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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.

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

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

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

chumley wrote: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....

@chumley

chumley wrote:#1 New Brewer in the World

:GB:

Bring some to the westside so I can try some.

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

joe bartels wrote:holy crap, on the news right now...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

@chumley

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

Why? is that when you leave ;)

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

@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.