Brewery Profile

Fate Brewing Company - Tempe

Near Mill Avenue and Southern, the Tempe outpost gives visitors a way to experience Fate Brewing Company within one of the East Valley’s busiest city settings. The brewery itself dates to 2012, when it began at an original North Scottsdale site that is no longer active. Adam Schmeichel has directed brewing operations since the beginning, and the company’s identity has been shaped by both seasonal releases and recognizable house styles. A visitor walking in should expect the taproom to function as the clearest snapshot of what Fate is pouring now, rather than as a museum of every beer the company has made. The Tempe location opened in 2019, after Fate had already expanded production through its South Scottsdale brewery in 2015, and it sits in the broader metro Phoenix beer scene as one branch of a multi-location Arizona brewery.

Travelers drinking beer in the Phoenix and Tempe area often look for a few different things: something crisp for hot weather, hop-forward ales that fit current craft expectations, and beers that reflect regional flavors without abandoning familiar styles. Fate’s core offerings include Fateful IPA, Buena Vista Blonde Ale, and Fatality, giving visitors a starting point if those beers are on draft during the visit. The brewery is also known for specialty releases, including Hatch Chile Gatos, which fits the Southwest setting more directly than a standard taproom lineup might. For visitors interested in awards history, Fate also has a notable early national recognition: Candy Bar Milk Stout won a silver medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival.

For practical planning, the main details to anchor around are the Tempe location’s position near Mill Avenue and Southern and the fact that the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. Current hours, available beers, and any services beyond beer should be checked directly before going, since those details can change and are not established here. Visitors comparing Fate locations should note that the original North Scottsdale brewery is no longer active, while South Scottsdale houses the larger production setup with a 15-barrel brewhouse and 270 barrels of fermentation space. Tempe is best understood as a visitor-facing stop within that wider system, especially for anyone staying, dining, or moving around the Mill Avenue and Southern area.

Adam Schmeichel has directed the brewing operations at Fate Brewing Company since its inception, shaping the identity of the brewery through both innovative seasonal releases and established classic styles. Fate Brewing Company was founded in 2012, initially operating a 7-barrel brewhouse and 14 barrels of fermentation capacity at its original North Scottsdale location, which is no longer active. The company expanded its production capabilities significantly with the opening of the South Scottsdale location in 2015, which utilizes a 15-barrel brewhouse and 270 barrels of fermentation space. The Tempe location, situated near Mill Avenue and Southern, opened in 2019, followed by a fourth location in Uptown Phoenix in May 2023. Core offerings include Fateful IPA, Buena Vista Blonde Ale, and Fatality, alongside specialty brews such as Hatch Chile Gatos. Fate received national recognition when its Candy Bar Milk Stout secured a silver medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival.

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201 E Southern Ave #111, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA, Tempe, Arizona, 85282

Phone: (602) 368-2900

Website: https://fatebrewing.com/

Hours: Sun-Thur: 11am-10pm / Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm Weekend Brunch: Sat & Sun 11am - 2pm