Beer enthusiasts held a collective breath ahead of the Utah Brew Fest. Many weren’t sure what to expect. Event organizers, after all, promoted a public craft beer (and spirits) festival unlike anything Utah’s seen before. Yet, aside from a few hiccups, Saturday’s inaugural Utah Brew Fest proved to be an entertaining, informative, and enjoyable evening. “I…
Believe the hype. The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is big. It’s also loud. And it’s definitely the place to sample craft beers brewed from sea to shining sea. GABF, as organizers say, represents the “largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in a public tasting event plus a private competition.” The 2018 edition took place Sept….
Billed as “the largest beer event in Utah,” the 9th Annual Utah Beer Festival drew 50+ breweries and thousands of beer drinkers. More than 200 different beers (and a handful of ciders) quenched thirsts at the two-day event held at the Utah State FairPark. Utah Beer News attended both days, sampled several delicious beers, and chatted with…