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I've visited here several times over the past couple of years. I love the 40 taps-no macro crap present. The beer selection in the cooler is well thought out. The pizza is usually very good. I've never had any problem with service here-but I usually sit at the bar. Overall a great beer joint....
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R. Davis,
Spring, TX
(01/17/2009) |
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Have loved Papago since it was out neighborhood bar back in the early 00's Tap is always esoteric and appealing. Cant beat the packaged beer selection. Staff is knowledgeable, surly yet helpful :)
I always go back when I am visiting the area again - a must-do for any beer connoisseur or geek.
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Polly,
Santa Rosa, CA
(11/30/2008) |
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I recently visited this place. As with other reviewers I had a little difficulty finding it. I was there on a Tuesday night, and things were a little quiet. The selection of beers on tap and in the bottle was impressive. I enjoyed two of my favorites that were on tap - Stone Brewing Arrogant Bastard and Tetley's bitter. For food I had the BBQ chicken pizza - a nice rendition. Overall, I'd recommend the place and will return on future visits to the Valley.
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John Roudebush,
Snellville, GA
(10/07/2008) |
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This place should be more of a "Beer Bar" than a microbrew or brewery. They do have their own brews but they are contract brewed by Pinnacle using Papago's recipes. A few were pretty good. The place is in a Mall, so one has to follow the numbering around. Also I don't believe the were any exterior lit signs, so I initially got the impression the place wasn't open. But as I walked up I could see lights and people inside. I didn't have anything to eat so I can't comment on the food. The personnel were fantastic.
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Bob Morseburg,
Seattle, WA
(05/19/2008) |
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They told me there may have been a mix up by using German yeast, even though their brew master claims he used the right yeast. The Hop Shortage DIPA had that bubble-gummy Weizen finish.
You can get better service if you sit at the bar. The food does take 20-30 minutes, so plan accordingly.
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Tom Kalafut,
Raleigh, NC
(03/07/2008) |
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An awesome selection of beers! Many, many styles and breweries to sample. Just don't order their home brew. The 3 beers that I tried which were brewed by Papago were so - so. The initial flavor was pretty good, but as it settled in, they all had an unfortunate after taste. I'm thinking it was a beastly yeasty after taste?
Ambiance and service was nothing to write home about either, but dang they have a great selection of beers!!
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Bob,
Seattle, WA
(03/07/2008) |
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This is a prime example of not judging a book by it's cover. Papago Brewing is located in a strip mall, and normally would not have caught my eye. However, it was a very pleasant surprise. The Baltic Porter was great, and there were numerous guest taps to choose from. They also had a nice selection of bottled beer to take home (or back to the motel). Give this one a try.
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Randy,
Baker City, OR
(02/07/2008) |
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Great place but the service is horrible, not from everyone but most of the newer constantly changing servers.
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Andy Ludwig,
Chandler, AZ
(08/05/2007) |
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I’ve been here several times in the past and have had quite a few positive experiences. This one was no different. I was severed within minutes by a veteran of the establishment, Chelsea, whom had severed me a few times in the past and is always a pleasure and is knowledgeable of many beers. Papago BC is a definite hang out for the locals. The Papago Hopfather was quite hoppy with a medium body, a dry finish and a medium filtered appearance. Excellent for hop lovers. The Pizza Port Red Shark Ale was smooth with a very tasty flavor and medium body. Impressive red. Papago’s El Robusto was a dark, semi-sweet, full flavored, heavy tasting, dry finish porter. Schizengiggles (Eisbock) was high in alcohol, sweet scent, smooth finish, dark amber appearance, with a mild barley wine taste. Recommended for an evening finale.
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Kenneth N,
Flagstaff, AZ
(03/25/2007) |
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I'm from the Northwest and was looking for a good IPA. I tried three IPA's. The first two were lousy, The Papago Topdog (lousy, no hop at all, no bite), Hop 15 from Port Brewing (warm, flat, no bite).
Finally, I ordered the Papago Hopfather. Finally, a decent IPA. But, by this time, I was full.
Food was very good. Pizza hits the spot and they have a great "Arizona Gunslinger" jalepeno sauce to go on the pizza.
Service was TERRIBLE. Granted it was a Friday at 5:30 PM, but both of the servers almost appeared to be avoiding my table. I always had to wait 5-10 minutes with an empty beer. Food order was not taken for 25 minutes. The servers were totally rushed, and were snotty when I tried to describe the type of IPA I was looking for. I was very disappointed.
I will seek out better brewries in Phoenix/Scottsdale in the future.
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Lake Tapps, WA
(02/02/2007) |
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Don't plan on going to this place for lunch during the week. First, went there around lunch time, starving for some of the "awesome" food as rated by this site. It was 1 p.m., doors closed, the place doesn't open til 2p.m. So much for a timely lunch. No menu in the window to peruse, but still wanted to give the place a chance. Drove around for a while, using up gas, til 2 p.m., finally got in, had an excellent house brew, placed the order for food, then waited... and waited... only to be told that the kitchen isn't open yet! Even though they're open at 2, the kitchen doesn't open til 4!! Again, no sign, no notification, nada... just a total waste of time... had I known, I would not have bothered to return. So I finished my brew, and took off to 4 Peaks, where food, beer, EVERYTHING was open and available.
