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With a Little Help From Their Friends

When beer makers and beer nerds have each others' backs.

by Mike Riedel

So Long, Locals?

Some of your favorite local beers could soon disappear from liquor store shelves.

by Mike Riedel

On the Grid

Utah's newest brewery, Grid City Beer Works, offers options that set them apart.

by Mike Riedel

With a Little Help From Their Friends

When beer makers and beer nerds have each others' backs.

In the midst of the chaos that has taken over a good portion of our once-normal lives, it's good to see that our local brewing institutions are still trudging forward—regardless of all the setbacks they've endured.

By Mike Riedel April 1, 2020

The Benefits of a Robust Beer Scene

As breweries compete, what was old is new again.

Salt Lake City's beer selection as of late has become more than a single beer nerd can handle. There are so many good breweries that everyone has to set themselves apart to keep us consumers from getting bored.

By Mike Riedel March 11, 2020

A Beer By Any Other Name

Two brews that aren't what they first seem to be.

Words can occasionally have more than one meaning. For example, "bark" can be a tree's outer layer, or the sound a dog makes. Beer can sometimes fit into this mold as well. Stylistically, you might know your lager or ale in one way, but when you order something called a "lager" or "ale," you might get something else entirely.

By Mike Riedel March 4, 2020

A Stroll Through the Avenues

Avenues Proper's secret fringe beers.

With all of the breweries popping up downtown, it's easy to forget about the fringe brewhouses in the city.

By Mike Riedel February 26, 2020

Crafty Brewers

Two beers that take the word 'craft' to heart.

The more a brewery grows, the easier it is to become complacent about the "craft" part of "craft beer."

By Mike Riedel February 19, 2020

What's In a Name

It ain't all about romance in this beer nerd's life.

When my wife selects wine, she lets the artwork on the bottle speak to her. It's not exactly scientific, but it gets the job done—and it makes for a classy looking cellar. When I choose beer, I always look to see that there's beer in the bottle or can.

By Mike Riedel February 12, 2020

The Milky Way

How breweries incorporate dairy into their beer.

Here are a couple of local examples that do a great job of becoming something they are not.

By Mike Riedel February 5, 2020

Porters on an Epic Scale

Epic Brewing comes strong with two unusual porters.

You see a lot of local stouts in the market. The unmistakable roastiness is often greeted by beer lovers of all stripes as a welcome diversion from lighter ales and lagers.

By Mike Riedel January 29, 2020

Spring Dreams

Here are two beers that bring us back to sunny days.

It's only January, and I'm already looking toward late spring for a little sensory satisfaction. It's probably all those damn savory proteins that I've been shoveling in my pie hole as of late.

By Mike Riedel January 22, 2020

Craver Savers

January might be bland but these beers aren't.

This week, I thought it would be nice to profile some anti-winter warmers—something lighter to help you avoid the bloat while keeping your craft beer cravings intact.

By Mike Riedel January 15, 2020

Anytime Beers

You can try these brews no matter the season.

There are some beer styles that just work for any time of the year. Whether it's cold or sweltering, beers like these are a solid bet, no matter what your calendar is screaming at you.

By Mike Riedel January 8, 2020