Beer Stuff for the Week of 8/6/12

Remember Zoo Pub? It was an after hours gathering for adults to re-familiarize themselves with the Hogle Zoo, while getting to enjoy food, beer and wine pairings. Zoo Pub has since been renamed Wild Libations but all of the same activities remain. For the first night, enjoy a selection of wines & beers from Epic Squatter and Uinta while getting to chat with the vintners brewers and educators who will be on hand to answer any and all of your questions. Wine & Beer menus will vary each night

There will also be zoo keepers on hand to discuss the new exhibit.  Enjoy live music and a festive atmosphere as you see a Polar Bear, Grizzly Bears, Seals, Sea lions, River Otters and more, all in an intimate setting!

The first Wild Libations gathering will be tonight - August 8th, 15th & 22nd in the new Rocky Shores exhibit.

Tickets include appetizers, a tasting of 6 wines and 6 beers, one full glass of wine or beer, and Zoo admission.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Designated Driver tickets are available. Must be 21 or older, with ID, to attend Click here,

to purchase tickets online or by calling guest services at 801-584-1769. Bands and Wine & Beer menus will vary each night so why not come to all three nights! Wine and Beer menu TBA.

If you live in the southern part of the state, the Third Annual Festival of Flavors is happening again at Brian Head Resort. The two day event offer samplings and pairing of of great local, beer wines & whiskeys from all over the state.

Festival of Flavors begins August 10th with a Brewmater's Mixer which also kicks off the "People's Choice" Beer Competition. Saturday is the full festival with all of the above, including bands vendors and things to occupy the kids.

Saturday's events are from 11am to 8pm.

Cheers!