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!

Lions, Tigers & Beers? Oh My!

Last summer the Hogle Zoo opened up it's gates for an adult only event that paired Great local craft beer, fine cuisine and exotic animals.

It was a big hit. It was so successful, that the Zoo is doing it again this year and they've added an extra evening as well.

Different from last year, Zoo Pub will offer theme nights that spotlight specific breweries. On Wednesday, August 10th Epic Brewing will be pouring Smoked and Oaked - Spiral Jetty IPA (Full Glass) - Red Ale - Brainless on Peaches - Galloway Porter - Capt'n Crompton's - Pfeifferhorn Lager and 825 State Stout.

Epic Brewmaster Kevin Crompton will be on hand to answer your beer relathttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifed questions and Zoo volunteers ahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifnd keepers will also be around to answer your zoo related questions. Special appetizers, will be provided by the Zoo's head chef.

On Wednesday, August 24th Squatters Brewpub takes over the Zoo. Same as the previous event. Squatters' beer and their experts will be on hand to provide samples and answer questions. Beers for this event are yet to be determined.

Must be 21 or older, with ID, to attend both events. Tickets include food, a tasting of 8 beers, one full glass of beer, and Zoo admission. Must be 21 or older, with ID, to attend. Tickets must be purchased in advance online or by calling the Zoo's guest services at 801-584-1769.

Cheers!

Zoo Pub!

The other evening I was sitting on my porch enjoying beer and I thought to myself, "This beer is great - but you know what would really make it great? to drink it in the company of an Asian Tiger". We'll the folks at Hogle Zoo must have been reading my freak'n mind!

On August 5th, after all the lil' kiddies have have left, Zoo Pub opens for the adults. Zoo Pub will offer up to 15 different beers, including selections from Hoppers, Uinta and other local favorites. The ticket price is $40 and includes Zoo admission, bratwursts and snacks courtesy of Taste of the Wild Catering and of course the beer!

Zoo Pub is for adults, 21 and older, and valid ID must be presented at check in. The Zoo will admit guests 30 minute prior to the start of the event. Parking will be in the South Parking Lot behind the Zoo, just off Wasatch Blvd. Zoo staffers will guide you to the Asian Highlands exhibit from there.

The Hogle Zoo is a great place and it could really use you support. For more info on how to purchase tickets, call Guest Services at 801-584-1769.

Cheers!