New Beer Friday 11/6/26

We here at Utah Beer Bench Warming, Wrastling and Jock Strap Emporium are proud to host the inaugural New Beer Friday Wholly Wore. The rule are simple: Put on clean clothes, wear your team's gear and head out into the world and try this week's NBF options. There's a wide variety for every palate.

The theme continues on Beer Nerd Radio as Beer, the UofU and BYU fans meet in the radio pub to hash it out. Did you know there's a BYU tailgate contingent of suds loving BYU fans? Did you also know that some UofU fans enjoy mocktails? You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll never get that 2-3pm hour back that's for damn sure! Join Andrew Valdez and Greg Hoffman, along with Steph and Mikey. It all happens on 99.9fm KUAA, your home of the Beer Nerd Radio Network. KUAAfm.org/  

Offset - Paradisi: Paradisi is a new experimental hop variety from Freestyle Hops in New Zealand. It is featured in this new Single Hop Pale Ale, utilized across all stages of brewing (kettle, whirlpool, and dry-hop additions). The hop delivers a high-impact profile of mango, guava, and citrus that shifts from lime to grapefruit. Notably, it features a distinct, deep dank/resinous weed-like character with little diesel-like character. 5.0% - Available now at Offset.

2 Row - Pacific Pilsner: Brewed to celebrate 3 years at 2 Row's new and improved Midvale location. This West Coast Pils features Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial hops. Citrus pops for sure. Definitely punchy citrus, deep resinous pine, and sweet tropical undertones. When these three powerhouse hops unite, their individual characteristics layer together perfectly here rather than competing. 5.0% debuts this Saturday (11/7) at their anniversary celebration bash. 

SL Brewing - Lil Red Riding Hood: This new hoppy red ale was brewed with Hood, Cascade and Centennial hops – then dry-hopped  with 1lb/bbl Cascade and centennial. Great malt profile! Very true to form. Hop profile is piney up front then you get some of that citrus from the cascade. However, It’s the Centennial hops that really seems to drive this one. My second Centennial heavy beer today! I’m liking this theme.  5.0% - Available now at SL Brewing/ Squatters.

SL Brewing - Grandma’s Cookies: This new nitro exclusive ale is a spiced holiday brew – spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. As you probably guess from the name, the cookie vibes are strong here. They bounce from pumpkin spiced cookies to Oatmeal Raisin. The nutmeg slides it into choco-pumpkin-esque territory. The nitro conditioning gives it a silky vibe. 5.0% - Available now at SL Brewing/ Squatters.

Hopkins - Pale Ale: This new pale ale is driven by all Centennial hops with a small Cascade/ Centennial dry hop . It has a nice kinda resinous hop bite but not crazy and a nice floral presence.. as well as a nice malt body and mouth feel. Definitely got that Sierra Nevada Celebration vibe. 5.0% This is supposed to debuts today at Hopkins. I'd call before making the trip if you're going specifically for this beer, just in case.  

Desert Edge - Playa Negra: This new dark lager is all malt with little to no hop character. It has a medium body with toast and chocolate notes that mix well with sweet caramel. Toasty and delightful. 5.0% - Available now at Desert Edge.

Grid City - 333 IPA: This new ale features Chinook, Eclipse (2026), Galaxy (2026) and Vic Secret Spectrum (hop extract). This is this fruitiest hop forward session IPA that I've had in a sec. Pineapple, passion fruit, tangerine and pine (in that order). There’s an uncanny fruitiness happening here. Absolute witchcraft in a glass! Mikey Likey! 5.0% - Available now at Grid City.

Wolfdog - Fear Dearg: This pour shows off a lighter amber hue, opening with a roasty, malty aroma rich with notes of caramel. The flavor profile balances roasted malt with a pleasant sweetness that lingers through the middle and finish. Truly excellent. 

Home Range - Rev-Up Immunity Sour:  A nod to our good friend Jared, who made this amazing poster and introduced us all to a great book series. Passionfruit, Dragonfruit, and a touch of Peach. No Fairies were harmed in the making of this beer (IYKYK). 5.0% - available now at Home Range.

