In Flagstaff Arizona, you will find a microbrewery on every corner (and that’s not a bad thing.) But for those who are searching for a truly unique craft beer tasting room, a visit to Dark Sky Brewing is a must.
To date, this brewery has had over 300 different recipes in their arsenal. They generally have about 15-18 selections on tap on any given evening. Laws of probability would make ordering the same flight of beers on 2 separate visits virtually impossible.
Dark Sky Brewing Company caters to craft beer enthusiast that are looking to push the limits of flavor combinations. Not all the recipes are hits- some of the interesting on-tap options will leave you more perplexed than satisfied, but finding a gem that suits your flavor and style preference is half the fun.
On my last visit, Dark Sky was pouring the “Don’t Pok’e me mon!”, a copper colored IPA brewed with lemon drop hops and beets, the “Knife Fight”, a dark and bitter black IPA brewed with citra and Amarillo hops, and the “Hi-Line Jalapeno”, a spicy pale ale that starts smooth and has a fiery finish.
In addition to crazy brew combos, a food truck attached to the patio is serving burgers, tacos, nachos, salads and other items that pair well with beer.
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The Perch Brewery is the best zoo and brew experience downtown Chandler has to offer. In addition to handcrafting an innovative selection of beers, this micro-brewery is housing over 50 tropical birds of all color shape and size.
In 2013 I took my first tip to Arizona. I knew very little about the extreme desert heat or the rapidly expanding microbrew scene. SanTan Brewery was the first of many beer establishments I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Located in the heart of downtown Chandler, SanTan is one of the city’s oldest and most popular brewery. They opened their doors in 2007 and have been serving great food and beer ever since.
SanTan’s beers can be found all throughout the valley. You will be hard pressed to find a bar or supermarket in the valley that does not care one of their offerings.
On my most recent visit, I went with a pint of their flagship beer – Devil’s Ale. This delicious American Pale Ale is served ice cold in the heaviest pint glass ever manufactured (maybe.) In the twilight of the spacious patio this beer appeared to have a hazy dark amber maroon hue. It is characterized by sweet citrus piney aromas and a caramel malt flavor. This well-balanced beer weighs in at 5.5% ABV and is a crowd favorite for sure.
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