Catalyst Crafted Ales
Catalyst Crafted Ales is a neighborhood craft brewery and kitchen on Broadway Road in Tempe, recognized in Phoenix Magazine's 2026 Best of the Valley Awards. The taproom has a community-oriented feel built around house-brewed beer, a rotating food program, and a weekly lineup of themed specials and events that keep regulars coming back. Weekly trivia nights and a dog-friendly atmosphere round out a space designed as much for gathering as for drinking. The brewery also offers private party bookings and operates a wholesale program for off-site distribution.
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$4 Off Crafted Cocktails $6 Select Drafts • Wells • Chips & Salsa • Toritos $7 Glasses of Wine • Pretzel Bites $8 Chorizo Bean Dip $9 Street Tacos $10 Loaded Fries or Tots Mon - All Day $13 Meatloaf Happy Hour All Day Tues - All Day $2 Chicken Tinga Tacos $3 Carne Asada or Carintas Tacos $4 Fish or Shrimp Tacos $8 Margaritas • Palomas Wed - All Day $5 For 5 Wings $10 Wings Thurs - 7PM - 9PM $8 Andre's Chicken Sandwich
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Page Updated: 06/17/2026
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