Barley Brothers
A lot has been going on at College Street Brewhouse and Pub. We participated in the 2nd Annual AZ Beer Week, attending many statewide festivals and beer tastings. Along with AZ Beer Week we have picked up World Class Beverage as a distributor and our beer will be available throughout the state. Our bottling line will be coming online very soon. Also, the first weekend in March we will be in Tempe, AZ, participating in the Great Arizona Beer Festival. In our continual effort to be as eco friendly as possible, we have become a zero food waste restaurant, with all the food scraps going to feed local pigs. That’s what’s going on at College Street Brewhouse and Pub, so come on out for live music and to try the “Brass Monkey, that funky monkey” one our handsome Brewers favorites.- Brewer; Colby Hansen
Mudshark
The ever changing beer line-up at Mudsharks, that’s what brewing craft beers is all about. Don’t get me wrong, our standards are the base for an awesome beer selection, but change is good, and do we have some winners – on tap and in the works. First off, the Morning Buzz Coffee Stout;, rich and wonderful with that coffee punch! Then there is the Vanilla Crumble Porter, a Porter with hints of caramel and vanilla that mellow the roast note. Maybe it must have been the installation of our solar array, and our efforts to “go green”, that inspired Scott to unveil the “Psychedelic Series” that debuted with the very popular “HavaBlue” a Blueberry Vanilla Hefeweizen. Next up will be the “Wild Watermelon” and “Just Peachy” Hefeweizens to round out this Series. Come on in and give ‘em a try, let us know what you think. Thanks to everyone for coming out and celebrating Arizona Beer Week with us last month at various venues around town. – Brewmaster; Chuck Croix
Barley Brothers
Barley Brothers offers a wide variety of beer and food. Not surprising, our beers pair well with our food. Our servers are often asked, “What beer do you suggest to go with the Michelangelo?” Generally speaking, it is safe to pair lighter flavored beers; such as our JennaGrace Hefeweizen, with delicate fish or chicken. However complimenting our succulent ribs will require a bigger, bolder beer, such as our GABF Award Winning Kickstart Stout or our full body seasonal Porter. Beer is never out of place, pairing well with our desserts. Our Triple Berry and seasonal beers typically pair well with baked goods. When it comes to beer pairings, sometimes everything you know is wrong, as a contrasting beer is preferred to a complimentary pairing. Try our Red Pepper Shrimp with our Blond Ale. One pairing no one will disagree with is Pizza and Beer. My personal favorite is the Veggie Pizza with Basil Pesto, paired with Big Horn IPA. – Brewer; Nicholas Macal