Calling all beer lovers: Here are 10 can't-miss events during Arizona Craft Beer Week - AZCentral

Tirion Morris Arizona Republic

Published 10:00 AM EST Feb 6, 2020

While some celebrate love in February, others celebrate their love of craft beer. Arizona Craft Beer Week is back.

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, a local organization that advocates for Arizona's independent breweries, puts on the week-long celebration to encourage breweries to create new beers and show off the best of the best. Rob Fullmer, the guild's executive director, is proud of the increase of local participation.  

"When it started it was a lot of brands not from here," Fullmer says. "But the past 10 years have really shown a lot of change and growth in our industry. Now there are so many local breweries involved and doing events."

Starting on Thursday, Feb. 6, Arizona Beer Week kicks off its 10th anniversary in Arizona with special beers, dinner pairings, parties and other events hosted at the state's breweries and beer bars.

Festivities continue through Sunday, Feb. 16, with the standout event Arizona Strong Beer Festival taking place on Saturday, Feb. 8. Some of the events are open to the public while others require tickets and have limited seating; most events are organized by individual breweries, restaurants and bars.

Out of more than 200 beer-centric celebrations across the state, here are 10 events not to miss at this year's Arizona Beer Week. 

Kickoff dinners at Quiessence and Four Peaks

This year, there are two dinners celebrating the start of Arizona Beer Week. Quiessence at the Farm at South Mountain and Huss Brewing Co. have teamed up to host a collaboration beer dinner. Brewery owner and head brewer Jeff Huss worked with chef Dustin Christofolo to curate a selection of Huss beers and dishes that complement them. Ingredients from Quiessence's garden will dot the four-course menu. Tempe-based Four Peaks Brewing Co. is also hosting a kickoff dinner. The five-course meal features Four Peaks beer paired with food created by Valley chefs. Expect beef tartare, salmon, cheesecake and, of course, lots of beer. 

Details: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Quiessence at the Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. $85. 602-276-0601.

Details: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6. Four Peaks Brewing Co., 1340 E. Eighth Street #104, Tempe. $70. 480-303-9967.

Donut Daze at O.H.S.O.

For those who love beer and have a sweet tooth, O.H.S.O. Brewery and Distillery's beer and doughnut pairing is the perfect event. Happening at all Valley locations of the brewery, specialty beer will be paired with fried treats starting at 11 a.m. Some of the doughnut-inspired beers on the menu include a Boston cream stout, cinnamon roll porter, strawberry hazy IPA and apple fritter amber. The doughnuts and these specialty brews will be available while supplies last. 

Details: 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb, 6. Multiple locations. Free. ohsobrewery.com.

First Friday with Greenwood Brewing

Greenwood Brewing owner Megan Greenwood has been slinging beer at First Fridays events for a few months, but this may be the last one before the brewery opens on Roosevelt Row. Sample beers including the flagship Herstory Brew Pale Ale at this construction site tasting, and maybe hop over to Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. or the Theodore beer bar to keep the beer-fueled fun going. 

Details: 5:30-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Southwest corner of Roosevelt and Fifth streets. 480-208-9500, facebook.com/events/1011652149204557.

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Arizona Strong Beer Festival 

The Arizona Strong Beer Festival is the anchor event of the entire week. The only event formally hosted by the Craft Brewers Guild, this festival takes over Steele Indian School Park. More than 500 beers will be on tap from 130 breweries, including more than 20 collaboration beers brewed for the festival. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event. Tickets start at $60 and include 30 beer samples and a commemorative cup. Two levels of VIP experiences are also available and include early entry to the festival, access to a designated VIP area and additional souvenirs. VIP tickets range from $80 to $100. 

Details: 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8. 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. $60-$100. chooseazbrews.com/arizona-strong-beer-festival.

8-Bit Boss Battle

Head to 8-Bit Aleworks for an evening when beer nerds and video game nerds unite. Team up to defeat "boss monsters" in this live version of a video game. There will be loot, prizes and beer galore. Buy more beer for more chances to roll the dice and damage the monster. The video game-themed brewery, complete with beers named after characters and consoles, is the perfect backdrop for this beer boss battle. 

Details: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.11. 1050 N. Fairway Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Avondale. 623-925-1650, facebook.com/events/489625521740042.

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Meet and Greet with Great Divide

Head to the Whining Pig Ahwatukee to meet the founder and owner of Colorado's Great Divide Brewing Co. The brewery, which Brian Dunn opened in 1994, teamed up with the Whining Pig to create a special brew for Arizona Beer Week. Chat with Dunn and try the collaboration Mango Basil Sour at this Wednesday night event.

Details: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. 5030 E. Ray Road, Phoenix. 480-248-6969, facebook.com/events/2573794726198769.

Pink Boots Throwdown

Cheer on local ladies in brewing while enjoying a beer at the second annual Pink Boots Throwdown. This arm wrestling event raises money for Pink Boots of Arizona, an organization that promotes and helps women in brewing further their careers through education. Watch the action as the wrestlers go arm to arm to determine this year's champion. Raffle prizes, a silent auction and beer will be on hand at Boulders Bar & Grill for this midweek event.

Details: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12. 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. 480-659-4816, facebook.com/events/817011248760929.

Four Peaks Beer Can Derby

Get creative at the Four Peaks Beer Can Derby. The event, hosted at the Eighth Street brewery in Tempe, will feature beer can boxcars made by locals and brewers. To enter the race, sign up online and pick up a kit with wheels and empty beer cans. Build your beer can boxcar before race day and then get ready to cheer. Prizes will go to first-, second- and third-place racers along with the car with the most creative design. The contest is $10 to enter, with $5 going to a local Boy Scout troop, and is free to watch. 

Details: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. 1340 E. Eighth Street #104, Tempe. 480-303-9967, eventbrite.com/e/four-peaks-beer-can-derby-2020-tickets-89180129167.

5K beer run at Helio Basin

If all that beer is sitting a little heavy at the end of the week, get energized with this beer run at Helio Basin Brewing Co. Part of the Arizona Brewery Running Series, the race is a family- and dog-friendly 5 kilometers of running, walking or strolling that starts and ends at a brewery. After the race, hang out at the brewery and enjoy a pint, live music and a party. Registration for the run costs $30, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local nonprofits, and anyone under 18 runs for free. 

Details: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. 3935 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 602-354-3525. heliobasinbrewing.com/events/2020/2/15/beer-run.

Reach the reporter at tirion.morris@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter at @tirionmorris, on Facebook at Tirion Rose and on Instagram at tirionrose. 

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