… actually, it was a brewery. And since we’ve decided to be so specific, it was Fisher Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, joined by The Chocolate Conspiracy and Raclette Machine in the name of flavor exploration and sensory discovery! On Sunday, August 12th, these three SLC gastronomic powerhouses teamed up for a pairing […]
Beer Advent Calendar
Here we are, floating in the tender window of time between Thanksgiving and the 1st of December – bellies bloated, heads hungover, and fridges full from the holiday that officially brought us into the holiday season. Now is the time many of us consider dusting off the boxes of Christmas (or other holiday) decorations, holding […]
Have Beer, Will Travel – A Beer Packing Guide
Travel well with bellies full Of lively ales and lagers pure Your suitcase safe from push and pull And beer intact to love once more -Anon. I love beer. I love travel. When these two things come together, it’s hard to catch me in a bad mood. Sometimes I can’t even wait to arrive at […]
The Great Vegas Festival of Beer Experience
Any excuse to drink beer is great, but travel is the greatest excuse of them all! On April 7th, my beer fest bestie Julie and I blazed down Rt 15 toward the most illuminated, gaudy, and sinful place I can think of… Las Vegas, Nevada! Just as it was at The Great American Beer Festival, […]
East Liberty Tap House
The vibrant huddle of shops and restaurants at the 900S 900E section of Salt Lake City, UT has long been the hub of excitement bisecting the bustle of downtown Salt Lake and the commotion of Sugarhouse. When I first moved to Salt Lake three years ago, I would frequent 9th and 9th for coffee and […]
Who Is This Brett, and What Does He Want with My Beer?
Brett is pretty popular these days, turning up in all sorts of beers. Whether that’s a good thing may depend on your tastes, but although the culprit can be considered an enemy to the brewery, Brett is also a brewer’s best friend. Short for Brettanomyces, “Brett” is a type of yeast that can be used […]