Epic Brewing Company has had an epic rise to success over the past decade. What started as Utah’s first modern-era strong beer microbrewery has grown into an award-winning artisanal enterprise. The original brewery, created by business partners David Cole and Peter Erikson, opened near downtown Salt Lake City in 2010, and debuted with six fermentation tanks. Within months, d … [Read more...]
Dropping In At Quarters Arcade Bar
Ding … Ding … Ding … A pinball machine lets you know you’re a winner, and Quarters Arcade Bar lets you celebrate at the same time. Founded by Michael Eccleston and Katie Willis, the bar brings the vibrant combination of craft cocktails and beer with classic arcade games to Salt Lake City. Quarters is located in what used to be the Club Manhattan on 5 East and 400 South. The c … [Read more...]
Western Standard Saloon Lager
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a launch soiree at The Rest for a new High West Distillery endeavor: Western Standard Saloon Lager. Yep, High West has gotten into the beer biz. And it makes sense. You see, High West has a lot of bourbon barrels on their hands. So, why not age beer in them? That’s precisely what Western Standard is: the first barrel-aged lager p … [Read more...]
Kiitos Northeast Pale Ale
Have you visited Kiitos Brewing yet? If not, be sure to put it on your must-do list. This new brewery has a great vibe, friendly and informed staff, and a tremendous selection of top-notch craft brews, offered both in cans and on tap. Casey, one of the terrific bartenders at Kiitos, was especially nice and helpful in describing the brewing methods and the beers we … [Read more...]
Wasatch Blueberry Hefeweizen
There’s a local brew that I’m really enjoying this summer. It’s not one of those fancy high point beers, the grooviest new IPA, a sour beer sensation, or even the newest kid on the block. But it’s a dependable, refreshing beer that just seems to hit the right spot: Wasatch Blueberry Hefeweizen. Wasatch Brewery is part of the Utah Brewers Cooperative, which also … [Read more...]
Utah First Cider and Beer Garden by Mountain West Cider and Red Rock Brewery
Mountain West Cider and Red Rock Brewing present The Garten, an outdoor patio reminiscent of an old-world German beer garden, with a modern twist. Officially opening on Thursday, May 24th, The Garten located at 417 N. 400 W., will be hosting the Salt Lake City Chamber for Business After Hours from 5-7pm. The event will feature at ribbon cutting at 4pm, live music from the Will … [Read more...]
Uinta’s New Seasonal Brew: Mango Lime Pilsner
What could be more refreshing on a warm spring or summer day than a cold pilsner beer, you ask? How about Mango Lime Pilsner? That’s the new, seasonal brew (May to September) from Uinta Brewing Company. According to Uinta brewmaster Tanael Escartin, “We wanted to create a beer that would let the unique combination of the fruits’ natural citrus and sweetness shine, deliv … [Read more...]
Salt City Brew Supply: Home Brew and a Lot More
What began as an online forum on home brewing and supplies launched business partners Ross Metzger and Cody McKendrick into their passion, resulting in two brick and mortar locations of brew supply equipment known as Salt City Brew Supply. The first location opened in 2011 in Salt Lake. The second is in Ogden. “Cody and I have been friends since childhood, and have always h … [Read more...]
Zion Brewery: First Microbrewery in Southern Utah
While adventure and beer have long enjoyed their power couple status among outdoor enthusiasts, one Utah microbrewery is ready to take this relationship to the next level. Zion Brewery’s Zion Canyon Brew Pub is located just outside the walk-in entrance to Zion National Park in Springdale, giving southern Utah residents and international tourists alike the chance to enjoy h … [Read more...]
The World’s First Pomegranate Heffeweizen
Normally, I write about my favorite wines in this space. But, I enjoy drinking beer, too. So this week I’m turning my attention to an enticing new fruit beer from Germany: Schöfferhofer Pomegranate Hefeweizen. This is the world’s first heffeweizen pomegranate beer, according to the folks at Schöfferhofer, and was recently introduced exclusively to locations in the Pacif … [Read more...]