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George,
Rockville Centre, NY
(09/04/2006) |
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This is my top resource for finding microbrew bottles. I drive two hours about 3-4 times a year primarily to visit this place. Papago has an increadible amount of beers on tap. I tried one of there own yesterday (El Grande Nutz) which I enjoyed greatly. I would have had more but I had to drive back home for two hours.
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Kenneth N,
Flagstaff, AZ
(06/24/2006) |
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I go to Papago every now and then just to break routine. The have an extensive beer selection with their own brews being notable. The food is decent but usually takes a long time to get. The service is my only real gripe. I have been there (usually during slow times) and had extremely good service. Other times I felt like closing the tab and going somewhere else.
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tempe, AZ
(06/19/2006) |
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I practically live here at night when I'm in town. It's the best "beer bar" I've ever been to (and that includes Brickskeller in DC and Monk's Cafe in Philly, though both lean heavily toward Belgium). Laid back casual atmosphere to go along with a fantastic, always rotating beer selection.
The food is simple but tasty. Try their loaded pizza. The muffaletta sammich is pretty good, too.
The staff is always eager to please. The owner often works the bar himself.
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Tom Kalafut,
Chantilly, VA
(04/19/2006) |
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Papago rulez!!! Excellent food, beer and free WIFI !!!
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Wesleytech.com,
Phoenix, AZ
(04/13/2006) |
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A beer drinker paradise, more beers available here than at most liquor stores. This place is a must when looking for a wide selection of ice cold beer. I had a Sierra Nevada Wheat,Papago's I.P.A.,DogFish Head I.P.A. and a Franziskaner. I'll be back soon to sample more of the selections. Good pizza too.
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Leo de Leon,
Redlands, CA
(03/17/2006) |
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Papago Brewing is unbelievable. Great food, a great beer knowledgable beer staff and a beer selection that is awesome. 30 taps, plus if by chance you can't find a draft beer you want they have over 500 different bottled beers to choose from. Unfreakenbelievable. Not only is the selection awesome but so are their prices. The beer they make for themselves is also fantastic, much better than the average run of the mill microbrew beer like say at Four Peaks or Rock Bottom. Everything from a Mandarin orange wheat beer to a super hoppy double IPA. They also have a number of wines but the emphasis is on the beer, food and fun here. A great jukebox, Darts, Golden Tee, and a retro Pac Man game. Plus they have a number of board games like pictionary, scrabble, chess, etc to make the place more fun than an average bar.
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Doug,
Tempe, AZ
(02/19/2006) |
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MULTITAP BAR WITH GREAT SELECTION OF BOTTLES THAT YOU CAN SELF-SERVE. BARKEEP WAS GREAT AND VERY INFORMATIVE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD A BEER SERVED THROUGH A RANDALL? SYSTEM (BEER IS PUSHED THROUGH A FILTER OF HOPS, WHILE IN THE LINE, ON THE WAY TO THE TAP). YOU GET 3 FREE SAMLES AND THEN FURTHER SAMPLES ARE $1.
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JIMBO,
SPRINGFIELD, OH
(01/28/2006) |
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Must stop when anywhere near Phoenix. Being from Baltimore, I was blown away by the self serv concept. Very cool. Thanks
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Nick-Baltimore Beertrekker,
Baltimore, MD
(01/10/2006) |
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My favorite beer bar in the world and I have been to a few. Where else can you do a Saturday afternoon sewing circle and drink fabulous beer???
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Kim,
Phoenix, AZ
(09/27/2005) |
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In an area filled with trendy stuff, it's nice to visit a place with substance. The draft selections have always been diverse and interesting; the bottles even moreso. The best in The Valley!
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W Henrietta, NY
(06/11/2005) |
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Who would know that a place like this could be found in Phoenix. The barkeep knew her ales and was a home brewer as well. When beer matters, go here.
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Bob,
Vancouver, WA
(04/21/2005) |
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Fabulous selection of beers, both domestic and imported. Papago beer was pretty tasty as well. Atmosphere was laid-back. Don't expect trendy crowds (that's a good thing, folks) or a fancy establishment (that's good as well). This is a serious beer drinker's establishment.
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Magnus McDowell,
Eagan, MN
(04/08/2005) |
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I had two beers: Double IPA that had been "randalled". Very hoppy (duh) and a little over-carbonated. Very drinkable though.
Ale Smith Old Numbskull on cask. Great beer served at the proper temp. Tulip glass required for this high ABV dynamo.
Service was good at the bar. Good place for beer and conversation.
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R. Davis,
Spring, TX
(03/21/2005) |
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You're an ass! Shouldn't you provide evidence to support your theory? I have been a patron since they opened and can attest to the attention they give to their beers. Simply put, a bad beer is not tolerated here. Not by the staff and not by the customers!! (this is a very belated response to Thomas C. Koziara, Ann Arbor, MI, who gave their beer a lousy rating)
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thog,
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