There’s a simple reason why Chandler’s SanTan Brewing Company decided to build a brand new brewing facility — and it’s one that appears to be a good sign for progress of this particular East Valley beverage business.

A national pizza chain known for an impressive array of art and pizza made with high quality ingredients is taking over the space left empty by Rock Bottom Brewery in 2011.

For many beer aficionados, nothing beats the freshness and flavor of a microbrew straight from the tap. Many drive miles to brewpubs to fill up glass bottles, also called growlers, with their favorites.

You may now chug with the bride.

It used to be that baseball fans would head for the concourse to grab a beer between innings, a cold one as much a part of America’s pastime as hot dogs and Cracker Jack.

A brew and a bro — it’s the classic pairing, right? Not necessarily.

More than 50 breweries from around the world — and right here in Arizona — will pour more than 200 varieties of beer Saturday at the Great Arizona Beer Festival.

The Four Peaks Brewing Co. will open a second production facility in its hometown of Tempe to meet growing demand for its craft brews.

The owners of The Phoenix Ale Brewery announced the opening of a new brewery located 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, at 3002 E. Washington St. The brewery, bottling facility, administrative offices and visitor center are housed in a 15,700-square-foot building on 1.1 acres of land directly adjacent to the Phoenix Metro light rail system.

The Valley's demand for craft beers has grown over the past few years and locally owned Keegan's has definitely noticed. The restaurant is responding to this request by offering craft beers on tap this fall at all three locations in Ahwatukee Foothills, Camelback Corridor and Chandler.

Churches and schools don’t mix with alcohol — at least under Arizona law. But Mesa thinks those things are a good mix in parts of downtown.

Churches and schools don’t mix with alcohol — at least under Arizona law. But Mesa thinks those things are a good mix in parts of downtown.

Churches and schools don’t mix with alcohol — at least under Arizona law. But Mesa thinks those things are a good mix in parts of downtown.

Quick, which is better: beer in a bottle or a beer in a can?

Quick, which is better: beer in a bottle or a beer in a can?

Main Street is starting to look a lot like the Mill Avenue of 10 years ago.

Main Street is starting to look a lot like the Mill Avenue of 10 years ago.

Main Street is starting to look a lot like the Mill Avenue of 10 years ago.

It’s closing in on 100 years since veterinarian A.J. Chandler sold plots of his 18,000-acre ranch to establish this city. That was three months after Arizona became a state on Feb. 14, 1912.

It’s closing in on 100 years since veterinarian A.J. Chandler sold plots of his 18,000-acre ranch to establish this city. That was three months after Arizona became a state on Feb. 14, 1912.