Best place to grab a post-hike craft beer

[JoelHazelton]

Inspired by the mexican food/pizza posts, I'm wondering about good places around AZ to grab a beer after a hike or backpack trip. The smaller/more obscure towns would be especially appreciated, because I'm used to only coming across only the cheap domestics at those places.
Some places I've stopped at post-hike:

Prescott- Prescott Brewery. The Petrified Porter is good, but their seasonal "Achocolypse" (which is Petrified Porter brewed with milk chocolate) is absolutely amazing.
Flagstaff- Lumberyard Brewery. Imperial Red was awesome.
Sedona- Oak Creek Brewery. Boo. Not a single redeeming quality here. Chicken quesadilla was mediocre, beer was watery.
Tucson- Nimbus Brewey- Though I love Old Monkeyshine from a bottle,it was twice as good on tap.

In Tempe we'll frequent Boulders on Broadway and Four Peaks after gym climbing. Actually, we're spoiled here in Tempe. Example: I live next to the most ghetto looking corner store ever, but upon walking in you'd think you're in a Total Wine.

Yardhouse would be a good place to hit on the way in town from the west. I suppose Rock Bottom from the northwest, though I wasn't impressed with any of their beers.

Any ideas? I'm particularly curious about the Payson area.

[Alston_Neal]

Wow! This is really cool.
A big congrats to all you folks on this one. That's a pretty heady international field....

[outdoor_lover]

Congratulations to The Beards!!!! What a Great Write Up too!!! Fantastic Job guys!!!

[chumley]

I was hoping they would post the interview audio as well, but it's just an article so far:
http://ktar.com/22/1695966/Website-pick ... orlds-best

[tibber]

I was hoping they would post the interview audio as well, but it's just an article so far:
http://ktar.com/22/1695966/Website-pick ... orlds-best

yep, heard it on the radio coming home. AWEsome! Congrats to the Arizona Wilderness Brewery....

[Barrett]

@chumley

#1 New Brewer in the World

:GB:

[SpiderLegs]

Bring some to the westside so I can try some.

[joebartels]

holy crap, on the news right now...
Phoenix Open, Bieber & http://www.azwbeer.com/

[chumley]

holy crap, on the news right now...

LOL. This sign made a prominent appearance moments ago
http://hikearizona.com/photo=288532

[kingsnake]

Is it wrong for me to hope that Apache Leap soon be renamed Bieber Leap?

[chumley]

The channel 10 video is finally posted:
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/video?clipI ... Start=true

[chumley]

Some more recognition for AZW this morning
http://www.azcentral.com/video/3201986489001

[chumley]

Because they need more publicity.
http://www.azfamily.com/home/Arizona-Be ... 14311.html

With all the exposure that stupid sign is getting, I wonder if the hike to Cape Solitude will be getting any more visitors in the coming months?

Also, I never knew aspen trees blow down in storms. I thought they were a pretty flexible, hardy tree. Huh.

[RowdyandMe]

I find all of this very funny. I guess I spend to much time thing about my next hike. I have yet to see this place on the news or heard about it on the radio. But I have been going there for a few months mostly stop off for a few on my way home from the Supes. I really enjoy their Dos Cabezas IPA IPA and their burgers and fries are great. I will say that lately it seems to be getting hard to just walk in and order a cold one:lol: But it is worth the wait

[te_wa]

best place to grab a post-hike beer lately is my kegerator...

anaheim/habanero chile porter, belgian pale ale, and whiskey barrel imperial english brown.. im not sure if the "hike" consists of walking to the mailbox, but i wont turn a good brew down for minimal effort. prosit!

[chumley]

Nice article in Esquire on AZWB. If you've ever met or hiked with Jon, you will recognize his personality and passion in this well-written piece.

Unfortunately, it just means it'll be even tougher to get a seat at the place.

For the record in my experience, Sunday-Thursday after 7:30p it seems to be relatively easy to get a table. After 9pm it's downright pleasant to be there!

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-m ... -interview

[RowdyandMe]

@te-wa
Damn, I bet you did that list from memory.

[RowdyandMe]

Of course I enjoy a cold one at the trailhead. Thats right my cooler, because you never know for sure when you'll get done. If I run out of water on the trail l know there's something cold in my car.

[FOTG]

@chumley

After 9pm it's downright pleasant to be there!

Why? is that when you leave ;)

[azbackpackr]

I wonder if my photo ever made it onto the wall? If so, does it have any dart holes in it yet?

[chumley]

@azbackpackr
Did you ever send me a photo? I think I have a few to print still. It's been a while since I added any. There are no darts but the photos are in the hallway on the way to the bathroom so if there's a wait, somebody might find a more creative way to express themselves.