Well, American Craft Beer Week is starting Monday and there a shload of beer related things to do. I've been busy compiling a list of the events that will be happening all over the state. I'm still waiting on a few breweries to get me their events. Stay close for updates as some events are still being finalized. If I've missed something, please let me know so I can add it.
Prost!
Monday, May 16
RedRock Brewing
Beer Education Class/food pairs with Lauren Lerch at Red Rock Fashion Place 6PM.
Squatters/Wasatch
$2.50 drafts
Squatters Pub Brewery CAN Challenge: Can you taste a difference? Sample your way through a blind taste test of 4 Wasatch & Squatters craft beers available in both bottle and cans to celebrate American Craft Beer Week. The popular myth exists that packaging influences beer profiles, so see if you can tell the difference between the same beer packaged in bottles and cans. Class is approximately 2 hours long and guests who properly guess all 4 will receive a take home ACBW Glass.
Hoppers Brewing
$5 Growler Fills
Proper Brewing Co.
Tap takeover at The Ruin (all week)
All house beer pitchers at all 3 locations will be $10! (normally 12). This excludes guest taps at the Avenues, and any nitro beers (duh).
Uinta Brewing
Beer School with Head Brewer of Research & Development Isaac Winter. “Intro to IPA’s” will feature a history of the style, a walk-though of a variety of hops used in our different beers (including a chance to smell and see these hops) discussion of flavor development and a tasting of our IPA’s. $10 admission will pay for the samples, and the class is free. 6pm – 7pm in the Uinta Brewhouse Pub.
Hop Nosh Tangerine promo @ Dick n’ Dixies around 5:30 for after work crowd
Blind Taste Testing flights. Receive 4 samples of Uinta beer (2 at a time) and guess 3 out of 4 beers correctly to win your choice of a Uinta Branded Wooden Sign and to be entered into a daily raffle for a limited edition Stainless Steel Stanley Growler.
801 cans are our featured beer of the week. Our 801 Pilsner doubles as a delicious beer and a community builder - proceeds from purchases benefit local non-profit Trails Utah $3/can.
Free tours will be available to the general public starting at 6pm. Groups will meet in the Pub and then be lead on a tour lasting 45 minutes.
Special Randall Beers will be available Monday night & Wednesday night.
Epic Brewing Brewing
All week: Free Brewery tours will be held Monday through Sunday at 4:00. First come first serve, limited to 10 people.
The first Straight up Saison release of 2016. Saisons are great summer dinner companions, pairing well with a wide range of light dishes, including salads, pasta, chicken & fish. This release is silky smooth with hints of lemon shortbread and fragrant herbs. It finishes slightly sweet with notes of citrus pith.
The Annex by Epic Brewing
All week: Featuring 2016 Straight up Saison paired with a small cheese plate of brie, honey, grapes and lavosh crackers.
Special release of Brett Pale Ale - featured all week: This beer is an untraditional Pale Ale fermented with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, a unique “wild” yeast associated with the Brussels region of Belgium. The complex aroma combines pine, dandelion, hay, and wool. As a counterpoint to the aroma, the taste is bright and sharp with tangy orange-citrus and spice with underlying hints of dark rye and crust.
First tapping of the Utah Session Series Orchard Farmhouse Apple Ale - featured all week: This new addition to the Utah Session Series highlights the bright sweet flavors of Apples.
Tuesday May 17
Red Rock Fashion Place
5th Anniversary Beer Pairing Spectacular! with special 3 course dinner created by our chefs along with a Reve, Paardebloem, and a Furlong! 30 people/$75.00 per person.
Reservation are made here.
First CourseSaffron and Spring Pea Risotto with Shrimp and
Small Mixed Greens
ReveSecond CoursePork Loin Medallions in a Caper Sauce on a bed of Fennel
PaardebloemThird CourseHouse-made Stout Brownie, drizzled with
homemade Caramel
Furlong
Squatters/Wasatch
$2.50 drafts
Shades of Pale
Food truck night and benefit for a fallen comrade
Uinta Brewing
Tee-shirt & Tour Tuesday. Get em’ while they’re hot! All tee-shirts in the retail store will be sold at 50% off. Tours will run at the top of the hour, every hour until 7pm. Come see where your favorite Utah beer is made!
