Beast Brewing Company

Being so far South in Arizona, it was really hard to find a time to visit Beast and my trip definitely left me disappointed. The first hurdle was getting over the pungent smell of the tap room. I’ve been to almost every brewery in the state and I know beer can be a smelly, dirty process, but there is no reason you can’t vent the area and not leave customers soaking in the smell! The owner/​brewer wasn’t very customer oriented and I felt he should have tried to make conversation about his product. On my visit, either the taps were not working or he wanted us to taste it fresh from the barrel? He continually went into the back to bring our samples and pints to the bar. The atmosphere is great– love the mural painting and ample seating! I will say that I thought the price was a little steep. We paid $ 30 which included 5 samples, 1 pint, 1 pint glass, 1 sticker and gratuity. I thought that would be $ 20 max– maybe it’s the small town pricing.

I went here on St. Patrick’s Day for food and drink. They advertised traditional Irish fare. I was with a party of 4. We were completely ignored by the bartender. We eventually learned it would be more than a 30 minute wait for food. We left. Do NOT come here for food. Their kitchen is obviously a failure.

Best place I’ve visited in Bisbee! Very welcoming, unlike a lot of the other places here. The owner/​Brewer is a pretty cool guy. He knows his stuff about craft beer and made our trip very enjoyable. Tried the coffee stout and the fiery beast… tasted like hot tamales! The sacred beast, their double ipa at 9.7% is a very drinkable high abv, 100+ ibu beer! Keep up the great work! Support local beer!

Checked out this brewery a few days ago during a trip to Bisbee! This place was a little difficult to find and at first we thought it wasn’t open. As it would turn out, my boyfriend called the place and they just lost track of time. We were the first customers in on a Friday afternoon. We were even allowed to bring our pooch (bonus points)!
Since neither of us had tried Beast Brewing, we got a flight to share which included a double IPA (Thunderbird). Neither of us have met an IPA we liked, but this one was surprisingly good. Not too bitter and hoppy, which is my main problem with that style of beer. This recent discovery has led us both to questioning our tastes since we were convinced all IPAs were terrible. We also tried Sexy Beast coffee stout, Coati Stout (oatmeal stout), Fiery Beast (a kolsch style ale brewed with chilies) and one other beer that I can’t recall. The standouts were Sexy Beast and Fiery Beast. I’ve tried a few beers that were brewed with chilies that I didn’t care a lot for, perhaps because they were stouts. I really enjoyed trying a lighter beer that had a kick of spicy flavor!
Anywho, I think this brewery is tops and I will definitely be back when I’m in Bisbee again.

Great Beer but no food. Not a problem but it’s not real clear if you go to their web site. This is a warehouse style small family brewery, not a brewery bar restaurant. Not a food stop. So come and enjoy high quality fine beer, just don’t come hungry or for lunch.

Tyler was awesome! Great service and explanation of the brews. Even gave a tour. Loved all of their beers! GO!!!

Awesome people, felt relaxed. Went for their mardigras night and they made it feel like a party. Great beer, I highly suggest the pecan porter float.

Always a fun time. The beer is great and staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Thunderbird double IPA is my favorite. The michelada, made with lime, peppers and beast ale is a great hangover pint.

Love this place! Great beers and food. The staff are always very friendly and the owners are awesome people too! Beast has become my favorite place to grab a beer in town and I do any chance I get. If you’re visiting Bisbee or live here stop in to have a beer and something to eat. I promise you will not be dissappointed, they have something for everyone. My Fav’s are the Thunderbird IPA and the Michalada.

We visited this brewery in December and loved it. My husband and I both had the Beast Ale– it was amazing. We also enjoyed a tour of the brewery by the owners that was very informative and interesting. We loved learning about their brewing process and the fact that they try to use local ingredients as much as possible. Highly recommend this brewery and can’t wait to go back and sample more brews.

Beast is definitely our brewery haunt in Bisbee. I love their Sexy Beast, a coffee stout that actually tastes like a coffee stout. The owners are always accommodating and great people to get to know. While their place is a little off the beaten path, you won’t find them any less involved in supporting the local community. They are always busy sharing and supporting the fruits of other locals with live performances, food tastings and community gatherings. I always have too good of a time when stopping by for a beer.

