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(L–R) Clear Water Distilling Co.’s James Pyle (Operations), Co-owner Matt Eau Claire (CEO) and Co-owner Stephanie Eau Claire (Accounting/PMO).

The Spirits Frontier: Clear Water Distilling Co.

By Rio Connelly [Posted October 3, 2019]

Clear Water Distilling will be Utah County’s first distillery since before Prohibition, possibly the first ever to hold a federal license. … read more

Still from Slumber Party Massacre II

Content Shifter: 13 ’80s Slasher Flicks

By Bill Frost [Posted October 3, 2019]

Since the entire month of October has been swallowed up by Halloween, Inc.™, “Content Shifter” is digging up some lesser-known ’80s slasher flicks. … read more

(L–R) Nick Harris, Alexander Ortega and Camilo Torres incorporate idiomatic elements into their music, such as throat-singing.

Localized: Alexander Ortega

By Connor Lockie [Posted October 3, 2019]

Alexander Ortega has played in an array of bands over the years, but his current solo project is arguably his most adventurous yet. … read more

The Dayroom always offers a medley of revolving menu items, such as the Rice Egg dish.

The Dayroom: Fighter of the Night Room

By Tim Kronenberg [Posted October 3, 2019]

The Dayroom has no boundaries when dictating their style because they’re in it for the melting pot—amen. This is where The Dayroom shines. … read more

Top (L–R) Paul Whisman, Dyana Durfee, Bottom (L–R) Geoffrey Leonard, Karley Parker.

Localized: Muzzle Tung

By Connor Lockie [Posted October 3, 2019]

With a close-knit, nearly familial atmosphere between them, Muzzle Tung craft a singular brand of pop music that’s both strange and inviting. … read more

A large part of the initiative of the South Salt Lake’s Creative Industries Zone is to host events like Craftober Fest, which includes their Barrel and Keg Art Project.

South Salt Lake Arts District’s Creative Industries Zone: In the Spirit of Art and Community

By Bianca Velasquez [Posted October 3, 2019]

Within the intention behind the Creative Industries Zone, having these brewers and distillers reside within the area accomplishes a major part of the plan. … read more

Alan Scott of Waterpocket Distillery.

Waterpocket Distillery: Crafting Booze with History

By Brian Udall [Posted October 3, 2019]

Ask your bartender what they have from Waterpocket Distillery and watch the pros get creative. Whatever your style, get out there and “Open Wild.” … read more

Apples from Hanksville, grapes from Moab, pears and peaches from Davis County, berries from Cache County, and malt from Tremonton and Delta make for a great case and base for mash bills of Utah distillers.

The Booze Bounty of Utah: A Historical Case for a Local-Ingredients Identity in Utah Spirits

By Sean Neves [Posted October 3, 2019]

We have an opportunity to harness Utah’s agricultural history and to shape Utah’s identity in America’s exploding craft-distilling industry. … read more

During distillery tours, Chris Cross explains how their iStill offers an advanced and unique distilling process, enhancing the quality of their spirits.

New World Distillery: Bleeding-Edge Tech in a New World

By Connor Brady [Posted October 3, 2019]

New World Distillery isn’t just creating spirts starting from a passion for knowledge but continues to educate people on the benefits of craft spirits. … read more

Sugar House Distillery Head Distiller James Fowler has a knack for collaborating with other businesses, especially other brewers through The Boilermaker Series.

In High Spirits: Sugar House Distillery’s Boilermaker Series

By Steve Goemaat [Posted October 3, 2019]

Liquor laws and bureaucracy aside, Sugar House Distillery puts good work into making a great product, their Boilermaker Series. … read more