If there’s one thing better than a cold, freshly brewed beer, it’s pairing that beer with a good pizza.
Now, Tempe is getting both under one roof when Phantom Fox Beer Co. and Goat and Ram opens at Sixth Street and Mill Avenue, according to Downtown Tempe’s official site. According to the original Mesa location, the Tempe taphouse should open this spring.
Trent Smith and Eric Cady opened the community-driven brewery in Downtown Mesa in 2023, offering 22 rotating taps. Beers are generally named after the fantastical, as evidenced by the “Chupacabra”, the “Lost World”, the “Nanook”, “Red Ghost”, and the winter seasonal “Krampus”. The brewery also serves as a local gathering space, hosting trivia nights, live music, and weekly events and beer releases.
The brewery partners with other local breweries and restaurants, such as Goat and Ram Pizza, which will be incorporated into the new Tempe location.
Founded by Matthew Suriano and chef Penelope Peralta, Goat and Ram Pizza makes a rotating list of wood-fired pies ranging from a classic pepperoni and sausage to one with roasted potatoes and goat cheese. It also offers hummus, cheese toasties, salads, and a munch mix to pair with an afternoon having a few pints with friends.