Beast Brewing is as down-​home, homemade, local, and authentic as it gets. The beer is incredibly fresh and made with local ingredients such as espresso beans from the local roaster and pecans from the same county. The regular selection they feature is amazing all by itself but the seasonal and small batch varieties are insane! The owners/​brewmasters (beastmasters) are very cool people who go out of their way to make you comfortable. They are always pushing for fun and creative events, supporting their fellow business owners, and also support local music. For a refreshing break from the crowds, you need to come out and check out Beast Brewing, it’s a Bisbee experience you can’t miss.

Stopped in this place after work in Bisbee one day and met James, the owner. He was really friendly and we chatted for awhile. The beer was better than I expected because I’d never heard of the brewery before-​they had only been open a short while. I’ve since been back many times and met Amanda, his wife and their two little boys.
I enjoy the beer and love that they have growlers available at a reasonable price. My favorite is the Beast Ale, my friend likes the Sexy Beast. I’m eager to go back and try the new Pecan Porter!
It’s a great, family friendly environment in the taproom and the owners and now their few employees are always friendly and inviting!
These guys are doing it right in Arizona and now have their beer on tap all over the region. I wish them nothing but success!

Just for your information none of the husbands were intoxicated. And the cops were on our side. They even agreed that the owner was wrong and that there is a better brewery on bisbee and even a lot people complain about beast brewery. Very unprofessional brewery. The owner handled this situation very immature.
First review for beast brewery comment:
Me and my husband always like to support breweries when we go out of town. This brewery was not what I expected. The owner is very rude and does not have customer service skills. Their beer is ok and not impressive. I like sour beers and the cherry sour beer the owner makes is not near what a sour should be. Very disappointed and will not recommend this place to anybody. Trust me we know what’s good. :)

I’ve been to this brewery several times and it is my favorite! If you’re a coffee lover, the Sexy Beast Coffee Stout is amazing. If you like IPA, Thunderbird is one of the best I’ve ever tasted. I always sample their seasonal when I stop in. The Pecan Porter is great! I am lucky enough to own a kegerator and have bought several kegs of Sexy Beast and Thunderbird to share with my friends; always a hit!
The owners are helpful and incredibly friendly. They are always willing to sit down and have a cold one with me and talk beer, sports, kids, etc. I highly recommend this diamond of a brewery!

I still have not been here, but the owners contacted me because of my poor review. There were anticipated weather issues that day, so they did not open. Obviously they care enough about their business to make the effort. I hope this brewery has success.

Beer was decent. Nothing to look for. They had a sour that was no where near sour. Had a pecan porter. That was ok. A friend had the beast ale and ordered a quesadilla. The only guy in the place disappeared for 30minutes after ordering the quesadilla twice. We decided to leave and pay for our drinks and not get the food but couldn’t find anyone. We left our money for the beer and left. The guy FINALLY came out yelling for payment on the quesadilla but never showed us the food.
Horrible service and ok beer. As a beer geek I shall not return. I’d much rather suggest old bisbee if you’re in this little town.

The beer at this establishment is above any beer in the local area and will compete with any beer from the state or nation. I love this place and am happy to be able to call it home.

So the beer itself was good — seems like they’re just starting out? If so, I’m rooting for them. Cause if the beer ain’t good, you’re dead from the get-​go. They had three on tap, and the two we tried were good.
Suggestions…if I may. This place is hard to spot. It’s tucked away in the corner of a strip mall off of a main road. They have an «electric beer’ sign (not as in electricity, but it just says literally «electric beer») in the parking lot… and I think in the window of the place… but the name of the place is Beast Brewing, right? I’d think that needs to be bigger, bolder, and advertised more strongly. Wasn’t sure if I’d made it to the right place when we arrived. I’m sure they’ll «spruce up» the place, too, as they continue on. Some more pics on the wall, etc, might help the ambiance. They could do something pretty cool in their space.
Again, hoping to see them succeed…

Just met these guys and tried out a couple of their beers at the Tucson Viva la Local festival. My husband and I really enjoyed their coffee stout. Instead of the usual more-​chocolatey-​than-​coffee sweet beer, this had a really genuine, rich coffee flavor. Nice people, too. I look forward to trying more of their stuff when I’m in Bisbee.