Title
Liquor License - Hopsology Taproom and Wine Bar - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 360416.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Adam Vath, Agent
License Type
Series 3 - Microbrewery
Location
4925 W. Bell Road, Suite C-9
Zoning Classification: PSCOD
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a microbrewery. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 6, 2025.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Hopsology Taproom and Wine Bar (Series 7)
4925 W. Bell Road, Suite C-9, Glendale
Calls for police service: 13
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I currently hold a Series 7 liquor license maintaining an active liquor license demonstrates my reliability and commitment to operating within legal and regulatory frameworks. With 15 years of brewing experience, I have developed the technical expertise and business acumen necessary to responsibly hold and manage a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our small-batch brewery will serve as a community gathering space and educational hub that enriches our local area in several meaningful ways: Community Education & Engagement: These programs will provide hands-on learning opportunities with our brewing classes. Charitable Commitment: The expansion of our brewery will allow us to increase our charitable contributions with our current charity tap. As a small-batch operation, we will contribute to the local economy while maintaining a personal, community-focused approach.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Hopsology Taproom and Wine Bar - Data
Attachment B - Hopsology Taproom and Wine Bar - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.