Humans all over the world have brewed beer with whatever was handy practically since they discovered fire. And long before Europeans brought a hardy wheat to grow here, prickly pear pads and fruit were a staple in Tucson-area households. So who's to say Borderlands' is the first Prickly Pear Wheat beer in town? Gastronomic history aside, its pale, cold sparkle is made for Tucson summer afternoons. Get it when you can.
Staff Pick: Beer that says TUCSON
Prickly Pear Wheat
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