Brewery Profile

McFate's Tap + Barrel

In Scottsdale’s beer scene, a visit to McFate’s Tap + Barrel connects travelers with a brewery that has been part of the local craft landscape since 2012. Fate Brewing Company began on a 7-barrel system at its original North Scottsdale location and later expanded across the Phoenix metropolitan area. When visitors walk in, the central draw is the beer list: established core offerings alongside seasonal and specialty releases. The brewery’s portfolio has been overseen from the beginning by Head Brewer Adam Schmeichel, with an approach that balances familiar styles and more experimental beers rather than focusing on only one category.

Travelers in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area often look for beers that suit the desert climate, as well as taproom-only or seasonal pours that give a sense of place. Here, that can mean a lighter option such as Buena Vista Blonde Ale, a hop-forward core beer such as Fateful IPA, or a specialty release such as Hatch Chile Gatos. The brewery is also known for Candy Bar Milk Stout, which won a Silver Medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival and is released annually in October. For visitors planning a beer-focused trip, that mix of core beers, seasonal variation, and occasional regional character makes the stop fit naturally into a broader Phoenix-area itinerary.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since availability can change with seasonal releases and rotating selections. Fate Brewing Company’s primary production facility opened in South Scottsdale in 2015 and now uses a 15-barrel brewhouse with 270 barrels of fermentation capacity. The company also operates additional taprooms in Tempe and Uptown Phoenix, with the Uptown Phoenix location opening in May 2023, so visitors should check which location best matches their plans before going. Details such as hours, current beer releases, and any location-specific offerings are best verified directly with the taproom.

Fate Brewing Company maintains a focus on both innovative seasonal offerings and established core beers, including the popular Fateful IPA and the Buena Vista Blonde Ale. Their brewing program is anchored by the award-winning Candy Bar Milk Stout, which secured a Silver Medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival and is released annually in October. Established in 2012 with a 7-barrel system at the original North Scottsdale location, the company has since expanded its operations across the Phoenix metropolitan area. The primary production facility, located in South Scottsdale and opened in 2015, now utilizes a 15-barrel brewhouse supported by 270 barrels of fermentation capacity. Head Brewer Adam Schmeichel has overseen the development of the brewery's portfolio since its inception, balancing classic styles with specialty releases such as Hatch Chile Gatos. Additional taprooms operate in Tempe and Uptown Phoenix, the latter opening in May 2023.

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7337 E Shea Blvd Ste 105, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260-6465

Phone: (480) 656-9100

Website: http://www.fatebrewing.com

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