The anticipation is palpable. Each week, in advance of its opening, Bewilder Brewing treats Utah’s craft beer community to a new update. It could be the installation of a floor drain. Or the uncovering of a century-old doorway, which for years had been hidden by bricks. Or the delivery of…
Beer judges who evaluate entries in the 5th Annual Lagerpalooza understand what’s required to brew an exceptional lager. Compared to an ale, homebrewing a lager generally requires slightly more knowledge, equipment, and expertise, says Cody McKendrick, a Lagerpalooza competition coordinator and co-owner of Salt City Brew Supply. A solid understanding…
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,…
