Draft Magazine gives Tucson’s own Tap & Bottle props on its 2016 100 Best Beer Bars list.
The tasting room and bottle shop, having just celebrated its third anniversary, is the only Arizona beer bar on the website version of the list, which spreads the love from California to Colorado and all throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The national publication (based in Phoenix) notes Tap & Bottle’s 650-bottle-strong cooler section and 21-tap lineup, noting “rare is a bar more sincere in its love of beer than this 3-year-old (bar) located a few blocks from the University of Arizona.”
Rebecca Safford, who owns and operates the business with her husband Scott, said inclusion on a list created by such a well-respected magazine is an honor.
“Being recognized by a publication that shares similar ideals, after three years of being open, really helps put Tap & Bottle and Tucson on the radar of beer lovers who travel to visit great beer bars,” Rebecca said.
Beer and Whiskey Tour
If locally produced beer and whiskey sound like the ideal ingredients for a fun night out, head to Grant Road west of Interstate 10 this Saturday for the Westside Brew House District Tour.
The tour is a collaborative effort between Hamilton Distillers, makers of Whiskey Del Bac, 1912 Brewing and Dragoon Brewing, all conveniently located within a mile of each other on West Grant Road.
For $15, you start at Dragoon, 1859 W. Grant Road, at 5 p.m. for a beer, head to Hamilton Distillers for a pour at 6 p.m. and cap things off at 7 p.m. with another beer at 1912.
It’s an idea that could easily be repeated in other parts of town. Downtown is packed with breweries and craft beer providers.
And East 44th Street now has three breweries, Green Feet, 1055 and Nimbus, in addition to Three Wells Distilling.
The crews on West Grant have the right idea.
Tickets can be purchased at Dragoon or through eventbrite.com
Other events of note this weekend:
– Hear a free lecture on the physiology of beer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Boulevard.
– Sample some sweet treats made with Pueblo Vida beer by the Beer Geek Bakery, starting at 5 p.m. Friday at Pueblo Vida, 115 E. Broadway.
– Get creative at Tap & Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave., with the “I Want to Make it with You” Crafternoon gathering at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 10.
