April 2025
Utah Beer and Spirits
As Utah’s brewery and distillery scene continues to grow, SLUG taps into what makes our community a pivotal libation station — having covered local innovations in the beer and spirits world for the past 17 years.
Thieves Guild Cidery Rolled a Nat 20 on Their Charisma...
The success of Thieves Guild is not chance: inspired by the idea of third spaces, Knudsen and Kirkman have worked hard to cultivate community. … read more
It’s a Beer! It’s a Seltzer It’s … Fonio at...
Kiitos’ Fonio is the first beer made in the U.S. that features 100% fonio grain, an ancient cereal grain that needs minimal water and no fertilizer to grow. … read more
Notes of Viridescence: The Hottest Hi-Fi Bar in SLC
The Green Room is dimly lit hi-fi aesthetic geared toward smooth listening and even smoother drinks, separating itself from the bustling party life of SLC. … read more
SAFER Utah: Crafting Laws for Craft Cocktails
SAFER Utah, an organization that lobbies for smart alcohol laws, is bridging the gap between business needs and prevention efforts. … read more
Au Naturel: Templin Family Wines
The team at Templin Family Wines are just getting started. The barrel room at their brewery is stocked with barrels full of wines and oenobeers maturing. … read more
Cursed by Spirits: Utah’s Batshit Crazy Cocktails
By reinventing the core model through wider access to materials, nothing toes the line between alchemy and mischief like a cursed cocktail. … read more
No Booze, No Problem: Eighteen Thirty-Three Decenters Alcohol
Non-alcoholic spaces and events are few and far between, and when Curiosity SLC closed, it left non-drinkers without a social place to congregate. … read more
It’s a Crispy Boy Revolution and Utah Backed Right into...
Imbibers are craving crispy lagers and lighter ales over the heavier IPAs and stouts now more than ever before. … read more
Beyond the Bar: How Shantelle Pace is Crafting Up Cocktails...
In 2021, Shantelle Pace made the bold move to transition from working in corporate America to bartending, a decision that was equal parts gutsy and liberating. … read more
Localized: Olympic Deth
The raw and rough elements that come from Andersen’s recording philosophy have become signature to Olympic Deth’s sound. … read more
Localized: Vape Plug
What is Vape Plug? Punk, hardcore and anything that could’ve been the title song for your PS1 copy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. … read more
The Bayou Will Do Right By You
If you’re craving a taste of the South with a side of good vibes, do yourself a favor — grab some friends, grab a beer and let The Bayou take care of the rest. … read more
