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Local Beer Reviews
SLUG is back again with a hybrid Brewstillery beer-and-spirits issue, and it wouldn’t be a boozy issue without some local beer reviews. … read more
Milkshakes and Pastries … Wait, Is This A Beer Column?
Steve Koonce examines his favorite beers that taste like other things: chocolate cake, milkshakes—you name it, there’s an “uncanny valley” brew for it. … read more
A Local Brewery Supporting Local Art: Shades Brewing Hosts Weekend...
In an innovative move to promote both local art and local beers, Shades Brewing is hosting a variety of Utah-based artists . … read more
Pushing Beer Boundaries at Shades Brewing and Proper Brewing Co.
With craft beer growing as an indelible presence throughout Utah, breweries are pushing beer boundaries with new and surprising formats. … read more
Breweries: Level Crossing Brewing Co., SaltFire Brewing Co., Shades Brewing
Instead of highlighting one beer, we’re pointing out a cool, quick bike-and-beer path that could easily be accomplished in an afternoon. … read more
How Utah Brewers Four-to-Fived Our Beer
There may have been some scary moments while making the transition to 5% ABV, but local brewers were able to turn it into a positive for everybody. … read more
Curbside for Survival
These snapshots are a testament to the resilience of vital worker communities and the generous support of a customer base who isn’t giving up. … read more
Beer of the Month: Piña Colada
“We love Piña Colada anything—this was sure to be a treat,” find SLUG beer writers Chris and Sylvia Hollands in this edition of Beer of the Month. … read more