Why Utah Is A Beer-Lovers Paradise

I like beer, so my travels frequently find me seeking out places that make great beer. Luckily, I live in a state where some passionate people built local breweries that make craft beer. And while there is still lingering suspicions of bizarre liquor laws in Utah, recent changes to the laws have made it a non-issue. The membership requirement to enter bars that many people reference was removed in 2009. More info on the laws can be found here; but trust me, you can stroll into a bar and order a drink seven days a week.

In order to convince you to come to Utah for a reason other than the best skiing in the world and our five stunning National Parks, I decided to highlight what is happening in the local craft beer scene in Utah through one of my recent day trips.

The Brewers Association, a not-for-profit trade association of American craft brewers defines craft brewing as "small and independent" with annual production of "6 million barrels of beer or less." They also added that no more than 25 percent of the brewery can be owned or controlled by a ... Read More