Red Rock Brewery’s Holiday Ale Hits Harmons Grocery Stores
It’s that time of year, when beer lovers across the land begin suffering from Gr“Pumpkin Ale fatigue”.Fortunately, the brewers at Red Rock Brewery have been coming to the rescue for 20-years with their cult-like holiday seasonal release - Griswald’s Holiday Ale.Griswald’s Holiday Ale pours a golden-amber color with a bright-white head. It has the sweet … [Read more...]
How Beer Saved Park City – Part II
Park City Revitalization- Brought to You by Beer: 1960 to Now This story is continued from Part I (the early mining history of Park City)In the 1960s an entirely new element was introduced to Park City. Long-haired hippies began moving in. "The miners did not like the hippies, there was a clash of worlds." Unlike many miners, Gary Kimball embraced a lot of what … [Read more...]
How Beer Saved Park City – Part I
Park City, UT, Main Street — On this balmy February day, moms with kids in tow are decked out in the latest in ski fashion. Couples pose for selfies, proud of their suntans. A few skiers on the hill make their way down the slopes. But the majority are here to shop, dine and enjoy the town.I visit probably the most famous bar in town,recently featured in Playboy Magazine—The … [Read more...]
MacCools Opens a Beer Garden in Layton.
Layton, Utah— home of the Layton Hills Mall; Home of every chain store one could imagine and a huge amount of traffic and congestion. Due to a complete lack in central planning, Layton is a suburban sprawling mess. But Layton has at least one hidden gem. It's home to a locally owned MacCools, with a new beer garden addition which overlooks a nice field. MacCools' new beer … [Read more...]
Big Cottonwood Canyon May Be Cotton Bottomless
Tony Chlepas and his three siblings have owned the Cotton Bottom Inn since their mother passed away several years ago. Chlepas is the only one running the bar, his daughter Ashley is the manager. Two of his siblings want to sell the bar, which includes two buildings on the property, so they can retire. Chlepas and his other sibling want to buy the other two out, but they … [Read more...]
Hopped Up: Hoppers Brew Pub Brewer Wins Gold Medal
Donovan Steel, Head Brewer for Hoppers Brew Pub, won the gold medal in the “Munich-Style Helles” for his “Helles Festbier” at the 2013 “Great American Beer Festival” held in Denver Colorado. He beat out 41 other entries. A home brew shop is where Steel got his start in the brewing business. He took over as Hopper’s Head Brewer in 2007. As a small brewpub making small batches, … [Read more...]
Bohemian Brewery Designs a New 12-pack that Remembers Founder Joe Petras
[showtime]When you buy Bohemian Brewery’s new variety 12-pack, you’re also purchasing a history lesson. The brown box, decorated with black and red graphics, is covered with historic tidbits, facts about the “old school” techniques the Midvale brewers practiced, and about the background of the 12-pack’s three beers. Inside includes a picture of the brewery’s late … [Read more...]
Desert Edge Brewery: Untraditional Local Twists
It’s an exciting time to be a Utah brewer. “Utah’s brewing some crazy good beers right now,” said Chris Haas, head brewer at Desert Edge Brewery in Trolley Square. Starting at the brewery in 1999 after a drive across the country looking for breweries led him to Utah, Haas has been given free reign at the brewery to brew any beer he wants. The brewery started in 1995, with … [Read more...]
Squatters Pub and Wasatch Brewery Rebranding
As of this month, you can expect to see a new look from two of Utah’s most famous beer labels. Both Wasatch Brewery and Squatters Pubs and Beers will introduce new designs to represent their brands. Operating as one brewery since 2000, Wasatch and Squatters has been dedicated to making the finest ales and lager possible, bringing a combined total of over 100 years experience to … [Read more...]