Issues: Issue 342 – June 2017
SaltFire Brewing Co.: The Brewery Built from the Bottle Up
Ryan Miller, Owner and Founder of SaltFire Brewing Co., was an avid home-brewer for most of his adult life and is now building his brewery from the bottle up with SaltFire’s bottle-filling machine. … read more
Vernal Brewing Company: From the Dinosaur Tail to the India...
With delicious brews, a farm-to-table gastropub menu and an excellent team, Owner Ginger Bowden makes clear that Vernal Brewing Company is a must-visit in Vernal, Utah … read more
SLUG Style: Douglass “Chopper” Styer
Douglass “Chopper” Styer is a musician who performs under the name Mañanero. His face is featured on the label for Squatters’ Squasatch Hoppy Pils beer. … read more
Toasted Barrel Brewing: Beers for Utah’s Wild Side
Wild ales are often seasonal offerings and disappear within hours of hitting the shelves. It’s a testament to the Utah beer drinker’s evolving palate and thirst for something new. Toasted Barrel Brewery Co-owners Sage Dawson and Lynn Litchfield would like to make wild beers the norm in their Salt Lake City brewery, placing them above all others.
Movie Review: Norman
There is nothing more pathetic or obnoxious in this world than a bullshit artist who claims to have everything at arm’s reach, but in reality, doesn’t have a pot to piss in. … read more
We Are Here: Utah’s WNBTQ Artists of Color
We Are Here, a Utah collective by and for Utah-based women, nonbinary and trans people of color, will present Color Against White Canvas on June 17 at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. … read more
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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