Utah Life · A Personal Favorite · 2026
Utah’s Craft
Beer Scene
Is Exceptional.
The state with the strictest reputation has the Mountain West’s most interesting brewery scene. Counterintuitive. Completely true.
Anyone who tells you Utah doesn’t have good beer hasn’t been paying attention. Salt Lake City’s Granary District alone has more quality craft taprooms per block than most American cities manage per neighborhood. Fisher Brewing’s Czech lagers win national awards. Templin Family Brewing won Best Brewery. Bewilder turned a vacant downtown building into one of the most popular taprooms in the Mountain West. Ogden’s Historic 25th Street has Roosters, the anchor of that city’s cultural renaissance. This guide covers every brewery in Northern Utah — by county, with addresses, descriptions, and links to every spot worth visiting. There are more of them than you probably think.
Northern Utah Craft Beer — At a Glance
SLC Granary District taprooms (walkable)Fisher, Kiitos, Level Crossing, SaltFire, T.F.
Best taproom for lagersFisher Brewing Co.
City Weekly Best Brewery winnerTemplin Family Brewing
Oldest SLC craft breweryWasatch/Squatters (1986/1989)
Ogden’s flagship brewpubRoosters Brewing Co. (1995)
Cache Valley brewery (Logan)Prodigy Brewing
Utah Brewers Guildutahbrewersguild.com
Know Before You Go
Utah Beer Laws — What Actually Matters
The Short Version for New Residents and Visitors
Grocery / convenience store beer: Capped at 5.0% ABV since 2019 (was 3.2% before — that law is gone). Most major domestic and craft brands available.
Taprooms and licensed bars: No ABV cap. Full-strength beers on tap at every licensed Utah taproom — the 5% limit only applies to packaged beer sold in grocery stores. Fisher’s Czech pils, Epic’s Big Bad Baptist (11%+), Bewilder’s imperial stouts — all available on tap.
Private club membership: Eliminated in 2009. Walk into any Utah taproom or bar. No card required.
DABC liquor stores: State-run stores carry spirits, wine, and high-ABV packaged beer. Find locations at abc.utah.gov ↗. Closed Sundays.
Food requirement: Many licensed establishments require some food service — most taprooms satisfy this with a kitchen or rotating food trucks.
Bottom line: Utah’s craft taprooms are fully accessible, serve world-class full-strength beer, and don’t require any setup. The regulations are quirky but navigable, and they’ve created a craft beer culture that is arguably more thoughtful and quality-focused than states with no restrictions at all.
Taprooms and licensed bars: No ABV cap. Full-strength beers on tap at every licensed Utah taproom — the 5% limit only applies to packaged beer sold in grocery stores. Fisher’s Czech pils, Epic’s Big Bad Baptist (11%+), Bewilder’s imperial stouts — all available on tap.
Private club membership: Eliminated in 2009. Walk into any Utah taproom or bar. No card required.
DABC liquor stores: State-run stores carry spirits, wine, and high-ABV packaged beer. Find locations at abc.utah.gov ↗. Closed Sundays.
Food requirement: Many licensed establishments require some food service — most taprooms satisfy this with a kitchen or rotating food trucks.
Bottom line: Utah’s craft taprooms are fully accessible, serve world-class full-strength beer, and don’t require any setup. The regulations are quirky but navigable, and they’ve created a craft beer culture that is arguably more thoughtful and quality-focused than states with no restrictions at all.
Salt Lake City’s National Names
SLC Flagship Breweries — The Ones with National Recognition
Fisher Brewing Company
320 W 800 S, Salt Lake City · Granary District · fisherbrewing.co
Fisher is the brewery that changed how the national craft beer community thinks about Utah. Opened 2018 in the Granary District, Fisher has won international recognition for its lager program — a technically demanding discipline that most American craft breweries avoid. The Czech-style pilsners and German lagers from Fisher are among the best produced anywhere in the United States, period. The taproom is one of SLC’s best — industrial warehouse with exposed brick, a long wooden bar, and a patio that would hold its own in Portland or Brooklyn. The beer list extends to exceptional IPAs, rotating seasonals, and small-batch programs that keep regulars returning weekly. First-visit order: whatever lager is on. The Czech Pils if available. Fisher is the honest answer to “what’s the best brewery in Utah?” for anyone who takes craft lager seriously.
Notable Beers
Fisher LagerVienna LagerCzech PilsEasy AF Session IPAKolschSeasonal IPAsSmall Batch Rotations
What to Order
The lager program. Whatever Czech or German style is on tap. Fisher’s lager program is the reason people drive here from out of state.
Neighborhood
Granary District — combine with Kiitos, Level Crossing, SaltFire, T.F. Brewing for a full crawl within walking distance.
Website
fisherbrewing.co
One of the best craft lager programs in the American West. Start here on any Granary District crawl.
