Kaysha R.
Yelp
I came cross 12 West really on accident once, from a quick Yelp search of breweries in the vicinity, and was pleasantly surprised at the location of this place. Squished up next to an amazing pizzeria, inside a quonset with other local vendors, you can get your drink on and devour a pizza at the same time. But I won't go into the pizza now - the BEER is epic. Most recently I stopped in for a cold one after a hot bike ride on the trail. It's just a short bit off of a canal trail in Gilbert. There is bike parking outside between the brewery and the wine cellar and a great patio to sit outside. I picked out a few for a sample flight a couple of times, the K-Lax and the Fox on the Shelf stand out as the exceptional flavors in the bunch both times. In fact, there were some beers on the flight (forgot which ones now) that I really had a hard time even finishing. But K-Lax is perfect for a post-ride hot day beer, and Fox on the Shelf is my personal favorite and leaves a powerful caramel after-note on your tongue and I really just can't get enough.
There's a water tap inside, cups provided, and even board games for hanging out on a warm afternoon. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and great for recommendations and the crowd here is always pleasant, plus its located in a nice little green spot next to citrus trees. But did I mention you can just walk over and order a pizza to go with your beer? Really, 12 West has it all, and I'm picky about my beers, especially Arizona beers and the two aforementioned beers are top notch.