most of which comes with a VIP ticket purchase for $125). Even a brewers meet and greet. So, this festival is already on our calender, if you care to join Mr and Mrs Czar at the festivities, by all means, drop me a line! It will be a blast!

Event website here
Facebook page here 
Twitter site here

Hope to see you there my friends!
Bottoms up
The Beer Czar