Templin Family Brewing
936 S 300 W, Salt Lake City · templinbrewing.com
Templin Family Brewing won City Weekly’s Best Brewery award, claiming both the People’s Choice and a place in the Lagerville Hall of Fame — a testament to how quickly they’ve established themselves as one of SLC’s most beloved taprooms. The Templin specialty is traditional lagers built with German brewing precision, alongside a rotating program of sours, barrel-aged beers, and double IPAs. The outdoor patio with fire pits and twinkle lights is one of SLC’s most inviting warm-weather brewery settings — dog-friendly, spacious, and social. The Ferda DIPA has a devoted following, and the lingonberry sour turns heads from non-beer-drinkers. Templin demonstrates exactly the kind of quality that emerges when Utah brewers commit to a specific style with discipline.
Notable Beers
Ferda DIPALagerville LagerLingonberry SourTraditional LagersBarrel-Aged SelectionsSeasonal Rotations
Vibe
Dog-friendly outdoor patio with fire pits. Community-oriented; one of SLC’s best evening brewery destinations year-round.
Best For
Groups, dates, first-time Utah brewery visitors who want something that feels genuinely welcoming. The Ferda is a crowd-pleaser; the lager program rewards the discerning.
Website
templinbrewing.com
City Weekly’s Best Brewery. The patio on a Friday evening is one of SLC’s best social scenes.
Uinta Brewing Company
1722 S Fremont Dr (1700 S), Salt Lake City · uintabrewing.com
Uinta Brewing is Utah’s craft beer anchor — founded 1993, one of the oldest and most widely distributed craft breweries in the Mountain West with 30+ years of continuous operation. Uinta has been nationally recognized for its environmental program: 100% wind energy powered, with sustainability practices that set an industry benchmark. The flagship Cutthroat Pale Ale is a Utah staple; the Baba Black Lager is among the most underrated beers in the Mountain West; the Anniversary Double IPA shows the range. Widely distributed in Utah grocery stores and bars statewide — Uinta is typically the first Utah craft beer out-of-state visitors encounter, and it earns that introduction.
Notable Beers
Cutthroat Pale AleBaba Black LagerAnniversary DIPAPilsnerTrader Session IPADetour Double IPAWyld Berry
Taproom
Full food menu alongside draft beers. Brewery tours available. Family-friendly.
Order This
The Baba Black Lager — one of the most underrated beers in the Mountain West. If it’s on draft, order it before anything else.
Website
uintabrewing.com
100% wind-powered brewery. The Baba Black Lager is always the right answer.
Epic Brewing Company
825 S State St, Salt Lake City · epicbrewing.com
Epic opened in 2010 with the explicit goal of making big, bold, complex beers in a state known for restrictions — and they have succeeded spectacularly. Utah’s first post-Prohibition brewery exclusively crafting high-ABV beer. The Exponential Hoppiness DIPA and Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout have won national awards and demonstrated that Utah brewers compete at the highest level of craft beer ambition. The SLC taproom near Trolley Square is spacious with a full food menu and the complete Epic lineup plus rotating barrel-aged specialties. Epic also operates a Denver location. For visitors who want the biggest, most adventurous Utah beer experience, Epic is essential.
Notable Beers
Big Bad Baptist StoutExponential Hoppiness DIPABrainless Belgian SeriesEscape to Colorado IPASpiral Jetty IPABarrel-Aged Series
Don’t Miss
The Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout (coffee + chocolate, 11%+) — one of the most awarded beers produced in Utah. Ask about the current barrel-aged selection.
Also at
Epic Annex gastropub in Sugar House — 36 high-point bottled beers and eclectic dishes.
Website
epicbrewing.com
The Big Bad Baptist is a bucket-list Utah beer. Current barrel-aged rotation is always worth asking about.
Bewilder Brewing Co.
445 S 400 W, Salt Lake City · Downtown · bewilderbrewing.com
Bewilder is one of the most beloved downtown SLC taprooms — opened December 2019 by the former operators of Salt City Brew Supply and Ogden City Brew Supply, who brought deep local craft beer relationships to a central downtown location in the historic Western Electric Co. building. The house-made sausages and Bavarian-inspired food menu are as much a draw as the beers — the industrial-setting taproom with communal tables and a serious kitchen stands apart from the typical Utah taproom experience. The beer program spans European classics (pilsner, ESB, Vienna lager) alongside hop-forward American styles and creative seasonal experiments. Sunday waffle bar. City Weekly Best Brewery nominee multiple years running.
Notable Beers
Big Crispy West Coast PilsnerESBVienna LagerCosmic Pop IPAIrish LagerBelgian Pale AleSeasonal Sours
The Food
House-made Bavarian-style sausages, pretzels, and eclectic pub fare. The sausage program is as recognized as the beer.
Vibe
Downtown anchor with communal tables, a central location within walking distance of Utah Jazz/hockey games, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Sunday waffle bar — a genuine SLC brunch institution.
Website
bewilderbrewing.com
Pre-game brewery for Delta Center and the arena district. Sunday waffle bar is a neighborhood institution.
