June 2017
Since 2008, SLUG has dedicated our June Issue to Utah’s craft beer culture, which SLUG illustrator Brett Ferrin commemorates on this 10th Annual Beer Issue cover. After you sip and slide through the issue, join us and the Utah Brewers Guild on July 1 for our all-local beer festival, SLUG Mag On Tap, at The Gateway.
2 Row Brewing: Orchestrating the Perfect India Pale Ales
IPAs continue to dominate the craft beer scene. Breweries like 2 Row ensure that consumers are never bored with their beer selections. “I love the challenge of making IPAs,” Brian says. “They’re not the easiest beer to get right, but when you do, there’s nothing in the world like them.” … read more
Localized: Civil Lust
Inspired by bands such as The Cure and Morrissey, Civil Lust are part of the new rise of goth in Salt Lake City, and they’ve become quite a hit in the local scene. Check them out at SLUG Localized at Urban Lounge on June 29, along with Primitive Programme. … read more
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep: Show Me Your Pig!
Located in the heart of Sugarhouse is a contemporary brewpub inspired by Utah’s intrinsic history. Black Sheep has taken over the dining space at Epic Brewing, offering a menu that surprises with authentic Native American cuisine. The made-to-order spread is a fusion of Southwestern, Navajo and Mexican-inspired dishes. … read more
From Dregs to Richness: Pat Winslow on Spontaneous Fermentation and...
Spontaneous brewing has realized a resurgence. Competitive brewer Pat Winslow has arisen with his own takes on a classic style. “I have a huge imagination and passion for trying new things,” says Pat Winslow. “Failure is not an obstacle, but an opportunity to expand my ability to grow and think critically.”
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Movie Review: The Lovers
The Lovers is a patient and disciplined study of modern love and marriage. The flick is also quietly hilarious and deeply, deeply human. … read more
What the Truck? Fisher Parks the Food Truck Model in...
A. Fisher Brewing Company has been a runaway success so far. A big part of that success is the loyalty that they’ve earned by providing their customers with something that can’t be found anywhere else in Salt Lake. … read more
From Dregs to Richness: Rob Rutledge on Spontaneous Fermentation and...
Spontaneous brewing has realized a resurgence. Competitive brewer Rob Rutledge—who is doing a Pro-Am collaboration with Uinta—has arisen with his own takes on a classic style. … read more
Localized: Primitive Programme
Local band Primitive Programme take listeners back to late-’70s punk music while mixing in their own futurist, minimal-pop sounds. Become a “programmer” and check out their new wave stylings at SLUG Localized on June 29 at Urban Lounge, along with new-wave locals, Civil Lust. … read more
RoHa Brewing Project: Trailblazing Saisons & Single Track
RoHa’s main objective is to deliver beers that force you to slow down and enjoy the simple life in a community of down-to-earth brewers and beer drinkers. … read more
Proper Brewing Company: The Nerdiest Brewery in Utah
Proper Brewing Company employs three of seven Utahns with the Certified Cicerone title, given to those who have achieved the second of four levels in the Cicerone Certification Program. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Jake Flood
Growing up in small town Utah, we had a lot of “almost spots”—skateboard spots that had one thing wrong with it that made it impossible to skate, or spots that none of us were good enough to skate. This spot in the Avenues is one of those spots. Several skaters tried this boardslide this day, but Jake Flood was the first to roll away from the snake. … read more
History in the Making: Strap Tank Brewing Co.
Strap Tank’s beer menu is replete with nuanced, flavorful brews with unique profiles and no undesired or unintentional artifacts. The complex boutique beers run the gamut from fruity, sparkly saisons to daringly hazy, hoppy pale ales … read more
