[Video]Four Peaks Gears Up for Spring Baseball with 16 Oz Cans

March holds a special place in the hearts of many Arizonans. The weather is not too hot, but not too cool and the sun is kind to desert dwellers and vacationers alike. Though, if you listen close enough from just about anywhere around town, you can hear the crack of a baseball bat or the organ pipes blasting a melody during the Seventh-inning Stretch, and you will see “Welcome Spring Training Fans” banners stretch from bar to bar all throughout the month of March.

This is a special year for us here at Four Peaks Brewery. It is the year that we introduce the 16 oz can to stadiums and venues throughout Arizona. These cans are filled with the sweet, malty flavors of Kilt Lifter and the citrus, piney nectar of the brew gods of Hop Knot.

We are so excited about this release; we made a video short proclaiming our love and passion for beer, baseball, and the Greater Phoenix Area.

We think we can make this happen.

To view more zany brewery antics and shenanigans, follow @FourPeaksBrew on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Cheers!

Four Peaks’ AZ Craft Beer Weekend Getaway Series Features Park Plaza Liquor & Deli, Prescott, AZ

Park Plaza Liquor & Deli, Prescott, AZ

Park Plaza Liquor & Deli is truly a hidden gem in Prescott, Arizona. Tucked away in a small shopping mall off E. Goodwin Street and just a few minutes’ walk from historic Whiskey Row and Courthouse Square, prepare to be blown away by the hospitality and customer service you receive from the staff of PPLD.

More Than a Deli

Even more impressive than the epic selection of beer, liquor, and wine offerings is their menu featuring wood-oven pizzas with homemade dough and sauces, HUGE sandwiches and burgers (like the Ron Swanson!), creamy Mac & Cheese, and amazing deserts. The open, casual ambiance is a fantastic place to meet up with a few friends and split a pizza, share some wings and a couple of beers.

 

Passion & Enthusiasm

On our latest visit to Park Plaza Liquor & Deli for Craft Beer Weekend Getaway Series coverage, we asked General Manager, Erik Rackoff, to tell us a little bit about the PPLD experience. His passion for the business and enthusiasm for providing the very best experience for an eclectic clientele was contagious, and we knew we needed to share that passion and enthusiasm right from the horse’s mouth, so we built this video around Erik’s response. Enjoy.

Follow Park Plaza Liquor & Deli on Facebook or find them on the web at www.parkplazaliquor.com!

Follow Four Peaks Brewing Co on Facebook, or find us on Instagram or Twitter @fourpeaksbrew.

Four Peaks’ Craft Beer Weekend Getaway Series began summer of 2015. The series chronicles some of Arizona’s greatest beer destinations state-wide that a craft beer seeking traveler can enjoy on a road trip over any given weekend getaway. Each episode takes a unique look at one of Arizona’s locally owned and operated establishments. Enjoy!  

Four Peaks AZ Craft Beer Getaway Series: Dante’s Fire

Four Peaks Travels to Dante’s Fire to Showcase a Tucson Craft Beer Destination

Tucson is a big, small town with a rich craft beer community! I had the pleasure of stopping by Dante’s Fire and wanted to share the experience. When traveling to Tucson, I highly recommend adding this hidden gem to your travel itinerary!

Cheers!

 

 

How to Embark on a Craft Beer Adventure

Visiting a new brewery or craft beer bar is an exciting time of exploration and wonderment. Nothing beats being able to explore new brew territory, finally being able to visit the birthplace of my favorite beer or a highly talked about beer destination. Understanding the culture of a city or country through craft beer can be deeply rewarding.

A taster flight of Arizona Craft Beers from World of Beer – Tempe on Mill Avenue.

I visit many breweries and taphouses around the state. When I am lucky, I get to visit a brewery or taphouse with out-of-town guests. What’s even better is when I get to assume the role of the traveling beer fanatic! This is truly one of my most favorite pastimes.

So many choices! So many new beers! I become a babbling idiot before my first pint. It’s almost a sensory overload.

Stop. Take a breath. Let’s talk about this before we freak out then default to our favorite style instead of exploring all that a brewery or craft beer house has to offer.

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A sampler flight is the best way to experience a new beer environment – whether it’s a new brewery, craft beer bar or one you haven’t visited in a while.

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When ordering a sampler flight at a brewery, you get a peek into the dynamics and full personality of the place you are visiting. It is also how you get to know a brewer on an intimate level. It allows you to explore how the brewery handles their beers, familiarizes you with the nuances of core ingredients – water, hops, yeast and malt – and enables you to appreciate what they appreciate in beer.

5 Things You May Discover About Yourself and Your Beer

A flight of tasters from Huss Brewing Company in Tempe, AZ. Mark me down as a fan of the Koffee Kolsch – I don’t even like coffee!

1. You may get to sample beers that are not available to retail partners due to their limited production.
2. You may get to sample a new brew before its release for retail sale.
3. You may find you enjoy your go-to style of beer.
4. You may discover a new style you have never heard of before.
5. OR, even more exciting, you may find you have fallen in love with your new favorite beer at first sip!