Red Rock Brewing Company
254 S 200 W, SLC (Downtown) · 6227 S State, Murray · 1640 Redstone Center, Park City · redrockbrewing.com
Red Rock opened March 14, 1994 in what was then an industrial corridor at 200 West 200 South — one of the earliest brewpubs in Salt Lake City, and still one of its most decorated. Red Rock has won over 100 regional and national awards and was named Large Brewpub of the Year by the Great American Beer Festival in 2007 — the country’s most prestigious brewing competition. The downtown brewpub is two blocks from the Salt Palace Convention Center and the Delta Center, making it one of the most strategically located destinations in SLC for visitors. Full-service restaurant with wood-fired pizzas, steaks, seafood, and an extensive kitchen program. The beer list spans 20+ house-brewed styles including the gold medal-winning Fukiphino Double IPA and the seasonally excellent Munich Dunkel and Rauch Bier. Three locations across the Salt Lake Valley and Park City.
Notable Beers
Fukiphino Double IPAMunich DunkelBamberg Rauch BierMonkey Mind Hazy DIPAGrand BavariaGypsy Scratch
Locations
Downtown SLC: 254 S 200 W (flagship brewpub, full restaurant)
Murray: 6227 S State (Fashion Place Mall area)
Park City: 1640 Redstone Center, Kimball Junction
Murray: 6227 S State (Fashion Place Mall area)
Park City: 1640 Redstone Center, Kimball Junction
Best For
Convention visitors, pre/post-game dining, visitors who want SLC’s most established full-service restaurant-brewery experience.
Website
redrockbrewing.com
Downtown Location
Utah’s most-awarded craft brewpub. The Fukiphino DIPA won GABF gold. Two blocks from the Delta Center and Salt Palace.
Walk This Route
The Granary District Brewery Crawl
The Granary District in southwest Salt Lake City is the Mountain West’s best brewery neighborhood — a walkable/bikeable cluster of taprooms in a historic industrial district where every block adds another excellent option. A Saturday afternoon covering Fisher, Kiitos, Level Crossing, SaltFire, and T.F. Brewing is one of the best things you can do in SLC. Uber home.
🍺 Granary District Crawl Order
Start at Fisher Brewing (320 W 800 S) — lager flight, the whole point. Walk north to Kiitos (608 W 700 S) — sustainable pint + pinball. Continue to Level Crossing (2496 S West Temple) — IPA or wood-fired pizza. Cross to SaltFire (2199 S West Temple) — rotating sour or seasonal. End at T.F. Brewing / Templin (936 S 300 W) — settle in with the Ferda and the fire pit. Lyft home. Allow 4–5 hours for a proper crawl.
Proper Brewing Co.
857 S Main St, SLC · Sugar House · Avenues · properbrewingco.com
Multiple SLC locations including Downtown, Sugar House (Craft by Proper), and Avenues Proper. Proper has grown into Utah’s most location-diverse brewery — award-winning beers spanning classic and creative styles, excellent food programs, and a consistent standard across venues. The Steamy Wonder Rye Steam Ale is their signature; the rotating taps always reward exploration.
properbrewingco.com ↗
Kiitos Brewing
608 W 700 S, SLC · Granary District · kiitosbrewing.com
Finnish for “thank you” — Utah’s first Zero Waste Certified brewery, built on sustainable practices throughout production. The beers are sessionable and approachable: flagship Lager, rotating IPAs, Blackberry Sour, Coffee Cream Ale. Pinball machines. Bright, welcoming taproom atmosphere. A Granary crawl essential stop.
kiitosbrewing.com ↗
Level Crossing Brewing Co.
2496 S West Temple, South Salt Lake · levelcrossingbrewing.com
Excellent IPAs and lagers with a loyal following built on consistency and community. Wood-fired pizza pairs well with the house beers. Multiple GABF medals including a Vienna Lager bronze. The Cryptoporticus sour and Suss It Out rye beer have national recognition. Live music and events fill the calendar. A second downtown location adds accessibility.
levelcrossingbrewing.com ↗
SaltFire Brewing Co.
2199 S West Temple, South Salt Lake · saltfirebrewing.com
Creative hop-forward IPAs and rotating sour selections that demonstrate genuine brewing ambition beyond the core lineup. The Dirty Chai Stout has a devoted following. Seasonal creative releases make SaltFire a destination for beer enthusiasts who want something unexpected alongside the classics. Comfortable taproom well-designed for lingering.
saltfirebrewing.com ↗
T.F. Brewing (The Friendly)
936 S 300 W, Salt Lake City · tfbrewing.com
The Granary neighborhood’s community pub — regulars know each other, the beer is consistently good without pretension, and the atmosphere is genuinely welcoming. Lager-forward lineup suits the neighborhood crowd. Live music and community events fill the calendar. 12 taps plus high-point cans. A foundational Granary stop.
