“They say whoever is scratched by the hops cannot escape them.” — Alexander Feiner, Hop Farmer — For the Love of Hops by Stan Hieronymus In these warm summer evenings, as the sun peeks through the clouds and city haze before melting into the horizon, I relish the thought of walking my dog through the neighborhood […]
Pie & Beer Day Pairings
Never heard of Pie & Beer Day? Well you best adjust your bonnet and lend an ear! Pie & Beer Day is a holiday celebrated in Utah on the very same day Mormons celebrate Pioneer Day, July 24th. The origins of Pie & Beer Day are a bit hazy, but the beer-loving Utah counterculture has […]
Zion Brewery Lives
Southern Utah is arguably one of the most gorgeous places in the world, and the area around Hurricane (near St. George) in particular has a lot to offer. Hurricane (pronounced Hur-a-kin) is an up-and-coming mountain bike destination complete with an annual Mountain Bike Festival in March, and desert trail riding that rivals the more famous […]
Bonneville Brewery: A Beacon of Refreshment in Utah’s West Desert
Thirty miles west of Salt Lake City on the other side of the Oquirrh Mountains, lies a valley and a city called Tooele (too-EL-ǝ). You’ll find it nestled next to the mountains near the Great Salt Lake at the edge of the vast expanse of Utah’s West Desert, home to the Bonneville Salt Flats of […]
The Argument For 4% Beer In Utah
The state of Utah is one of a dwindling handful of states left clinging to Prohibition era ideals concerning the control of alcohol. Through three short years of Salt Lake City residence, I’ve had more than enough experience as a producer, retailer, and consumer of alcohol to sort out the dos and don’ts of getting […]
The Alta Lodge Experience
Utah’s Wasatch Mountains are home to many wondrous things. The world renowned ski resort, Alta, is just one. Year round, this little swatch of paradise has some of the most breathtaking views on earth. The wildflowers in July are beyond description! I don’t have to tell you about the skiing. Let’s just say it’s a […]