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10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix
SanTan Brewing Company is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

1. SanTan Brewing Company

9.0
8 S San Marcos Pl (at W Commonwealth Ave), Chandler, AZ
Brewery · Downtown Chandler · 159 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Classics like the Devil's Ale and Epicenter can be bought year-round, but seasonals like Mr. Pineapple wheat ale keep us coming back. We also love San Tan's weekly cask list and the bar bites! Read more.

Desert Eagle Brewing Company is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

2. Desert Eagle Brewing Company

7.7
150 W Main St (Downtown Mesa), Mesa, AZ
Brewery · Downtown Mesa · 25 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The young brewery has made a name for itself w/ inventive drafts in every style you can think up. We love the fruitier options that Desert Eagle offers, like Pomegranate Wheat & Black Cherry Blonde. Read more.

Four Peaks Brewing Company is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

3. Four Peaks Brewing Company

9.2
1340 E 8th St (at Dorsey Ln), Tempe, AZ
Brewery · 431 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: You pretty much can't call yourself a Phoenician until you've had a Kiltlifter & no autumn would be the same without the Pumpkin Porter, which tends to sell out pretty much the moment it's released. Read more.

Papago Brewing Co. is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

4. Papago Brewing Co.

7107 E McDowell Rd (Papago Plaza), Scottsdale, AZ
Brewery · 74 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Three words: Orange Blossom Ale. If u haven't had Papago's take on this beer, u haven't lived. The creamy, floral & slightly fruity brew is on the lighter side & perfect to sip down one after another. Read more.

The Phoenix Ale Brewery is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

5. The Phoenix Ale Brewery

3002 E Washington St (at N 30th St), Phoenix, AZ
Brewery · Central City · 40 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: It's guys like late owner, Greg Fretz who make Phoenix a tastier, happier place for all of us beer aficionados -- especially with the seasonal Watermelon Wheat and last year's spicy Phoestivus Ale. Read more.

North Mountain Brewing Company is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

6. North Mountain Brewing Company

8.7
522 E Dunlap Ave (btwn N 6th & N 7th St), Phoenix, AZ
Brewery · North Mountain · 47 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The brewers at North Mountain really excel in the art of beer naming. Funk 49, Soiled Dove Dirty Blonde Ale, & James Brown Ale are just a few examples of the ever-changing, always entertaining list. Read more.

Cartel Coffee Lab is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

7. Cartel Coffee Lab

8.7
225 W University Dr #101 (at S Ash Ave), Tempe, AZ
Coffee Shop · Maple Ash · 188 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: We were ecstatic when Cartel released the Desert Pale Ale & Coffee Brown Ale. Since then, the beer lineup at Tempe's #1 coffee spot has changed a bit, but we're still pretty excited. Read more.

SunUp Brewing Co. is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

8. SunUp Brewing Co.

8.9
322 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Brewery · Windsor Square · 81 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: While SunUp has a range of rotating drafts, our favorite has to be the staple Light Rail Cream Ale, which is a very mild and drinkable beer perfect for hot summer days. Read more.

McFate's Tap + Barrel is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

9. McFate's Tap + Barrel

8.1
7337 E Shea Blvd Suite 105 (btwn N Scottsdale Rd. & N 74th St), Scottsdale, AZ
Brewery · 48 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: It's hard to say just which Fate beer is our fave because the list changes so often, but in the past, we've enjoyed the Rye ESB & Belgian Wit. We also can't get enough of their snackable pizza bread. Read more.

O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery is one of 10 Best Breweries in Metro Phoenix.

10. O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery

9.0
4900 E Indian School Rd (at Arcadia Dr / Arizona Canal), Phoenix, AZ
Brewery · Camelback East · 145 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: What really makes OHSO a winner for us is its weekend Beer Brunch menu, in which $10 gets you breakfast & a local beer. The French toast w/ agave syrup & berry marscapone pairs well w/ the Black IPA. Read more.