tfbrewing.com ↗
RoHa Brewing Project
30 E Kensington Ave, Salt Lake City · rohabrewing.com
Colorful, whimsical taproom just south of downtown SLC named after its owners. Draft beers range from English pub ales to American styles and kettle sours. Hard seltzer line under the Gemini brand. 12 taps, crowler fills, high-point beers, outdoor seating. Live music, comedy nights, and axe throwing events. Celebrates 8 years in 2025 and remains a beloved neighborhood fixture.
rohabrewing.com ↗
More Salt Lake City
More SLC Breweries — The Full Roster
Shades Brewing / Shades on State
366 S State St, Downtown SLC · shadesbrewing.beer
After drawing crowds to its South SLC location for over a decade, Shades moved downtown taking a sprawling second-story space with a living-room motif, full bar, and kitchen featuring a Venezuelan restaurant from Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The kettle sour program has won GABF medals — the Kviek 1 golden sour and Thai Tom Kha sour are nationally recognized. Highly creative brewing with some of SLC’s most adventurous flavor profiles.
shadesbrewing.beer ↗
Salt Flats Brewing Co.
2020 Industrial Cir, Salt Lake City · saltflatsbeer.com
Salt Flats is a beloved neighborhood taproom that advocates loudly for shelter animals — the “Pet of the Week” from Salt Lake County Animal Services on their website signals exactly the kind of brewery this is: community-oriented, approachable, and genuinely good. The barrel-aged Grand Cru Open Road Series demonstrates serious brewing ambition. Dog-friendly. Regular community events.
saltflatsbeer.com ↗
Grid City Beer Works
333 W 2100 S, South Salt Lake · gridcitybeerworks.com
Rooftop patio drinking with Wasatch Mountain views — one of the best outdoor brewery settings in Salt Lake Valley. British-American style ales on tap paired with a solid food menu including Bavarian pretzels and fish and chips. Renovated interior with a modern flair. The rooftop on a clear summer evening is a Salt Lake hidden gem.
gridcitybeerworks.com ↗
Chappell Brewing
2285 S Main St, South Salt Lake · chappell.beer
Creative small-batch brewery building a loyal following for its rotating Playground series — experimental beers using unusual hop combinations and specialty ingredients. Recent hits include Pie Hole Strawberry Rhubarb Tart Ale and various hazy pale series. A neighborhood taproom with a genuinely adventurous brewing ethos that rewards regular visits.
chappell.beer ↗
Hopkins Brewing Company
1048 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City · hopkinsbrewingcompany.com
East-side neighborhood brewery near the Sugar House corridor — a dedicated small-batch operation producing a rotating lineup of craft beers distributed to local bars and available directly from the brewery. Hopkins has built a reputation for consistency and quality without a traditional taproom setup. Their beers appear on tap lists throughout SLC’s better craft beer establishments.
hopkinsbrewingcompany.com ↗
Squatters Pub Brewery
147 W Broadway, Downtown SLC · squatters.com
One of SLC’s original brewpubs, open since 1989 — the downtown location at 147 W Broadway remains a full-service restaurant and brewery serving an extensive list of award-winning house beers. The Hop Rising DIPA and seasonal lineup have devoted followings. Weekend brunch, accessible location near the Gateway, and over 35 years of community trust.
squatters.com ↗
Wasatch Brewery / Corner Brew Pub (Sugar House)
2110 S Highland Drive, Sugar House · wasatchbeers.com
Utah’s original craft brewery (est. 1986 in Park City — now with the Sugar House Corner Brew Pub location). The Apricot Hefeweizen is a Utah summer institution and widely distributed statewide. Polygamy Porter achieved regional icon status for its irreverent branding. The Sugar House location is a neighborhood anchor. Available in most Utah grocery stores — frequently the first Utah craft beer visitors encounter.
wasatchbeers.com ↗
Desert Edge Brewery (The Pub)
273 Trolley Square, Salt Lake City · desertedgebrewery.com
SLC’s beloved historic brewpub in the Trolley Square complex — operating since 1995, with dark wood, high ceilings, and the warm comfort of a well-used neighborhood bar. Rotating house beers including the Centennial Steamer California Common Lager and seasonal Ay Curuba! sour. Reliable pub food and the particular atmosphere only a 30-year-old institution can provide.
desertedgebrewery.com ↗
Emigration Brewing Co.
Salt Lake City · emigrationbrewing.com
One of SLC’s newer brewery additions — Emigration has been building a following with a rotating tap program focused on approachable, well-made beers that fit the active Utah outdoor culture ethos. The brewery name honors the Emigration Canyon corridor that defines SLC’s eastern edge. Check their website for current taproom hours and tap list.
emigrationbrewing.com ↗
Midvale, Murray, Draper & Herriman
Salt Lake County South — Bohemian, 2 Row & RPM
Bohemian Brewery
94 E Fort Union Blvd, Midvale · bohemianbrewery.com
Czech-heritage brewery founded by a Czech immigrant family — one of the most authentically brewed Central European lager programs in the American West. The Viennese Style Lager, Czech Pilsner, and Pivo Cerne (dark lager) are anchors brewed to traditional Central European standards. Full restaurant menu featuring Czech staples: brats, goulash, pierogies, potato pancakes. Everything made from scratch daily. A local institution in south Salt Lake County since 2001.
bohemianbrewery.com ↗
2 Row Brewing
Midvale · 2rowbrewing.com
A cult favorite in the south-county craft beer community — known for high-quality American, English, and Belgian-style beers including the Dank Engine IPA (8.7%). The taproom features games, live music, and a dedicated beer store. 2 Row has built a devoted following for its consistency and the quality of its small-batch program. Their beers appear on tap lists throughout the valley when available.
