Four Peaks Brewery Explained

Four Peaks Brewing Company
Location:Tempe, Arizona
US
Owner:Anheuser-Busch InBev
Opened:1996
Production:98000USbeerbbl (2022)
Website:http://www.fourpeaks.com

Four Peaks Brewing Co. is an Arizona brewery that was founded by Andy Ingram, Jim Scussel, and Randy Schultz in 1995 and opened to the public on December 11, 1996. The company is headquartered in the historic former Borden Co. Creamery and Ice Factory on 8th Street in Tempe, Arizona, about NaNmiles east of the campus of Arizona State University.

On December 18, 2015, AB InBev announced an agreement to acquire Four Peaks Brewing Co.[1]

Beers

Four Peaks Brewing Co.'s flagship beer is Kilt Lifter, a Scottish-style ale with a 6.0% ABV. Other notable beers are Hop Knot West Coast IPA, AZ hAZy New England–style IPA and WOW Wheat. Four Peaks also brews Pumpkin Porter, the most popular seasonal beer in the state of Arizona.[2]

8th Street Pub

The 8th Street Pub is Four Peaks Brewing Co.'s primary location. Located at 1340 E. 8th Street in Tempe, it is housed inside the historic former Borden Milk Co. Creamery and Ice Factory originally constructed in 1892.[3] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[4] It is rumored the former creamery building is haunted.[5]

Four Peaks occupies nearly the entire building, though one portion on the far west side of the building is controlled by Infusion Tea & Coffee.

In 2016, Four Peaks expanded into a former creamery office built on-site in 1915.[6] The office also served as the former location of Uranus Recording Studio, which was owned and operated by Gin Blossoms lead singer Robin Wilson (musician) from 1994 to 2015.[7]

Other locations

The company opened a second restaurant location in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2004. That location closed permanently in 2020.[8] [9]

An additional brewing-only site was opened in 2012 on Wilson Street in Tempe as production needs increased.[10] The production facility also houses a small private event space.

In 2013, a Four Peaks Brewing Co. location opened inside Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.[11]

Awards

2018 World Beer Cup

2016 World Beer Cup

2014 World Beer Cup

2013 Great American Beer Festival[15]

2012 World Beer Cup[16]

2008 World Beer Cup[17]

2006 World Beer Cup

2004 World Beer Cup

2002 World Beer Cup

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anheuser-Busch Welcomes Four Peaks Brewing Company to The High End Business Unit Anheuser-Busch . 2023-06-26 . www.anheuser-busch.com.
  2. Web site: KTAR.com . 2017-08-30 . Tapping into fall: Four Peaks to release Pumpkin Porter this week . 2023-06-26 . KTAR.com . en.
  3. Web site: Facilities City of Tempe, AZ . 2023-06-26 . www.tempe.gov . en.
  4. Web site: June 26, 2023 . National Park Service . National Historic Places Register (Reference Number 84000171).
  5. Web site: 2019-10-29 . Haunted Phoenix: Tempe's Four Peaks Features More 'Spirits' Than Fit In A Glass . 2023-06-26 . KJZZ . en.
  6. Web site: Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe completes expansion with new bar, shop, larger patio . 2023-06-26 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
  7. Web site: Woodbury . Jason P. . The Closing of Uranus Recording Marks End of Era for a Gin Blossom . 2023-06-26 . Phoenix New Times . en.
  8. Web site: Cusimano . Lauren . Four Peaks Brewing Co. Has Closed Its Scottsdale Grill & Tap . 2024-06-18 . Phoenix New Times . en.
  9. Web site: Morris . Tirion . Four Peaks Brewing Company's Scottsdale pub has closed permanently. Here's what we know . 2024-06-18 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
  10. Web site: About Us Four Peaks Brewing Co. . 2023-06-26 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Saria . Lauren . Four Peaks Brewing at Sky Harbor International Airport Is Open Now . 2024-06-03 . Phoenix New Times . en.
  12. Web site: Award Winners . 2023-06-26 . World Beer Cup . en-US.
  13. Web site: Winners List . 3 June 2016 . World Beer Cup.
  14. Web site: Hwang . Kellie . Four Peaks, SanTan, Dubina and Pedal Haus medal at international competitions . 2024-06-03 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
  15. Web site: Past Winners . 2023-06-26 . Great American Beer Festival . en-US.
  16. Web site: Fowle . Zach . Four Peaks Wins Big at World Beer Cup . 2024-06-03 . Phoenix New Times . en.
  17. Web site: 2008 World Beer Cup Medal Winners & Brewery Champions . 2024-06-03 . Beer Info . en-US.

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