I can’t think of a better way to kick off a new year than with a high elevation, high ABV beer festival. The Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines festival has been running for 19 years, and is currently hosted in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. My first Big Beers experience occurred early last year, […]
Welcome to the Family, Hopkins Brewing Co.
Utah’s newest brewery, Hopkins Brewing Co., came out of nowhere to open its doors on the very last day of 2018. They quietly took over the former Sugarhouse location of Epic Brewing Company and launched with a whopping seven beers on tap. Not a bad start! Many local beer lovers did a double […]
An Introduction To Tannins
I’d like you to meet tannins. You may have met before, perhaps at the bottom of your teacup or in a glass of robust California cabernet. The unmistakable cat tongue you’re left with after a few sips is the telltale sign you’ve become acquainted. Words attempt to roll out of your mouth like tumbleweeds, but […]
Driving While in Utah
On December 30th, 2018, Utah becomes the first state to adopt a Euro-style DUI (Driving Under the Influence) law that lowers the legal limit of a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) from the national standard of .08 to .05 percent. The new law has been the subject of much controversy since it was […]
A Very Merry Peppermint Stout Waffle
If ever there was a morning for indulgence, I’d say Christmas morning is it. As children, my brother and sister and I would wait impatiently behind a red bow stretching across the hallway while my Dad stoked the fire and my Mom made some final touches on the room. When everything was just right, we […]
Utah Stories: Made in Utah Festival
Everybody has a story. Life unfolds according to chance, choice, and maybe even destiny. Often what drives us is passion. Our passions can lead to opportunity and down a path to success and fulfillment. Utah Stories is a publication that listens to the voices of the community and seeks to connect us all. To that […]