The Tucson thread

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by afrokaze, Apr 2, 2017.

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  1. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    With all the new breweries we have in town and plenty of events going on all the time, I figured we could have an ongoing thread for new releases and such. Hopefully there's enough Tucson BAs to make this work.

    Did anyone else get the new cans from Pueblo Vida last week? Both are really good but I'm definitely going back to get more Microburst before it's gone.
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    #1 afrokaze, Apr 2, 2017
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  2. SnowyBramble

    SnowyBramble Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2013 Michigan

    Not a Tucson BA, but I was in the Old Pueblo last Monday and picked up 4 pks of 'Andromeda' and 'Microburst' cans from Pueblo Vida Brewing. Haven't cracked them yet. Had 'Microburst' on tap first and thought it was good: citrusy but lacking mouthfeel and a bit thin. I preferred PV's double IPA 'Pillow Fight' on tap and think that would be a winner for a future canning. PV has got it going with their hazy can releases. They have the ability to be the Monkish of the Sonoran Desert.

    Since this is a Tucson thread, I'll also mention how much I enjoyed Borderlands 'Starkiller Base' Imperial IPA. This was the haziest, juiciest IPA in town. Draft only. It looked like fresh squeezed orange/pineapple juice with a shot of butternut squash soup added. Borderlands really needs to get that out there.

    Great stuff in Tucson. I'm amazed how little hype there is currently on the Tucson craft beer release scene. Compared to the culture in Los Angeles and other major cities, this town is pretty chill (which I enjoy). ☀️
     
    #2 SnowyBramble, Apr 4, 2017
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  3. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    afrokaze...I remember your handle from the early Sante days. I'm going to be in Tucson this weekend into early next week. I take it these cans are gone by now? What else is good around town food or drink wise?
     
    #3 AptosBeerDrinker, Apr 5, 2017
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  4. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    Hey, good to hear from you. I think you might still be able to get some of the Microburst cans at some shops/bars around town, check Hop Shop or Tap & Bottle when you get here. I'm pretty sure they're sold out at the brewery already. As for other recommendations, there's too many to mention here, I'll send you a VM later. Cheers
     
    #4 afrokaze, Apr 5, 2017
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  5. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    Hope you guys don't mind some shameless self promotion, but I wanted to share some details for the Dragoon Brewing Co. 5th anniversary party on April 29th. Limited release cans, new merch, live music, a pop-up restaurant and more! Plus a collab beer by yours truly and Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, and four other collabs beers with AZ breweries! You can read the whole thing at http://www.dragoonbrewing.com/anniversary. Hope to see some of you there![​IMG]
     
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  6. SnowyBramble

    SnowyBramble Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2013 Michigan

    Thanks for sharing...that sounds awesome.
    Speaking of Pueblo Vida, opened an Andromeda yesterday and it is pretty great. Juicy, hazy galaxy hops with citrus notes and slight bitterness.
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    #6 SnowyBramble, Apr 14, 2017
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  7. MonkeyBread

    MonkeyBread Maven (1,308) Apr 26, 2014 Nevada
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    Jealous big time. My brother in law is committed to U of A. I have never been to Tucson but going to be a lot of trips in future. I'm starting to do a little research on the scene. Looks great!
     
    #7 MonkeyBread, Apr 19, 2017
  8. breadwinner

    breadwinner Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2014 California

    So bummed I can't make it down for this. Any chance Reunion Tour / The Seis will make it up to PHX? I assume taproom only -- working on tracking down a mule:slight_smile:

    Either way, as it's been a while, thanks again for making all the incredible beer. Dragoon is a class above in the AZ beer scene; you guys are doing it right. Congrats on 5!
     
