SanTan Brewing Company in downtown Chandler announced a $4 million expansion plan.

Over a frosty one Wednesday afternoon at Papago Brewing Company, Jeff Bojar sounded like he might keep this day’s whereabouts to himself.

Over a frosty one Wednesday afternoon at Papago Brewing Company, Jeff Bojar sounded like he might keep this day’s whereabouts to himself.

Our View: At first, SanTan Brewing Co. seemed poised to make some nice lemonade from a rather smelly lemon that Arizona State University handed out over the name of a local beer - without making any sour faces along the way.

Gilbert would still like to attract a brewery to its downtown Heritage District. Or, town officials said, they would like to see something similarly unique and fun for the 30-somethings who continue to make up a large part of the booming town.

Gilbert would still like to attract a brewery to its downtown Heritage District. Or, town officials said, they would like to see something similarly unique and fun for the 30-somethings who continue to make up a large part of the booming town.

Plans for a brewery and one-of-a-kind Mexican kitchen in downtown Gilbert have been pulled — stalling town dreams of an imp roved downtown nightlife.

Plans for a brewery and one-of-a-kind Mexican kitchen in downtown Gilbert have been pulled — stalling town dreams of an imp roved downtown nightlife.

After 16 years of producing craft brews, Four Peaks Brewery is celebrating with a beer festival. Food trucks, live music from indie bands Black Carl and Mergence, and more than 25 types of beer will be on hand for the party at the recently opened Wilson Street tasting room in Tempe.

Got a hankering for Hop Knot, a soft spot for Sunbru or an urge to kick back with Kiltlifter? Express your passion for these local brews in Four Peaks Brewing’s Beer Can Art Contest.

Caffe Boa (398 S. Mill Ave., Tempe [480] 968-9112). Tasty offerings at this red-brick Italian wine bar include paninis, pastas and a very tasty tiramisu. Looking for lighter fare? Boa has a nice list of tapas and flights as well as one of the best happy hours in town. $$$

Tempe’s Four Peaks Brewery scored two gold medals and a bronze medal at the 2012 World Beer Cup against competition from 799 breweries from 54 countries. Four Peaks was the only Arizona brewery honored.

Rob Sizemore stands on an elevated platform between two large cooper tanks. In technical terms, he’s transferring wort from the mash tun to the copper. For customers sitting just a few feet away at a bar, it’s less complicated: He’s making beer.

Members of Gilbert’s Redevelopment Commission said a planned microbrewery and Mexican eatery in the downtown Heritage District has the potential to bolster a growing restaurant and entertainment corridor — and even liven it up.

Members of Gilbert’s Redevelopment Commission said a planned microbrewery and Mexican eatery in the downtown Heritage District has the potential to bolster a growing restaurant and entertainment corridor — and even liven it up.

The owners of The Phoenix Ale Brewery announced the opening of a new brewery located 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, at 3002 E. Washington St. The brewery, bottling facility, administrative offices and visitor center are housed in a 15,700-square-foot building on 1.1 acres of land directly adjacent to the Phoenix Metro light rail system.

The owners of The Phoenix Ale Brewery announced the opening of a new brewery located 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, at 3002 E. Washington St. The brewery, bottling facility, administrative offices and visitor center are housed in a 15,700-square-foot building on 1.1 acres of land directly adjacent to the Phoenix Metro light rail system.

A Gordon Biersch brewery and restaurant will open its fourth location in the Valley next week at the SanTan Village shopping center near Williams Field Road and Loop 202 in Gilbert.