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TAVERN AMERICANA
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“Looking for a great, casual place to enjoy a cold craft beer, an amazing glass of wine or some fantastic food with friends, work colleagues or the entire family? Look no further then Tavern Americana in Scottsdale. From hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas and fresh healthy salads to lunch and dinner favorites like our famous pulled pork sandwich and perfectly grilled New York Strip, we have something for every taste and appetite. Tavern Americana is also a great place to catch the game or enjoy the great Arizona weather on our lush and expansive patio. We even have brunch every Saturday and Sunday until 2 p.m. We put new meaning to the friendly neighborhood tavern. Our beer selection is broad—and we are always on hand to offer guidance or suggestions on some of our favorite, like this local beer, the Barrio Rojo from down in Tucson.” —Timothy Houdek, operating partner of Tavern Americana
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20469 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 480.502.6740, urbantaverngroup.com/tavernamericana
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Brewery: Barrio Brewing Company (Arizona) Style: Scottish Ale Name: Barrio Rojo We are so proud to carry Barrio Rojo from Barrio Brewing Company in Tucson in-house. The story of Barrio Brewing begins in 1986, when the husband and wife founders moved to San Diego to open a small brewery—a slightly mad idea when you think about it. They had never brewed before, but were undaunted by this seemingly small hiccup simply because They very much enjoyed what precious little craft beer was out there. Unfortunately, that adventure did not turn out well, due to the lack of vision among some of San Diego’s elected officials who proclaimed that there would never be a brewery in the San Diego city limits. But the founders saw an opportunity where others might have seen
an obstacle, ultimately heading back to their hometown of Tucson the day craft brewing became legal in Arizona. And the rest, as they say, is history. Barrio Rojo is the brewery’s newest version of a low hop, very malty, Scottish Ale. It’s been flowing like water so far—and pairing nicely with several dishes, especially the spicy ones.
DISH
Dish: Chipotle Shrimp Our wildly popular chipotle shrimp appetizer, coupled with creamed leeks, pearl onions, bacon and country bread, is the perfect food to pair with this Scottish Ale. Traditionally, Scottish Ales like Barrio Rojo contain very minimal to zero hops allowing the higher amount of malt to shine through in the form of sweetness. This sweetness, in turn, balances out the spice in our chipotle shrimp, combining together for a perfect start to any meal or happy hour snack.