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  9. breadwinner

    breadwinner Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2014 California

    Also, btw, Microburst was fantastic. I'm more of a IPA w/ a bite kind of guy, but that beer nailed the soft, fruit juice style. They need to get a bigger canning line and start sending that stuff northward:slight_smile:
     
    #9 breadwinner, Apr 28, 2017
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  10. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot to us, especially as things get bigger and busier around here! I think a small amount of the cans might make it to a few of our favorite local spots, but most likely not to PHX unfortunately. We are trying to do more special releases in the future though, so keep an eye out and I'll be posting here when it happens for sure. If it's like last year's can release, we'll probably have some for sale in the taproom for a week or two after the party so you might still get a chance to get some.
     
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  11. kenzilka007

    kenzilka007 Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2014 Minnesota

    I'm headed to Tucson next week and looking for recommendations on some decent bottle shops. We're flying into Phoenix first. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


    Thanks!
     
    #11 kenzilka007, May 10, 2017
  12. Barstools

    Barstools Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2010 South Carolina

    Gonna piggy back on this thread as well. Haven't lived in Tucson for 14 years but make it back every few years, coming into town Memorial Day weekend. Seems like a lot of new stuff has popped up since the last time there.
    Looking for any must try beers while I'm in town, either draft or package. Also, bottle shops and bars with good tap lists.
    Appreciate any help, really looking forward to being back in the old pueblo.
     
    #12 Barstools, May 11, 2017
  13. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    Pueblo Vida is releasing their Hef and a new batch of Monswoon in cans tomorrow. The new Monswoon with lupulin powder is tasting excellent. Our collab beer, Slow Dance, is on tap at PV too.
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    We still have cans of Seis and Reunion Tour at Dragoon, as well as on tap. We just released our DIPA Sarcosuchus as well.

    @Barstools There are definitely some new breweries and bars to see if you haven't been here lately. 1912, Public Brewhouse, Green Feet, Copper Mine, Dillinger, Crooked Tooth, BlackRock, and The Address have all opened in the last 2 years. Of those, I'd recommend Public and Green Feet. @kenzilka007 For bars, I like Tucson Hop Shop, Tap & Bottle, Ermanos, Arizona Beer House, and Casa Film Bar. They all have nice bottle selections. Plaza Liquors is a great bottleshop, and Whole Foods has a good selection too.
     
    #13 afrokaze, May 14, 2017
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  14. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    Also meant to mention, try any Tombstone beers you can find on tap around town. Those guys are new and making killer stuff, especially More Hops, their quadruple dry hopped IPA.
     
    #14 afrokaze, May 14, 2017
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  15. kenzilka007

    kenzilka007 Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2014 Minnesota

    Thanks for the info! PV is on my hit list. Always looking for that hazy juice!
     
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  16. tjumfrid

    tjumfrid Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2013 Arizona

    I need to head to Tucson..it's been a few years! As an undergrad (graduated 2007), I don't recall everygoing to a small brewery there (was barrio around back then?). The closest I can recall was B.J.'s. Now, there are a ton of new breweries around, and I need to take the 1 1/2 drive from Phoenix again very soon. I'm not quite sure why I haven't.
     
    #16 tjumfrid, May 20, 2017
  17. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    If anyone is interested, Dragoon has a job opening for a packaging person. It's a greater way to get into the beer industry, plus you'll get to work with some great people. More info here: http://www.dragoonbrewing.com/open-position
     
    #17 afrokaze, Jun 15, 2017
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  18. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    Tucsonan here. I love the beer scene here and my favorites are Dragoon, Borderlands and PV but 1912 is killing it too. Hoping more stuff comes in cans since I don't get out often and its way easier to stop by Plaza or Total Wine or AZBH to get some more.
     
    #18 HoptimusMax1mus, Jun 28, 2017
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  19. asong_net

    asong_net Zealot (598) Jan 26, 2016 California
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    looking forward to hitting up some tuscon brews tmrw after checking out arizona wilderness and wren for the first time here in phx
     
    #19 asong_net, Jun 30, 2017
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  20. SnowyBramble

    SnowyBramble Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2013 Michigan

    Cans of 'Sitting in a Tin Can', a New England-style DIPA with Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic, and Enigma hops at Borderlands today. Get it.
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    #20 SnowyBramble, Jul 12, 2017
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