All Star Brewing Company

 Back in 2002 the city of Tooele, Utah was gifted the city's very first microbrewery. Many small communities in Utah would kill for the opportunity have locally made beers brewed in their own zip codes, Tooele scored big.

Unfortunately, Tracks had it's fair share of ups and downs in the past decade. Between the inconsistent beer and an identity problem, the large - attractive brewpub seemed to have problems finding it's way as a craft beer destination.

Tracks seemed to do well as a sports bar, but the craft beer side of the business had a tougher time finding an audience. I don't know if it was due to inexperience or a lack of craft beer education in the community, but one thing is for sure, it could be a huge opportunity for the right person.

Thankfully, local entrepreneur Brad Shepard stepped forward to recreate what the city of Tooele lost and renamed it, All Star Brewing Co. Brad is the owner of All Star Lanes, a bowling/entertainment company. He's fond of beer but knows little about the brewing industry, so he did what any good entrepreneur does, contract with someone who does.

Enter, Eric Dunlap the man who acquired, installed & helped get Tracks' brewhouse operational 10 years ago. If Eric's name sounds familiar it should. Eric has been behind many of Utah's craft breweries, including Avalanche, Rivers & most recently RedRock Brewing. As of late Dunlap has moved into the consulting end of craft beer, helping breweries who may have gotten "off track" - get back on. Pun intended.

Dunlap has spent the last couple of months resurrecting the neglected brewhouse while Shepard has been hard at work, reworking the rest of the pub, all they are missing now is a brewer.


Dave Watson is now the guy. Dave is an all around good guy, craft beer lover, former assistant brewer at Desert Edge, an assistant manager at the Beer Nut and obviously from the picture on the left a real "ham". Dave has paid his dues, has the talent and is ready to run the brewhouse. Yesterday was the first brew day at the newly rechristened Tooele Brewery. Dave mashed in an Amber Ale and will be brewing up a Pale Ale today. By the end of the week all four fermenters should be churning away.

All Star will start with four - 4% beers that will be available at all of Shepard's Lanes and any other bar or restaurant that want's more local beers on tap. No bottles or cans are in the near future. Congrats to all involved in Utah's newest brewery.

Note: Though Dave is brewing, the restaurant/pub is still being remodeled. We'll get the word out when it's officially opened.

Cheers!

New Brewer at Tracks

Rob Kent, one of the former Head Brewers at Uinta Brewing has taken over the Brewhouse at the Tracks Brewery. The basic beer styles are the same, but have been "cleaned up" by Rob.

The beers are good, but they'll never be great if we happy beer loving citizens fail to gives him some support. The next time your out that way stop in and try a pint. If you like it let the management know that you like what Rob's doing. If you can't make the drive to Tooele, Track will be pouring at the Utah Beerfest next week. Stop by the Tracks tent and give them another shot.

Hopfully, Track's management will give him lease to branch out and provide some long needed locally made variety to the people of Tooele.

Cheers!

Tracks Brewing is Still Open for Business

Last month we reported that Tracks Brewing Company had closed it's doors and was up for sale. The latter is true, Tracks Brewing is for sale. However, it is still open for business.

We were misinformed about their status and we regret that we gave out info that may have had a negative impact on Tracks' day to day business. We also apologize for our lack of diligence on fact checking.

Brewery for Sale

                                                 THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD
If you've ever had dreams of getting your homebrew out of the kitchen and into your own brewery, the perfect opportunity may be at hand.

The Brewery located in the city of Tooele, Utah has been a staple for many in the west desert community.

Tracks has had it's ups and downs in the past decade. Between the inconsistent beer and an identity problem, the large - attractive brewpub seemed to have problems finding it's way as a craft beer destination.

Tracks seems to do well as a sports bar, but the craft beer side seems to have a tougher time. I don't know if it is due to inexperience or a lack of craft beer education in the community, but one thing is for sure it could be a huge opportunity for someone.


So, one groups lost may be another gain. Do you have the ability to recreate a craft beer island in the west desert and educate the people of Tooele about craft beer? this may be your day to shine.

• Approx. 9,538 SF
• 2 story brick/masonry construction
• Built 2001
• Land size approx. 1.82 acres
• Fully equipped restaurant and
brewery
• All furniture, kitchen equipment
and brewery equipment included
• Brewer equipment is a 10-barrel
Specific Mechanical system
• Sale price: $1,500,000

Scott Roberts
801.947.8300 office
scott.roberts@coldwellutah.com

Cheers!

No Green Beer Today

Got it? The only green beer you should be drinking today should be organic made from wind powered breweries.

There are plenty of better local options around town anyway.

Bohemian has it's 1842 pils.

Hoppers has McGee's Irish Red.

Squatters has McGrueh's Dry Irish Stout.

RedRock has two. Hibernian Ale and their Irish ale.

Desert Edge LDS Stout.

Wasatch has Their 1st Amendment Lager.

Four+'s Wyld Organic Extra Pale Ale

Moab Black Raven Oatmeal Stout.

Roosters Junction City Chocolate Stout.

Tracks Tooele Tar Stout

Zion Canyon's Virgin Stout.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!