Authors: Mike Riedel
Beer of the Month: The Down Low
One brand I never thought I’d see in Utah, never mind in a Harmons or Maverik, is Lagunitas Brewing from Petaluma, California. Lagunitas has built a fast reputation around North America for making highly flavorful beers in many varieties. … read more
Beer of the Month: Noble Hefeweizen
This is one of those great beers that will fit into any climate at any time. Its low alcohol and medium body combined with its banana/lemon fruitiness makes it a triple threat among its German-inspired beer brethren. … read more
The New Guard of Utah Breweries: Branagan’s Brewery
Branagan’s Irish-themed brewpub will see beers that reflect the Branagan’s theme with ales that typically hail from the British Isles but aren’t afraid to intermingle with a little barrel-aging. … read more
KiiTOS BREWING: A Different Kind of Green Beer
The Kiitos Brewing Company (pronounced ‘ki:tos) hopes that this concept of Earth-friendly brewing will pay off, not only for our planet, but also for the palates of Utah’s beer lovers. … read more
The New Guard of Utah Breweries: Fisher Brewing Co.
The story of the A. Fisher Brewing Company began in 1884 when German immigrant and brewer Albert Fisher moved to Utah and set up shop on 200 South, next to the Jordan River. Now, his descendants are hoping to bring some of his old-world brews to the 21st Century. … read more
The Beer is Easy: RoHa Brewing Project
RoHa Brewing Project is set to open its doors by the end of summer 2016 at 30 E. Kensington Ave. in Salt Lake City. Look out for beers of all styles in the 4-percent range up to the stratosphere range. … read more
The New Guard of Utah Breweries: Strap Tank Brewing Co.
Our journey to Strap Tank Brewing Company begins in a place that many might consider to be a beer wasteland (even by Utah standards). It’s a place that hasn’t seen a brewery since before Prohibition: Utah County—specifically, the city of Springville. … read more
Mountain West Hard Cider: Complementing, Not Competing
Mountain West’s Head Cider Maker, Joel Goodwillie, has been a working vinologist and winemaker for half of his life. “I primarily got my education in wine from the Gallo family,” Goodwillie says. “The Gallos changed America’s wine culture in the ’70s, making wine more approachable to a wider audience.” … read more
Beer of the Month: Promontory Pale Ale
Brewery/Brand: Talisman Brewing Co.
ABV: 5.5%
Serving Style: 22-oz. bottle … read more
Beer of the Month: Recommend Rye Saison
This month, I have the pleasure of introducing one of Utah’s newest breweries: Proper Brewing Company. … read more