Tap That Az

Despite its relatively young age, Harland Brewing out of San Diego has an instant feel of timelessness. From the can art to the liquid in the can the team at Harland brings a ton of experience that its customers gleefully enjoy. For this trip, I only hit up the Bay Park taproom but it was enough to show me what these folks are made of. Fantastic beers with a very open layout this neighborhood favorite fills up quickly. To throw a cherry tomato on top right outside is Rosemarie's Brisket Burgers (check out their episode HERE). Best sliders you'll ever have and don't leave without the blue cheese and bacon taters. For this episode, I am joined by Anthony Levas Co-Founder/President, and Nick Marron, Director of Brewery Operations. Listen in to hear all about Harland Brewing!

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 talk about how you don't need all the bells and whistles to execute a great party at home. Using what you have or a basic version can often be better than some shiny new toy. But there are also times when a splurge is worth it. We cover all of that! Follow PDPF on Instagram @phatdudesphatfoods 

Arizona Beer Week is always filled with great events and collaborations with the Strong Beer Festival being the big show. These events are always fun to record a podcast at because you get such a fun mix of people on the mics. In this episode, we hear from familiar friends who have some exciting things coming up and meet a few new friends. We even have fans from out of state jump on the mic to share their excitement for Arizona beer. Enjoy the show! 

What Chef Mark Coakley does with a smoker is incredible. But it doesn't end there. The pizza? One of the best I've had. A fantastic beer selection, great cocktails, and killer food already make this place a shoo-in for me. Now let's add all the excitement and amenities of the best sports bars in town and you have BKDs Backyard Joint. Join in as I sit down with owner Brandon Sirochman and Chef Mark Coakley to hear their story. Put BKD's on your short "must-visit" list!

The team at Fire + Fury Brewing Company has experienced quite an adventure along their path to opening a great beer and bbq joint. What began as two completely separate businesses eventually united into one amazing spot. I mean, can you beat beer and BBQ? Join in as we sit down and get to know more about this new Phoenix brewery! 

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 talk about some of the tools/gadgets that are essential to our repertoire. From the big things like smokers to the perfect set of tongs, we each have our own things that elevate our backyard cookout. Join in as we talk about our tools of the trade. Enjoy!  Follow PDPF on Instagram @phatdudesphatfoods 

Wow! Episode number 300! I can't believe I'm saying this. Thank YOU! Everyone who supports the show in one form or another, you continually give me the fuel to keep pushing along this path. I hope you all enjoy the growth of all of this beyond just beer. Of course, the beer is amazing but the path along the way has been about so much more and it is beyond exciting to have you join me. This thing is just getting started so take a listen to hear what we have in store for you in 2022! Cheers!

Welcome to the first episode of 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, you get a little insight into why we started this new show and what to expect! Follow PDPF on Instagram @phatdudesphatfoods 

Let me just say this: Patent 139 Brewing Co. has a great water view. Not many Arizona breweries can claim that. But it just gets better from there. Owner/founder Tim Hass brings a track record of world-class hospitality and operations to this brand new Chandler brewery. With an elevated food menu as a cornerstone along with great beers, Patent 139 is set to make a splash in the Arizona food & drink scene. Enjoy this episode featuring Tim and if you watch the YouYube version you get a quick look at Chef Jared. Enjoy! 

Every year, the women of Arizona beer come together for an epic brew. This year the ladies invited me to join them in Flagstaff for the brew of Great Commotion, a German-Style Bock set to take taps over throughout the state. Be sure to keep an eye out for it! Join in as an array of guests join to talk about Arizona beer and the amazing women who make it rock. Enjoy! 

When Simple Machine owner/brewer Marshall Norris and I sat down in the fall of 2019 to do a podcast we had no idea what the world would have in store. In this episode, I sit down with Marshall to see how being a brewery opening at the very beginning of the pandemic forced him to roll with the punches. With a ton of collaborations under his belt, Marshall is making waves even beyond the beer community with no plans on slowing down anytime soon. We also talk about the great stuff coming up Arizona Beer Week including a new batch of Tap That AZ Hazy IPA!

As the area around the Deer Valley Airport in North Phoenix continues to grow, my smile does as well. A resident of NOPHX, it excites me to see more and more great locally owned/operated food & beverage spots opening. The latest to join the NOPHX family is Lake Pleasant Brewing Co.   The brewery/taproom is a big space with plenty of room to grow (and the plan to do so). Join in as owners Nick Kelley and Dustin Westby sit down to tell us all about Arizona's newest brewery and their grand opening coming up on February 11th. Enjoy!

One of the OG's of Arizona craft beer but in many ways it's just starting to rock. And now, this Arizona brewery has taken a dive into the spirits world as well. Join in as I sit down with Arizona beer community favorite, Alejandro Fontes from San Tan. Enjoy the show!

When I approached my pals at Tombstone Brewing about doing a beer together they quickly said yes. Like REAL quick. And now it all makes sense! What an elaborate prank just to prove that I CAN like Strata hops! Join in as I sit down with Weedy and Rob from Tombstone to talk about all the exciting stuff going on with the brewery.  We also talk about Weedy's mission to make me like Strata hops which includes an all-Strata hazy IPA called Spam Risk. Enjoy the show!