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 last decade has expanded to include properties throughout Salt Lake. Soon it will step beyond the county line. The Proper footprint features a side-by-side brewery, taproom and Food Network-famous … [Read more...]
Why Beer Is The Answer To Our Biggest Problems
Have you watched the news lately? If not, let me fill you in: We are destroying our oceans, our soil, our ecosystems. A few more hot button items: Inflation is at an all-time high Housing prices as a ratio of take-home-pay is at an all-time high Kids have been home from school more days in the past two years than since the Pioneers spun wool. International turmoil … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest at Bewilder Brewing
Here’s a fun event taking place over the next week: Oktoberfest at Bewilder Brewing Co. Following on the success of last fall, when Bewilder brewed up batches of German-style beers and offered Bavarian-inspired menu items, this year they’re pulling out all the stops and hosting a weeklong Oktoberfest at the brewery, from September 18th (the official start date of Munich’s … [Read more...]
Pfeifferhorn Lager in Cans Available Exclusively in Utah
When Salt Lake City’s Epic Brewing Company opened in 2009, Pfeifferhorn Lager was one of the first beers brewed there and has been a longtime friend to lager lovers ever since. According to the folks at Epic, “Although it's gone through a few makeovers in its time, none have ever been as monumental as this. Good ol' Pfeif - inspired by the triangular-shaped peak in the Wasatch … [Read more...]
Mexican Cerveza for Cinco de Mayo
With Cinco de Mayo celebrations taking place next week, I thought I’d turn my attention this week to Mexican beer - the perfect accompaniment to Mexican foods. One of my favorite Mexican brews is Bohemia, a German-style light lager launched in 1905. Bohemia comes in a fat little brown bottle with a gold label and is aged longer than most Mexican beers. It has a nice floral … [Read more...]
Wasatch Brewery Summer Duo Pack
Now that spring is here, it’s time to indulge in warm weather brews. And just in time, Wasatch Brewery has announced the arrival of a new duo pack designed for warm weather sipping. New Mango IPA and Strawberry Blonde are paired together for maximum refreshment in 12-packs of 12 oz. cans starting now. Additionally, Mango IPA and Strawberry Blonde will each be offered separately … [Read more...]
Solstice Malt: When a Hobby Turns into a Career in Beer
James Weed was working 12-hour days in finance when his wife told him he needed to get a hobby. “She got me into homebrewing,” recalls Weed with a laugh. “I’m the type of guy that likes to do things himself, so I started growing my own hops and malting my own barley.” But finding small-scale equipment to malt the grain proved to be difficult. Online research led him to … [Read more...]
Is the Rise of Hard Seltzer the Future of Craft Beer?
It all started with a few billboards for White Claw... That was before I saw the end caps in supermarkets. Then I believe the ads appeared on buses and Trax. “Could this really be happening?“ I thought. “Could this White Claw and ‘hard seltzer’ replace beer as La Croix and energy drinks are replacing soda?" Consumer fads are hard to differentiate from actual cultural … [Read more...]
Roosters Snowbasin Pale Ale
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Snowbasin Resort has collaborated with Roosters Brewing Co. to release Snowbasin Pale Ale. Known as “Ogden’s Winter Playground” and one of the oldest continuously operating resorts in North America, Snowbasin turned 80 on November 27th. When it officially opened in 1940, Snowbasin was a small, local ski hill with just a single tow rope. Today, … [Read more...]
Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist Pecan Pie
If you’re looking for a brew that brings a bit of holiday cheer in each bottle, I can heartily recommend Epic Brewing Company’s Big Bad Baptist Pecan Pie. According to the brewers at Epic, “With a nod to our Big Bad Baptist fans south of the Mason-Dixon, we’re taking on a southern classic dessert, the bourbon pecan pie. Brewed with cinnamon and pecans that pair perfectly … [Read more...]