It is a bit of a challenge to hear Brian McBride, the soft-spoken owner of Arizona Beer House, over the chatter of customers during an interview on a recent Friday afternoon.

Since opening a year ago, craft beer enthusiasts have flocked in droves to this popular spot, the east side of Tucson’s answer to Tap & Bottle, with 35 taps and nearly 400 bottles to choose from.

The Beer House, in the old Original Santa Fe Tile Company at East Broadway and South Kolb Road, can get slammed on weekends.

It’s been that way since the beginning.

“It was crazy when we first opened,” McBride said. “We were busy our first week and it hasn’t slowed down. The support we’ve seen has been overwhelming.”

In honor of its one year in business, McBride and his crew of east-side beer slingers are throwing an all-out anniversary bash this Saturday, July 30.

The family-friendly party will feature carnival games and an hourly dart throw for prizes, a stilt walker, balloon artist, a 21-and-older scavenger hunt and even a water slide.