Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileFate Brewing Company - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beer is the reason to come to this brewery. A 15-barrel brewhouse and 270 barrels of fermentation space support a rotating lineup that includes the GABF silver-medal Candy Bar Milk Stout and the chile-forward Hatch Chile Gatos. Weekday happy hour brings $5 pints, $6 wines by the glass, and $10 craft cocktails. The wine and cocktail lists are short and serviceable, but the house-brewed beer carries the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with a pint of Hatch Chile Gatos, the golden ale aged on fresh-roasted hatch chiles, or the Local Lager if you want something lighter. The Candy Bar Milk Stout is the award-winner. A flight lets you compare several beers before committing to a full pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want to compare a rotating house lineup, including a chile-spiked golden ale and an award-winning milk stout. Anyone looking for a straightforward happy hour with $5 pints, $6 wines, and $10 cocktails. Wine and cocktail drinkers will find a small but functional list.
- When should I go?
- Weekday happy hour, when pints are $5, wines by the glass are $6, and the four craft cocktails are $10 each.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing is $5 for pints, $6 for wines by the glass, and $10 for craft cocktails. Bites are $10 during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- An on-site 15-barrel brewhouse with 270 barrels of fermentation space supports a rotating beer list that includes a Great American Beer Festival silver-medal milk stout and a golden ale aged on fresh-roasted hatch chiles.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Four craft cocktails at a uniform $10 happy hour price: Cosmopolitan, Prickly Pear Margarita, Gin Fizz, and Aperol Spritz. The list is short and leans on familiar recipes, but the pricing is straightforward and the selection covers vodka, tequila, gin, and aperitivo bases.
Menu strengths
- — Four cocktails at a uniform $10 happy hour price
Standout selections
- — Prickly Pear Margarita — tequila shaken with lime juice and prickly pear purée, $10
- — Cosmopolitan — $10 — Vodka shaken with triple sec, lime juice & cranberry juice.
Pricing: $10 each during weekday happy hour
Wine
Three wines by the glass at a uniform $6 happy hour price: Alias Chardonnay from California, Unknown Author Cabernet from California, and Second Voyage Red Blend from South Australia. The list is compact and covers a white, a Cabernet, and a red blend.
Menu strengths
- — Three wines by the glass at a uniform $6 happy hour price
- — Includes a California Chardonnay, a California Cabernet, and a South Australia red blend
Standout selections
- — Alias Chardonnay — California Chardonnay by the glass, $6
- — Second Voyage Red Blend — South Australia red blend by the glass, $6
Pricing: $6 per glass during weekday happy hour
Beer
A rotating house lineup brewed on a 15-barrel system with 270 barrels of fermentation space. Named beers include Fateful IPA, Buena Vista Blonde Ale, Fatality, Candy Bar Milk Stout, and Hatch Chile Gatos. Happy hour pints are $5. The Candy Bar Milk Stout won a silver medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival.
Menu strengths
- — On-site 15-barrel brewhouse with 270 barrels of fermentation space
- — Rotating beers brewed on site; Candy Bar Milk Stout won a silver medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival
Standout selections
- — Hatch Chile Gatos — golden ale aged on fresh-roasted hatch chiles with bright chile aroma and a balanced finish with a touch of heat, 4.8% ABV, $5
- — Local Lager — light-bodied American-style lager, 4.5% ABV, 25 IBU, $5
- — Irish Red Ale — malt-focused with subtle sweetness and a rich, toasty finish, 4.8% ABV, 18 IBU, $5
Pricing: $5 per pint during weekday happy hour
How it sits with the food
Happy hour includes $10 bites, which pair with the $5 pints, $6 wines, and $10 cocktails.
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