This month marked the 25th anniversary of Arizona’s oldest craft brewery, and this week’s broadcast came to you live from the place that still makes the longest continuously brewed beer in Arizona history, Barrio Brewing Company!

Dennis Arnold, Matt Russell & Dan Gibson

Dennis Arnold, Matt Russell & Dan Gibson

This Silver Anniversary show was co-hosted by Dan Gibson of Visit Tucson, who reviewed some of the many reasons that people are visiting Tucson these days, including our craft brew scene. We then sat down with John Rallis of the upcoming Dusk Music Festival, who shared the story behind the festival, reviewed the line-up of acts, and talked about some of his restaurant partners who will feed the thousands in attendance.

All the essentials...headphones, microphone, Barrio Man-Can growler & a red solo cup

All the essentials…headphones, microphone, Barrio Man-Can growler & a red solo cup

Dennis Arnold, the dean of Arizona brewers, showed up at that point with a pint of pumpkin porter, and told some great stories from his 25-year brewing journey at Barrio Brewing Company and Gentle Ben’s. Happy 25th anniversary. Here’s to 25 more!

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