Athena Steadman made her way from food management to soap management, creating some of the state’s most organic, natural products. She made the jump more than ten years ago, testing and tying recipes for her own skin. When Athena was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she chose to make changes by watching what she ate and what she put on her skin. This evolved into the s … [Read more...]
ProperPalooza! Proper Brewing Celebrates Beer and Community
To get us all excited about the summer season rolling in, Proper Brewing threw a party last weekend known as ProperPalooza, to celebrate beer and the community. Despite the windy weather and cooler temps, Proper saw a pretty awesome turnout for the event, says Eleanor Lewis, Marketing and Events Coordinator. They have a partnership with Beehive Sports, who provided … [Read more...]
Made in Utah Spotlight – Fidobiotics
Pets have always been a part of Mika Wheelwright’s life. Her dad found the first family dog in the mountains one day, and from then on her life was never dog-free. Wheelwright ventured off to Barcelona, Spain, to earn her International MBA, not knowing that her degree would come in handy for the opportunity to start her own business. The Wheelwright family soon had a new m … [Read more...]
Kiitos Brewing Plans to be Environmentally Friendly While Producing New Local Craft Beer
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
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...]
Roosters Brewing Company Continues to Shine with Awesome Brews
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 ch … [Read more...]
Mountain West Cider Keeps Producing Creative and Unique Ciders
Salt Lake Cider Company, Mountain West Cider, keeps pumping out creative and unique ciders that are continuously growing in popularity. Most recently they teamed up with Green Urban LunchBox, "a local non-profit that harvests urban fruit and donates the market worthy fruit to food banks across the Salt Lake region," says Jennifer Carleton, owner at Mountain West Cider. The … [Read more...]
Vernal Brewing: Using Apps to Sell Their Beer
Ginger Bowden, owner of Vernal Brewing Co., left her job as a full time consultant in the oil and gas business to pursue a hobby of mixing craft beers and experimenting with the versatility of hops. Vernal Brewing Co. was started through a private investor and they have since expanded outwards from Utah, into Wyoming and Montana. One of their goals for the upcoming year is … [Read more...]
Utah Company Raises Funds to Combat the Killing of Rhinos for Their Horns
Some people spend their life looking for a greater purpose and a way to impact the world in a different way. The artists and illustrators at Kühl put their efforts into protecting rhinos from poachers, who sell the horns for medicinal purposes, primarily as an aphrodisiac. But it is nothing more than a placebo. Kristy Tipton and Manny Carrasco are the founders of the program … [Read more...]
Wasatch Brewery Breaks World Record for Longest Shot Ski
Most people celebrate their 30th anniversary with cake and a night out, but on October 22, 2016, Wasatch Brewery held an event so vast it stretched the entire length of Main Street, with participants flocking in from the East and West coasts. Last year Breckenridge, Colorado, broke the world record for the longest continuous shot ski. They set the record of 881 people … [Read more...]