Some people would believe that Utah and beer don’t necessarily mix due in part to the dominance of the Mormon Church in the state and the infamous liquor laws fancied by the Conservative Utah legislature. Ironically Utah has many Microbrewery options throughout the state. When traveling through the state of Utah – visit the following local brewpubs to sample a selection of original and creative styles of beer.
Wasatch Brewery in Park City, Utah
The Wasatch Brew Pub in Park City is home of the notorious Polygamy Porter, a smooth, medium-bodied, dark ale that lives up to its slogan: “Why have just one?” The Wasatch Brew Pub is a must-visit on any trip to Park City. Visit the pub on the top of Main Street for lunch, dinner, or a lesson in Utah beer production history. The brewery became Park City's first brewery since Prohibition in 1986 and also serves up the politically infuriating 1st Amendment Lager, and Evolution Amber Ale.
Squatters Pub and Brewery in Salt Lake City, Utah
Well-known for its award winning microbrewed beers, Squatters is located on 147 West Broadway (300 South), downtown Salt Lake City. Squatters offers an incredible selection of regular and seasonal brews and a special daily nitro cask. Squatters also has an amazing lunch, dinner, and late night menu and changes its menu seasonally to ensure that they are able to serve foods in their natural growing season, when foods are at their peak taste. Try the Organic Amber for a taste of sustainably brewed beer or the award winning Provo Girl Pilsner. Check out the brewmaster’s blog for what’s currently on tap.
Roosters Brewing Company in Ogden, Utah
Located on historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden, Rooters Brewing Company is housed in a 115-year-old remarkably restored building. The brewery offers an array of flavorsome handcrafted beers such as the Heavenly Crème Ale and the Bee’s Knees Honey Wheat and the seasonally available Holiday Rosemary Porter. Rooster’s serves both lunch and dinner in its charming brewpub and has an excellent outdoor patio.
Moab Brewery in Moab, Utah
The Moab Brewery is located at 586 South Main in downtown Moab. The brewery has several handcrafted ales with such regional names as the Black Raven Oatmeal Stout, the Derailleur Ale, and the Elephant Hill Hefeweizen. The brewery has an extensive menu from soups, salads, and burgers to pastas and fish entrees. The brewery has a killer veggie chili that is excellent paired up with the homemade jalapeño cornbread. Also available in bottle – pick up Moab’s brews all over the state.
Also visit the best brewpubs in neighboring states: The Best Brewpubs in Nevada.
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