Bad Water Brewing
4216 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
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Address :
4216 N Brown Ave
Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 - Phone (480) 748-4460
- Website https://www.badwaterbrewing.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
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Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
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Rich W.
First time here as part of the Synek Kickstarter pickup. Had a nice conversation with one of the owners. Recommend to try the Desert Kettle Charcuterie to eat. WOW! It was amazing. The flavors paired well with their Saison and IPA. Their menu was great in it told you the ABV and IBU. Nice way to help determine what you want to drink. I loved the IPA as not over powering with hops. I'd say this place is on the must visit list
(5)Ted A.
Great location, and tasty beer! The ambiance of this place is great down to the detail of the menus. The staff was friendly and were helpful in explaining all of the beer as well as the food options. I would recommend one of the delivcious boards offered or the panini's which are very filling. Come out with family and friends, as they have a seperate breakout room for darts, hosting a get together. The place is spotless, and the bathrooms are a short walk away and stay clean as well from my visits there. Be sure to listen for the music that is played throughout the brewery as well, as they keep the music playing all night long. Overall I would recommend this to the college student looking to grab a brew, to a couple looking for a nice night out and want to relax over food and some beer. As mentioned it is located in old town, so be sure to stop by for lunch, dinner, or happy hour and experience a great brewery.
(5)Ang Y.
First time here, but the service was great. DELISH Salud Board (Calabrese Sopersatta, Breasola, Argentina Cacciatore Salami, Blueberry Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola Dolce, Boschettodi Tartufo, Spanish Artichokes, Mostardadi Fruta, Golden & Red Pappadew Peppers, Grissini, Lavash) Boarded a delightful flight with a Lager, Saison and IPA that put my tastebuds in a frenzy! Atmosphere was inviting and the dart board was a PLUS! Ready to go back again soon!
(4)Jessica L.
Fun place to meet up with some friends for some beers and shareable snacks. The wait staff was great; quick and friendly. Prices are very good, especially considering this place is in Scottsdale. I'd go back again if in the area.
(4)Patrick H.
Cool little place tucked away in Old Town. Didn't like their IPA because it had barely any hops bitterness. The lager was just OK. They are known for their saison and I thought it was their best beer.
(3)Celine J.
Came in here on a Saturday night. We were the only people there. The music was great! The saison is delicious. The bartender is fun and played a few rounds of uno with us. They have a bunch of board games you can play while you are there.
(4)Jeffrey C.
Came to Badwater brewing with my fiancee on July 4th weekend. On saturday to be exact. Walked from goldwater to Badwater in the sweltering heat. Just the thought of having a cold craft beer was in my thoughts as we turned the corner. Badwater is on a street with small shops around. It was a little bit hard to locate. As GPS said "you have arrived" I saw the Badwater sign up on the building. Windows were tinted and looked closed. I was bummed. We walked to the door and gave it a tug.. ahhhhhhh... they were opened!. Upon entrance looked to my right.. there was a glass case with memorabilia and shirts and stuff. To the left.. chairs and tables. And directly in front. A long bar. We were immediately greeted by the their female bartender. Super nice. We had great conversation. She gave us the break down on their beers. IPA - on tap. Well balanced. Not too hoppy but pretty refreshing. Saison - bottled. I think their Saison was the best out of the 3 that Badwater had. Lager- on the thick side and matly. I'm ok with thick malty beers but the Saison was the better of the 3 in my opinion. They also sell 6 packs of different types of beers. You're able to put together a 6 pack for a few bucks. As we stayed at Hyatt place- Badwater was literally 162 steps away. Badwater has really good things going on. Would come back when we come back to scottsdale.
(4)Ken F.
Great little spot to get some craft beers in Old Town Scottsdale across the way from all of the other bars. So not too crazy busy. They do a nice variety of different cheese and meat boards as well as six or so and paninis. The location had a nice vibe to it in the salon district
(5)Rashmi G.
I most likely would've never found this great little brewery in the middle of Scottsdale if it weren't for a Yelp event but I'm really glad we did! It's very small but homey with a variety of table choices, perfect for a date night or happy hour / dinner with friends. They had a bunch of board games as well as a dart board for those up for some friendly competition! For drinks, we were offered a flight of 4 beers - the IPA, the Saison, the Lager, & a draft beer of our choice (I got the Hefeweizen). Me & my +1 got the Desert Kettle board to share. The three jerky options were great & paired really well with the cheeses. Out of the Chipotle Beef Jerky, Lemon Garlic Turkey Jerky, and the Black Cherry BBQ Pork Jerky, I liked the Turkey Jerky the best. From the Chimay Beer Cheese, the Irish Porter Cheese, and the Smoked Gouda choices, I thought the Chimay Beer Cheese was the best (and also probably my favorite thing on the board). The andouille sausage, jam, cactus, & gherkins were also enjoyable. The Blueberry Goat Cheese was something that everyone at the table was raving about so I'd be interested in trying a board with that next time! We'll be back!
(5)Elizabeth S.
What a secretly tucked away gem in Scottsdale. It was my first time in tonight and it went very well. To start, the beer was phenomenal. Joe and Louis were helping us and they were awesome, even with all of our questions. I picked the IPA for my pint, and my plus one, he ordered the lager. For the charcuterie board, we got the "noble stave" and the standouts to me were for sure he blueberry goat cheese and the gorgonzola. Will definitely be back in.
(5)Sarah P.
Loved the craft beer selection and the charcuterie at Bad Water Brewery. I had the house brewed Saison and my husband had their IPA. Both were great. We started with the charcuterie plate and then ended up splitting the 911 panini. Both were made with artisan meats and cheeses. The charcuterie also had really nice olives, fig jam and lavosh crackers. I'll definitely be back! It's a smaller place in old town Scottsdale that is a little hard to spot. I enjoyed the laid back but modern ambiance.
(5)Nicki E.
There's a new bar with a speakeasy feel in Old Town Scottsdale. Walk along Brown Avenue and peek in the salon-filled street to find Bad Water Brewing, a bar that balances its craft beers with fancy charcuterie boards and sleek, masculine furnishings that are part upscale sports bar, part minimalist hangout for those simply looking for a tasty brewskie. The spot serves three craft beers, only distributed in Arizona: a lighter-than-usual IPA; a strong in alcohol, light-in-taste saison; and a caramely Western lager that was probably my favorite of the three (all $5 each). IPAs usually scare me because of their strong taste, though I'm attracted to the high alcohol content, so it's great this fruit-forward IPA went down smoothly and still hit the spot at 5.5 percent alcohol. The saison, with an orange spice tinge, had a whopping 6 percent alcohol percentage, while the lager with a smooth finish had 5 percent. I was impressed with all these local brews, and our knowledgeable server did a great job at explaining the nuances. We ordered a vegetarian Noble Stave charcuterie board (there's also a vegan one, sans meats and cheeses), normally $15. It came with a scrumptious blueberry goat cheese, brie, gorgonzola, pistachios, almonds, olives, peppers, artichokes and more. It was definitely artfully presented and included some fancy cheeses, but I was disappointed there were only three flat lavash crackers. It came with three long, hard grissini crackers that were difficult to spread anything on, and overall, the offerings were a little sparser than I'd expect for the price. My favorite part of the board was definitely the blueberry goat cheese. I've never had anything like it and would have enjoyed an appetizer featuring just that. The ingredients all went well together, though I would have loved more lavash. As for atmosphere, the vibe was relaxed and would make for a great spot for industry folk looking to unwind after working in the area. I just wish there were some purse hooks on the high-tops, since there was nowhere to put mine except for on my lap, on the floor or on the table. I wouldn't say I would go there just for the appetizers, but the cheap-in-price, high-in-quality local brews are attractive, and it's nice to have the charcuterie boards (six to choose from, starting at $11), to whet your palate before heading to dinner. The spot features a 16-seater private room that will be used for educational beer events and that can be reserved for parties, a cool aspect to the venue. The thing I enjoyed most about Bad Water was its unique beer selection, also including seven drafts and 10 bottled beers from guest breweries, including a favorite of mine, the Lumberyard Pale Ale from Lumberyard Brewing Company in Flagstaff ($6.)
(3)Tom S.
Great little craft brewery. Very clean and friendly atmosphere. If your looking for a nice little afternoon break from the heat, stop in here. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and super friendly. Great selection of craft beers on tap. If your looking for a loud bar type place, this is not it. Very classy and well decorated.
(5)Caitlin H.
My boyfriend and I love trying different breweries in the area. I saw this one one Yelp and figured we should give it a shot. The location is kind of nice - it's in Old Town, but not on the main drag and parking is still accessible and isn't too crazy if you're just wanting a casual beer. We came here before grabbing dinner in Old Town at about 7:30 on a Saturday night. The place was not too busy, but we didn't feel strange or out of place walking in there at all. The bartender was extremely friendly and I believe he had some friends of his visiting and having a few beers. They were all really nice and I sure do wish I remembered his name, as he was very helpful. The beer selection was very standard - a saison, an IPA, and a lager. My boyfriend and I each got a sampler and we were pleased with all of the beer. Both of us liked the IPA the best, but we both tend to gravitate towards hoppier beer. Most of the time, I will rate a brewery based on beer alone. However, this place had a pretty laid back atmosphere and lots of board games that upped my rating overall. We had too much fun playing a Saved By the Bell board game from the 80's trying to be the "most popular girl in school". Trying to learn an overly complicated board game, drinking good beer, and a friendly environment made for a great start to our night. We would definitely be back! My one suggestion would be for more of a Bad Water beer selection in the future. Good start with three solid beers for now! :)
(4)Tricia F.
I love how cozy this spot was. There is a such thing as being too big and BWB hit the nail on the head in terms of size. It's so intimate. easy to talk to the person sitting next to you, if thats what you so desire. Or you can immerse yourself in your own conversation. The bar staff here was amazing for this event and worked so hard to make sure everyone was taken care of. We loved the beer flights. Even I am not a fan of IPA's but the IPA they served in the beer flight wasn't too bad, sure it had the bitterness at the end but a lot easier to drink than most IPA's. My favorite had to be the Saison beer, it had just enough sweet notes to captivate me. I do want to talk about my favorite thing though, which was our charcuterie board. We had the brewer's reserve which I think was a perfect combination of meat and cheese. The fig spread was amazing but I am also a sucker for fig anything I do wish they had given a little more of the fig, as not all the beer:meat:fig ratios were balanced and thats kind of a huge pet peeve of mine. Regrettably I didnt find where the pistachios or almonds fit in with that board but that is just my opinion. Overall this would be a spot I would definitely come back to again. I forgot to ask if they serve any kidn of wine but even if they dont, they have a couple beers that I, pickiest of all beer drinkers, enjoy.
(4)Nicholas G.
Best-of-Breed Craft Beer and Charcuterie boards that are really Effin good. Warning: involuntary foodgasm may result from artisanal meat and locally sourced cheese pairings that offer a borderline sexual stimulation of taste buds. Short term Side effects include but may not be limited to: heavy breathing, blurred vision, involuntary release of salivary fluids, violent shaking, the appearance of a water balloon explosion in lap. long term side effects inability to readjust to hamburger life after premium meats and artisanal cheeses; sleepwalking trips to local farmers markets. My coworkers and I stumbled across this hidden gem several weeks ago and It's quickly become my go to watering hole when by no fault of my own, I'm in old town Scottsdale. It's a couple blocks off the beaten path and is nestled unexpectedly on a side street several blocks from the typical cluster mucks of Dbag/Sorrostutute bars focused on fire ball and fist pumping. The Bad Water Brewing tap room is a welcome oasis from the WWDB (World War DBag) outbreak that has plagued old town since the invention of the graphic T-shirt. The interior is well lit and enjoys a really nice energy that's difficult to describe--5 star hotel bar meets modern day John Wayne. They have a rotating tap of 8-12 local craft beers and maybe an additional 30 available by bottle. If an IPA and a Hefferveisen were equal parts in an arranged marriage--their first child would be bad water saison. Full bodied with a refreshing finish. Currently my favorite craft beer that's come out of Arizona. That said, my fiancé doesn't drink beer but swears by the hard ciders and has now spent enough money on charcuterie to warrant ( in this author's mind ) the pawning of her engagement ring. The staff is attentive, welcoming and artful at explaining the stories behind the respective craft breweries--the bearded bar keep Joe was good enough to explain the difference between farmhouse ales, lagers and IPAs to my colleagues and various guests. I'm still figuring out who's who behind the bar but know that a local family owns and operates the place and have all been gracious and patient with ordering decisions and table turnover. I Highly recommend getting to know the brewmaster who has more stories and historical anecdotes about brewing than one knew existed. He's happily kept the place open past closing for my guests and I on more than one occasion. Cheers, l'heim, Salud and Prost. I tip my hat and to Bad Water Brewing I owe a toast....
(5)David R.
Bad Water is a very small brewery; the definition of nanobrewing, especially compared to many other large Arizona craft breweries. As a company, they produce 3 of their own beers and have about a 6 or 8 other local brews on draft. The taproom itself is a very nice looking place. The building and interior locals very modern and quiet in place with Scottsdale; I really like the look of this place. The 3 beers they have are the IPA, Saison & Wesern Lager. The Lager i was not too impressed by; it's maltier then expected, much like a Marzen. The IPA is not very hoppy but flavorful, reminds me of Deschutes Mirror Pond. The Saison is in my opinion their best and is bottled and avaible outside the taproom, so try it out. They are not a full restaurant but they do serve these very unique meat and cheese platters that one must try if you're there! Overall, this is a great place to stop by between lunch and dinner for a small plate and beers while in the heart of Scottsdale.
(3)Miss T.
I kind of don't want to say anything publicly about how awesome this place is because I love the chill vibe, but Bad Water is so great that I feel compelled. If I could have designed a chill pub it would be this place. Just off the beaten path, its clean lines, cozy atmosphere, friendly bar staff, and all around good vibes are a welcome respite from the club-centric neighborhood just a couple of blocks north. The beer selection was small but well curated, and their IPA was stellar. The paninis, oh the paninis. Grilled cheese, all the way, so gooey and delicious. Watching the bartender create layer after layer of cheesey goodness warmed my soul. (Go cheese!) I also appreciate that they have vegetarian/vegan friendly charcuterie options. The beer. Their IPA was delicious and crisp, and I sampled the porter they had on draft - also delicious. If you hate beer, this might not be the place for you, but I'm excited to see what their seasonal selections will shift to as we get closer toward fall. The vibe. Solid 25yo+ yupsters - so exactly my type of people! Fellow patrons were relaxed and enjoying themselves, the playlist was a perfect trip down memory lane, and their were board games galore. I kind of want to live here. Bad Water is fantastic. Go. Go right now. Ok, wait until they open, but go soon!
(5)Kristine M.
I loved this little brewery! The staff was very knowledgeable about beer and very friendly. The food was awesome! We got the desert kettle board and loved it. My husband got the IPA and really enjoyed it. I got the lager which was very carbonated but good. Over all we had a really great time!
(5)Stephany T.
Good beer, good customer service and nice hidden location away from all the clubs! Definitely will be back!
(5)David B.
I always try to sample some local breweries when I travel, so I was happy to discover that Bad Water was just around the corner from my hotel. The tap room is small but very nice and comfortable. The service both times I went was outstanding - very friendly and helpful. I didn't have time to try the food, but the Western Lager is a top notch beer. Definitely one of my all-time favorites. I even brought a six-pack back in my suitcase because it's so unique. The saison is also very good, though I'm generally not a big saison fan in the first place. If I'm ever in Scottsdale again, I'll definitely be back for more of that Western Lager. Hopefully I'll have more time to hang out and try their food too, because it's a great little tap room.
(5)Brad W.
They have no kitchen, but they still manage to charge between $15 and $17 for those fancy boards with some cheese, etc. Not a great concept. On my quick visit the bartenders nearly outnumbered the guests. They have a few TV sets, but would not classify this a place as anything more than a place to get a beer if your a guest at one of the local hotels. Had a lager, but they tasted better out of the can which is the way they were served at the Yelp event. More of an elitist bar with a non-elitist beer selection. KInd of skinny place too, but still might be useful for a couple, but not the real drinkers of Scottsdale.
(2)Steven I.
Pleasant, modest, modern stylings. They carry their own line and a few others on tap and bottles. I've never seen it very crowded but was usually able to strike up a conversation with Lauren or Joe, who are fun and engaging. Two large TVs behind the bar and they were always good about taking suggestions. Not much in the way of food offerings, but definitely went there a number of times after dinner when we were looking for a place to drink and relax.
(5)Steve V.
Since this Bar has opened I have gone every time I am down in Phoenix. I like this place as it is set up more like a tasting bar with a classy but not arrogant touch. My biggest criticism is that it is off the beaten path, but that is not always a bad thing. In terms of finding, you almost have to know about it by word of mouth. However, it is in old town which is brutal for parking yet this area, you will find a spot and really not that far of a walk from the main parts of old town. This area has potential as there are talks of more bars going up and I believe the owner was smart to start up in an up and coming area. As for the beer. I am a great fan of the Western lager. It is a darker yet very smooth ale and I hope it comes up to Canada one. I'm not an IPA or Delirium Fan but his IPA an Saigon, I always continue to hear positive feedback from those into those types of beers. And for the food, it's still limited but they make a great Charcuterie Board, many different selections. So this is great for a small corporate event as they have their backroom, which is well set up or if you are just hanging out with good friends, definitely come here. You can't go wrong with the service as the owner makes a personal effort to interact with his patrons and values them. For example I was in for super bowl and when so many parties where $1000 and beyond just to enter his party was $16 which included a gift, some food and 20 different samples of beer (the equivalent of a 6 pack). He ended up getting more people than he initially intended and refused to turn them away unlike the other places. So overall, if you are in Phoenix, definitely do yourself a favor and try this bar out if you are looking for a good hang out, with great service!
(4)Mark T.
A nice little place now, but growing. They have been open about 6-7 months, but today was the only the second weekend that they were open for lunch. They have three Bad Water beers: IPA (draft), Saison (bottle), and Lager (bottle). But estimation is the saison will be on draft next week and the lager soon to follow. I had the saison and it was really good. The IPA was a bit lighter in color than I expected, but it tasted good. It was a quiet place today because not many know about lunch, but I imagine evenings and weekends it will be busy. There are only a small number of seats, so get there earl.
(4)Tom M.
Only two beers on tap of theirs and a lager in a bottle ...several guest taps and rotating seasonal but would like to see them do more of there own. I tried the saison and the ipa...avg
(2)Tammy N.
Super cute hidden gem!!! Estella and Joe are just as awesome as the beer they serve:) Girls bathroom is cute and provides emergency basket full of goodies:) girls you know what I mean right? Everyone go support local brewery
(5)Chris P.
Small little brewery tap room with 3 of theirs brews on Tap, all of their beers are delicious and flavorful. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Great little hidden gem to grab a beer(or a few beers) and a snack. Number of different cheese\meat plates. The merch is also great priced and lots of variety. I would recommend checking it out. Best brewery in old town!
(5)Amy L.
This place is one of the best tap rooms in AZ Their saison is the fresh tasting and the Desert Kettle board is so yummy. Definitely coming back.
(5)Mark W.
I am mostly neutral on this place. It is a nice place, friendly staff, and nice limited food menu. However, their beer is made offsite, and shipped in...They do not make it locally, and I believe they have it made via 3rd party contract. Their branded beer is ok, not a fan of their IPA, not hoppy enough for me. They did have a nice selection of guest beers. Overall-just know what you have here. Its not what I would call a micro or nano, but a nice place that serves craft beer.
(3)Jordan T.
I love the idea of being able to enjoy unique tasting beer in an environment outside of the bar-scene. The food isn't too filling but just enough to hold you over until dinner. Enjoy an intimate date night or conversation with friends. Either way it's perfectly located in Old Town and the craft beer is amazing!
(4)D R.
Boutique tap room with food in an eclectic Scottsdale location. Friendly staff enthusiasts about the beer. Interesting array of cheeses.go there now
(5)Jerry M.
Great selection of beers. The saison is very good. The owners are very friendly.
(4)Keith G.
Their Saison is legit. The best part of this place is that the sleeveless flat billed hat DBs seem to be avoiding this brewery. The only drawback on the day that I went to sample the suds was the Arkansas guy that kept singing "God Bless America" at the top of his lungs. To this point, please don't come here if it is your first beer.
(5)Tariq O.
Was in town for a brief Sun break in the midst of Seattle's rainy season and saw this place was new so decided to check it out. My wife and I were the only ones in the place, but the lovely owners made us feel at home. Being surrounded by great breweries in Seattle, we have a high standard for beer, but this place is solid and has a unique take on their styles. The lager is especially malty for a lager and full bodied, while the IPA is less bitter band lower alcohol than most. The saison is the star, with a nice balance and spicy, yeasty, and banana undertones. If you're around, give them a try.
(5)Laura F.
Great small brew pub! Staff was very friendly, atmosphere is great and the beer was good! Will definitely be returning many times to this new spot!
(5)K G.
We found this place on Yelp and were so glad we did. Great food, beer and service. I had the Prohabition Stockpile platter and my husband had the 911 panini. Both were made of quality ingredients and prepared with attention to detail. If we lived in Scottsdale, this would definitely be a frequent stop.
(5)Christen H.
I brought my girlfriend from out of town here and we loved it! Our new favorite little spot in old town! Estella and Joe are pretty entertaining. Totally makes the experience all worthwhile. Beers good too!!
(5)Matt C.
A gem. My wife and I stopped at BWB for a drink before dinner on a date night. Staff was excellent, beer was perfect. First time we had ever tried the beer BWB beers. We have already been to Total Wine to pick up more Saison.
(5)Matt S.
Really nice tasting room, with a beautiful bar. They don't brew on site. Beers was okay, but nothing too special yet. Although certainly a fun space to have a beer. The lady serving us was really nice as well.
(4)Christopher F.
Great place in Old Town Scottsdale. Beer selection is pretty solid. I really enjoyed Bad Water's IPA, mild taste without being overboard with hops. We also had the Brewer's Reserve cheese & meat board which was a nice blend. Cool atmosphere and awesome service.
(5)Brian P.
Went on opening night and was impressed to find a real craft brewery as they are hard to find in Arizona as compared to other parts of the country. This is a tap room so aside from a few gourmet cheese plates there is no food. Yes, they only have three of their own beers right now but it is for a good reason as they would rather have quality beers over mass production. Sounds like they have more beers in the works. In addition to their brews they have another ten or so beers available from other craft/local breweries so there is ample options regardless of what you enjoy drinking. I had the IPA and while lighter than many IPA's it was easy drinking and good for hot days when you want something more than a pale ale or lighter beer. There are a few TV's to catch a game and also a semi-private room if you have a group. Location is good just a couple of blocks off Scottsdale road and there is plenty of parking right out front. Defiantly worth checking out.
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