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Arizona: The Next Big Beer Destination

51m · Brewery Talks · 07 Jan 14:00

In this episode, I sat down with two of Arizona's beer industry leaders: Brian Helton of Helton Brewing Company and Eric Walters of Tap That AZ Podcast to discuss the flourishing beer scene in this southwest state. Like many others, I came to Arizona for the views and the hiking but stayed for the beer! With beers spanning the entire spectrum of style and breweries covering the entire state, there is a beer in Arizona that you will love. Brian and Eric discuss in detail the Arizona beer industry over the past several years and how it is continuing to grow and bring in people from all over the country. Hear this and more in this episode of Brewery Talks!

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