Spectrum IPA

To honor National Autism Acceptance Month, Visit Mesa, 12 West Brewing, and Chupacabra Taproom have created Spectrum IPA. The beer will be released in April for Autism Acceptance Month.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mesa for All Foundation

The Beer

This West Coast IPA is packed with Citra and Mosaic hops. Showcasing assertive Pacific Northwest hop character and a dry, crisp finish.

How to Purchase

Cans and draft will be available for purchase at various locations throughout Mesa beginning in April 2026.

Where to Find

A Toast to Inclusion

Spec(trum) Ops Soda

This special release soda was created in 2024 in collaboration between Cider Corps and Visit Mesa to celebrate the five-year anniversary of Mesa becoming the world’s first Autism Certified City. With every sip, you support the Mesa for All Foundation’s mission to create a more inclusive community. A portion of proceeds from each can goes directly to the cause—cheers to making a difference together!

Ingredients: Filtered Sparkling Water, Apple Juice, Apple Juice Concentrate, Malic Acid

Where to Find

Spec(trum) Ops Soda can be found at these locations throughout Mesa:

The Cause

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a significant number of people and is at a 600 percent increase year after year, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Research shows that one in 31 people today are on the spectrum, and boys are still four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, holding steady from previous reports.

Mesa, Arizona is the first Autism Certified City in the country with over 58 businesses and almost 7,000 individuals certified through IBCCES, an independent credentialing organization who provides specialized training and certification to professionals working with individuals with autism and other cognitive disorders.

The Foundation

The Mesa for All Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to improving the daily resident and visitor experience by elevating Mesa’s already leading position as an accessible, equitable and inclusive city through purposeful education and innovative technology.