Head of the Class: Tap & Bottle to host Beer School events during Arizona Beer Week

Tap & Bottle will mark Arizona Beer Week with a series of educational beer events across its Tucson locations, offering tastings, pairings and industry-focused programming from Feb. 12–22.

Branded as “Beer School,” the lineup includes five scheduled events hosted at Tap & Bottle’s downtown, north and westbound locations, each designed to highlight different breweries, beer styles and experiences. According to event details provided by Tap & Bottle, participants who attend events can earn a “Beer Diploma” as part of the weeklong programming. 

Arizona Beer Week activities kick off at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the downtown location with Beer 101, a foundational session launching the week in partnership with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. 

The schedule continues Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at the North location with Beer 201, featuring Dragoon Brewing paired with a dessert flight from Kim’s Confections. The day also includes a candle-making activity scheduled for 1 p.m., prior to the beer event. 

On Monday, Feb. 16, Tap & Bottle’s Westbound location will host Beer Elective 143: Industry Night at 5 p.m., featuring Crooked Tooth Brewing. The event is positioned as a gathering for those working in or closely connected to the brewing and hospitality industries. 

Food and beer pairings take center stage on Thursday, Feb. 19, when the Downtown location hosts Beer 301 at 5 p.m. The event pairs beers from Everywhere Beer Co. with barbecue from Black Market BBQ. 

The week wraps up Friday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. at the North location with Beer 401: Senior Capstone, featuring North Park Beer Co., offering a culminating experience for attendees who have followed the series. 

Tap & Bottle operates multiple locations in Tucson and is known for its rotating craft beer selections, bottle shops and tasting events. Additional details about Arizona Beer Week programming, participating locations and ticket information can be found at thetapandbottle.com.

Arizona Beer Week is a statewide celebration of craft beer that brings together breweries, retailers and beer enthusiasts for tastings, education and community-focused events.