PHOENIX (July 31, 2025) – Arizona's newest state park will be featured on a custom, limited-release beer, the Rockin' River Ranch Rye IPA. Arizona State Parks and Trails and Flagstaff's Historic Brewing Company have teamed up for this third edition in a line of specialty brews celebrating Arizona's state parks.

To launch the beer, the agency and brewer will host a tasting event at Rockin' River Ranch State Park on Sept. 27, 2025 from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees 21 and older can enjoy two complimentary beer tastings, food, live music, raffle prizes, and a guided interpretive nature program in honor of Public Lands Day, also Sept. 27. Early bird tickets go on sale Aug. 1 through Labor Day (Sept. 1) for $25 per person and then increase to $30 per person. This is a family-friendly event; soda will be available for people under 21, and entry is free for children 6 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at HistoricBrewingCompany.com/AZ-State-Parks. Proceeds from the tasting event will benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Verde River.

The Rockin' River Ranch Rye IPA will boast an earthy, aromatic spice taste, balanced with low bitters and dry-hopped for a light and juicy profile with a 6.5% ABV. The beer will be distributed at Historic Brewing Company's locations in Flagstaff and Williams, and 10% of the sales will be donated to Arizona State Parks and Trails. Historic Brewing Company will also host Arizona State Parks and Trails for a Tap Talk event with the public on Sept. 11 at its Eastside Taproom in Flagstaff. Details about the partnership and its events are available at AZStateParks.com/Brew.

“Our team loves to partner with groups that are working on things we're passionate about—our outdoors and our state heritage,” said John Kennelly, co-founder of Kennelly Family Concepts Inc., which owns Historic Brewing Company. “We're excited to celebrate and support our state's newest park, Rockin' River Ranch. It's a spot I think a lot of people haven't learned about yet, and a beautiful natural place on the Verde River.”

Rockin' River Ranch State Park opened in February 2024. Michelle Thompson, deputy assistant director at Arizona State Parks and Trails, said of the collaboration between the agency and the Flagstaff brewer, “This partnership invites people to appreciate and support our state parks in a fun and different way. Rockin' River Ranch is a stunning state park just waiting to be discovered by more people. This collaboration is a great way to explore this hidden gem in the Verde Valley.”

The Rockin' River Ranch Rye IPA follows two previous specialty state park brews: the Kannally Ranch House Mexican Lager, inspired by the historic ranch house at Oracle State Park near Tucson, and the Slide Rock Blonde Coffee Stout, celebrating Slide Rock State Park. For more information about these specialty brews, the tasting event, and the Arizona State Parks and Historic Brewing Company partnership, visit AZStateParks.com/Brew.

About Arizona State Parks and Trails

Arizona State Parks and Trails serves the communities of Arizona through stewardship, partnerships, and conservation, and acts as an economic driver for the state. Its mission is to connect people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories. The agency manages and protects more than 30 parks and natural areas and oversees the statewide trails program, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the Arizona Family Campout and statewide Off-Highway Vehicle programs. The agency administers more than five outdoor-related and historic preservation grant programs and manages statewide outdoor recreation planning. For more information, visit AZStateParks.com.

PRESS CONTACT: Michelle Thompson at (480) 589-8877 - Email: pio@azstateparks.gov

About Historic Brewing Company

Historic Brewing Company is the maker of craft beer and awesomeness. The company began in 2013 in Flagstaff, AZ with a strong purpose and drive to bring an unparalleled experience to the market. Historic Brewing Company built its brand by expanding production and distribution capabilities, elevating its taproom, and establishing the company’s Barrel + Bottle House concept in both Flagstaff and Williams. Throughout their locations, you will experience mainstay brews such as their beloved Piehole Porter, seasonal favorites like Undercover Cucumber and unique limited-release brews like the Slide Rock Blonde Coffee Stout and Kannally Ranch House Mexican Lager that have a fan base of their own. As Historic Brewing Company continues to write its own history, the team strives to stay true to their core values that will drive the company forward. Learn more about Historic Brewing Company at HistoricBrewingCompany.com.