This episode of Arizona Beer Frontier comes to you from the Baja Beer Festival in Tucson. We kick things off discussing the amazing Parkie Porchetta sandwich, a favorite discovered via Ben Vernon of Crooked Tooth Brewing. Hear from Parkie co-owner Nevin Cornwell later in the show.

We chat with Andrew Walter of Tirrito Farms about their popular Cobre Mexican-style lager and a Rauchbier made with self-smoked malt. Andrew shares insights on brewing influences in the region, their beer distribution across Arizona, and a glimpse into Benson's dive bar scene, including a nine-acre rodeo dive bar.

Regular co-host Andrew Bauman checks in from the festival, discussing the event vibe and the meet-the-brewer night hosted by Dragoon Brewing. We also hear from Alex Goetting of Verde Brewing about their Smoky Rye Lager and catch up with Arizona Craft Brewers Guild President Cale Aylsworth, who brought a creative barrel stave painting activity to the festival.

Wyatt discusses Pinnacle Brewing in North Scottsdale, which features a year-round patio and a full-time food truck partner, and was approaching its one-year anniversary. While IPAs are top sellers, he notes the popularity of various lagers and expresses a personal fondness for Czech Pilsners, planning to make it a flagship beer alongside the German and Belgian pilsners currently on tap. He also shares his brewing background across the West Coast and Canada, mentioning plans to refine flagship recipes now that the brewery is more established.

The episode wraps up with more on that incredible Parkie porchetta sandwich from Nevin. As Warren Zevon said, "Enjoy every sandwich".

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