In 2019, a promising new player entered Utah’s beer festival lineup. More than two dozen Utah craft breweries teamed up to co-brew one-of-a-kind creations at the inaugural Utah Brewers Guild Fest. The collaborative approach proved to be a welcome addition for craft beer lovers. And then it went on hiatus as in-person events became tricky…
Homebrewers who brew lagers are used to waiting. The styles often reward patience. But after three years between full-fledged Lagerpalooza events due to COVID-19 concerns, even the most patient of brewers and beer drinkers are ready to enjoy clean, crisp lagers among friends. This year, organizers are putting the palooza back in Lagerpalooza, says Kelly…
It’s Oktoberfest time. We didn’t get to celebrate fully in 2020 (and even this year the Munich Oktoberfest is a no-go). In 2021, however, it appears we have a full slate of local events whereupon we can raise a liter or two while (optionally) wearing lederhosen. Here are a few local Oktoberfest celebrations I’ve come…
The right event at the right place at the right time. The 11th Utah Beer Festival is exactly what the festival-starved craft beer community needed. Returning after an unplanned and unwelcomed hiatus in 2020, Utah’s largest beer-sampling event delivered as promised. Salt Lake City Weekly first brought craft beer to the Utah masses with the…