2rowbrewing.com ↗
RPM Brewery / Garage Grill
Draper & Herriman · rpmbrewery.com
RPM Brewery operates the Garage Grill concept across Draper and Herriman — full-service brewpub-style restaurants serving house-brewed beers alongside American pub food. The brewing program focuses on approachable, food-friendly styles that pair with the kitchen menu. Convenient for south Salt Lake County and northern Utah County residents who want local craft beer without driving into SLC proper.
rpmbrewery.com ↗
Beehive Distilling
2245 S West Temple, Salt Lake City · beehivedistilling.com
Utah’s premier craft spirits producer — Jack Rabbit Gin (Utah juniper + local botanicals), the Barely Legal Whiskey series, and seasonal specialties. The tasting room provides full flights and cocktails. For spirits over beer, Beehive is the essential Utah craft beverage stop. The gin program, built around native Utah juniper, is genuinely distinctive and nationally recognized.
beehivedistilling.com ↗
Northern Utah’s Brewery Hub
Ogden & Weber County — The Complete Scene
Ogden’s craft brewery scene has grown from Roosters Brewing’s single location in 1995 to a full multi-brewery ecosystem centered on Historic 25th Street and the downtown Ogden corridor. The annual Ogden Beer Fest brings 20+ local breweries, cideries, and distilleries together. Weber County’s craft beer scene is one of the most underrated in Utah.
Roosters Brewing Co.
253 25th St, Ogden · Layton · SLC Airport · roostersbrewingco.com
Roosters is one of the most beloved brewpubs in all of Northern Utah and the anchor of Ogden’s cultural renaissance on Historic 25th Street since 1995. Roosters has been the single institution most responsible for transforming 25th Street into the vibrant destination it is today — the combination of a serious kitchen, broad house-brewed beer lineup, and the historic street’s atmosphere makes it the definitive Weber County food and drink experience. The patio is spectacular in warm weather. The interior is warm and well-worn in the best way. Adorned with medals from the International Beer Awards. A Saturday brunch at Roosters followed by a walk down 25th Street is Weber County’s quintessential social outing. Locations in Ogden (flagship), Layton, and Salt Lake International Airport.
Notable Beers
Bee’s Knees Honey WheatHigh Desert Hazy IPAHydro IPAHazel Wood AmberWinter Seasonal StoutRotating Seasonals
Locations
253 25th St, Ogden (flagship)
Layton — Davis County location
SLC International Airport — Terminal A
Layton — Davis County location
SLC International Airport — Terminal A
Food
Full kitchen with rotating seasonal menu; one of Ogden’s top restaurants independent of the beer. Weekend brunch is excellent.
Website
roostersbrewingco.com
Roosters brunch on a Saturday before the 25th Street Farmers Market is Weber County’s perfect morning. The patio is essential in warm weather.
Talisman Brewing Company
1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden · talismanbrewingco.com
Small-batch Ogden brewery with 18 handles in a cozy, dog-friendly taproom — bring your own food or order from nearby restaurants. Flagships include Comin’ in Hop (award-winning session IPA, citrus/pine/tropical) and Udder Chaos (chocolate milk stout with cacao nibs). Beer Yoga schedule runs regularly. RED Fridays with food trucks honor deployed troops. Excellent small-batch rotating program. A genuine Ogden neighborhood gem.
talismanbrewingco.com ↗
UTOG Brewing
2331 Grant Ave, Ogden · utogbrewing.com
Locally owned and operated since 2019, UTOG was built for beer connoisseurs in a family-friendly environment — 21+ bar seating alongside a traditional family dining room. The owner/head brewer/chef collaboration produces beer-and-food pairings that change with the seasons. Outdoor amphitheater space hosts live music and events. The first Ogden Can Fest was held here. Approachable, quality-focused, and deeply community-rooted.
utogbrewing.com ↗
Ogden Beer Company
358 Park Blvd, Ogden (on the Ogden River) · ogdenbeercompany.com
Latino-owned and women-led — Ogden Beer Company strives to create an inclusive, welcoming space on the bank of the Ogden River with a full food menu and excellent outdoor space. 11 rotating taps plus high-point cans and guest beers. Award-winning craft brewery passionate about community and quality. Jack Mormon Funeral Potatoes and Crispy Brussels Sprouts in Black’n Blueberry sauce have achieved local legend status.
