24 MARCH 2025 By Mark Hays The Valley has become a hub for brewing aficionados, overflowing with an array of businesses that highlight the city’s beer culture. Whether you’re a fan of bold, hop- forward IPAs, rich and smooth stouts, or creative, tangy sours, Arizona’s craft beer scene offers a brew to suit every taste.  4900 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix ohsobrewery.com Possibly the most familiar to Arcadians is O.H.S.O., which opened its first location over 15 years ago. With its bright orange, bicycle- friendly vibe, the business aims to create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Each location boasts around 40 beers on tap and in cans to be enjoyed at the restaurant or at home. “The founders wanted to make a place where you could go, even if you were going by yourself, sit at the bar and make friends. It’s a comfortable atmosphere, touching all the bits of hospitality,” Manager Matt McCormack said. “What’s maybe less known is that we have a distillery and produce a line of spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila, and whiskey.” The menu features American-themed dishes with a Southwest flair, including rotating monthly specials like Carolina BBQ pork sandwiches and fish and chips. O.H.S.O. can also host private events, utilizing its sister company, Little O’s, for larger get-togethers.   3935 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix tombstone.beer Originating in Tombstone in 2016, the business expanded to Arcadia in 2020, taking over the former Helio Basin Brewery to meet a growing demand. “We needed a bigger production facility, and most of our beer at that time was being sold in Phoenix, so it was a win-win,” Manager Stephanie Oxenreiter said. The taproom offers 18 draft beers and over 25 canned styles to enjoy in the bar or for takeaway. There’s also a full kitchen that serves burgers, sandwiches, small plates, and salads. Tombstone hosts trivia nights every Tuesday, music bingo biweekly on Wednesdays, and live music every weekend. A spacious downstairs area is also available for private parties.    2125 N. 24th St., Phoenix wrenhousebrewing.com Wren House has been a staple in Phoenix’s craft beer scene since its inception a decade ago. The business serves nearly 100 different beers annually, and the 24th Street location hosts rotating food trucks serving pizza, BBQ, Mexican food and more. “We’ve been slowly growing over 10 years,” co-founder Drew Pool said. “A few years ago, we purchased a larger facility in Prescott, but we wanted to continue growing our business around Arizona.” There’s also an Ahwatukee location that features a full-service restaurant. “We’ve always stuck to our ethos of ‘quality, community, and exploration,’ which means we focus on using the best ingredients across the board for our beer and in our restaurant,” Pool said. To commemorate its 10-year milestone, Wren House hosted “10 events for 10 years” that included a “Snow Day,” trivia days, special releases and BBQ events.   922 N. 5th St., Phoenix greenwoodbrews.com Founded by Megan Greenwood in 2017, this is a woman-owned and self-funded brewery focused on crafting approachable, high-quality beers. Greenwood, an engineer by trade, discovered the craft after receiving a homebrew kit. Seeing the lack of female-owned pubs, she took the leap to start her own, joining the three percent of women-owned breweries nationwide. “About a year later, I had a built-out microbrewery in my garage with eight beers on tap,” she said. “We make drinkable beer that tastes delicious. Our focus is on expanding in Arizona and creating experiences for the community.” Greenwood offers a mix of flagship and experimental beverages. Popular choices include pilsners, IPAs, and the award- winning Blueberry Wheat. Unique options like Mango Lassi Cream Ale and Rosemary IPA add creative twists. Events are frequent, from live music to beer launches and themed pairings. Greenwood is now featured in 300+ restaurants and retail locations across the state.  4445 N. 7th St., Phoenix fatebrewing.com Established in 2012 by Steve McFate, this company started with a modest seven- barrel brewhouse in North Scottsdale. Since then, their reach has expanded to include South Scottsdale, Tempe and Uptown Phoenix. “We saw an opportunity to grow in a developing area of Phoenix and couldn’t pass it up,” Marketing Director Kerby Hanson said. “Drawing from everything we’ve learned at our Scottsdale and Tempe locations, we created a more polished, yet still familiar, version of Fate.” Each site offers a rotating selection of 15- 20 beers on tap, featuring core brews like Local Lager, Hatch Chile Gatos, Halfway to Hefen, Irish Red, and Fateful IPA. “At the heart of our success is Adam Schmeichel, our incredible brewer who has been with us since day one,” Hanson said. “He’s our secret weapon, continuously creating unique and unexpected flavors while honoring the demand for crowd favorites like Hatch Chile Gatos and Candy Bar Milk Stout – beers that helped put Fate on the map.” The food menu includes burgers, wings, pizzas, and lighter choices like salads and salmon. 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