Episode 9 - In this episode, we cover:

• Our trip to Clarkdale, AZ for Smelter Town Brewery’s anniversary festival
• Why we love Cottonwood and Clarkdale for quick Arizona getaways
• The Arizona craft beer community and breweries at the festival
• Dedra’s five-star Citradelic Hazy from Lake Pleasant Brewing
• Adam’s complicated relationship with five-star beer ratings
• Great Notion’s Labrador hazy IPA
• Smelter Town beers we tried during the weekend
• Why outdoor beer festivals and Arizona wind are a dangerous allergy combo
• Our stay at Iron Horse Inn
• Coffee at Brewha and the Americano that confused us in the best way
• G’s Burgers and the burger that almost became a tattoo
• Wine at Tumbleweed Winery
• Bocce, Copper Jackalope, Nick’s Italian, and Cactus Kate’s
• Banan-Archy from O.H.S.O.
• Bourbon, cigars, and the moment the night got a little fuzzy
• Our upcoming Boston beer trip plans

Featured Beer

Labrador - Great Notion Brewing
A hazy IPA with creative Cheech and Chong-inspired can art and a flavor that made it worthy of a shelf spot.

Standout Beer Mentions

Citradelic Hazy - Lake Pleasant Brewing
Dedra’s official five-star hazy.

Hop Deposits - Smelter Town Brewery
Dedra’s Smelter Town hazy of choice during the festival weekend.

Grinding Gears - Smelter Town Brewery x Simple Machine Brewing
A light, crisp extra pale ale with a solid hop punch.

Digging Up Bones - Smelter Town Brewery x Catalyst
A double dry-hopped double IPA right in Adam’s wheelhouse.

Clarkdale Wise Guys - Smelter Town Brewery
A refreshing strawberry lemonade-style sour.

Sluice Box - Smelter Town Brewery
A thick smoothie sour series that went home with us for later.

Episode Closing

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