With so many new microbreweries in the Phoenix area, I don’t often find myself using the phrase “TheBest” but …Hands down, The Shop Beer Company currently has the best beer-related Groupon deal I’ve ever seen.  And they are also brewing up some high-quality craft beers!

So here’s the deal: 2 flights, 2 pints and two 32 Oz crowler cans for about $29! It’s a deal so good you may feel like you’ve gotten away with a robbery. Without a doubt the Groupon will get you in the door but it’s the delicious and massive varieties of Ales will keep you coming back.

The Shop is located on a quiet suburban street in Tempe. I would describe the interior of the tasting room as farm house modern. It is a simple and warm space accented with wood grain and exposed cinder blocks. Attached to the quaint tasting room is a lager outdoor seating area. The Fire and Foraged Food truck is a permanent fixture on the exterior beer garden. This food truck is serving up delicious, locally sourced foods Monday- Friday 11 AM – 3 PM. The menu features items like Chipotle Chicken Street Tacos, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Chicken, Pesto, Mozzarella sandwich and pretty much everything else that pars well with an ice-cold beer.

The highlight of my shopping spree was the Church Music IPA. This beer has a beautiful cloudy golden blonde appearance, medium-bodied mouth feel, pleasant floral aroma and a hoppy finish. Caution: this beer weighs in at a 6.7% ABV. So that 32 Oz crowler may be best shared with a friend.

The Shop Beer Co offers so many style and varieties of their own craft beer that at first glance the menu can be daunting. Fortunately, I’m forecasting a couple of upcoming seasons of perfect outdoor drinking weather, plenty of time to work your way through the entire draft list from the comfort of The Shop’s patio.

-AZ Survival Guide