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 one-half mile (800 m) east of the campus of Arizona State University.
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| Location | Tempe, Arizona US | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual production volume | 98,000 US beer barrels (115,000 hL) (2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Anheuser-Busch InBev | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.fourpeaks.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On December 18, 2015, AB InBev announced an agreement to acquire Four Peaks Brewing Co.[1]
Beers
editFour 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
editThe 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
editThe company opened a second restaurant location in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2004.[8] 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
edit2018 World Beer Cup
- Bronze Medal (Other International-Style Lager) – Golden Lager[12]
2016 World Beer Cup
- Gold Medal (Scottish-Style Ale) – Kilt Lifter Scottish-Style Ale[13]
2014 World Beer Cup
- Bronze Medal (Scottish-Style Ale) – Kilt Lifter Scottish-Style Ale[14]
2013 Great American Beer Festival[15]
- Silver Medal (American-Style Strong Pale Ale) – Hop Knot West Coast IPA
- Silver Medal (Scottish-Style Ale) – Kilt Lifter Scottish-Style Ale
2012 World Beer Cup[16]
- Gold Medal (American-Style Strong Pale Ale) – Hop Knot West Coast IPA
- Gold Medal (German-Style Kolsch/Koln-Style Kolsch) – Sunbru
- Bronze Medal (Ordinary or Special Bitter) – 8th Street Ale
2008 World Beer Cup[17]
- Silver Medal (Aged Beer [Ale or Lager]) – Hopsquatch '06
- Silver Medal (Barley wine–Style Ale) – Hopsquatch '07
- Silver Medal (Smoke-Flavor Beer) – Smoked Imperial Porter
2006 World Beer Cup
- Gold Medal (Barley wine–Style Ale) – Hopsquatch
- Bronze Medal (American-Style Strong Pale Ale) – Hop Knot West Coast IPA
2004 World Beer Cup
- Bronze Medal (Imperial or Double Red Ale) – Hopsquatch
2002 World Beer Cup
- Bronze Medal (Ordinary Bitter) – Street Ale
References
edit- ^ "Anheuser-Busch Welcomes Four Peaks Brewing Company to The High End Business Unit | Anheuser-Busch". www.anheuser-busch.com. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ KTAR.com (2017-08-30). "Tapping into fall: Four Peaks to release Pumpkin Porter this week". KTAR.com. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ "Facilities | City of Tempe, AZ". www.tempe.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ "National Park Service". National Historic Places Register (Reference Number 84000171). June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Haunted Phoenix: Tempe's Four Peaks Features More 'Spirits' Than Fit In A Glass". KJZZ. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ "Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe completes expansion with new bar, shop, larger patio". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Woodbury, Jason P. "The Closing of Uranus Recording Marks End of Era for a Gin Blossom". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ a b Cusimano, Lauren. "Four Peaks Brewing Co. Has Closed Its Scottsdale Grill & Tap". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ Morris, Tirion. "Four Peaks Brewing Company's Scottsdale pub has closed permanently. Here's what we know". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "About Us | Four Peaks Brewing Co". Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Saria, Lauren. "Four Peaks Brewing at Sky Harbor International Airport Is Open Now". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Award Winners". World Beer Cup. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ "Winners List" (PDF). World Beer Cup. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ Hwang, Kellie. "Four Peaks, SanTan, Dubina and Pedal Haus medal at international competitions". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Past Winners". Great American Beer Festival. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Fowle, Zach. "Four Peaks Wins Big at World Beer Cup". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "2008 World Beer Cup Medal Winners & Brewery Champions". Beer Info. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
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