The recent spring snowfall in Salt Lake City that blanketed the area from peak to valley in one last (I hope) dumping of snow inspired me to give some of my favorite dark beers one last hurrah before the lighter colored pilsners and blonde ales of summer take their place. What better way to celebrate […]
Brews & Bites with Kiitos
Attention foodies! This one’s for you. I attended the latest edition of Brews & Bites at SLICE (Salt Lake Institute of Culinary Education) where I was treated to an evening of exceptional dishes paired with beer from a local brewery. The spotlight brewery for March was Kiitos Brewing, winner of GABF (Great American Beer Festival) […]
Guinness Blonde Blondies with Jameson Caramel Drizzle
Though I consider most holidays to be drinking holidays, I can’t think of one more appropriate for an equal celebration of beer and whiskey than Saint Patrick’s Day. And if you had half a lucky horseshoe for a brain, you’d know neither of those are naturally green. Please pardon my purist nature when I say […]
Beer Pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner
The time has come to stuff your face, drink beer, and give thanks for the bounty on your table and the full belly you’ll soon find yourself with when all has been properly devoured. For those who are unsure about just what type of brew to crack when the time comes, fear not! I have […]
Red Rock Brewing Co. Beer & Food Pairings
Just like my t-shirt implies, beer and food are truly best friends. Never mind that jealous drama queen named wine. She matches well with plenty of different dishes, but she’s not the only booze on the block with pairing prowess. But I’m not here to bash. I love wine. I think it’s delicious. It’s just […]
Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout for dessert!
Big Bad Baptist by Epic Brewing Co. is more than just a dessert beer. It IS the dessert! If you haven’t had the pleasure, listen up. It’s an Imperial stout brewed with coffee and cocoa nibs, then aged in bourbon barrels. The result is a 12% abv beer with a coffee mocha flavor and a […]