I was in Old Town Scottsdale for Scottsdale Art Walk and ended up checking out Goldwater Brewing after checking out some art. While it's not in the heart of Old Town, it's within walking distance. We stopped by on a Thursday around 9:30 p.m. While we were on foot, I noticed that they have a parking lot. Ambiance (4/5): Relatively small for a brewery, but your typical chill, brewery vibes. They have some seats at the bar, some high tops, and a small patio. We sat out on the patio since the weather was nice. The seats out there are a bit uncomfortable, but we couldn't pass up on patio weather. They have free water in the corner which is always a plus so you don't have to wait in line. Service (5/5): The bartender working was super nice. It's always appreciated when servers go above and beyond in providing a great experience. He was friendly, efficient, and attentive. I couldn't have asked for more in my service experience at Goldwater. He exceeded my expectations. Food (N/A): I already ate previously so no food for me. There was a Mexican food truck in the parking lot. Drinks (4/5): I love trying local brews. At breweries, I typically get a flight so I can try out a variety of beers. This time though, I went with a pint. I couldn't say no to the Sour Rangers. I grew up watching the Power Rangers, so that was all the motivation I needed. An added bonus was that this beer is a sour. Not something you have every day, nor a style of beer that you come across very often. So I had to take advantage of the opportunity. And it was a good one. Goldwater is my type of place. I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the area! read more

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Goldwater Brewing is a great find! We had family in town who love visiting local breweries so we found Goldwater on Yelp and decided to give it a try! Goldwater has indoor and outdoor seating options. It was a warm day so we sat inside at the hi-top. I didn't see food options available but it is located next to a few restaurants. My husband and friend enjoyed their beer flights and since I don't drink beer, I was happy to see a cooler with wine and other options such as white claw, etc. the beer was poured directly from the fermenter tank. The staff were very friendly and explained they had to open the wine bottle and make the first pour which was fine with me. We look forward to coming back in the near future. read more

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I'm so glad I finally got to check this place out, it was such a vibe! I came around 530 pm on a Tuesday and it was busy. There is a small parking lot that they share with the coffee shop next door, but it was full and I had to park on the street. Indoor/outdoor seating is available, and it was the perfect night for being outside. I loved the string lights and the sunset was awesome. They offer beer, cider and white claw here. The person working let me sample a few beers before I decided on the Birthday Suit beer. It was delicious! There are food trucks/tents throughout the week, and on this day there was a pizza place. I didn't order one but they did smell and look delicious. There was even a small brick oven! Goldwater also puts on Bend and Brew events with Hot Yoga University when the weather is nice. It is a lot of fun! I can't wait to check this place out again. read more

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I stopped by Goldwater Brewing in my recent trip to Scottsdale and had a great experience. The bartender was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about all of the beers. I had a tasting flight of 4 beers and enjoyed them all. The Birthday Suit was my favorite. Tshirt selection was amazing as well! read more

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Good atmosphere and cool merch. Unfortunately, the customer service for online orders is terrible. I ordered a tshirt a month ago. On their website, it says the order is complete. I received an email saying the shirt has shipped, but the USPS tracking still says they are awaiting the item. I have called, emailed, Facebook messaged the company, and left a message through their website, and no one will provide me with any information. This order was put in on June 14th. Incredibly disappointing experience.. read more

I visit here each time we are in Arizona when in town from NY. Today i tried a flight. Desert rose, dive bomb, hefweizen, machine gun teddy. A variety of flavors. Im always happy here. I got a crawler of machine gun teddy to take home. Service is top notch. The bartenders Bulat and Nathan remembered us from a year ago and we had a nice chat. Its casual and hipster inside and very welcoming. Will be back next summer! read more

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No food served at this location. The Goldwater brewery is located at the edge of old town Scottsdale and is a nice taproom with patio, bar, and rooftop seating. The service is quick. The brews are well crafted with balanced flavors and options ranging from light lagers to heavier stouts which is interesting. I was impressed with the desert rose kolsch- it was a bit sweeter than a traditional kolsch but enjoyable to drink. They use prickly pear in many of the beers which is unique to their brewery and ties them to the desert. Comparable to east coast breweries. read more

What a nice surprise! Patty and I met her friend from way back at this delightful brewery. I started off with the Black IPA (excellent), but then switched to the Day Drinker -- a low-alcohol lager -- as I was driving. I ordered chips and guacamole from their food truck at the side of the restaurant. We enjoyed them. The back patio was a perfect place to enjoy our drinks (and chips) while we chatted. Excellent music selection! Really friendly service! read more

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I think I've reviewed Goldwater in the past but Yelp is giving me the option to post a review so I'll go with it. I love this brewery. Been coming here for a few years and it's fun to see what new styles they have on tap. The beer here is absolutely delicious. It's a small tasting room in the main area and there's a nice outdoor area when the weather isn't 110+. This place is a legit local treasure. I enjoy myself whenever I'm here. I would be surprised if I didn't already Yelp this, so if it's an update I still love it. read more

