Roosevelt Row officially has a new gathering place: Formation Brewing, now open at 925 N. Fifth Street. The locally rooted brewery invites guests to experience craft beer, inventive food and community in one of Phoenix’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

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Grand opening details, brewery and space

Formation will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 8, with live music, giveaways, food and drink specials and more. The 10,000-square-foot space is designed to bring people together, with a central sunken seating area, a 19-tank brewhouse offering views of the brewing process, a 110-seat dining room and an upstairs bar and lounge for private events. The outdoor patio is heated and cooled for year-round use and features fire pits and big-screen TVs for watch parties.

Beers and brewing team

At the helm of the brewery program is Head Brewer Sam Townsend, a two-time Great American Beer Festival gold medalist and former brewer at Funkwerks in Fort Collins, Colorado. His launch lineup of Arizona-inspired beers reflects both the spirit of the Southwest and his nationally recognized expertise.

Food and menu highlights

The kitchen offers a creative, locally inspired menu with shareables, salads, bowls, sandwiches, burgers and Detroit-style pizzas. Signature shareables include smoked elote dip, crispy desert tanglers, smoked chicken wings and smoked pork nachos, while salads and bowls feature options such as a smoked jalapeño Caesar, a chopped salad with grilled chicken, a quinoa power bowl and a chorizo and smoked corn bowl.

Community and events

Formation Brewing is designed as more than a taproom; it’s a community gathering place. The brewery plans to host regular events, collaborations with local artists and makers and private tastings to foster connection and celebrate Arizona’s craft beer culture.

For more information, visit formationbrewing.com or follow @formationbeer on social media.