ogdenbeercompany.com ↗
Zolupez / Cerveza Zolupez
205 W 29th St #2, Ogden · zolupez.com
Ogden’s craft lager specialist — a distinctive taproom focused on Mexican-inspired lager styles and approachable, sessionable craft beers that stand apart from the hop-forward mainstream. The Cerveza Zolupez brand represents a genuinely different approach to Utah craft brewing: clean, food-friendly, and rooted in Mexican brewing tradition. A neighborhood taproom building a loyal local following.
zolupez.com ↗
Prodigy Brewing
25 W Center St, Ogden · prodigy-brewing.com
Prodigy’s Ogden location brings a production and taproom presence to downtown Ogden with a rotating tap list anchored by their 302 Czech Pilsner — a well-executed Central European lager that fits the growing Utah appreciation for traditional styles. The taproom serves as a quality neighborhood gathering spot and complements Ogden’s established brewery scene.
prodigy-brewing.com ↗
WolfDog Brewing
Ogden area · (opened / opening 2025–2026)
WolfDog Brewing was among a group of new Utah brewery openings anticipated for 2025, joining Ogden’s growing craft beer scene. The addition of WolfDog to the Weber County lineup continues the steady growth of Northern Utah’s craft beer ecosystem. Verify current hours and tap list directly as operations develop.
Ogden Beer Fest — Annual Spring Event
The Ogden Beer Fest (ogdenbeerfest.com) brings 20+ breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries to a single day-long festival each spring — all quite local, no giant corporate hospitality tents. Talisman, Roosters, Ogden Beer Company, Salt and Hops (Northern Utah’s premier craft beer store), and regional favorites all participate. One of the best community beer festivals in Northern Utah. Check visitogden.com ↗ for current year dates.
Silicon Slopes Craft Beer
Utah County — Strap Tank, Heber Valley & Beyond
Strap Tank Brewery
3661 Outlet Pkwy, Lehi · 596 S 1750 W, Springville · straptank.com
Utah County’s flagship craft brewery — two locations serving the Silicon Slopes tech corridor (Lehi) and Springville. Named after the strap tank on a vintage motorcycle. The Knucklehead IPA and Italian Pilsner “Virgil the Guide” are flagships; the rotating tap list demonstrates genuine brewing range. Family-friendly food service. Two locations mean coverage from Lehi south to Springville, serving the rapidly growing Utah County population that was previously underserved for quality local craft beer.
straptank.com ↗
Heber Valley Brewing Co.
501 N Main St, Heber City · hebervalleybrewing.com
Heber Valley Brewing serves the Heber Valley community — a mountain valley market between the Wasatch Front and Uinta Basin that is growing rapidly with the expansion of ski resort-adjacent residential development. The taproom is central to Heber City’s small-town commercial corridor. House beers lean toward approachable, recreation-focused styles that fit the outdoor culture of the valley. Convenient stop for visitors to Deer Creek, Jordanelle, and Sundance.
hebervalleybrewing.com ↗
Resort Town Taprooms
Park City & Summit County — Mountain Beer Culture
Offset Bier Co.
4175 N Forestdale Dr, Unit 104, Park City · offsetbier.com
Park City’s most critically acclaimed brewery — a small-batch operation in an out-of-the-way industrial park founded by the former head of brewing for Uinta Brewing. The Lie PA (L IPA) session IPA line has won GABF gold multiple times. Beers span Czech lagers, Belgian and English ales, and award-winning session IPAs across an “off” creative series and “set” traditional series. Worth seeking out for serious beer enthusiasts.
offsetbier.com ↗
Park City Brewing
1764 Uinta Way C1, Park City · parkcitybrewing.com
Park City Brewing serves the resort community with a production taproom distributing throughout Summit County and the Wasatch Front. The El Jefe Hefeweizen and rotating hop-forward lineup fit the outdoor-active Park City demographic. Taproom access available; check current hours. A solid community brewing presence in the Mountain West’s most prominent ski destination.
parkcitybrewing.com ↗
Top of Main Brew Pub
250 Main St, Park City · topofmainbrewpub.com
Park City’s Old Town brewpub in the historic district — formerly the Wasatch Brew Pub, now rebranded as Top of Main by the same Utah investor group that reclaimed Squatters and Wasatch from Monster Beverage. Serves beers from Squatters, Wasatch, Salt Lake Brewing, and Top of Main’s own brewing program including the Hop Carousel IPA. Historic Main Street location makes it one of Park City’s most visited food and drink destinations.
topofmainbrewpub.com ↗
Red Rock Brewing (Kimball Junction)
1640 Redstone Center Dr, Park City · redrockbrewing.com
Red Rock’s Park City outpost at the Redstone shopping center — the same award-winning beer program as the downtown SLC flagship in a location convenient to I-80, Park City Mountain, and Deer Valley Resort. Seasonal rotating taps lean toward hop-forward and European styles; the Bamberg Rauch Bier and Grand Bavaria are Park City-specific favorites. A reliable craft beer option for the resort community year-round.