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Came here on a little brewery tour of Scottsdale. They offered flights and pints and had seating both indoors and on the outdoor patio. Indoor seating was mostly bar seating with a few hightops too. We had a group of 5 and a dog, so we opted for the outdoor patio. Since I don't like lighter style beers, only a couple of the beers spoke to me and I went with a pint of the hazy. A pint of hazy on a brewery tour can be a lot, but I did really enjoy the first half of my beer. Everyone else in the group enjoyed what they got and some even went back for a second beer. Would check this spot out again in the future and maybe opt for the tasters. read more

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Fun, outside vibe! Friendly staff, good brews. Didn't get food but had the Pilsner and it was very good. Fun place to hang out if you're in old town! read more

I really loved the food Our server was good also chill which I really like that vibe Ambience was alive and everyone seemed to be having a good time read more

The open-space concept at Goldwater Brewing initially caught our attention, but once we visited, we became obsessed with the incredible selection of beers, the extremely friendly staff, and the great music. read more

I'm from Cali and hands down good beer good vibe on a Sunday afternoon. The vibe was excellent, Dodger game on and extra special thanks too Adam for keeping it cold. read more

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We looked up this place before we came and saw they don't serve food, so we walked in with a bag of burgers and fries. They allow you to bring in any food you want. This place is just adorable. You can see these big vats, I guess you call them, behind the bar where the beer is doing whatever beer does. This is all hand made beer and I have no idea if you can get it in a store. The service is so much fun. This is a family owned place and it shows in the way they keep it so clean and wonderful inside and so much fun. They know everything about beer. The service is just fun and the staff is really nice. As I said we brought in food, but my husband was not drinking at all since he was the designated driver, but he ate most of my food--issue, I got tipsy on two beers. I am not a big drinker. But he was full of burgers and happy. The beer we had was great. They have a nice selection of beer. We tried their oatmeal stout which was strong tasting and very good. Their Goldwater beer was my favorite, but my friends loved the Desert Rose. a German style beer and the pilsner, whose name now escapes me. I really did get a tad drunk on an empty stomach and two beers. I am not a party person I guess. But we all had the best time and will be back. But please, get a hot dog maker or something. Some of us are just light weights and have husbands that eat our food. You will love this place. read more

Great beer, with a great selection of beers. It's all local brew. Service is great and knowledgeable . Very relaxed atmosphere. You can buy growlers to go. Plenty of places to sit. They have outdoor seating as well. Sometimes there are food trucks. They don't sell food at the brewery. read more

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Great service and excellent choices of west coast Ipa's a must go to place. Parker the bartender is the best.

This is my most local brewery and love it. There staff are awesome and the beers just as awesome too! Pop in here on a fairly regular basis, whether to have a quick brew of their latest releases or to pick up some Hop Chowda, my fave hazy IPA. Need to schedule another visit me thinks! read more

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We stopped by gold water for the beer and did not have any food. It was a small little brewery/taproom. The serv were fast, friendly and helpful. The beer was great. The. Hefeweizen was my favorite. read more

Excellent beer in a local pub like feel. The beer is of serious quality and the space is very comfortable. Caution, it is across the street from a police station so be on your best behavior. If seeking microbrewing excellence look no further, Goldwater is your place. read more

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Great beer. Friendly folks. Cool Logo :-) did not eat. I love a good west coast ipa. This place did not disappoint. read more

Justin and Bulat were fantastic! Very personable and accommodating - top notch hospitality.

Randomly stopped in with my buddy on a Friday night. Got the Hefeweizen and there was a taco truck making awesome-looking food in front. Sadly we had just eaten somewhere else. There was a ton of outdoor tables, but we found a couple spots upstairs. It wasn't stupidly hot in AZ yet so it was a great setup. Nice weather, cold beer! Will be back! read more

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We were in last weekend and had a great time. They had several Star Wars themed beers for May 4th and it was cute. Bartender was friendly and nice to chat with. It was pretty low key on a Saturday afternoon and that was great. Fun place and we'll be back! read more

Awesome beer! The menu is pretty diverse and you can sample the different options. They also have a wine based margarita. I got the hop chowda- one of my favorite hazys! Also got the birthday suit which was also good. The service is always great- they are very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers. Dogs are able to come into the inside area, and they also have a lot of outdoor seating- including the rooftop. Love coming here! read more

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Excellent beer! Missed food truck due to timing but the beer was delicious and bartender friendly and attentive.

When my husband and I are traveling we love to stop into different breweries and grab a sticker for our collection and try a local brew. This brewery didn't have a huge selection or anything, which sometimes that's okay. I got the Dessert Rose beer, it was okay, not my favorite or anything I would specific get again. This brewery had a pretty small seating space inside, which is fine because they had more than enough seating outside in the back! However when we visited it had just got done raining so it was packed inside and all the outdoor seating was super wet. I was snooping around and found a dirty bar rag that we used to manage to wipe down one of the picnic tables. It sure would have been nice if they were able to send someone out to wipe off all those tables for the early afternoon/evening crowd. I bet it wouldn't have been such a cluster inside. read more

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Really enjoyed their outdoor seating. The inside was a bit small, but the patio is big! Their beer tastes great and the service was good too! You could also order food from the restaurant next door and their pretzel was so good! They brought the food over to us too. We would come back to Goldwater if we were in the area! read more

