Scottsdale has a new pizza joint, and they are promising to bring a lot more than just pies to the table.
With 30 taps, a truly impressive wine list and a chef who has spent the better part of two decades working under Arizona culinary royalty, Craft 64 is as impressive in person as it is on paper.
It’s pretty clear that Craft 64 is a special place, but a brief conversation with co-owner Scott Hagen revealed one more thing about the restaurant that Arizona craft beer lovers will adore.
When did you first fall in love with beer?
Well, my gateway beer was a McFarlane Brew Co. Hefeweizen. I fell in love with that beer, drank it all over town and then was very disappointed when that brewery didn’t survive. But then I drank every German hef that I could get my hands on. About five years ago, I discovered what was going on with the US craft beer. I truly believe that the US has surpassed every other country, even Belgium finally, and we are now brewing the best beer.
What do you think is so appealing about craft beer?
Well, I think the personality of it is part of it, but I think that came a bit later. I think it started with the variety and the versatility. There are so many different styles, unique flavors and depth of flavors. What you can do with beer—you can’t beat it.
Why is Craft 64 a great place for craft beer lovers?
We are the first restaurant in the Valley to exclusively focus on Arizona beers and supporting Arizona breweries. You’ll only find beers made in Arizona on our taps. Plus, we’re traveling to all of those little “mom and pop” breweries in all the corners of our state and bringing them back to the restaurant. We’ll have the bigger breweries as well—as well as some of their aged or smaller production beers.
Craft 64, 6922 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, 480.946.0542, craft64.com
