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Archives for March 2017

Beyond Beer and Burgers

March 31, 2017 by Heather L. King Leave a Comment

Some of Utah's best chefs and brewers sit down with a cold one and discuss their favorite food and beer pairings currently available on their menus. Oasis Café Looking for a breakfast/brunch beer pairing? Look to Oasis Café for Squatter’s Nitro Red Ale on tap paired with huevos rancheros. Chef Efren Nicholas combines Spanish rice, southwest vegetables and a housemade salsa … [Read more...]

Ridiculous Vaping Bill Dies

March 30, 2017 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

Overzealous advocate for nonsense, Clinton, Utah, Representative Paul Ray, attempted to pass a bill that would have killed the vaping industry in Utah with an 86.5 percent tax. Ray sponsored the bill, maintaining his illogical argument that vaping is bad and a “scumbag industry.” The moral crusader wasted hours of House time on his thoughtless diatribes. Vaping has allowed … [Read more...]

Star Gazing in Moab with Beer

March 28, 2017 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

If Moab’s thousands of acres of mountain biking and off-road trails are making you thirsty, there is a sanctuary nearby known as Moab Brewery. Besides serving as the home of Jeep Safari, Moab is quickly becoming known as the "mountain biking capital of North America"; and it's a well-known fact that mountain biking and craft beer go together like love and marriage. After … [Read more...]

How A Dirtbag Does Business

March 28, 2017 by Ryan Trimble Leave a Comment

Moab Classic Bike sits on Center Street in Moab, Utah. A dusty alley runs along the east side of the shop, a small tree grows out front. Inside, a dreadlocked man with leathered knuckles and blue eyes turns wrenches and talks with customers about everything from the Misfits to rock climbing technique to ride characteristics of titanium frames. His name is Chris Hill. A … [Read more...]

Innovating Primitive – The World’s Greatest Flintknapper Lives in Castle Valley

March 27, 2017 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

When I learned that the man I had been tracking down to write about for the last six months was going to be at a “primitive skills gathering” just outside of Phoenix, I considered my own lifestyle: I had dozens of “things to do” on a list, but why don’t I just up and leave town for a few days to do exactly what I want? He was doing exactly what he wanted to do, why couldn’t I? … [Read more...]

Garwood’s Ginger Beer – Locally Made and Delivered Fresh

March 24, 2017 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

Thom Garwood was a music composition student at the University of Utah and worked as a cook at Sage’s Cafe and Super Natural. He was looking for something different to do but didn’t really want a traditional 9 to 5. He started playing with recipes using different ingredients for a ginger beer. He felt his ginger recipe could be a unique addition to the local food community, … [Read more...]

Kiitos Brewing Plans to be Environmentally Friendly While Producing New Local Craft Beer

March 24, 2017 by Hayley Bachman Leave a Comment

Andrew Dasenbrock and his head brewer are planning to open Kiitos at their new location in the summer of 2017 and start welcoming patrons to test their craft beer. Dasenbrock has taken numerous precautions to ensure that his new pub is as environmentally friendly as possible. Construction plans were made so they could install a treatment system to limit water waste. This new … [Read more...]

Talisman Brewing Co. – Big Beers Out of a Little Ogden Shop

March 23, 2017 by Hayley Bachman Leave a Comment

Talisman Brewing Company has been growing steadily out of Ogden, UT, through a word-of-mouth campaign and an awesome following on social media. They are growing even more in popularity through their loyal customer base, which made the choice to leave a full-time desk job a good decision. Joann Williams and Dusty are owners of Talisman Brewing, and while Joann still puts in full … [Read more...]

Greenprint Apartments – An Urban Micro-Housing Experiment

March 23, 2017 by Paige Wiren Leave a Comment

Steve Ruf learned early in his search for financing that “affordable housing” can be a subjective term to bankers. “They said, ‘Who’d want to live in this?’” Steve laughs, as he recounts his conversations with lenders. But the Orem-based developer persisted, and he expects to rent units in the first of two apartment buildings in May. Greenprint Apartments, located on the 800 … [Read more...]

Roosters Brewing Company Continues to Shine with Awesome Brews

March 21, 2017 by Hayley Bachman Leave a Comment

Last year Roosters Brewing Company hired Jacquie King, she is one of the few female brewers in the male-dominated industry. We wanted to meet Jacquie and learn what she is bringing to one of Utah’s most well-established breweries. Jacquie spent 6 years in Munich, Germany. (arguably the beer capital of the world). Attending the world’s first and most famous Oktoberfest as a … [Read more...]

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