Cutthroat promo at Duffy’s @ 5:00
Blind Taste Testing flights. Receive 4 samples of Uinta beer (2 at a time) and guess 3 out of 4 beers correctly to win your choice of a Uinta Branded Wooden Sign and to be entered into a daily raffle for a limited edition Stainless Steel Stanley Growler.
801 cans are our featured beer of the week. Our 801 Pilsner doubles as a delicious beer and a community builder - proceeds from purchases benefit local non-profit Trails Utah $3/can.
Free tours will be available to the general public starting at 6pm. Groups will meet in the Pub and then be lead on a tour lasting 45 minutes.
Talisman Brewing
Free keychain with purchase
Wednesday, May 18
Squatters/Wasatch
$2.50 drafts
Beer 101- Wasatch Sugar House: 6:00-7:30 Taste your way through a variety of styles of Squatters & Wasatch craft beers with a Brewmaster, as you discuss the details of brewing (and more importantly drinking) delicious craft beers. This 2 hour class will educate you in the basics of brewing and the language of craft beer, while training your pallet to identify the subtle differences that exist between the wide range of craft styles. This class is perfect for the novice craft beer drinker as well as the more seasoned enthusiast. Tickets available at: https://www.wasatchbeers.com/shop/details.aspx?prodID=301
Hoppers Brewing
$5 Growler Fills
Shades of Pale
Movie Night - Beer Related
Uinta Brewing
Spring Beer Dinner. A special menu put together by Head Chef Brett Parker featuring newer and experimental beers. This event is open to the first 30 people to purchase tickets in advance. Beers: Hop Nosh Tangerine, Cucumber Farmhouse, Sneak preview of upcoming releases, Special reception firkin'
Hop Nosh Tangerine promo @ Hogswallow @ 7:00
Blind Taste Testing flights. Receive 4 samples of Uinta beer (2 at a time) and guess 3 out of 4 beers correctly to win your choice of a Uinta Branded Wooden Sign and to be entered into a daily raffle for a limited edition Stainless Steel Stanley Growler.
801 cans are our featured beer of the week. Our 801 Pilsner doubles as a delicious beer and a community builder - proceeds from purchases benefit local non-profit Trails Utah $3/can.
Free tours will be available to the general public starting at 6pm. Groups will meet in the Pub and then be lead on a tour lasting 45 minutes.
Special Randall Beers will be available Monday night & Wednesday night.
Talisman Brewing
15% off swag
Thursday May 19
Squatters/Wasatch
$2.50 drafts
RedRock Brewing
*Secret National Event
Shades of Pale
Beer Can chicken BBQ and Beer Garden grand opening!
Quarter Chicken side and beer for $12
Uinta Brewing
Craft Can Appreciation Day. All Uinta cans will be featured on special at the Uinta Brewhouse Pub for $3.00
Hop Nosh Tangerine promo @ Beer Bar @ 5:00
Blind Taste Testing flights. Receive 4 samples of Uinta beer (2 at a time) and guess 3 out of 4 beers correctly to win your choice of a Uinta Branded Wooden Sign and to be entered into a daily raffle for a limited edition Stainless Steel Stanley Growler.
801 cans are our featured beer of the week. Our 801 Pilsner doubles as a delicious beer and a community builder - proceeds from purchases benefit local non-profit Trails Utah $3/can.
Free tours will be available to the general public starting at 6pm. Groups will meet in the Pub and then be lead on a tour lasting 45 minutes.
Talisman Brewing
$8 growler fills
Friday, May 20
Squatters/Wasatch
$2.50 drafts
Beer 101- Wasatch Park City: 6:00-7:30 Taste your way through a variety of styles of Squatters & Wasatch craft beers with a Brewmaster, as you discuss the details of brewing (and more importantly drinking) delicious craft beers. This 2 hour class will educate you in the basics of brewing and the language of craft beer, while training your pallet to identify the subtle differences that exist between the wide range of craft styles. This class is perfect for the novice craft beer drinker as well as the more seasoned enthusiast.
