Beer Stories
Proper Brewing Co. Expanding beyond Salt Lake
Proper Brewing Co. is no stranger to growth. The multi-location craft brewing operation started small — as in the state’s smallest commercial brewery at the time — and in the…
Two Small Utah Nanobreweries Play an important Role in Their Communities
Just over 250 miles separate Offset Bier Co. in Park City, and Policy Kings Brewery in Cedar City. But the two nanobreweries — which produce about 100 gallons of beer…
Why Beer Is The Answer To Our Biggest Problems
All of the fears we believe in are mostly media products that are marketed and sold to us so that we’ll buy into the hysteria. So now, more than ever,…
The Story of Wasatch Brewery: The Pioneers of the Craft Beer Brewing in Utah
In post-prohibition Utah, there had not been a brewery since the original Fisher Brewing Co. closed in the 1960s. That is, until Greg Schirf came to the Beehive State and…
Park City Brewing Makeover
Park City Brewing recently announced that “it is entering the Utah market with new ownership, beer, and branding. Park City Brewing offers five core beers and anticipates opening its first…
A Tour of Bars, Breweries, Speakeasies, and Pubs in Ogden
Ogden is overflowing with amazing bars, breweries speakeasies, and pubs. Ogden is the perfect spot to find an amazing drink.
Riverbend Bridges: Tacos & Beer in Ogden
Ogden’s new Riverbend development project, currently in construction along Ogden River between 18th and 20th streets west of Washington Boulevard, recently became home to Northern Utah’s newest brewery, Ogden River…
SLC Downtown Frontline Bartender at Your Service
Covid has taken a heavy toll on bar employees who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns. We surveyed the downtown scene to see how these folks have survived.
Solstice Malt: When a Hobby Turns into a Career in Beer
James Weed was working 12-hour days when his wife told him he needed to get a hobby. This hobby turned into a lucrative career, Solstice Malt.
A Beer Barrel of Laughs: Local Brewers Combine Humor and Hops
Salt Lake City breweries had to adapt over the last year — and creativity plus a healthy dose of humor went a long way in achieving that.
Are Utah Breweries Transforming into Hard Seltzer Factories?
Craft seltzers have arrived in Salt Lake City. Several Utah breweries have added the fruity, bubbly beverages to their line-up.
Beer and Books: Fisher Brewing and Ken Sanders Rare Books Teamed Up to Create a Monkey Wrench Gang Beers
A. Fisher Brewing Company and Ken Sanders Rare Books have teamed up to produce a limited line of beers based on characters from Edward Abbey’s iconic novel, The Monkey Wrench Gang, illustrated by…
Epic Sour Brainless on Guava & Habanero
Epic Brewing Co. Sour Brainless On Guava & Habanero, Cellar Reserve is a very unusual brew. It’s highly carbonated – part of the Epic “Brainless” series of beers, but with…
5 Rockin’ Restaurant Dishes + 5 Bodacious Brews
Over the past few years, I’ve been noticing that beer pairing dinners in breweries and restaurants have replaced some of the ubiquitous wine dinners that previously ruled the roost. And,…
Science Moab on Tap
Science Moab on Tap is the offspring of Science Moab, which was created by Kristina Young, an ecologist who wanted to engage people in science focusing on Southeastern Utah and…
Utah Brews News During COVID-19 Pandemics
Utah’s brewing industry is under severe stress thanks to COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. Brewpubs are trying to survive with curbside takeout service just as many breweries are selling beer-to-go. (Thankfully,…