One of Utah’s most anticipated breweries has finally opened its doors to the public. Templin Family Brewing, located at 936 South 300 West in Salt Lake City, UT, is a welcome addition to the Granary District’s growing population of fine drinkeries. Like any German lager, T.F.’s beauty lies in the subtle details. A strong foundation […]
Coolship Field Trip
As a beer dilettante, I remember studying beer books and reading about the mysterious “coolship”. The name often popped up in my readings as a vessel used in the creation of the iconic Anchor Steam beer. I imagined metallic kiddie pools of sugar water sitting on the roof of some dilapidated San Francisco building, […]
Fire + Metal + Beer = Bierstacheln
Behold, Bierstacheln! When I traveled to Germany last October with members of The Pink Boots Society, I was given the opportunity to experience the beer, culture, and traditions that are unique to Germany. While visiting Meinel-Bräu in Hof, Germany, Gisi and Moni Meinel-Hansen, sister brewers and family owners, gave us a tour of the brewery. […]