A "level crossing" is an intersection where a railway line crosses a road or path. That's instead of the railway line using an overpass or tunnel to cross a road. For Level Crossing Brewing Owner Mark Medura, the term signifies much more. "The deeper meaning for me," he says, "is a crossroads kind of thing where the three of us have met and hav ...…

Salt Flats Brewing isn’t a stranger to moving fast and jockeying for position. Its tradition is steeped in high-powered, high-performance racecars. And that’s where the name Salt Flats Brewing comes in — an homage to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats located 125 miles west of the brewery. Utah Beer News visited the brewery to talk about the h ...…

Solstice Malt is Utah’s first malting operation in more than a half-century. Its founder, James Weed, in many ways is a throwback to a time when maltsters manually turned grain into the so-called “soul of beer.” For an accompanying article, please visit UtahBeerNews.com. Enjoy the episode! Episode 12 | December 17, 2018…

Dave Baker and Tim Haran savor the last days of warm weather while discussing — and tasting — seven Utah craft beers perfect for the colder days ahead. Brut Style India Pale Ale (Kiitos Brewing) Griswald's Holiday Ale (Red Rock Brewing) Young Bruin Sour Brown Ale (Toasted Barrel Brewing) Sweet Dreams Imperial Porter (Shades Brewing) It's Not Ju ...…

Ryan Van Liere — known to many as The Flying Bassoonist — is a Utah-based homebrewer who also happens to play the not-so-common bassoon and pilot/build aircraft. Utah Beer News sat down with Van Liere to learn how he got started in homebrewing, where he found his love for craft beer, and what he thinks of the Utah craft beer scene. One quick cl ...…

In some ways, it's always been simply Shades Brewing. It's rare for someone to refer to the South Salt Lake brewery by its formal name — Shades of Pale Brewing Company. So Shades is going all-in to better leverage what it believes to be strong name recognition and brand equity. Utah Beer News talks with Shades CMO Dave Murray about the shift, w ...…

Eric Meyer manages Purgatory bar in Salt Lake City. Even though it's known for fun, unique cocktails, Purgatory's laid back atmosphere, upscale food, and attention to its beer menu draws a beer-drinking crowd. Its selection includes 60+ varieties of bottled/canned beers and 20 tap handles. Utah Beer News sits down to chat with Meyer about beer ...…

Dave Baker and Tim Haran discuss the origins of Oktoberfest while sipping and evaluating five fall beers. Fest Helles (Uinta Brewing) Oktoberfest (Bohemian Brewing) Oktoberfest (Ninkasi Brewing) Oktoberfest (Sierra Nevada Brewing) Imperial Pumpkin Porter (Epic Brewing) Don’t shed a tear for summer’s end. When the calendar — and eventually the w ...…

2 Row Brewing, which opened in 2015 in Midvale, Utah, helped to usher in a new wave of breweries in the Beehive State. Brian Coleman, founder and president, sat down with Utah Beer News to talk about his love for brewing. Our wide-ranging interview touches on several beer-related topics: 2 Row Brewing's wild ride to opening up shop The value of ...…

It's not a question of which beer event to attend. But rather how many can I squeeze into my day? This episode of the podcast takes listeners on a Hops Hunters Hike and to downtown Salt Lake City for the annual Pie & Beer Day festivities. It also crosses state lines to visit the Evanston Brewfest. The episode accompanies an article that discuss ...…

Utah Beer News discusses a handful of craft beers perfect for your next summer BBQ or other gathering. David Baker and Tim Haran talk about six beers, each of which is readily available at your local Utah grocery store. David writes about four additional beers in an article on UtahBeerNews.com. Don't go to your next get-together unprepared! Lis ...…

In June, Mountain West Hard Cider invited Utah Beer News to tour their cidery in the Marmalade District of Salt Lake City. Mountain West is the first established cidery in Utah. I chatted with Laci Brown — aka “Ciderella” — and Jess Pechmann. During our conversation I learned a lot about the cidering process and the products Mountain West offer ...…

Hops on the Hill pairs craft beer with delectable food and spectacular mountain views. It takes place each Tuesday from July 17-Aug. 28, 2018 at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. The weekly menu also features live music, casual conversation, and a break from the Salt Lake valley heat. Complete details: https://www.steinlodge.com/hops.html ...…

Utah Beer News visits Shades Brewing Company in South Salt Lake to talk about the brewery and to discuss some interesting beers they're making with kveik — an ancient yeast. Read the accompanying article. Enjoy the episode! Episode 1 | July 11, 2018