Home Range - Fresh Hop Time Lapse: Your favorite West Coast IPA with a dank twist of fresh hops (freeze dried wet hops). Lovely notes of pine and subtle citrus flavors. 6.2%

Returning Favorites 

Epic - Utah Sage Saison: Featuring rye, wheat, Saison yeast create an extremely complex base. Sage, thyme and rosemary as well as a dry hop charge of Citra hops adds herbal and tropical notes. An extremely dry, nuanced beer with touches of sage, papaya, guava and a crisp, peppery finish. Now in cans. 6.5% - Available starting today.

Silver Reef - Cold Hearted Woman: I missed-out on this ultra crisp, dry and heartbreaking cold IPA. 5.0% - Available now at Silver Reef. 

Cheers! 

New Beer Friday 10/30/26

We here at Utah Beer Lawn Darts, Sky Jalapenos and Air Scooters will not be outdone by poor concepts and antiquated propulsion mediums! Our fleet of flying beer deliver trucks are fresh out of the design stages (see above) and will be flying to a New Beer Friday pub near you via our malt liquor powered rockets. The future has arrived!

Salt Flats Brewing is in the Radio Pub along with some special guests. There's a new thing happening at Salt Flats that beer nerds will likely find very interesting. You'll just have to tune in to find out. That being said, I guess we'll see you at 2pm today (Friday) on 99.9fm KUAA - KUAAfm.org/

Epic - Brainless Berry Bouquet: French oak wine casks, that were infused with honey. Blackberry, cherry and raspberry added, then fermented with champagne yeast. Definitely a berry medley on top of that Belgo-Golden-Strong Ale. So fruity, with red wine character. Decadence at 11.8% - Available at Epic.

Epic - Blue Corn Kölsch: The name says it all! The Epic guys used blue corn and pilsner malt. Mostly Cashmere with some Amarillo and Chinook hops. It's described as a Kolsch with West Coast IPA hop flavor/aroma but low bitterness. 6.2% - Available starting today in Epic's Small Batch Series cans.

Bewilder - Barrel Select Imperial Molé Porter: Tequila and Mezcal meet spicy nutmeg qualities from Amburana staves. There's cocoa for sure, then Amburana, cinnamon and vanilla. It’s on the edge of dessert, like chocolate molé I guess. From there molé vibes carry it to a Mezcal finish as it warms. 9.5% - Available starting today.

Home Range - Gourd Enough, Pumpkin Ale: A fan favorite from last Fall Fest! The brewers roasted up some fresh pumpkins and brewed up a new batch, by popular demand! Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and PUMPKIN 5.0%

Home Range - Pimpkin Spice Latte: To make things even more interesting, the Home Range crew has a very limited spinoff of Gourd Enough on the engine, with coffee from Caffe Ibis Roasters mixed in. Get it before it's gone, people! 5.0% - only at Home Range.

Home Range - Deep Cut: This Northwest Pale Ale was brewed with 40lbs of Deep Cut Cascade wet hops. A nod to old school pale ales. Punchy citrus and grapefruit notes upfront, followed by delicious silky dank resin and pine flavors. Looks hazy but finishes crisp and clean. 5.0% - Available at Home Range.  

Uinta - Operation Kino: Lemongrass aroma. Damn! That’s krispy. Temperature is in the basement 🥶 Glass was chilled also. Haven’t had a beer since last week, glad to start-off my “research” day with a solid lager like this. Grainy crackers & herbal hops in the end. Hoppy finish. 5.0% - Only at Uinta.

Hopkins - Gayle's Pale Ale: It features Centennial and Cascade hops. This classic American Pale Ale features bright citrus, floral, and subtle pine notes balanced by a lightly toasted caramel malt backbone. Finished with homegrown Cascade wet hops for a fresh, aromatic character and a clean, refreshing finish. 5.0% Now at Hopkins

Hopkins - Four Corners Cream Ale: This has Simcoe and Cascade hops.A light, crisp, and refreshing American Cream Ale brewed with pilsner and pale malts and flaked corn. Delicate notes of sweet grain, subtle floral hops, and a touch of malt sweetness lead to a smooth, clean finish. Easy-drinking and perfectly balanced. 5.0% Now at Hopkins

RoHa - Green Tea Honey Ale: Whoa! Citrus and green tea is huge in the nose. Honey drives the palate, its dry but flowery with some citrus peel. Very enjoyable honey tea ale. 5.0% - Available now at RoHa.