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Moving to the area in a week and this will be my #1 spot for awhile or longer lol Delicious sours, (others beers are great too say my friends) staff and patrons are all super cool and easy to have fun conversations with. Go Go Sour Ranger is DELICIOUS. You need to come check this place out! read more

Goldwater Brewing - Go Go Sour Ranger (white peach, vanilla & lactose) - Breweries Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I have been to the Scottsdale location a few times, especially after walking our puppy. We like to sit at the patio area and enjoy a beer or two with our puppy next to us. The first time that we were there, they had a pizza food truck. We had the basic margarita pizza and it was all right. It was freshly handmade and paired well with ice-cold beer. But it did not strike me as something I would like to get again next time. The beer we had was great although I wish they had some options for double or triple IPAs. The last time that we visited there, the bartender did mention they were brewing a double IPA. I look forward to going back and trying the new beers. I know there is a Tempe location as well, which has been on my list to check out. I searched their website a few times to see if there will be any food options nearby (like food trucks) but I couldn't find any information. I wish they had a way to notify customers of food choices, like some other breweries who post information on their Instagram or website from time to time. read more

Best service, Goldwater is the best brewery in the area! Adam is always so helpful and the whole team is amazing! read more

Goldwater Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I stopped in last Tuesday evening after a loop hike in Papago Park with my dogs. I was thirsty for a pint of their Desert Rose ale, a beer I tried a few years ago when my local taphouse opened. It's a refreshing and low-alcohol drink that tastes great after a heavy workout, but it's hard to find in my town. It was chilly outside and didn't want to be in the cold. The dogs rested in the car and I was offered a seat at the counter, where immediately I was welcomed by the two bartenders and the hip customers around me. The clientele was very diverse. Two men to my right were chatting in Persian and the man next to me was working on his PhD via his laptop. I ended up staying longer than expected. The service was just so nice! I ended up having their 2017 award-winning brown ale Machine Gun Teddy (which won bronze at the Great American Beer Festival) and took another four-pack of their Hop Chowda IPA home. The outdoor patio is spacious. I will definitely come back when I travel through next summer. read more

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Small brewery on Scottsdale Rd. but don't blink cause you'll likely miss it. Really enjoyed their Hop Chowda IPA and their seasonal Pumpkin Spice Altbier. Staff is super friendly and well schooled. Loved seeing the custom tanks they pour from! Stop in and have a cold one. read more

I'm a big fan of breweries and this one is great. They have fantastic atmosphere, a casual fun vibe and awesome craft beers. You're going to love it here if you're into breweries. What this place really needs is a brick pizza oven. However they do bring in lots of food trucks. read more

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I am not a beer fan but came with my friends who are. This is a lively place that is not real big and has a mid sized menu. I ordered a sour and was pleased with what I got. Limited on street parking. A good place to stop! read more

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Great selection of beers and I love how dog friendly they are. It's nice you can bring your own food or enjoy their food trucks. Colby was my server and she seemed very happy to be there which made for a pleasant experience. I will definitely return. read more

As a person who is familiar with the Valley brew scene stay away from Goldwater. Many great options for a variety of beers at 1227, the Wandering Tortoise and great breweries like Wren House and Fire and Fury. The person who states he is the brewer at Goldwater and head man is rude and condescending. While I completely understand the liquor license issue between Goldwater and SIP next door this man was gestapo like to his customers if they wandered into "his" patio with a drink from the other establishment. He believes he is polite but both my experience along with the other customers who were a shocked by his behavior told a different story. Go to Wren House where the beer is exceptional and the people serving are wonderful and kind. read more

The best brewery around! Great vibe both indoors and outdoors. Always lots of unique/ tasty beers on tap. Staff is 10 out of 10, especially Parker, don't skip it!! read more

Visited Arizona for the first time with my boyfriend, and since we've grown to become beer fanatics, we had to find a brewery before we left. Goldwater caught our attention with their "Go Go Sour Rangers" options on their tap list, and we were very happy with our choice. Fairly small brewery, with bar seating and some high tables inside. They also have an outdoor seating area. There's free popcorn and merch displayed as well. Staff was very friendly, even coming up to us to greet us in and ask if it was our first time visiting. As said before, we were intrigued by their GoGo Sour Rangers, and got the two that were available. I personally liked the Black Ranger edition (Blackberry, blueberry, black currant) over the Green Ranger Edition (Blood Orange, Tangerine, Lemon Lime Kool Aid), but both were enjoyable. Everything is nice and neat, and they're dog friendly as well! Would definitely come back if we visit Arizona again. read more

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My husband and I walked here after dinner. He loves beer and I like cider so we thought it would be the perfect place to check out! My husband got an IPA, their cider was passionfruit guava mango, some of my fave flavors. We both really enjoyed our drinks! We hadn't been before so didn't realize we had to go up to order but luckily a kind bartender helped us out! This was a cool little place and I'd totally come back to try whatever hard seltzer they have! Or see what their next seasonal cider is! read more

Goldwater Brewing - Cider! Passionfruit guava mango - Breweries Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona