MICHAEL RUSSELL

Co-founder of The Phoenix Ale Brewery George Hancock

Oct 4, 2013, 12:17 AM | Updated: Oct 7, 2013, 9:10 pm

This week’s installment of Thirsty Thursday stars the co-founder of The Phoenix Ale Brewery, George Hancock.

We open chatting about the legacy of the late co-founder, Gregory Fretz. Fretzy was instrumental in convincing George to leave Seattle, head for Phoenix and join the upstart desert micro-brew community. George compares the Arizona Beer Culture to his roots in the West Coast.

We dive into the philanthropic efforts of the brewery and beers they brew for a good cause.

Join us as we dive into the Phoenix Ale Brewery. We have ways to get there and home safe. Yes, George has a deal for Thirsty Thursday hounds. Offer expires this Sunday so tune in and cash in.

Until next Thursday…CHEERS!

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Co-founder of The Phoenix Ale Brewery George Hancock