December is a natural time to reflect on the past and to prepare for the year ahead. As we kick the keg on 2021, here are a few thoughts on the future of Utah Beer News. But first… reflecting on the past. Note: If you’re not interested in a peek…
Homebrewers gathered at Bewilder Brewing on Nov. 21 to celebrate the winners in the 2021 Utah Brew Fest. Mike Johnson, who took home six medals, beat out 41 other brewers to earn Best of the Fest honors. For the Best of Show competition, judges whittled down 10 category winners to…
The revelation of Epic Brewing’s Big Bad Baptist lineup is a time-honored tradition for barrel-aged stout fans. Each year, as summer turns to fall, you can expect Epic to release a handful of imperial stouts. This time, the Salt Lake-based brewery released six variants, in addition to the original Big…
The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) pivoted yet again to maintain its long-running awards competition. The awards ceremony typically coincides with October’s GABF. Instead, 2021 winners were announced on Sept. 10 during the Brewers Association’s annual Craft Brewers Conference® & Brew Expo America®. GABF, the country’s largest ticketed beer festival, announced earlier this year that it…
