This page provides a concise reference record. It is not an active newsroom or source of current brewery announcements.
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Company origin
Borderlands Brewing began around 2010/2011 at 119 E Toole Ave in downtown Tucson.
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Historical mission
Southern Arizona craft beer, local ingredients where possible, sustainability, education, and community.
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Brewing status
Borderlands-branded brewing has been inactive since late 2024 or early 2025.
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Location status
Downtown closed in June 2025. North closed in August 2025. Sam Hughes remains open under independent/new operation.
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Sam Hughes distinction
The independently operated location offers rotating craft beer, food, a full bar, and events, but does not currently serve Borderlands-branded beer.
Historical beer names
Verified archive names include Toole Avenue IPA, Noche Dulce Vanilla Porter, Citrana Sour, Horchata Cream Ale, Prickly Pear Wheat, Arizona Ale, Cashmere Cactus, and the Las Hermanas collaboration. None is represented as currently produced or available.
Historical contact
The historical official email is [email protected]. Current monitoring or response is not guaranteed.
Use of imagery
Images on this reconstruction are representative Unsplash photographs. They are not labeled as documentary photographs of Borderlands facilities, products, staff, or events.