Since 1986 when Wasatch Brewery opened in Park City, there has been a steady tide of new producers, putting Utah’s award-winning craft beers on the national map.
BOHEMIAN
1842 Czech Pilsener Lager - 4% ABV
An old-school brew faithfully reproduced with real Czech yeast and barley varieties genetically linked to the barley used by Josef Groll to brew the first pilsener Urquell in 1842. Crisp, full-bodied, well-aged lager. A highly drinkable quencher. Gold Medal, North American Beer Awards.
ROOSTERS
Hellevation IPA - 7% ABV
At its base, Hellevation IPA has a solid footing in Pale Ale and Caramel malts and soon ascends to dizzying heights on the power of bitter Nugget and floral Cascade hops.
SQUATTERS
Outer Darkness - 10.50% ABV
Prepare yourself for the dark side, for a big, bold intense beer, the darkest Squatters has ever made. Rich toasted barley flavor with notes of complex chocolate and molasses, with hints of the oak it was aged with.
UINTA
Yard Sale Winter Lager - 4% ABV
You might need one of these soothing elixirs to nurse your wounds—or pride—if you take a season-opening yard sale in front of the lift line. Light going down with notes of honey, caramel and vanilla with a dry finish. Gold Medal, North American Beer Awards.
EPIC
Pfeifferhorn Lager - 5.30% ABV
When skiing Snowbird, gaze to the west and see Pfeifferhorn, aka Little Matterhorn. If bagging that peak is too hardcore, sip this quaffable American lager. Its subtle malt flavor, capped with a fine spicy and slightly herbal hop profile, makes it a favorite.
SQUATTERS
Respect Your Mother
Organic Amber Ale - 4% ABV
Brewed by the Utah Brewers Coop, this American Amber/Red Ale uses premium organic pale and caramel malted barley and Cascade hops. Winner of the 2008 Bronze Medal, English Bitter, North American Brewers’ Association.
SHADES OF PALE
Ready to Fly Amber Ale - 4% ABV
This amber ale was first brewed for a private documentary premiere of “Ready to Fly,” the story of the U.S. women’s ski jumping team, which trains in Park City. With notes of raisin, plum and graham cracker, pairs great with spicy food.
WASATCH
Bobsled Brown Ale - 4% ABV
A good, solid American brown ale with notes of molasses, patent malt and coffee. Well-balanced nutty-woodiness with a generous dose of American-grown Willamette hops. Winner of the 2008 Silver Medal at the World Beer Cup.
EPIC Bobsled Brown Ale
Mid Mountain Mild Ale - 5% ABV
One of the offerings in the Exponential Series, this beer gets its smooth body from delicate Mt. Hood hops, then finishes with sweet malt with tones of vanilla/honey. Labeled “mild” but checks in at 5% ABV. Bronze, 2013 Mountain Brewers Beer Fest.
EPIC
Glutenator Gluten Free - 6.9% ABV
Listed among Bon Appetit’s “12 Gluten-Free Beers that Actually Taste Good,” and it does! A beer with a hero’s name, made from light-bodied millet, brown rice, sweet potatoes and molasses along with plenty of American hops. A gluten-free beer for anybody who likes beer.
WASATCH
Polygamy Nitro Porter - 6% ABV
We like polygamy jokes in these parts and this hearty brew has been cracking it for a long time. The beer is no joke, though—a toasted, lightly roasted, chocolaty, easy-drinkin’ porter. Gold and Silver Medals, World Beer Cup.
BONUS SIPPER - UINTA 801 PILSNER - 4% ABV
Sip and support Utah causes. The 801 Pilsner is not just a damn tasty beer but also Uinta’s way of giving back to the community. Some proceeds from the first ever batch benefited the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), a group that provides backcountry riders with tools and info to stay on top of the snow. Drink up for safety!
