Fall Craft Cocktail Series: Saison Gin & Tonic [Recipe]

Fall Craft Cocktails Series: Saison Gin & Tonic

At long last! The temperatures have begun to drop, the sun sets a little earlier, and Halloween has come and gone. While the rest of the country has experienced the fall season for several weeks, many Arizonans – especially those of us in the greater Phoenix area – are just getting ready for sweater weather.

With a change in weather also comes a change in what our palates crave and with #pumpkineverything hitting the shelves earlier and early, many of us look to celebrate #allthingsautumn a little differently. Enter Four Peaks Saison Gin & Tonic.

This elegant cocktail packs a powerful punch that whisks you away to places that spiced latte can’t really reach. White pepper compliments the zest brought to the table by Meyer Lemon with a smooth hint of juniper from the gin. (Pro tip: We use Fords Gin for this recipe.)

This recipe has a couple of parts – two of which are optional but add to the overall taste profile and imbibing experience.

The recipe itself is easy:

Saison Gin & Tonic
1.5 oz. Lemon Meyer & White Peppercorn-infused Gin*
0.5 oz. Grand Marnier
Tonic
Lemon garnish

 

To make this dream work, measure and pour gin and Grand Marnier over ice in a rocks glass. Top with your choice of tonic and garnish with a lemon.

To make the Lemon Meyer & White Peppercorn-infused Gin, add 1 TBL dried lemon peel and 1/4 tsp white peppercorn to one bottle of Fords Gin. Infuse overnight and strain.

For best results, after infusion, add infused gin and Grand Marnier to barrel and age for a week.

Sound like too many steps? LOL! It’s ok. We have you covered! Stop by the original Four Peaks in Tempe or Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale, and ask one of our talented bartenders to whip you up a Saison Gin and Tonic. Want to hear more about what we have going on at the brewery for craft cocktails? Check out my conversation with Erin Schultz on Four Peaks Brewing Co.’s Facebook page!

Cheers!

 

 

Single Tank Series, Harvey’s HawkIBA, To Benefit AZK9 Rescue

Four Peaks Brewing Co. is tapping a new Single Tank Series, and this one has heart!

Love at first sight!

Harvey’s HawkIBA is coming your way Friday, October 28!  Harvey’s HawkIBA has a malty backbone with huge hop flavor and aroma with a Citra and Simcoe hop base to add a citrus aroma. It will be available at the original Four Peaks in Tempe, Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale, and Four Peaks Tasting Room on Wilson. It will also be featured at this year’s Four Peaks Fall Festival.

A Beer with a purpose

This India Brown Ale was brewed with a particular purpose. This beer is named after one of our Brewers, Drew’s dog, Harvey. Harvey is a special little guy.  Harvey was rescued just two years ago at our Local Fest at Wilson Street.

Harvey (then called Hawkeye) is missing an eye, but that never slowed him down. Jessie Kinneer, a member of our HR team, was volunteering with AZK9 Rescue and brought Hawkeye to the Four Peaks Local Fest as a part of the organization’s Amazing Rescue Race.

“I was volunteering with the rescue taking part in their event called the Amazing Rescue Race, ” Jessie tells me as she recalls Harvey’s meeting Drew and Drea, Drew’s wife. “This event is where a volunteer is partnered with one adoptable dog and they are given new tasks each week to complete with their dog in order to get them out of the rescue house and gain exposure in order to hopefully find their forever home.” Jessie continues, “Hawkeye was my partner that year (2015) and found Drew during one of our outings as part of this challenge. Hawkeye is a lab/shar-pei mix dog that the rescue saved from [a] county [shelter] because he had an enlarged eye and was going to be euthanized because [the] county doesn’t have the funds to help medically needy animals.” 

Drew’s parents fell in love with Harvey at first sight that sunny afternoon at the Four Peaks Fall Festival, and Drew and his wife got the paperwork rolling immediately.

A portion of the proceeds from this beer will go back to AZK9 Rescue. Four Peaks hopes this tribute beer reminds us how critical rescues are to these animals and the people who give them fur-ever homes.

AZK9 Rescue is a 501c33 non-profit organization founded in 2010 by a group of individuals who wanted to make a difference in the lives of companion animals in Maricopa County. The members of AZK9 are willing to give their time, passion and knowledge to offer proactive solutions to address the pet overpopulation. For more information on AZK9 Rescue or to donate your time or much-needed funds, please visit http://www.azk9.org.

Plan on coming to Four Peaks Fall Fest? You may run into a few rescue dogs on-site that day too! See you at Four Peaks!

