Allow me to preface this post by saying the contents below are meant for serious beer enthusiasts. If you’re new to beer, the Certified Beer Server Exam is where you want to start. The Certified Cicerone® Exam is the second level of four in the Cicerone® Certification Program. This is the full sum of resources […]
Utah Session Series by Epic Brewing
In 2008, a change to Utah’s liquor laws allowed Utah breweries to sell full-strength (above 4% ABV) beer directly to the public. This change made it possible for patrons to buy strong beer direct, cold and fresh, and avoid the State Liquor Store where all beer is held at room temperature. To craft brewers, this […]
Rushing The Growler
There’s just something about draft beer that makes it taste better than most bottled beer. It could be the lack of pasteurization, or the very limited exposure to oxygen and light. It might even be the close association with the social atmosphere it’s served in. Whatever the reason, people have been wanting to bring draft […]
A Skier’s Guide to Beer in Utah
What’s better than enjoying the famous Utah snow? Nada! But, the best compliment to a great day at one of Utah’s ski resorts is a well-earned beer. You may think this isn’t the place for good beer, but I promise you’re wrong. Yes, all of our draft beer is only 4% ABV, but with the […]
The 411 On Nitrogen
Ask anyone to name a nitrogenated or “nitro” beer, and they’ll have no problem answering with “Guinness”. It’s no secret the Irish brewery with hundreds of years of brewing experience also happens to be the king of nitro beer. If a bar has a nitro tap, it’s bound to be Guinness. But you may not […]
Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide for Beer Lovers
Alright, procrastinators! This one’s for you. If you’ve got a beer enthusiast on your gift list, I’ve got some ideas that will be sure to please even the nerdiest beer geek in your life. Just browse through this last minute Holiday gift guide for beer lovers. Gift Baskets It’s easy to assemble a gift basket […]