redrockbrewing.com ↗
Squatters Park City Roadhouse
1900 Park Ave, Park City · squatters.com
Squatters’ Park City location serves the mountain community with the full Squatters and Wasatch tap lineup alongside a kitchen menu that suits the resort-town demographic. Convenient to I-80 and the Park City Mountain base area; popular with skiers returning from the mountain. Weekend brunch and year-round house beer program.
squatters.com ↗
Cache Valley & Logan
Cache Valley — Prodigy Brewing & Logan’s Craft Scene
Prodigy Brewing (Logan)
25 W Center St, Logan · prodigy-brewing.com
Cache Valley’s anchor craft brewery on Logan’s downtown Center Street. The 302 Czech Pilsner is the flagship — a well-executed lager that fits Logan’s outdoor-active university community. The taproom serves as a Logan social institution, particularly for Utah State University faculty, staff, and graduate students who form a disproportionate share of Cache Valley’s craft beer culture. A welcome anchor for the northern-most significant community in the Northern Utah corridor.
prodigy-brewing.com ↗
Every Brewery, One Place
Complete Northern Utah Brewery Directory
All active breweries and taprooms in Northern Utah as of 2026, organized by county. Verify current hours before visiting.
Salt Lake County
| Brewery | Address | Type | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Brewing Company | 320 W 800 S, SLC (Granary) | Production & Taproom | fisherbrewing.co ↗ |
| Templin Family Brewing | 936 S 300 W, SLC | Production & Taproom | templinbrewing.com ↗ |
| Uinta Brewing Company | 1722 S Fremont Dr, SLC | Production & Taproom | uintabrewing.com ↗ |
| Epic Brewing Company | 825 S State St, SLC | Production & Taproom | epicbrewing.com ↗ |
| Bewilder Brewing Co. | 445 S 400 W, SLC (Downtown) | Production & Taproom | bewilderbrewing.com ↗ |
| Red Rock Brewing (Downtown) | 254 S 200 W, SLC | Brewpub & Restaurant | redrockbrewing.com ↗ |
| Proper Brewing Co. | 857 S Main St + Sugar House + Avenues, SLC | Brewpub & Multiple Locations | properbrewingco.com ↗ |
| Kiitos Brewing | 608 W 700 S, SLC (Granary) | Production & Taproom | kiitosbrewing.com ↗ |
| Level Crossing Brewing Co. | 2496 S West Temple, South Salt Lake | Production & Taproom | levelcrossingbrewing.com ↗ |
| SaltFire Brewing Co. | 2199 S West Temple, South Salt Lake | Production & Taproom | saltfirebrewing.com ↗ |
| Salt Flats Brewing Co. | 2020 Industrial Cir, SLC | Production & Taproom | saltflatsbeer.com ↗ |
| Shades Brewing / Shades on State | 366 S State St (Downtown) + South SLC | Production & Taproom | shadesbrewing.beer ↗ |
| RoHa Brewing Project | 30 E Kensington Ave, SLC | Production & Taproom | rohabrewing.com ↗ |
| Grid City Beer Works | 333 W 2100 S, South Salt Lake | Taproom & Restaurant | gridcitybeerworks.com ↗ |
| Chappell Brewing | 2285 S Main St, South Salt Lake | Production & Taproom | chappell.beer ↗ |
| Hopkins Brewing Company | 1048 E 2100 S, SLC | Production Brewery | hopkinsbrewingcompany.com ↗ |
| T.F. Brewing (The Friendly) | 936 S 300 W, SLC (Granary) | Community Taproom | tfbrewing.com ↗ |
| Squatters Pub Brewery | 147 W Broadway, SLC Downtown | Brewpub (est. 1989) | squatters.com ↗ |
| Wasatch Brewery / Corner Brew Pub | 2110 S Highland Dr, Sugar House | Brewpub (est. 1986) | wasatchbeers.com ↗ |
| Desert Edge Brewery (The Pub) | 273 Trolley Square, SLC | Brewpub (est. 1995) | desertedgebrewery.com ↗ |
| Emigration Brewing Co. | Salt Lake City | Production & Taproom | emigrationbrewing.com ↗ |
| Bohemian Brewery | 94 E Fort Union Blvd, Midvale | Brewpub & Restaurant | bohemianbrewery.com ↗ |
| 2 Row Brewing | Midvale | Production & Taproom | 2rowbrewing.com ↗ |
| Red Rock Brewing (Murray) | 6227 S State St, Murray | Brewpub & Restaurant | redrockbrewing.com ↗ |
| RPM Brewery / Garage Grill | Draper & Herriman | Brewpub & Restaurant | rpmbrewery.com ↗ |
| Beehive Distilling | 2245 S West Temple, SLC | Craft Distillery & Tasting Room | beehivedistilling.com ↗ |
Weber County / Ogden
| Brewery | Address | Type | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Brewing Co. | 253 25th St, Ogden + Layton + SLC Airport | Brewpub & Restaurant | roostersbrewingco.com ↗ |
| Talisman Brewing Company | 1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden | Small-Batch Taproom | talismanbrewingco.com ↗ |
| UTOG Brewing | 2331 Grant Ave, Ogden | Brewpub & Restaurant | utogbrewing.com ↗ |
| Ogden Beer Company | 358 Park Blvd, Ogden (Ogden River) | Production & Taproom | ogdenbeercompany.com ↗ |