Four Peaks Brews a Wet Hopped IPA, Wet Knot, for First Time in 20 Year History [Video]

On Friday, September 30, Four Peaks Brewing Co. tapped their FIRST EVER wet hopped beer, Wet Knot! With more than 200 years of brewing experience combined, are so proud to offer this brew up to friends and family who visit the Four Peaks pubs in Tempe and Scottsdale.

The 400 pounds of fresh hops used in this beer were picked from the vine then shipped off at 8 am on a Friday and into the beer the very next day! Wet hops need to be used within 24 hours of picking for the ideal flavor and quality.

This version uses the Hop Knot malt base, and its floral nose is the essence of pure citrus from the Cascade hops added at different stages of the brewing process. Wet Knot is a truly unique beer, and the gang is looking forward to it being a favorite of yours!

Due to its limited yield, Wet Knot will only be available at the original Four Peaks in Tempe, Four Peaks Grill and Tap in Scottsdale, and Four Peaks Tasting Room on Wilson Street. This beer is a one-time brew, so I recommend stopping by one of the pubs to try it before it’s gone!

Have you tried Wet Knot? Tell us about it! Check it in when you check it out on Untappd!

Four Peaks Brewing Co. Expands Footprint at Historic 8th Street Tempe Location

Arizona’s largest brewery offers a new line of merchandise, growler refills, and bocce ball court to Tempe guests

This August, Four Peaks Brewing Company expands its Tempe location footprint with an expansion that houses a new line of merchandise, and a bocce ball court in the historic space. This area was once an office for Borden Milk Co. Creamery and Ice Factory and formally occupied by the Gin Blossom’s Uranus Recording of Tempe.

A view of the pub’s new entrance at night.

The new expansion will serve as the entrance to the Arizona brewery and pub. And guests can visit the historic Tempe building during times of high volume where they will be welcome to enjoy a beer at the bar in the retail shop or make their way to the bar top in the central pub that has welcomed millions over the past 19 years.

The bocce ball court and outdoor bar seating will come in handy during high traffic times during the cooler months, and the addition will serve as a meeting place for the brewery’s popular Saturday tours by year’s end.

The new addition houses brand new merchandise including hats, shirts, tank tops, tap handles, key chains, pint glasses, and neon signs.

The site looks great, and the team is excited to have the opportunity to offer guests an enhanced selection of shirts, hoodies, hats – even sunglasses. And as a nod to the historical significance of the building, the old door to a safe and other cool memorabilia is on display.

If you’d like a sneak peek of the area, stop by on Wednesday, August 17 where the team will host a book signing with Phoenix author, Christine Bailey, as she launches her most recent book, “100 Things to Do in Phoenix Before You Die“.

Grand Opening Details

Look for the Grand Opening of the expansion starting August 22. The week’s celebration includes raffles and give-aways.

For every $25 in retail goods purchased at the store, guests will receive a raffle ticket for a Four Peaks wrapped kegerator, while all guests who make purchases will be given a chance to win additional prizes. Winner for the kegerator will be announced Monday, August 29. 

Stop by starting Monday, August 22 until Thursday, August 25 to purchase a $50 gift card and be rewarded with a $10 bonus! Double that gift card purchase and walk away with a $25 bonus! This offer is available only at the pubs (Scottsdale Grill & Tap too!) and cannot be applied to on-line gift card offers.

Follow Four Peaks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Snapchat (@fourpeaksbrew) to stay up-to-date on developing events that celebrate this latest addition!

Summer Craft Cocktail – Four Peaks Summer School Mule

Say it ain’t so! It’s our last recipe of this season and boy oh boy is it good!

This refreshing blend is sure to take you back to the Fresh Prince days of growing up and the first person you kissed! 

Using local Arizona vodka from our friends at Sonoran Spirits called AZ48 Resort Vodka, coupled with Four Peaks Hop Knot, keeps it local and with some fresh watermelon in season, it is a thirst buster fo’ ‘sho!

AJ’s at Lone Mtn is selling AZ48 Vodka with their Moscow Mule recipe and a big display! Drop in and say hello. https://t.co/a4Ql48QT8U

— Cave Creek Whiskey (@cavecreekwhsky) April 16, 2016

Four Peaks Summer School Mule
2 oz AZ48 Vodka
1 oz watermelon juice syrup – homemade version* (or here for store bought syrup)
Squeeze one lemon
Top with ginger beer & Hop Knot

Mix all ingredients together in a shaker pint, strain over fresh ice in a copper mule cup and garnish with a lemon or – even better – a fresh watermelon slice!

