For those who’ve had their fill of the New England-style juice bomb IPAs (see our previous post Utah Haze Wars), there is a palate cleanser available to scrub all the oat flakes from your tongue. It’s the extra dry “brut” IPA and it could be perfect for Utah’s low alcohol “sport beer” market. Beer belly […]
From Bine to Stein: Park City’s Hops Hunters Harvest
These helping hands of Park City, Utah, under the auspices of the Summit Land Conservancy, brought in the harvest of local wild hops to make this year’s version of Wasatch Brewery’s Clothing Hoptional, a limited edition “wet hop” beer. Not only are these hops picked fresh just hours before being added to the brew, they’re […]
Utah Haze Warz
The national epidemic widely known as the “Haze Craze” has finally infiltrated our state. More local brewers have succumbed to the trend and are now in the throes of a friendly battle, striving to create outstanding versions of the New England/Northeast IPA (or NEIPA), each one better than the last. Haze-heads are rejoicing as they […]
The Forecast Is Hazy
With any fad, you’ll have those who embrace it, and those who shake their heads in mocking disgust. The latest trend in beer, the hazy IPA, is no different. For some, this popular style represents a departure from what beer is supposed to be, but for others, it’s a gateway to exciting new flavors and […]
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! […]