Brewery Profile

1912 Brewing Company

For much of its run, 1912 Brewing Company gave Tucson another small, independent stop in a city beer scene known for neighborhood taprooms and experimentation. Alicia and Allan Conger established the brewery in 2015 after moving from homebrewing into a commercial operation. Visitors to the 2045 N. Forbes Blvd. taproom encountered a brewery built around house-made beer rather than a broad hospitality concept, with the taproom serving as the main point of contact between the brewers and the public. Its identity became closely tied to sour beers, unusual flavor combinations, and rotating experimental releases, which set it apart from more conventional lager-and-IPA-focused stops.

Travelers seeking beer in southern Arizona often look for places that reflect the region’s independent brewing culture rather than national craft-beer templates. A stop at 1912 fit that pattern because its portfolio leaned into tart, fruit-driven, and inventive beers, including Naughty Naranja, an award-winning orange ale, along with other experimental brews. For visitors building a Tucson beer itinerary, the appeal was less about finding a single flagship style and more about tasting what was being explored at the moment. That made the brewery a useful example of how Tucson’s beer scene could accommodate both approachable local ales and more adventurous recipes.

The important practical note is that 1912 Brewing Company is no longer operating. After nearly a decade in business, the Congers closed the taproom on February 28 while anticipating a sale to new owners identified only as a local military veteran and first responder. That planned acquisition later fell through, and the brewery permanently closed. Because the business has ended, there are no current taproom hours, daily pours, or visitor amenities to confirm. Anyone researching the address should treat it as a former brewery site rather than an active stop, and should check current local listings for other Tucson breweries if planning a beer-focused visit.

Alicia and Allan Conger established 1912 Brewing Company in 2015, transitioning their homebrewing interests into a commercial operation in Tucson, Arizona. The brewery quickly developed a reputation for producing sour beers and utilizing creative flavor combinations in its portfolio. Noteworthy offerings included the award-winning Naughty Naranja orange ale, alongside various other experimental brews. After nearly a decade of operation, the Congers closed the taproom at 2045 N. Forbes Blvd. on February 28, anticipating a sale to new owners identified only as a local military veteran and first responder. However, the planned acquisition ultimately collapsed, resulting in the permanent closure of the brewery.

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2045 Forbes Blvd Ste 105, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA, Tucson, Arizona, 85745

Phone: (520) 256-4851

Website: https://tucsonfoodie.com/2025/08/12/1912-brewing-company-closing-permanently-after-nine-years-in-tucson/