Guild Blog
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Check out director Nicole Dicou's op-ed in the SL Tribune from this past week.
If you love cracking open a local lager that’s been brewed with an artisan’s touch, Utah is a pretty great place to live. Especially recently. Today our state is home to more than 30 craft breweries. Amazing, right? Now...
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Want to know the man behind Utah Beer Blog? His name is Mike Riedel and he knows Utah beer. He's seen the vast transformation of Utah's craft beer scene for the 14 years he's been doing the blog.
What are two or three beers early that got you into craft beer? Cutthroat for sure and Wasatch’s old, ...
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“So {Grid City Beer Works} is at 333 West. And the irony is all the things that become three with this project. There’s three owners. Our beers will be served three different ways. The kismet of it all is amazing,” said Grid City Beer Works CEO Drew Reynolds.
I walked into Grid City Beer yesterda...
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Check out these relevant safety documents and files courtesy of the Brewers Association and OSHA. Download these and read them because updated safety protocol in your brewery helps everyone.
OSHA: Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers Who Use Hazardous Chemicals
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This morning the SL Trib posted an op-ed by executive director Nicole Dicou. You can read the op-ed here.
"Local brewers have built Utah’s craft beer industry from the ground up, busting through barriers and fussy alcohol policy to create jobs and grow our economy. Today, the local craft brewing in...
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Are hoses in your brewery put away after every shift? How many workplace accidents has your brewery reported in the past year? Do your employees that use hazardous chemicals in the workplace receive training on their proper use and storage? These are all safety items that every brewer should be expl...
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The UBG members are pleased to welcome newly elected members of the UBG board of directors. Ginger Bowden of Vernal Brewing Co. and Ryan Miller of SaltFire Brewing to the Utah Brewers Guild joined the guild board earlier this month. Directors serve two year terms and there are a total five directors...
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A big welcome to Utah's newest brewery and member of the Utah Brewers Guild! I spent the morning at Heber Valley Brewing visiting with owner/brewer Clint Jones. Clint and his business partner Greg Poirier opened this brewery in Wasatch County just two weeks ago.
Clint, a former Olympic team membe...
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Thanks to our event sponsors, volunteers and guests for a fantastic inaugural Brewers Guild Fest!
Next year's Utah Brewers Guild Festival will be held on Saturday June 27, 2019, stay tuned for early bird and VIP specials! Look forward to more collabs and a celebration...
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The Utah Brewers Guild Fest is on Saturday, June 29, 2019!
VIP tix have sold out, but there are general admission tickets still available here. We'll sell GA tickets at the door that you may purchase with a credit or debit card.
VIP tix entrance is at 1pm.
GA tix entrance is at 2pm.Last call is a...
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The Utah Brewers Guild Fest is happening on June 29! At the fest you'll find 14 collaboration beers from 28 Utah breweries, as well as new and old beers from local, Utah brewers. This one-of-a-kind event is changing the Utah craft beer landscape by encouraging innovation and exciting, special event ...
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Last week, Katie Flanagan, Mark Medura and Chris Detrick sat down with me to talk all things Level Crossing, their new brewery in South Salt Lake.
When I asked about the unusual name, Mark said, "It took many, many hours to find a name that worked for us. It had to be authentic and genuine, someth...