Barrio’s Presidio Pale Ale brings history to hops

Barrio Brewing Co. is partnering with the Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón Museum for a second round of commemorative beers. (Barrio Brewing Co./Submitted) Arizona’s longest operating brewery is once again partnering with Tucson’s founding fortress for Barrio Brewing Co.’s 2026 Presidio Pale Ale.“Tucson is very rooted in community,” said Tim Mackey, Barrio Brewing Co.’s marketing manager. “Barrio prides itself on, you know, always helping out with our community, being there and always giving back.”The Presidio Pale Ale first ran last year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the city of Tucson, which officially began at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón. Established in 1775 by an Irish-born Spanish lieutenant colonel, the adobe fortress, at its largest, was home to around 500 soldiers, family members and civilians.

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