Moving into the beer business

[DiggidyD]

Where is it going to be? Hopefully on the far eastside. It would be cool if you could get someone to contract brew on site.

 

[MaddBaggins]

We have a beer and wine license right now. We're in the process of applying for a brewing license as well. We plan to get a pilot system and some 35g fermenters. Then we can do double brews to fill a fermenter. This time next year we'll be rotating a few handles with our own stuff.
We're at Broadway/Kolb in the Gaslight Plaza.

 

[brick_haus]

So, Since you wont be open, where should I take the wife for a great local craft brew while in Tucson this Thursday evening? She enjoys IPA's more than anything.

 

[MaddBaggins]

So, Since you wont be open, where should I take the wife for a great local craft brew while in Tucson this Thursday evening? She enjoys IPA's more than anything.

Downtown. Tap and Bottle for a wide selection from around the world.
Borderlands Brewery for just a cool place.
The Good Oak Bar for a selection of AZ only beers.
Pueblo Vida for some really tasty local brew.

Far west side.
Dragoon Brewery for some of AZ best beers.

East side.
The Canyons Crown Pub for some good English pub fare and beers plus some good craft handles.
East River Bar at Whole Foods on River Rd.

Northwest
Noble Hops for good food and craft beer.

 

[sandyeggoxj]

@maddbaggins,

That is a pretty good list. I love Dragoon and both of the Whole Foods. I'd add Iron Johns Brewery. It is kind of a downtown place.

 

[brick_haus]

What about Barrio? Thunder canyon? They any good?

 

[MaddBaggins]

What about Barrio? Thunder canyon? They any good?

Both are good for sure. I think the others I listed are better though. But you can't go wrong. Plus Iron Johns bottle shop like Nate mentioned. It's "to go" only except for Saturday tastings.

 

[brick_haus]

So, Sandi is Nate?

 

[sandyeggoxj]

Now you did it Alvin. I am no long anonymous!!

 

[brick_haus]

OK. We're staying in Tucson City Center ( whatever that is, my wife says so). Let's meet up for a pint on me!

 

[brick_haus]

Hotel Tucson.
We, be in Santa Fe June 29 and 30. Any suggestions for that town? Second St. Brewing? Blue Corn Brewing? Marble Brewing Co. ? Duel Brewing? Santa Fe Brewing Company? Those are the ones my wife found. I sure do love her! 35 years married and still going strong!

 

[MaddBaggins]

Now you did it Alvin. I am no long anonymous!!

Doh!!

 

[MaddBaggins]

Hotel Tucson.
We, be in Santa Fe June 29 and 30. Any suggestions for that town? Second St. Brewing? Blue Corn Brewing? Marble Brewing Co. ? Duel Brewing? Santa Fe Brewing Company? Those are the ones my wife found. I sure do love her! 35 years married and still going strong!

I've had Santa Fe and Marble. Both are good and I really like Santa Fe.

 

[sandyeggoxj]

I'm down for Thursday after work. Should be free by 4. I'd like to meet a bit earlier if possible while its still hot as f#$% so I can get back to projects when the sun goes down.

 

[DiggidyD]

@maddbaggins,

That is a pretty good list. I love Dragoon and both of the Whole Foods. I'd add Iron Johns Brewery. It is kind of a downtown place.

I agree you should add Iron Johns. It is by far the best brewery in Tucson. Dragoon is a strong second with the rest being just meh.

As far as the location of your new store the gaslight area will be good for business as lots of people stand around in that parking lot. I look forward to checking it out.

 

[brick_haus]

Thanks for the advice. Since we can obviously not hit too many in the one night that we will be there, my wife and I will probably hit Iron Johns and Dragoon. Just for ****s and giggles, I'll post up here when I can predict when we will be where.
Now, where should we go for dinner???

 

[brick_haus]

Just sitting here thinking....I totally hijacked your thread. Very sorry.
I'm out. Good luck with the store. I know you'll do good!

 

[sandyeggoxj]

Back on topic?

The AZ Beer House is coming right along. Place is awesome. I can't wait to kill a pint there. Definitely needed in this town. Keep us up to date Alvin.

 

[masskrug]

I was in ABQ for a night and had a few Marble IPAs. Damn good.

 

[DiggidyD]

Thanks for the advice. Since we can obviously not hit too many in the one night that we will be there, my wife and I will probably hit Iron Johns and Dragoon. Just for ****s and giggles, I'll post up here when I can predict when we will be where.
Now, where should we go for dinner???

Iron Johns offers tasting only, but u can buy bottles. Dragoon is kind out of the in a commercial building. Checking online you might find a place that serves both beers.

As far as food goes you have some good options and yelp is pretty accurate. If u find something interesting someone in this thread has probably been there.

 

[MaddBaggins]

No sweat on the hi jack. It's all about Tucson Beer.

My favorite east side restaurant is Jonathan's Cork. Tanque Verde/Pima. Excellent food (my favorite is the lamb chops) and a few craft handles.
Kinda pricey but worth it.

 

[brick_haus]

Well, We will be there tomorrow night. I'm excited to finally be on vacation and it looks like we'll get a strong start with our first night in Tucson.

 

[DiggidyD]

Vacation in Tucson during the summer!? Well...at least there is beer

 

[brick_haus]

LOL. Just the first night. Can't drive 24/7... Next is El Paso! Another nice place to vacation...then on to Denver! Then...who knows. Don't have to be back to work until July 13.

 

[brick_haus]

Wow it's HOT here in Tucson!

 

[unionrdr]

It's been a bit cool to downright chilly here the last couple days....

 

[brick_haus]

Thanks for all of the tips on Tucson brews! We went to Iron Johns, had a taste and bought a couple to go. We are in Dragoons right now. Excellent IPA! Headed to get a bite to eat real quick and heading to Borderlands to finish off the evening.

 

[MaddBaggins]

Thanks for all of the tips on Tucson brews! We went to Iron Johns, had a taste and bought a couple to go. We are in Dragoons right now. Excellent IPA! Headed to get a bite to eat real quick and heading to Borderlands to finish off the evening.

That sounds like a good day! Did you enjoy yesterday's monsoon storm. It was a good one on the east side.

 

[DiggidyD]

Brick where did you end up eating?

 

[sandyeggoxj]

Did you end up opening?