The latest buzz amongst the craft beer brewers and bolsters of the beehive state is now at Salt City Brew Supply in Midvale. What progressed from an online off-roading interest forum to a home brewing website, to a brick-and-mortar home brew supply store front, now carries hard-to-find local craft beer for off premise consumers. With over 200 different beers to choose from, … [Read more...]
How Utah Craft Beer Builds Community
The Real Cause of Utah's Great Economy (Utah Craft Beer?) Utah Governor Gary Herbert is good at bragging about Utah’s economy and his record for making Utah into an economic powerhouse. He takes credit for Silicon Slopes and attracting huge amounts of tech money to Utah (with generous tax incentives). What Herbert doesn’t respect, nor likely understand, is that authentic … [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...]
Uinta: King of Utah Craft Beer
It’s 3pm on a Thursday afternoon and Uinta’s Brewhouse Pub is packed. On tap are 15 beers, all crafted to perfection, and another five of their high-point beers are in coolers. The location at 1700 South and Fremont Drive could be considered the boonies, but that doesn’t matter. Enthusiastic beer drinkers drive there to experience the Uinta difference. Uinta is currently the … [Read more...]
Epic’s New Coffee and Beer Combo Can Reach Untapped Markets
Epic Brewery saw a breakout with their Mexican inspired, sea salt and lime flavored lagers, Tart 'n Juicy Sour IPA and Los Locos. With continued demand in 2016, Epic produced 12,000 barrels out of its Salt Lake City brewery, with an additional 10,000 barrels from its Denver branch. This is up from a combined 18,000 in 2015. “We now employ close to 40 people in Salt Lake City. A … [Read more...]
Uinta Brewing: Seekers of Flavor
You can find Uinta beers in 34 states, giving the rest of the county a taste of Utah’s craft beer scene. “We’ve been around since ‘93. We’ve helped forge and define what Utah craft beer is.” explains Steve Mills, Uinta Brewing’s new CEO. “It’s both a privilege and responsibility.” A transport from Kansas City, Mills seems happy in his new position and home. His passion for … [Read more...]
A Tour of Great Beer, Old Pubs and History in Brussles, Belgium
Brussles, Belgium —alone, clueless for directions I asked two passers-by where I could find a hostel. And now was my first chance to practice my year of French on actual Francophones. "Excuse moi, monsieuer, ou est ce que une auberge des jenes?" (Excuse me where is a youth hostel?) With an odd look, two men kindly pointed me in the right direction. I went on with my … [Read more...]
Utah Guide to Alcohol Consumption, Legislation and Parenting
Utah's draconian liquor laws have been written to protect Mormons from non-Mormons. Utah’s State Legislature believes those who don’t drink need to be protected from those who do. Members of the Utah State Legislature in control of liquor policy have said that wine-coolers are "a date-rape drug." Further, they have imposed the "Zion Curtain" on new Utah restaurants that … [Read more...]