One of the benefits of living in a city is access to a variety of dining options. As the years come and go, new dining establishments are added, making the list of where-should-we-eat-tonight longer, and the decision making process more difficult. It’s more often, however, that options are crossed off the list for eternity shortly […]
A Brewery Here, A Beer Bar There – NE Edition
It all started with a phone call. My mom rang me a few months back to ask if I would be attending my sister’s college graduation in Pennsylvania this May. I had just been back home this past October, so it was a bit early for another visit. And yet, it’s not every year your […]
Red Rock Brewing Company Paardebloem
In Dutch speaking countries, the word “paardebloem” means “dandelion”. And in Utah, it means spring is in the air beer! Red Rock Brewing Company’s Paardebloem is a 9.2% ABV chardonnay barrel aged Belgian style ale brewed with toasted pilsner malt, peaches, and grains of paradise. Its staple ingredient, from which it gets its name, is […]
A Glass For Every Beer – Part II
There is a glass for every beer, but not necessarily a beer for every glass. Some glassware simply isn’t compatible with our favorite beverage. If you missed my rant on shaming shaker pints as beer vessels, consider yourself unenlightened. Go back and read it to avoid accidental savagery. If you’re all caught up, or simply […]
A Glass For Every Beer – Part I
Imagine a beer that has been meticulously brewed, stored, and handled its whole life. From field to shelf, this beer has had a perfect existence, and now it belongs to you. You lucky son of a gun! What are you going to do now? I think you know… DRINK IT!!! But don’t just drink it. […]
Red Rock Brewing Co. Beer & Food Pairings
Just like my t-shirt implies, beer and food are truly best friends. Never mind that jealous drama queen named wine. She matches well with plenty of different dishes, but she’s not the only booze on the block with pairing prowess. But I’m not here to bash. I love wine. I think it’s delicious. It’s just […]