As is the case with restaurants and bars, 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, that hasn’t been terminated … yet.) We can all help by drinking locally-brewed beer and buying gift cards and swag from … [Read more...]
Zion Brewery opens St. George location, Station 2
Zion Brewery, home of arguably the most epic patio in the world and some damn delicious beer, has expanded into St. George. The brewery and pub are a staple in Springdale. They are continuing to celebrate their history and Southern Utah culture by opening Station 2 in a historic building. The new location is in a renovated fire station which has served the city since 1918. … [Read more...]
Home Brewers Flavor Beer with Locally Grown Hops Varieties
This past summer, my husband and I planted hops for the first time in a sunny corner of our yard in Sugarhouse. After years of buying shrink-wrapped packages of the papery cones for his homebrews, we decided it was time to give it a try ourselves. After some initial research on Google, we found that Cascade hops tend to grow well in Utah’s climate and are a prominent … [Read more...]
Bewilder Brewing
Ross Metzger and Cody McKendrick know a thing or two about beer. Not only are the duo the names behind Salt City Brew Supply, Metzger and McKendrick are now also the proud co-owners/brewers behind one of Salt Lake City’s newest craft breweries—Bewilder Brewing. With all of that combined experience in the brewing business, you’d probably expect something a little special, and … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Drink Options in Park City
When you’re gluten-free, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with Celiac’s disease, finding a fermented brew that is safe to drink can be challenging. However, you can discover celiac-safe brews in Park City that can please your palate. My favorite gluten-free brew is hard cider, which differs from beer in that the main product being fermented is not a grain, but a … [Read more...]
Raise a Cheer for Sour Beer and Where To Find them in Salt Lake Valley
Before advances in refrigeration, sanitation, and fermentation in the mid-19th century, most beer was, to a certain degree, sour. The culprits? Wild bacteria and yeast that infiltrated the beer to create unwanted tartness and funk. Today, as the craft beer industry continues its meteoric rise, sours are making a comeback as modern day brewers infect their beers with the same … [Read more...]
2020 Utah Breweries Roundup
Zion Brewery New Beers - Kinesava Kölsch and Prickly Pear Gose Top Sellers - The Juicy, Echo IPA, Foray Pomegranate Kettle Sour, and Station 2 Lager. The Niche - Our Kettle Sour program and being Draft focused. Brewmaster - Jeremy Baxter Advice - “Dream Big! Never stop learning and keep it fun!” 95 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT Salt Flats Brewing Co. New … [Read more...]
For the Love of Beer: Appreciating the Artistry of Craft Beer
Growing up essentially LDS, It wasn’t until about 2002 that I understood the appeal of our local craft beer. I first discovered Uinta’s Cutthroat Pale Ale. Cutthroat was essentially Utah’s state beer named after our state fish. But I learned it was their attention to their hops that made the beer so consistently great. Originating from the Pacific Northwest, their unique pine … [Read more...]
New Law Opens Door to New Utah Brews: Utah Breweries Toast New 5% Beer Law
It’s a new era for beer drinkers in Utah. Recent legislation now allows for beer containing up to 5 % alcohol by volume (ABV) to be sold at grocery and convenience stores in the state, as well as on draft at bars and restaurants. For 86 years—since Prohibition—Utah law had required that beer above 4% ABV (or 3.2% alcohol by weight) be sold in state-run liquor stores. That … [Read more...]
Toasted Barrel Brewery
From Homebrew to Business Success Sage Dawson and Lynn Litchfield—owners of Toasted Barrel Brewery next door to The Soup Kitchen in SLC—say they got into the beer brewing biz because “We have an extreme passion for good beers and couldn't find the special sour beers we wanted here, so that made us take the leap.” Although they’re now proud owners of a brewery specializing in … [Read more...]