Meet the Crowler – tall, sleek, recyclable, and packing 32oz of pure beer goodness. Why the crowler craze, you say? Let me count the ways… First off, you should know – Crowler Killed The Growler! Or at least it’s killing the growler… slowly… like CDs killed cassettes or video killed the radio star. Or like […]
Losing My Brewginity
It happened! Two months shy of my 40th birthday, I finally lost my brewginity. Yes, I was nervous and a little scared. I wondered if I’d be any good at it. I felt awkward and unsure of myself. But, I ended up really enjoying myself, and it was relatively painless. To think, I could have […]
Pie & Beer Day Pairings
Never heard of Pie & Beer Day? Well you best adjust your bonnet and lend an ear! Pie & Beer Day is a holiday celebrated in Utah on the very same day Mormons celebrate Pioneer Day, July 24th. The origins of Pie & Beer Day are a bit hazy, but the beer-loving Utah counterculture has […]
This Dampfbier Is Really Steaming Up the Place!
What the suds is Dampfbier?! Relax; it’s not as bizarre as it sounds. Dampfbier (damp-f-beer) translates literally to “steam beer” in German. Here in the American West, we are quite familiar, or at least our ancestors were, with steam beer. You may be acquainted with San Francisco’s Anchor Steam as the classic version of this […]
Party with the Animals at Zoo Brew
On any given day, Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a child’s paradise. The chance to learn about wildlife, both local and exotic, and the ability to see them in person, is an experience that can’t be matched. But it’s not only youngsters who can benefit from this kind of experience. Once a month, Hogle Zoo provides […]
Brew Like a Girl with the Hop Bombshells
Brewing beer brings people together and promotes a sense of community. Whether it’s getting together at your local brewery to quaff their creations or joining an online community, you and your “beer friends” are bound by your affection for barley-based fermented beverages. Homebrew clubs are a great way to not only find camaraderie, but also […]