Rabbit's Foot - Hasenpheffer Brown Ale: This tasty English Brown Ale (only on nitro) is porn in a glass! Less roasty than last time. Still looking for a lil more of that brown ale maltiness. 5.0% - Available now at Rabbit's Foot.

Returning Favorites 

Grid City - Nitro Brown: It has that classic English metallic aroma with sweet caramelized toast. Taste is similar, but much hoppier with some cocoa notes too. Recently had this on nitro at the source, so much better there. Would still recommend. 4.7% - Available on nitro or Co2 only at Grid City. 

Prost / TF - Wet Hop Pilsner: A fresh batch? It would seem! It’s a bone-dry pils with a huge grass/herbal profile. Love the F outta this, its fresh hop profile lingers for days creating a revolving door of thirst driven from the same pint. Gunna knock it up a notch score-wise. 5.0% - Available at TF, I also found it on draft at Patrick's Pub in SLC.

Bewilder - Imperial Mole Porter: The 2026 version also aged in tequila & Mezcal barrels. Agave spirits more pronounced here - the chilies also, just a hint of heat on the lips. Nice cocoa, cinnamon & vanilla too. Probably my fav version of this beer. Now in 12 oz cans! 9.5% - Available now at Bewilder. 

Cheers! 

New Beer Friday 10/16/26

We here at Utah Beer Ensembles, Regalia and Rags remember when you were a burgeoning beer nerd way-back-when. To help rekindle those fond memories we've created The New Beer Friday Costume Store. Be the envy of your next bottle share! 

Beer Nerd Radio welcomes back Trent Fargher of Shades Brewing. There's been a lot of questions about the status of Shades Brewing today (Friday) you'll get the scoop from the man himself. Log in to our chatroom if you'd like to ask some questions of our guest. https://beernerdradio-kuaa.chatango.com/  See you at 2pm on 99.9fm KUAA. KUAAfm.org/  

Fisher - Pilcrow Pilsner:It’s light & crispy. Like Japanese dry and crispy. American malt profile, but otherwise, it’s a dry AF crusher that’s got just enough citrus and spice to create a wholly drinkable-dry-lager.5.0% - Available at Fisher.

Fisher - Fresh Hop 2026: Chewy damn aroma. Herbal up front, then some berry & citrus. Some raw honey notes come in next. It taste so much like a field of flowers. Hard to tell from the malt sweetness or the flower nectar. F’n crazy flavors here. You need this in your life. 6.5% 

Offset - DAMP.06: The Fresh Hop beers keep rolling in!  The latest is a West Coast This batch showcases Idaho 7 and Vera. Instead of the hot side, the Offset crew packed 100 lbs of wet, whole-cone hops directly into the fermenter, then backed it up with a second dry hop of 2025 Vera, early-pick CTZ, and Simcoe. Look for a complex journey from bright tropical candy to deeply floral, dank, and resinous undertones. 7.0% - Available now on tap and in four-packs!

Red Rock - Mosaic Nelson IPA: This session IPA smells F’n amazing! Citrus, melon and berries. Tastes great too. More citrus, but in a hoppy sense. Nice malt body with nice toast crackers. The Nelson Sav is a lil muted, but as session IPAs go it’s damn solid.5.0% - At Available at Red Rock Downtown.

TF -  West Coast Style IPA: Brewed with NZ Cascade, Nelson, Mosaic, Cryo Simcoe, and Mosaic Dynaboost, this West Coast IPA drifts in with notes of ripe cantaloupe, sweet melon, and a dank little edge.Tropical, fruity, and refreshingly smooth, with a soft touch of bitterness that lingers. 7.2% - Available at TF today!

Returning Favorites

Bewilder - Mole Porter:This has a solid Porter body without a doubt. There is a bit of chocolate and maple up front. Those flavors give way to chili, cinnamon and peppers. Not much heat – butr the mole spects drive you to the finish.This was Bewilder's first beer above draft level and it hits at 6.0%. 

Cheers!