Goldwater Brewing Company

Brewpub in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States 🇺🇸

Established in 2015

Contact
3608 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Description
Goldwater Brewing Co. began with a family tradition of brewing, rooted in Chad and Dillon McClelland’s childhood experiences with their father, Greg, an avid home brewer since 1986. What started as a hobby in their garage evolved into a shared passion, leading to the establishment of a 10bbl brewery with three locations.

The turning point came when Chad, inspired by his travels through craft beer scenes worldwide, decided to turn their family passion into a professional endeavor. With full support from Greg, Dillon, and their brother-in-law, Jimmy, the family set out to build their dream. After months of planning, experimenting, and overcoming challenges, Goldwater Brewing Co. officially opened its doors on May 1, 2015.

Their success stems from the combined strengths of each member: Greg’s business acumen, Chad’s brewing expertise, Dillon’s creative vision, and Jimmy’s operational skills. Together, they’ve built a brand known for quality, innovation, and community. As they continue to grow and introduce new, exciting beers, the family remains committed to their roots and the people who have supported them from the start.

Cheers to the future of fresh, local craft beer!

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7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cloudy, not much head. Some orange and grapefruit and maybe melon. Aroma is more cantaloupe.

Tried from Can on 16 Oct 2018 at 19:14


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Haze, light tan. Thin head. Soft hop nose. On the palate, nice rich citrusy bitterness, good balance with just a kiss of sweet malt.

Tried on 16 Oct 2018 at 19:13


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

32oz crowler pours with a nearly clear gold body that supports a thin white head of foam. The aroma offers up grapefruit, clementine, a bit of soft warm cantaloupe and then a thin sharp floral note. The taste delivers a blend of soft sweet cantaloupe and bitter grapefruit and citrus peel. To midway it picks up a pleasing yet thin cracker like maltiness. Pretty nice and tangy with forward bitter citrus hoppiness.

Tried from Crowler on 03 Sep 2018 at 23:36


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Poured up on tap at Tipsy Cactus where it exhibits a murky gold body that supports a thin off white head of foam. The aroma offers up lemon, lime, grapefruit and then a dash of clementine mixed with a mild wild yeast note. The taste delivers similar notes as well as a thin pleasing cracker maltiness shows up into the finish. Solid refreshing brew.

Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2018 at 23:34


8.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Pint can pours with a murky deep rosy plum colored body that supports a thin white head of foam that has a thin pink hue. The aroma offers up a hint of strawberry buried in earthy melon and a bit of grapefruit. The taste delivers pink grapefruit intertwined with melon and a bit of strawberry. To midway it picks up additional thin notes of cantaloupe and tangy, berry guava and lime. This is juicy and creates tangy fruity refreshment. I can drink this all day. Yes.

Tried from Can on 30 Jan 2018 at 00:35


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at Mother Road Brewing, Flagstaff, AZ. Pours dark brown with medium tan head. Some roasted malts, caramel, chocolate, somewhat fruity. Sweet with Light bitterness in finish. Medium bodied.

Tried from Draft at Mother Road Brewing Company - Pike Brewery on 09 Aug 2017 at 12:32


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Cool 25oz squat crowler pours with a clear amber body that has golden hued edges and supports a dirty white head of foam. The modest aroma offers up booze, cherry like esters, a dash of molasses, malts and crystal malts. The taste delivers smooth sweet malts and sweet crystal malts as well as a thin molasses sensation. To midway booze is met by some sweet cherry like esters. The esters are mild and don’t add much or take away from the experience. Behind the sweetness are struggling notes of pine, floral and spicy bitter hoppiness. Pretty decent barleywine sipper.

Tried from Crowler on 31 Jul 2017 at 00:13


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

On tap at Goldwater, pours a dark reddish brown with a small beige head. Aroma brings out notes of oatmeal and light dark cocoa. Flavour is light, yet hearty, with notes of oats and dark dry cocoa. Nicely balanced, with a delicate body. Good stuff.

Tried from Draft on 18 Apr 2017 at 12:25


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

On tap at Goldwater, pours a clear amber brown with a small white head. Aroma brings out toasted nuts and bready malt. Flavour is along the same lines, with toasted bready malt, a touch of caramel and light nuttiness. Light on the palate and easy drinking. Standard stuff.

Tried from Draft on 18 Apr 2017 at 12:25


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at Goldwater, pours a clear golden blonde with a medium white head. Aroma brings out the sage upfront, followed by saison yeast and some floral fruity esters. Flavour is quite bright, with nice expression of the sage and peppercorns upfront, followed by saison yeast and a touch of citrus. Not an authentic saison by any means, but it isn't trying to be what with the adjuncts. Nice stuff.

Tried from Draft on 18 Apr 2017 at 12:24