| Zolupez / Cerveza Zolupez | 205 W 29th St #2, Ogden | Taproom | zolupez.com ↗ |
| Prodigy Brewing (Ogden) | 25 W Center St, Ogden | Production & Taproom | prodigy-brewing.com ↗ |
| WolfDog Brewing | Ogden area (2025–2026 opening) | Taproom | — |
Utah County · Cache Valley · Park City
| Brewery | Address | Type | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strap Tank Brewery | 3661 Outlet Pkwy, Lehi + 596 S 1750 W, Springville | Production & Taproom | straptank.com ↗ |
| Heber Valley Brewing Co. | 501 N Main St, Heber City | Taproom | hebervalleybrewing.com ↗ |
| Prodigy Brewing (Logan) | 25 W Center St, Logan (Cache County) | Taproom | prodigy-brewing.com ↗ |
| Offset Bier Co. | 4175 N Forestdale Dr, Ste 104, Park City | Small-Batch Taproom | offsetbier.com ↗ |
| Park City Brewing | 1764 Uinta Way C1, Park City | Production & Taproom | parkcitybrewing.com ↗ |
| Top of Main Brew Pub | 250 Main St, Park City (Old Town) | Brewpub | topofmainbrewpub.com ↗ |
| Red Rock Brewing (Park City) | 1640 Redstone Center, Kimball Junction | Brewpub & Restaurant | redrockbrewing.com ↗ |
| Squatters Park City Roadhouse | 1900 Park Ave, Park City | Brewpub | squatters.com ↗ |
Mark Your Calendar
Utah Beer Events & Festivals
Utah Strong Beer Festival
February · Salt Lake City
The Utah Brewers Guild’s flagship annual event — showcasing high-gravity, specialty, and barrel-aged beers from Utah’s craft breweries. One of the Mountain West’s best specialty beer festivals; VIP sessions sell out weeks in advance. Essential for serious craft beer enthusiasts in Utah.
utahbrewersguild.com ↗
Ogden Beer Fest
Spring (April) · The Monarch, Ogden
Day-long festival bringing 20+ breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries to Ogden — all local, no corporate hospitality tents. Talisman, Roosters, Ogden Beer Company, and regional favorites all participate alongside Salt and Hops, Northern Utah’s premier craft beer store. The best community beer festival in Northern Utah.
visitogden.com ↗
Utah Beer Fest (Summer)
Summer · Salt Lake City
The Utah Brewers Guild’s summer outdoor festival — broader, more accessible showcase of Utah’s craft brewery lineup in a festival format. Good introduction to the full scope of the state’s brewing scene for newcomers and veterans alike.
utahbrewersguild.com ↗
Beer Questions
Utah Breweries FAQ
Is Utah beer weak?
No — this is 2026, and that myth is thoroughly outdated. The 3.2% beer law was repealed in 2019. Grocery store beer is capped at 5.0% ABV — the same or similar to many other states. Beer served at licensed taprooms has no ABV cap whatsoever. Fisher Brewing’s Czech Pils, Epic’s Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout (11%+), Bewilder’s seasonal imperial stouts, Templin’s double IPAs — all full-strength. Utah’s craft breweries regularly produce high-ABV beers across every style. The myth persists because people remember what Utah was like before 2019.
What is the best brewery in Northern Utah?
Fisher Brewing for national recognition and world-class lager quality. Templin Family Brewing for City Weekly Best Brewery and the best patio atmosphere. Bewilder Brewing for the best downtown SLC taproom experience with excellent food. Red Rock Brewing for the most comprehensive brewpub experience and 30+ years of consistent quality. In Ogden: Roosters without question — Historic 25th Street’s anchor institution since 1995.
Do I need a membership to drink at Utah taprooms?
No. The private club membership requirement was eliminated in 2009 — over 15 years ago. You can walk into any licensed Utah brewery taproom or bar without a membership card, sign-up fee, or any other setup. Many Utah residents still think this rule is in effect because it was a defining feature of Utah alcohol culture for decades. It isn’t.
What breweries are in the Granary District?
The Granary District brewery cluster — walkable from each other in southwest SLC — includes Fisher Brewing (320 W 800 S), Kiitos Brewing (608 W 700 S), Level Crossing Brewing (2496 S West Temple), SaltFire Brewing (2199 S West Temple), and T.F. Brewing (936 S 300 W). Templin Family Brewing is at the same 936 S 300 W address. A Saturday afternoon crawl covering all five is one of the best things to do in SLC.
Utah Life Real Estate
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Utah’s craft beer scene is exactly the kind of thing you don’t expect until you live here. Randall helps you find the neighborhood that fits your Utah life.