A beer flight is, by all accounts, a sales tool for breweries and craft beer bars. They WANT you to sample what they have to offer. They WANT to pair you with your perfect beer for that visit – and the perfect beer for that visit may change from visit to visit and from brewery to brewery. No one is going to be able to figure it out through telepathy – it is something that you need to explore for yourself. And, please, ask questions! Knowledge is meant to be shared!

Chris Brewer is a manager for Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale, and he speaks highly of getting a sampler flight when visiting the brewery. “Usually we begin by asking folks if they’ve ever been in, and when they haven’t, we obviously recommend the sample tray first especially when someone is unsure of which direction to go.”

In speaking with a friend about their habits when visiting new breweries, he was quick to point out that a sampler flight “allows a connoisseur to get a taste of all the brewery has to offer without breaking the budget for the more thrifty. Also, it allows moderation, so you don’t drink eight to ten full beers and stumble out sloppy drunk.”

Noted. We want to respect the crafting of fine beer and with some beers weighing in at 8% and higher, things can go wayward quickly. Besides, how are you going to check in your beers on Untappd if you can’t operate your phone to take a photo?

A taster flight from Four Peaks Brewing Company in Tempe, AZ

The excitement of exploration may be closer than you think. Visiting a local brewery like Four Peaks Brewing Company or a craft beer bar like World of Beer in Tempe and ordering a sampler flight can really give you the sensation of traveling to an exotic land or exploring things you never knew about your own backyard.

Do you order a sampler flight on your first visit? Maybe the bartenders choice? Or do you default to your favorite style?

Craft Beer Convenience [Slideshow]

The city of Tempe began to bustle again as new and returning college students populate ASU campus and the surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you’re wrapping up a collegiate path, continuing on with a Master’s degree or getting ready to defend dissertations this school year, we’d like to take this moment to talk about some soldiers of craft beer that often go unrecognized but are clutch: the locally owned, locally operated craft beer convenience store.

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Star Liquor & Convenience is located at 1512 N Scottsdale Road in Tempe. Located just north of the main ASU campus, Star Convenience is the perfect place to shop for craft beer while steering clear of the traffic of Mill Avenue. With friendly service and coolers for as far as the eye can see, a craft beer fan on the go really has plenty of options at Star Convenience. Not sure what you pining for? No problem! Build your own 6 pack of craft beer and explore new brews or reminisce with old favorites.

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East of ASU’s main campus lies a gem on the corner of Apache and S. Elm Street called Liquor Express. Kyle is quick to greet you with a warm smile and there are aisles and aisles and coolers and coolers of craft beer to choose from! There’s even a walk in cooler for the big stuff. An added bonus is the growler filling station that has twenty-seven (27!) taps of draft beer flowing for convenient to-go purchase. This place has everything you need, but it will be the craft beer selection that brings the craft beer lover back! Kyle is proud of the empire he has built and is even more proud that Four Peaks beer claims his top 2 selling spots.

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West of ASU’s campus stands a beacon of pride to the craft beer community, Tops Liquors. Tops Liquors can be found at 403 W. University Dr. in Tops Liquors Plaza on the corner of University and S. Farmer Ave. If you listen closely as you enter Tops, you may hear a few Angels of Ale singing in cherub voices. Don’t be alarmed if you also hear harps and flutes either. It’s that magical. Matt greets guests with a genuine smile. He or Greg are happy to help you locate your favorite brew or talk about a new one with you. There are plenty to choose from. Available individually or in packages, in this craft beer nirvana, anything is possible. Immediately adjacent to the store is a small bar area that serves up some big beers. Do note, beer purchased in the Tops Liquors is meant to be consumed off-premise and in the company of good friends. Stop by Taste of Tops with friends to purchase a good brew to enjoy in their freshly painted pub.

Arizona Craft Beer Weekend Getaway Series ft 1702

The Arizona craft beer culture is like no other. Arizona breweries welcome growth. Each brewery emergence strengthens our united plight: Choose AZ Brews.

The Arizona Craft Beer Getaway Series features a peek into destination Arizona craft beer taverns that support craft beer and help cultivate the Arizona craft beer culture.

When the triple digit Phoenix weather becomes too much to bear in the summer, an Arizona Craft Beer Weekend Getaway is needed! Our first stop brings us to Tucson to local favorite, 1702, located at 1702 E. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona.

In addition to supporting craft breweries and impressive slices of pizza, 1702 also offers bi-weekly beer releases, like the Down Pourter, from their own on-site, 3 BBL brew house, The Address Brewing Company.

Follow 1702 on Facebook or find them at http://www.1702az.com.

Four Peaks Brew Now Offered at the Phoenix Zoo

Beers with bears? If that’s your favorite exhibit at the Phoenix Zoo, then that dream is now a reality!

Four Peaks Hop Knot and Kilt Lifter are now available at the Phoenix Zoo, and Zoo residents are wild with excitement. Peruse your favorite exhibits with the family with a cold beer in tote! Or enjoy a Four Peaks brew with your safari lunch and watch the giraffes graze in the Arizona sun.

Four Peaks is available at the beverage hut called “Libations” during the weekend. This hut is conveniently located immediately upon entering the zoo in the Plaza. Look for where Starbucks is offered and you’ve found the location!