A Priest, a Minister and a Rabbi Walk Into a Bar: Congregation Spirits

(L–R) Bryan Wrigley, Scott Gardner, Sean Neves and Matt Pfohl (not pictured) will curate Congregation Spirits in the Euclid neighborhood.

In the fall of next year, Congregation Spirits will open their doors, and the Euclid, Rose Park, Fairpark and other local neighborhoods will be welcome to come together to take part of the service. Neves says, “It is a beverage-production campus … We are building an urban winery and brewery with extra equipment on it.” … read more

Water, Bricks, and Booze – A look at SLC’s Dented Brick Distillery

A serial entrepreneur and visionary, Marc Christensen, would step up and decree “Let’s build a world-class distillery in Salt Lake City … and if we never make a dime, at least we’ll know one thing…we will forever drink only from the finest hand-crafted spirits from Utah.” (L–R) Karina Soriano, Marc Christensen, Mike McSorley, Chazz Gustin and Channalyn Tek.

The history of Dented Brick Distillery reads more like a Western novel rather than the founding of one of Utah’s fastest-growing purveyors of fine spirits. A series of events set in motion over a century ago during the Mormon-pioneer era culminates on a “piece of land that was destined for whiskey.” … read more

Whiskey, Gin, Rye—Oh My! Local Spirits in Downtown Park City – Alpine Distilling

Rob Sergent, Alpine’s Managing Director (distiller and founder), hails from family of Kentucky moonshiners and distillers. As a fifth-generation distiller, his idea to create a quality sipping gin pays homage to his father.

With a spirits shop in the window front of 350 Main, Alpine Distilling has partnered with the restaurant to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind gin experience. At this location, a four-course menu paired with creating your very own botanical-infused gin is something unique to the distillery, whose stills are located in Silver Creek. … read more

Bearing Testimonies of SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery

This past Brewstillery event in May really opened Sugar House Distillery up to a group of people we have not been able to get in front of at other events. Illustration: Karly Tingey

On Saturday, Nov. 17, Union Event Center will host the first fall-biannual incarnation of SLUG Mag’s Brewstilery. Brewstillery is Utah’s all-local beer-and-spirits event that brings together local breweries, distilleries and attendees, all in one space. … read more