The fastest growing brewery in Arizona? According to some it is SanTan Brewing based in a historic bank building in Chandler.
Since 2007, they have been pairing craft beer with craft food and if you are a better talker than I, conversation too.
Their Brewmaster is Anthony Canecchia who releases “specialty seasonal beers, small batch specialty beers, a weekly Cask Conditioned Ale as well as guest beers from brewers both local and around the nation.”
And these beers caught my attention…..
Mr. Pineapple
“Winner of a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival competition, Mr. Pineapple was originally conceived for SanTan Brewing Company’s annual Luau Day. Hazy straw gold in color, we add natural pineapple juice to a traditional wheat beer creating a refreshing tropical flavor. The pineapple is balanced with a firm malt character and a slightl hint of clove. Mr. Pineapple is the perfect way to beat the heat on a warm summer day!”
Railslide
“RailSlide Imperial Spiced Ale is based on a traditional English Strong Ale and brewed with Winter flavors, including fresh ginger, cinnamon and licorice that add an edge to this smoothly spiced ale. Deep Autumn Brown in color, SanTan celebrates the pioneering punk spirit of the American Craft Brewer with this delicious brew.”
Negro Nitron IPA
“Negro Nitron Black IPA Arizona’s first Nitrogenated Black I.P.A.!!! Midnight Wheat gives this beer its deep garnet black hue without the sharp burnt flavor of traditional roasted malts. Negro Nitron is a clean, crisp & hoppy Black IPA. Nitrogen gives this beer a soft velvety mouth feel & the bold American hops on center stage.”
Something about Mr.Pineapple scares me and yet interestes me. With the scorching heat over there In Az though, their brains might be fried to a new level of evolution.
Stranger things I have found in beers include white chocolate, Sichuan Peppercorns and monkfruit. So pineapple doesn’t sound that crazy.