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Tap That AZ - The Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

Arizona has one of the best craft beer communities in the country. But with so many amazing options, where do you even begin your journey to find your favorite spots and brews? That's where this podcast comes in. By talking with the folks who make it all happen, host Eric Walters helps you find the best local places to find a great Arizona-made beer. Weekly episodes include on-location interviews, news from the Arizona beer scene, and some great Arizona beer reviews by Marcus Piña. If you love Arizona and you love beer, this show is for you!
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Dec 27, 2022

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When Tony and Catherine Newman moved to Arizona in 2018 they began to realize all of the amazing things they missed about the Pacific Northwest. Fresh hop beers. Toshi's teriyaki. Beecher's Mac & Cheese. But they also enjoyed the Arizona sunshine. So why not open a taproom here in Arizona with all the stuff they love about the Pacific NW? Wicked Rain opened in early 2022 and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite as well as THE place to catch a Seattle Seahawks football game. Join me and Steven "Wizard of Za" Larson as we sit down with Tony to hear all about this Gilbert gem. 

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Dec 22, 2022

This was my guest appearance on the Phoenix Magazine podcast. I sit down with Johann Warnholtz and Matt Johnson from PHX Magazine to talk about the Arizona Craft Beer Awards and the festival that followed. 

See the list of all the winners of the very first Arizona Craft Beer Awards presented by Phoenix Magazine

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Dec 21, 2022

This episode was recorded live at the Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival, the day after the awards ceremony. Be sure to listen to get an exclusive on a 2nd location for one of Arizona's top breweries!

Much love to Wizard of Za for guest hosting on this one as well! Be sure to check him out HERE

See the list of all the winners of the very first Arizona Craft Beer Awards presented by Phoenix Magazine

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Dec 12, 2022

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When I first had Justin Curtis from Casual Pint Central Phoenix on the podcast, it was one of the most fun episodes I'd done (episode 236). With Justin and his wife Caia celebrating their 5-year anniversary in November, I figured it was the perfect time to do another episode. Join in as Justin and I enjoy the great anniversary beers he made with some of Arizona's finest breweries. Enjoy the show! 

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📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

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Nov 18, 2022

Daniel Madrid was built to fight. Regardless of the era in which he was born, he would have excelled in battle. And he uses it for the good. With many championships pro fights under his belt

He's also a proud family man and one of the best kid coaches I've ever seen. Along with his business partner Mario, wife Nora and their team they run Legion MMA in North Phoenix. 

Recently retired, Daniel sat down with me to share his journey. AND we made a beer! Jean Claude Bandana is a thirst-kicking Pilsner available now at Simple Machine Brewing

Nov 9, 2022

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A true legend to any fan of late-90's/early-2000's punk rock, Emily Whitehurst cut her teeth on the edge. She is now the solo artist behind Survival Guide. Her danceable tunes are somewhat like a birthday cake: alternating layers of Depeche Mode, Metric, Peter Gabriel and Grimes, with strong melodies and vocals being the icing on top. A California native who now resides in Texas, Whitehurst is currently crafting her second full-length album as Survival Guide (though the fifth of her career).

-from her website

Join in as Simple Machine Brewing owner/brewer Marshall Norris and I sit down with Emily. We explore her 2+ decade-long rockstar journey and she plays us some songs. Enjoy!

HUGE thank you to Double Helix Records for making this possible. Double Helix is an Arizona-based indie music label bringing that good noise to your ear holes, especially on vinyl!

💥Go check out the merch in the new SHOP!

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Nov 7, 2022

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Coming up this Saturday, November 12th, Salt River Fields will put on one of the greatest beer festivals in all of the land. Arizona Barrels, Bottles & Brews brings the best creators of adult beverages in our state to one spot. This year I got to make a dry-hopped hazy IPA called "7th Inning Quench" for the event alongside Salt River Fields, Simple Machine Brewing, and Brewery 602. The beer will also be available in cans at the brewery (label design by yours truly. MLB, please don't sue me).

This episode features Shaun Northrup from Salt River Fields, Marcus Pina from Brewery 602 and Marshall and Coly from Simple Machine. You don't want to miss this festival or this beer. Get your tickets here!

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📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

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Nov 4, 2022

🍺 Today we break down the Nebula Goat Milk Stout by THAT Brewery out of Pine and Cottonwood, Arizona

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Oct 28, 2022

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🍺 Today we break down the Märzen  by Wren House Brewing Company out of Phoenix, Arizona 

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Oct 21, 2022

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🍺 Today we break down 988 IPA by Dragoon Brewing Company out of Tucson, Arizona 

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Oct 19, 2022

I am giving tickets away to 3 different events for PODCAST LISTENERS ONLY! Listen to hear all about it!

Get an additional entry for sharing Tap That AZ with a friend or on your social media

(email me a screenshot please) eric@tapthataz.com 

We then get into some conversations I had with folks back in August at Real Wild & Woody. 

Enjoy! 

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📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Oct 14, 2022

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🍺 Today we break down Cameron Doesn't Like Sours Fruited Sour from Sedona Beer Company out of Sedona, Arizona 

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Oct 12, 2022

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🧨🍻The West. The symbol for many as a new start away from all of the hustle and crowding of the big city, whatever city that may be. And a little room to breathe. Well, as we all know, Phoenix is now HUGE! So we gotta get out into the outskirts to get a little legroom. But hey, we're not crazy. We love good beer up here too. Enter Dynamite Beer Co. Join in as owner Mike Chapman sits down to share the story of Cave Creek's newest beer spot. 

