In this episode of the Crafty Beer Girls Podcast, we discuss Bohemian Pilsners, and how Utah came to sweep the category at the 2019 International Beer Awards in Idaho Falls. We also talk about other leading medal winners like Red Rock Brewing (5 medals!) and Shades Brewing. Shades won gold for their Pina Colada Kveik […]
Utah Brewers Guild Collaboration Festival
When Utah’s brewing community comes together, magic happens. The first ever Utah Brewers Guild Collaboration Festival was a veritable love fest between brewers and their many fans. Good vibrations were shared by all as the fruits of 24 breweries’ collaboration labors flowed from the taps and into the glasses of smiling imbibers. Fourteen brand new […]
Kveik – The Wonder Yeast!
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 […]
Get Stoked for SaltFire!
It’s been a long road to opening day, but SaltFire Brewing Co. is now ready to embark on the next phase of their journey. After getting the green light, SaltFire has spent the past month busily brewing beer to fill all of those bottles that now sit ready in the coolers waiting for thirsty customers. […]
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 […]