Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Whining Pig Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Whining Pig pours a deep lineup: over 125 craft beers and a wine list exceeding one hundred labels. Happy hour brings price cuts on all craft beers and wine by the glass. Rotating taps and bottles span local Arizona breweries to international names, with a barrel-aged stout and hazy IPA among the standouts.
- What should I order?
- Start with Burnt Bears Attack of the Space Cats!, a hazy IPA at 6.5% ABV, or the Desert Equinox barrel-aged stout from Telluride Brewing Co. For a change of pace, the Ogier Lirac 2018 offers a French red with structure.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate the rotating local, national, and international selection, while wine drinkers can explore a list of over one hundred bottles. Those seeking value can hit happy hour for reduced prices on beer and wine by the glass.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour brings special pricing on all craft beers and wine by the glass, with a $3 Miller High Life available. Otherwise, expect standard bar pricing for the extensive selection.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A beverage program of uncommon breadth: more than 125 craft beers and over one hundred wines under one roof. The rotation spans local Arizona breweries and international labels, with happy hour extending to the entire beer list and wine by the glass.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine list is extensive, with over one hundred wines and a rotating selection. Highlights include the Ogier Lirac 2018 and Educated Guess Chardonnay. Happy hour offers price reductions on wine by the glass, making exploration more accessible.
Menu strengths
- — List exceeds one hundred wines, providing considerable variety.
- — Rotating selection keeps the list current and interesting.
- — Happy hour pricing on wine by the glass encourages trying different pours.
Standout selections
- — Ogier Lirac 2018 – Red wine from Lirac, France.
- — Educated Guess Chardonnay – California coast chardonnay, vintage 2018.
Pricing: Happy hour includes special prices on wine by the glass.
Beer
Beer dominates with over 125 craft beers from local, national, and international breweries. The rotating selection spans IPAs, stouts, ciders, and more. Named pours include a hazy IPA from Burnt Bears and a barrel-aged stout from Telluride Brewing Co.
Menu strengths
- — More than 125 craft beers available, covering a wide stylistic range.
- — Rotating selection features local Arizona breweries like Wren House and The Shop Beer Co.
- — Happy hour applies to all craft beers, making it easy to sample widely.
Standout selections
- — Burnt Bears Attack of the Space Cats! – Hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV.
- — Desert Equinox – Barrel-aged stout from Telluride Brewing Co.
- — Tower Station IPA – India Pale Ale from Wren House Brewing Co.
- — Miner's Mud – English Mild Ale from Mother Road Brewing Co.
Pricing: Happy hour includes special prices on all craft beers, with a $3 Miller High Life.
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