Countless kegs of beer sit untouched as Utah bars, restaurants, and breweries largely remain shut down to dine-in customers. Once taps start flowing again, much of the beer could be destined for the drain. Beer, after all, is a perishable product and (for the most part) is best enjoyed fresh. One company, however, is working…
To truly enjoy beer, it’s important to fine tune your senses. Sight, smell, and taste all play a part in the overall beer-drinking experience. It’s fun (and helpful) to identify pleasant aromas and flavors — citrus, pine, chocolate — but that’s only half the game. The other half is identifying, and then describing, off flavors….
Class is in session at Purgatory, a Salt Lake City bar known for its inventive cocktails. Yet tonight isn’t about mixed drinks. Instead, it’s an evening of craft beer education featuring nine local brews paired with a variety of Asian-inspired dishes. Eric Meyer, the bar’s manager, is teaching this craft beer tasting and education class…
Nicole Dicou, executive director of the Utah Brewers Guild, is excited to talk about Utah’s booming craft beer scene. And why not? New breweries are popping up and pouring pints at a frenetic pace. At last count, 25 breweries are serving Utah’s craft beer drinkers. Several more are planning to open this year or next. “We’ve…