Fixin’ Up the Utah Criterium

Fixin’ Up the Utah Criterium
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Utahns have started to swap out their automobiles for two wheels and open air—it’s bike season! While there are those of us who do this as a hobby or to shed some pounds, some of us have already been mapping out their LOTOJAs, alleycats and criterium (crit) races for months in the making. Looking closer at Utah cycle competitions, the race with the most buzz is easily the fixed-gear crit. … read more

What’s New in Home Brew: Ogden City Brew Supply & Talisman Dagda IPA

What’s New in Home Brew: Ogden City Brew Supply &...
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At many home-brew supply stores around the country, “clone recipes” are everywhere, However, the idea had never been applied to a Utah brew—until Ogden City Brew Supply and Talisman Brewing Company teamed up to sell the Dagda IPA recipe for home brewers to recreate back in August. … read more

Ogden’s Ticket to Ride: Danielle Fry of Ogden Bicycle Collective

Ogden’s Ticket to Ride: Danielle Fry of Ogden Bicycle Collective
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At the head of Ogden Bicycle Collective is Director Danielle Fry, who believes in a mission of giving the people of Ogden access to bicycles when other transportation options may not be as viable. … read more

Lavender Vinyl: Downtown Ogden’s Premier Record Store

Lavender Vinyl: Downtown Ogden’s Premier Record Store
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Lavender Vinyl houses an eclectic and well-rounded mix of vinyl records in many different genres, and has already made an impact on Ogden’s music scene despite having only been in business for less than a year. For owners Hallows and Lundell, the name Lavender Vinyl draws a parallel between the serenity that comes with music and the calming effect of lavender. … read more

Stunts in the Sunshine – SLUG Games: Year of the Yeti Presented By G-Form, Mark Miller Subaru and Monster Energy

Stunts in the Sunshine – SLUG Games: Year of the...
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The 17th annual SLUG Games rail-jam contest was held at Brighton Resort in sunny Utah, which was all about the good times and getting wild with friends. … read more

Out of the Woodwork: Four Utah Electric Luthiers: RIP Custom Guitars

Out of the Woodwork: Four Utah Electric Luthiers: RIP Custom...
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Rob Gray of RIP Custom Guitars offers a variety of guitar building classes: pedal building, basic guitar wiring, neck building, and full electric guitar building workshops. … read more

The Science of Coffee: Three Pines Carves a Niche in the Local Scene

The Science of Coffee: Three Pines Carves a Niche in...
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As the only coffee shop in SLC to use a refractometer, Three Pines Coffee brings science-minded brewing to Salt Lake City—while simultaneously creating a uniquely delicious, one-of-a-kind beverage. … read more

Distillery Dreams Do Come True: New World Distillery

Distillery Dreams Do Come True: New World Distillery
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New World Distillery hopes to open by the first of December—so cross your fingers that we’ll all soon be sucking down some of their agave spirits! … read more

The Peachy Side of Utah Liquor: Ogden’s Own Distillery

The Peachy Side of Utah Liquor: Ogden’s Own Distillery
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Everyone loves local cinnamon whiskey, Porter’s Fire—and now, there’s another seasonal Utahns are going to get to love. Ogden’s Own Distillery has created Porter’s Peach, which came out just in time for fruit season and is too delicious to resist. … read more

Better Than Busch League: Talisman Brewing Company

Better Than Busch League: Talisman Brewing Company
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Walking in the front door of Ogden’s newest brewery, Talisman Brewing Company, I’m hit with a deliciously sweet smell that seems familiar—though I’m not sure from where. Dusty Williams, who co-owns the brewery with his wife, Joann Williams, tells me that they just got finished brewing a beer with hops—those zesty little strobuli that impart a flavor that is sometimes bitter, sometimes citrusy. … read more