When I first moved to Utah in the fall of 2013, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do with my life. With experience in retail, warehouse operations, and the service industry, I opted for the most lucrative job I could find. A bar in downtown Salt Lake City called Whiskey Street was about […]
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 7 Rules of Beer Festing
With the upcoming Mountain Brewers’ Beer Festival in Idaho Falls, I am poignantly reminded of the many festivals past, and perhaps more so the hangovers that followed them. I am no longer the young 22-year-old that got away with two-hour hangovers like a small slap on the wrist. In my old age of 29 years, […]
RoHa Brewing Project
Have you heard? There’s another new brewery in town! I’m talking about RoHa Brewing Project. Utah’s latest beer producer is a brand new adventure backed by a handful of familiar faces. With a killer location and an instant local following, I’d say RoHa is well on its way to a long life […]
Falling in Love with Hops
When you’re new to craft beer, knowing which styles to try can be a tricky thing. Our guide, “Gateway Styles for the Craft Beer-Curious“, is a good place to begin. Start out mellow and turn up the flavor little by little with the malt. Eventually, you’ll be drinking dark beer and feeling like a pro! […]
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 […]