Arizona Beer Week has several offerings in store for those who have a sweet tooth to match their craft beer palates.
We are partial to local pastry chef Emily Peterson, whoseย Beer Geek Bakeryย creations will be showcased and sold at a couple of fun events.
Petersonโs specialty is making flavorful treats, things like mini-pies, cookie sandwiches and citrus bars, using beer from the breweries in which she is selling.
Thursday, Feb. 9, Beer Geek will join forces with Dillinger Brewing Co., Tucsonโs newest brewery, at 3895 N. Oracle Road, working its Wild West Coast IPA, Hunny Porter, and Serrano Seduction into her baked goods.
Peterson also is collaborating withย 1912 Brewing Co., 2045 N. Forbes Blvd., for a Valentineโs Day Painting & Dessert event on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. 1912 has multiple events during AZ Beer Week, including an old school hip-hop party on Sunday, Feb. 12.
In addition to Beer Geek events, you can participate in a Sentinel Peak/Girl Scout cookie pairing at Sentinel Peak Brewing Co., 4746 E. Grant Road, on Saturday and a coffee beer and doughnut hole event at Pueblo Vida Brewing, 115 E. Broadway, on Sunday.
Batch Cafe & Bar downtown will be providing the doughnut holes.
