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Week 3: Arizona's Desert Brewing Renaissance

Where desert innovation meets thousand-year brewing traditions

2025-08-18
12 min read
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Arizona by the Numbers

108
Active Breweries
#8
Per Capita Rank
$2.1B
Economic Impact
11,000+
Jobs Created

Featured Beers (So Far)

1 of 7 beers reviewed
Kilt Lifter Scottish Ale by Four Peaks Brewing Company
4.0
Scottish Ale

Kilt Lifter Scottish Ale

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Arizona
6% ABV
25 IBU

Tasting Notes

Rich copper color, caramel and toffee aromas, smooth malt sweetness balanced by mild hop bitterness, clean dry finish.

What Makes It Special

Arizona's flagship beer since 1996, this smooth Scottish ale showcases caramel malts and subtle hop character that pairs perfectly with desert heat.

About Four Peaks Brewing Company

Four Peaks Brewing Company is one of Arizona's craft beer pioneers, contributing to the state's desert brewing renaissance.

Coming Tomorrow

Check back tomorrow for the next beer review in our Arizona journey. We'll be featuring SanTan Brewing Companywith their signature brew.