Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileTaste of Tops
Tempe, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Taste of Tops is a beverage destination with a serious beer and wine program. The beer list spans 30 rotating taps and over 1,000 bottles and cans, plus a deep keg list with rare and local options. Wine offers 20 by-the-glass pours and a 1,000-bottle cellar. Non-alcoholic keg options are available. Customers praise the knowledgeable staff and exceptional selection.
- What should I order?
- Start with a rotating tap pour, especially a rare sour. For a larger gathering, order a keg in advance—options include Arizona Wilderness Cactus Juice Sour and Toppling Goliath King Sue Double IPA. Non-alcoholic drinkers can request Athletic Run Wild NA IPA or a kombucha on tap.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will find a deep, rotating selection with rare finds. Wine lovers have a vast bottle list to explore. Groups planning events can take advantage of the keg program. Non-alcoholic drinkers are also accommodated with NA beer and kombucha.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are ideal for tapping into the rotating selection. For a special occasion or large party, call ahead to arrange a keg from the extensive list. Weekends likely see more activity, but the program's depth ensures a worthwhile visit any time.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Keg prices vary by brand and size; examples include 10 Barrel Cucumber Kolsch at $102 and St. Bernardus ABT 12 at $625. Draft and bottle prices are not specified, but the range suggests options for various budgets.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The sheer scale of the beverage program is notable: 30 taps, 1,000+ beers, 20 wines by the glass, and 1,000+ bottles. The keg program with advance ordering is a unique feature, offering hundreds of options including local Arizona breweries.
Beverage categories
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Wine
An extensive wine list with 20 by-the-glass options and over 1,000 bottles. The breadth is impressive, but no specific producers or prices were available for deeper evaluation.
Menu strengths
- — Offers 20 by-the-glass wines, suitable for trying different pours.
- — The 1,000+ bottle selection indicates a serious wine cellar.
Standout selections
- — No specific wine names were available in the evidence.
Beer
A standout beer program with 30 rotating taps and over 1,000 bottles and cans.
Menu strengths
- — Over 1,000 bottles and cans cover a wide range of styles.
- — Keg program offers hundreds of options with advance notice.
Standout selections
- — Arizona Wilderness Cactus Juice Sour – a local sour option.
- — Toppling Goliath King Sue Double IPA – a highly regarded IPA.
- — Prairie Bomb! Imperial Stout – a rich, barrel-aged stout.
- — St. Bernardus ABT 12 – a classic Belgian ale.
Pricing: Keg prices vary; examples include 10 Barrel Cucumber Kolsch at $102 and St. Bernardus ABT 12 at $625.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to a few keg offerings, including an NA IPA and two kombuchas. This is a modest but welcome selection for designated drivers or non-drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Athletic Run Wild is a well-known NA IPA brand.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA – a hop-forward NA option.
- — GT's Gingerade Kombucha – a zesty, fermented tea.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is evidenced, but the beer and wine selections can pair with typical bar snacks or a meal from nearby restaurants. The sour beers could complement salads or seafood, while robust stouts like Prairie Bomb! Pair with chocolate desserts.
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