For lovers of history and ancient beer styles, everything old becomes new again. Kveik is one of the latest examples of something that has been around for centuries hitting the mainstream. Kveik, however, is not a beer style. It’s a type of yeast. In fact, the word “kveik” (pronounced “kvike”) is a literal Norwegian translation […]
Toasted Barrel’s Wild Ride
Like the aged beers they hope to make, Toasted Barrel Brewery has taken some time to emerge from the dark corners of Utah’s yet-to-be-realized brewing potential. After more than a year of hard work obtaining permits and getting the brewery up and running, business partners Sage Dawson and Lynn Litchfield finally opened the doors to […]
Get Along with the Saison
With its light body, spicy, subtle citrus flavors, and dry finish, the Belgian-style saison is perfect for summer consumption. Though not as approachable as a simple light lager, the complexity it has to offer makes the saison worth falling in love with. Saison is the French word for season. The beer – which comes from […]