*We HIGHLY recommend muddling fresh watermelon at home!

This cocktail is a zinger! Lots of depth of flavor and totally delicious and refreshing! If home-concocting is not your thing, stop by Four Peaks in Tempe or Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale and we’ll whip one of these libations lickety split! Pair it up with our almost famous Kale Salad for a supreme lunch!

Keep up with all of our shenanigans on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest – we’re even on Snapchat (@fourpeaksbrew)!

Summer Craft Cocktail – Four Peaks Desertini

Four Peaks Summertime Craft Cocktail Series

Summertime in the desert isn’t for everyone. It takes a certain life form to inhabit this tough terrain but for those of us just stubborn enough to endure this “dry heat”, we are constantly vigilant of refreshing concoctions that will help soothe our parched throats.

Enter Four Peaks Desertini. This cocktail is a blissful blend of Four Roses bourbon, strawberry puree, basil, Four Peaks White Ale, and has a hint of bubbly. Elegant enough for a martini glass yet delectable enough to enjoy with dessert, as a dessert or even as an aperitif!

Four Peaks Desertini
1.5 oz Four Roses Bourbon
.5 oz strawberry puree
4 basil leaves
.25 oz Four Peaks White Ale syrup*
Splash of sparkling white wine

*Four Peaks White Ale syrup can be made ahead of time and is much like the Hop Knot syrup.

White Ale Syrup
One part White Ale
One part sugar
Mix until sugar dissolves. The syrup is good for two weeks but will need refrigerated. (The sugar stabilizes the alcohol.)

Fill a martini glass with ice and a splash of water to chill. Set aside. In a bartender tin, muddle three basil leaves with Four Roses bourbon, strawberry puree, Four Peaks White Ale syrup, and sparkling white wine. Shake vigorously until frothy. Dump water and ice from the martini glass. Strain contents of tin into the martini glass. Garnish with one basil leaf on the side.

Mix until sugar dissolves. The syrup is good for two weeks but will need refrigerated. (The sugar stabilizes the alcohol.)

If home-bartending is not your style, we got you covered! Stop by the original Four Peaks in Tempe or Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale and have one of our talented bartenders whip you up one to enjoy with a selection from our traditional menu items or a selection from our lunch or dinner specials!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or Snapchat (@FourPeaksBrew) to keep abreast of all the Four Peaks shinanigans!

 

Summer Craft Cocktail – Four Peaks Hoppy Times

In the blazing heat of an Arizona summer, nothing is more refreshing to me than some delicious cucumber water with a squeeze of lemon. It is my absolute favorite way to hydrate during these triple-digit months. So, imagine my glee when I read the Four Peaks Hoppy Times recipe! Love at first sight!

This sophisticated beverage incorporates Hop Knot syrup for a little added kick. The syrup is quick to make and can be made ahead of time.

Four Peaks Hoppy Times
1.5 oz Crop Organic Cucumber vodka
.5 oz Hop Knot Syrup*
Muddled cucumber
Squeeze lemon
1 oz sour
Tall glass filled with ice
Slice of cucumber for garnish

*Hop Knot Syrup
One part Hop Knot
One part sugar

Mix until sugar dissolves. The syrup is good for two weeks but will need refrigerated. (The sugar stabilizes the alcohol.)

In a shaker tin, muddle Crop Cucumber vodka, 2-3 slices of cucumber (to taste), and Hop Knot syrup. Add ice to a shaker with sour and lemon squeeze and shake vigorously. Strain into tall glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.

Want to get fancy? Pour into a large chilled martini glass and garnish with a cucumber peel.

A great, fun cocktail to add a little WOW factor to that pool party! However, if you’re not into preparing your cocktails and would prefer to sip on this drink during your next meal, stop by the original Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe OR Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale and we’ll have one ready for you!

Have you tried our Summer Cocktails already? Let us know how you like them! Did you add something? Show us the pics! Post on your favorite social media site and tag @fourpeaksbrew. We’d love to see them!

We love sharing great stories, recipes, and other fun nuggets all over social media! Find us on Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat (@FourPeaksBrew), Instagram, and Pinterest!

Summer Craft Cocktail – Four Peaks Mangorita

Summer is, in fact, in full swing. And while we may want to wear driving gloves so we can actually touch our steering wheels, Four Peaks has a better idea. Cool down with one of our Summer Craft Cocktail Series!

