Sleepy Dog Brewery, Tempe

Though a steady rain fell on the 2014 Great Arizona Beer Festival, the sun still shined on Sleepy Dog Brewery, which took home the event's People's Choice Award, beating out beer crafters from throughout the state. The popular support for their beers should come as no surprise to anyone who has visited their tasting room, where guests kick back and sip from a venerable selection of handcrafted brews, from the malty Red Rover Irish Ale to the hoppy Tail Chaser IPA. A casual vibe permeates the high-ceilinged pub, where guests are encouraged to play board games, order food, or build a palatial house of cards as a monument to their favorite draft.