A Christmas tree, aglitter with hundreds of twinkling lights, has the enchanting ability to put folks into a festive mood. It’s the centerpiece for countless holiday gatherings, bearing witness to the hums of merriment and jovial toasts of good cheer. I love a traditional tree as much as the next person, but what about a […]
Templin Family Brewing
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 […]
Fine and Shandy, Thanks!
How you doin? Yes, I know. It’s hot. And the added waft of wildfire smoke over the Salt Lake valley is making me feel as if I’m being prepped for an afternoon BBQ. I can almost feel the sizzle and the click of tongs nearby. Those intense rays of light zapping toward you from that […]
The Magic of the Biergarten
There’s a German word, gemütlichkeit (ɡəˈmo͞otlikˌkīt), which is used to express a feeling of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer. You can find gemütlichkeit at a biergarten (beer garden) where folks gather to socialize and enjoy a sense of community and peace of mind over a stein of cold beer and a plate of good food. […]
Oktoberfest Like A Utahn
Sometimes the best way to celebrate local culture is to hoist a brew in honor of a foreign culture. No, I’m not talking about Americans celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Please put down the Coronas. Take that sombrero off your cabeza. I’m afraid you’re a few beer holidays too late… I’m talking about the many ways […]
This Dampfbier Is Really Steaming Up the Place!
What the suds is Dampfbier?! Relax; it’s not as bizarre as it sounds. Dampfbier (damp-f-beer) translates literally to “steam beer” in German. Here in the American West, we are quite familiar, or at least our ancestors were, with steam beer. You may be acquainted with San Francisco’s Anchor Steam as the classic version of this […]