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📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

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Oct 6, 2022

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🍺 Today we break down El Capitan Mexican Style Lager from Flying Basset Brewing out of Gilbert, Arizona 

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Oct 5, 2022

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The beer scene in Arizona continues to grow. So much so that it is catching the eyes of some of the biggest media companies in the state. Phoenix Magazine, known for its popular Best of The Valley issues, has now started to highlight the amazing beer of Arizona. Join in as I sit with Johann Warholtz and Matt Johnson from Phoenix Magazine to talk about Arizona beer and the Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival coming October 22nd! 

🏜️Website - get a FREE  ARIZONA FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

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🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

 
Sep 29, 2022

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Be at Simple Machine Brewing on Oct 1st for the release of All Hallows Eve Pumpkin Mole Brown Ale!

Native to Arizona, Southwest Sampler (Andrea Blake) has devoted her career to helping showcase experiences all throughout the southwest from an array of hiking destinations, resorts, and of course local breweries.

As a huge fan of craft beer, Halloween and shock value, Andrea is excited to share her passion with you through this limited-release Halloween Ale - experience a taste of Pumpkin, Molè, and Spice! Her top three ingredients that she can’t get enough of in the Southwest.

Join in as we hear Andreas' story and be a fly on the wall for the planning of All Hallows Eve Pumpkin Mole Brown Ale!

Sep 23, 2022

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🍺 Today we break down The Aurora Red Ale from Helluva Brewing Company out of Chandler, Arizona 

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Sep 22, 2022

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A few years ago I went to Last Exit Live, a super cool music club in downtown Phoenix, to see the amazing Mike Pinto. Mike came through as usual for the main show but it was the opener that really blew me away. And then I found out they were local. From that moment forward, The Hourglass Cats (THC) have been a heavy part of my music rotation. As Cori describes his style, "gypsy cowboy" couldn't more fitting.

Join in as Simple Machine Brewing owner/brewer Marshall Norris and I sit down with Cori. We explore the journey that brought this Arizona music legend to this point and he plays us some songs. Enjoy!

💥Go check out the merch in the new SHOP!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Sep 16, 2022

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Join in as we stumble our way through trying to figure out the mystery beer!

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Sep 12, 2022

Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces

It's a place I've driven past dozens of times and if you've been to Sedona you probably have too. I'm pretty sure I've even peeked down and thought "wow, that would be a sweet place to stay".

Creekside Inn is a quiet little tucked away spot right along Oak Creek in Sedona and right off of the 89 when you're coming into town. With great beer and more delivered right to your room, food made right in-house, and a level of privacy that tasks you to another world, Creekside Inn is the shiz.

Join in as I sit down with owner/GM Adam Goldberg to talk about the ethos behind this gem and what Sedona is bringing to the food & beverage world. We are also joined by special guest Kali Gajewski, owner of Sedona Beer Co.  Thank you Kali for providing the great beers!

Glasses provided by JesseLee's Craft Beer Marketplace. Glass design by The Score Glassware

🏜️Website - get a FREE  ARIZONA FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

 
Sep 9, 2022

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🍇 Today we break down Concord Grape Cider from Six Byrds Cider Company out of Phoenix, Arizona 

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Sep 6, 2022

Watch the video episode HERE to see our beautiful faces

Welcome back to  Phat Dudes Phat Foods! Joining me for this series is my man Jonathan Jones from Smokin Hope, a nonprofit bbq cookout that everyone is invited to.

We want to help you become the master backyard entertainer you were destined to be!

In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Luke Unrein aka Saucy Luke. Operating out of Buckeye, Luke makes some of the best sauces and rubs I've ever had. It only made sense to get him on for 2 episodes. This one is all about the rubs.

Sep 2, 2022

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Welcome back to  Phat Dudes Phat Foods! Joining me for this series is my man Jonathan Jones from Smokin Hope, a nonprofit bbq cookout that everyone is invited to.

We want to help you become the master backyard entertainer you were destined to be!

In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Luke Unrein aka Saucy Luke. Operating out of Buckeye, Luke makes some of the best sauces and rubs I've ever had. It only made sense to get him on for 2 episodes. This one is all about the sauce.

Follow PDPF on Instagram @phatdudesphatfoods 

Sep 2, 2022

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🍺 Today we break down Rainy Daze Hazy IPA from Dark Sky Brewing

👑 Welcome to “Rating Arizona…Beers” sponsored by Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix, Arizona. Kings Beer & Wine is located at Central & Thomas in Phoenix. Kings is both a fantastic beer shop with a huge selection of local craft beers and a beautiful taproom with over 80 beers/ciders on draft. Kings is the place to go. Go to Kings.

🍻 My guest host for this series is the awesome Marcus Piña from Brewery 602 Beer Reviews. Give him a “subscribe”!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

📸 Instagram 

🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

Aug 25, 2022

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When Spinatos Pizzeria reached out to Arizona pizza guru Wizard of Za, they received an enthusiastic thumbs-up on the idea to collaborate on a pie. But here's the kicker. They wanted to craft a beer to go with it—double thumbs-up. Now, which one of the many great breweries in the valley would be the best fit? How about our pals over at The Beer Research Institute in Mesa? Yep, the triad of local favorites will be combining their powers to release a special pizza and beer on September 2nd at the Tempe Spinatos. Listen in to hear why you can't miss this special release. Enjoy!

🏜️Website - get a FREE FOOD GUIDE by subscribing to our periodic newsletter 

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🫂 Patreon Channel 

📖 We literally wrote the book on Arizona beer 

🍽️ You like food?!?! We have a food podcast also

🌵Subscribe to our FREE quarterly Arizona food & beverage magazine

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