Beer Stories

Bewilder Brewing: Crafting Perfection in Salt Lake’s Evolving Heart

In a rapidly changing Salt Lake City, Bewilder Brewing embraces craft and tradition. Amidst rising high-rises and the struggles of a shifting neighborhood, this five-year-old brewpub has become a haven for those who appreciate beer at its finest. Here, Cody McKendrick doesn’t chase fleeting trends—he perfects them. His Kölsch, refined over 15 years, is a…

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In a rapidly changing Salt Lake City, Bewilder Brewing embraces craft and tradition. Amidst rising high-rises and the struggles of a shifting neighborhood, this five-year-old brewpub has become a haven for those who appreciate beer at its finest. Here, Cody McKendrick doesn’t chase fleeting trends—he perfects them. His Kölsch, refined over 15 years, is a product of precision, brewed with carefully crafted ingredients to match its German roots.

While big-name breweries flood the market with sugary seltzers, Bewilder holds the line, delivering malt-forward ales, crisp lagers, and the kind of old-world brewing that demands respect. McKendrick, once a revered homebrewer, has transformed his passion into a thriving brewery, drawing in both locals and die-hard beer enthusiasts.

In an era where Gen Z drinks less and corporate players dilute craft beer’s soul, Bewilder Brewing remains a rare find—a place where beer is still an art, and every pint tells a story.

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