A real mango

In this edition, we will discuss (read: give away the recipe to) one of the newest editions to the Summer Craft Cocktail lineup – Four Peaks Mangorita.

Who doesn’t love mangoes, right?! Especially when they are in-season! I mean, they can be tough to peel and cut, but I found this quick vid to help you out. Peel, cut, and puree them for the freshest iteration of this libation OR just get some Real Mango puree (pictured).

Real Mango Puree (not a paid endorsement, just a product we like.)

The recipe goes down like this:

1.5 oz of Roger Clyne Moonshine Blanco
.5 oz of mango puree
1 oz sour mix
(shake these ingredients together and pour over a glass of ice)
Top with Four Peaks White Ale
Garnish with a lime
Enjoy with friends and family

What you get should look something like this:

 

And if it doesn’t, who cares? So long as it tastes good, right?!

If you don’t want to foot the effort, that’s ok with us. Just stop by Four Peaks in Tempe or Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale and one of our friendly bartenders will make one for ya!

Looking for more recipes? Follow us on Pinterest where we’ll be giving away the goods! Or you can partake in the conversation we’re having on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! We ❤️ shenanigans!

Summer Craft Cocktail – Four Peaks 120° Shandy

Alright, alright. We know – it’s Hot. Hot with a capital ‘H’. We have two seasons around here; they include “Sorta Warm” and “Satan’s Inferno”. It’s a daily struggle for us and some struggle a little more than others. (Seriously, our hearts go out to those with no A/C!)

What’s going to cool you down a bit and help you to experience a little summer fun at the next pool party? Since not many of us can just hop into a walk-in cooler every hour on the hour, we have a couple of craft cocktails that we think will do the trick that we are going to talk about over the next couple weeks!

Introducing the Four Peaks 120° Shandy! This simple cocktail is refreshing, delicious, and is an excellent way to beat the heat – Arizona style!

This super simple recipe is a fantastic summer party hit, and it’s easy to make with some ingredients you may already have at home. If not, it’s nothing that your neighborhood grocer won’t have for ya!

Four Peaks 120° Shandy will cool those jets!

Four Peaks 120° Shandy

2 oz AZ Distilling Vodka infused with blackberry and lemon*
1 oz sour
Top with Four Peaks Sunbru Kolsch-style Ale
1 lemon wheel for garnish

 

 

How this Works

A little prep work will need to go into this ahead of time. To infuse the AZ Distilling Vodka, take equal parts vodka and simple syrup, muddle 4-6 blackberries to one lemon, infuse for a couple days then strain through cheesecloth.

Once your blackberry limoncello concoction is ready, mix it with sour mix and shake. Pour into a pint glass filled with ice, and add Four Peaks Sunbru to fill. Garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy!

Easy peasy! Be the hit of the pool party with this fun, easy craft cocktail!

Not interested in all the work? Stop by the original Four Peaks in Tempe or Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale and order one on your next visit!

Follow Four Peaks Brewing Co. on Pinterest, Facebook, Snapchat (@fourpeaksbrew), or Twitter and be a part of the shinanigans!

Cheers!

Four Peaks Brewing Co. Expands Distribution with Nevada Beverage to Las Vegas [Press Release]

 

 

Arizona’s largest brewery ventures outside of Arizona for the first time in its 20-year history

TEMPE, AZ – This July, Four Peaks Brewing Company expands its distribution outside of Arizona to Southern Nevada for the first time in its 20-year history.

Las Vegas, Nevada, and the surrounding area will be the first to welcome the award winning Kilt Lifter Scottish-style Ale, Hop Knot IPA, and Peach Ale to its bars, restaurants, casinos, grocery chains, and convenience stores starting July 11, 2016. Plans for further expansion of other Four Peaks brands to the Las Vegas market are in the works.

The Four Peaks team has worked diligently over the past 20 years to cultivate and grow a loyal following in their backyard and now, they are taking their show on the road.

“We are really excited to expand our distribution and reach fans who are familiar with our beer while having the opportunity to reach a new segment of beer fans that come and travel to Las Vegas from all over the world. We are proud of our beer and are excited to share it with a new and growing fan base,” says Ted Golden, VP of Sales.

Four Peaks Brewing Company was founded in 1996 in Tempe, AZ. The Brewers Association ranked Four Peaks Brewing Co. #49 in the top 50 U.S. craft breweries of 2015 by volume. Four Peaks has also been named “The Best Craft Brewery in America” by Thrillist, America’s favorite craft brewery by Travel Channel, and voted in the top three best airport bars by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2016.

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