Tickets available at: https://www.wasatchbeers.com/shop/details.aspx?prodID=301
Zion Canyon Brewing
Food pairing featuring Zion Canyon's new Pomegranate Sour Ale [debuts today]
Red Rock Junction
Craft beer pairing dinner
Hoppers Brewing
$5 Growler Fills
Shades of Pale
Night on Commonwealth with Mokie playing and the Mural
project Gallery Stroll. We will have displays and a grand master artist
in the brewery. https://www.reverbnation.com/mokieband
Uinta Brewing
Firkin Friday/Give-Away Day.There will be 3 different specialty firkins and random giveaways all day.
Blind Taste Testing flights. Receive 4 samples of Uinta beer (2 at a time) and guess 3 out of 4 beers correctly to win your choice of a Uinta Branded Wooden Sign and to be entered into a daily raffle for a limited edition Stainless Steel Stanley Growler.
801 cans are our featured beer of the week. Our 801 Pilsner doubles as a delicious beer and a community builder - proceeds from purchases benefit local non-profit Trails Utah $3/can.
Free tours will be available to the general public starting at 6pm. Groups will meet in the Pub and then be lead on a tour lasting 45 minutes.
Talisman Brewing
Every Customer is entered in a drawing to win a free tour for 2
Epic Brewing
Sour IPA Firkin at The Bayou: A unique Utah Session Series Sour IPA Firkin with tangerine & grapefruit zest will be tapped at 4:00 pm. If you're a fan of Sour beer don't miss this citrus bomb.
6:30 - 9:00pm - Harmons Cheese and Beer pairing class. Come find a new favorite pairing as we explore cheeses from around the globe. There will be beer education by Utah's own Epic Brewing Company. Harmons Lead Cheese Monger, Max Christensen and Epic's Ryan Kluh will work together to show you some life changing combinations. https://www.harmonsgrocery.com/classes
Saturday, May 21
Uinta Brewing
Bikes, Beers & Bacon at the Uinta Brewhouse Pub where there will be a bacon based brunch menu and Baba Bloody Mary’s. Anyone who pedals to the event will receive a bicycle commuter advantage and receive a 50% discount off of food.
Blind Taste Testing flights. Receive 4 samples of Uinta beer (2 at a time) and guess 3 out of 4 beers correctly to win your choice of a Uinta Branded Wooden Sign and to be entered into a daily raffle for a limited edition Stainless Steel Stanley Growler.
801 cans are our featured beer of the week. Our 801 Pilsner doubles as a delicious beer and a community builder - proceeds from purchases benefit local non-profit Trails Utah $3/can.
Free tours will be available to the general public starting at 6pm. Groups will meet in the Pub and then be lead on a tour lasting 45 minutes.
Talisman Brewing
Tag us in your social media pics for a chance to be entered to win a free hoodie
Sugar House Pub Crawl
To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, 10 Sugar House watering holes and the Sugar House Chamber are teaming up to host the 2nd Annual Sugar House Pub Crawl! Sponsored by our friends at KRCL 90.9FM and the Salt Lake City Weekly. The crawl begins at 12:00pm. Participants can stop by any of the participating locations to grab a “passport” (no cost!) which will need to be stamped by all 10 pubs to be entered into a drawing for great prizes. No purchase necessary, but definitely encouraged, to receive the location’s stamp. Completed passports need to be delivered to Monument Plaza by 5:00pm to qualify for the drawing
Stops this year include:
Campfire Lounge
The Tap Room
Fiddlers Elbow
SugarHouse Pub
The Annex by Epic Brewing
Mellow Mushroom Salt Lake City
Wasatch Brew Pub
The Bar in Sugarhouse
The RUIN
Trolley Wing Company
Questions? email: marketing@sugarhousechamber.org
**Prizes**
Prizes for the best individual and group photos with use of
#iheartsugarhouse and #sugarhousepubcrawl
Prizes will include 2 tickets to the Idaho Brew Fest, Brewmaster dinners, gift cards and other great shwag!
**Entertainment**
Local rock group, Quiet Oaks, will be performing on Monument Plaza from 4pm - 6pm! And, of course . . . endless memories to be created at our participating locations.
**Transportation**
No need to drive! SLC Bike Taxi will be in the area with a fleet and you can ride the S-Line and utilize Uber!
Sunday, May 22
Squatters Downtown
Cured Meat and Beer Pairing Hosted by Squatters Craft Beers & Caputo’s Italian Market at Squatters downtown.
