View of what was going on outside at Slug Mag's Brewstillery. Photo: Jayson Ross - View of what was going on outside at Slug Mag's Brewstillery. Photo: Jayson Ross
The spring installment of SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery took over Historic Trolley Square on May 18, filling the north-west section of the Square with local breweries, distilleries, artisans, food vendors and eager patrons! From spirits and brews to games, music and food, SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Whether you’re a seasoned beer-and-spirit connoisseur or you’re learning the ropes, SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery was a great opportunity to familiarize and find out the local businesses that make up the diverse craft libations landscape Utah has to offer.
No event is complete without good music. Local acts Cherry Thomas, Ugly Boys, Hot House West, Fur Foxen and Breakfast In Silence provided the tunes that carried the event through the afternoon, filling Trolley Square with life and excitement.
Many distilleries and breweries that participated had the opportunity to participate in various competitions. Holystone Distilling took home the People’s Choice: Best Brewstillery Cocktail Award and the Singular Contribution to Utah Spirits Award, while Bohemian Brewery won the People’s Choice: Best New Brew and Best New Brew Awards, presented by Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Ana Valdemoros for Salt Lake City Council District 4. Congratulations to Holystone Distilling and Bohemian Brewery!
While Bohemian brought a few different brews, the double winner was their Sir-Veza, the brewery’s new take on a Mexican-style Lager that was one of the more popular samples at the festival.
Thank you to all of the participating breweries and distilleries for making this SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery sensational! Feeling the FOMO? Luckily, Brewstillery is a bi-annual event and there will be another opportunity to sample, mingle and familiarize yourself with these Utah originals in the fall.
Watch SLUG‘s video recap from Brewstillery below:
Music: Hot House West, “I Found a New Baby”
Video produced by Kendall Tingey
Jayson Ross
Black Feather Whiskey serving some samples. Photo: Jayson Ross
Hammer Spring Distillers mixing up some drinks. Photo: Jayson Ross
Holystone Distilling talking with the judges. Photo: Jayson Ross
Participants waiting for their samples from Salt City Vodka. Photo: Jayson Ross
Beehive Distilling mixing up a drink for a participant. Photo: Jayson Ross
Alpine Distilling explaining their process to some partakers. Photo: Jayson Ross
Outlaw Distillery serving some samples. Photo: Jayson Ross
A participant checking out Space Babes Art. Photo: Jayson Ross
High West Distillery ready for the crowd. Photo: Jayson Ross
Sugar House Distillery talking to some participants. Photo: Jayson Ross
Sugar House Distillery all set to serve. Photo: Jayson Ross
Waterpocket Distillery explaining their product to a participant. Photo: Jayson Ross
Dented Brink Distillery serving a participant. Photo: Jayson Ross
Hammer Spring Vodka showing off their vodka. Photo: Jayson Ross
Distillery 36 ready to serve the crowd. Photo: Jayson Ross
Argentina’s Best Empanadas serving a customer. Photo: Jayson Ross
Some participants enjoying each others’ company. Photo: Jayson Ross
Roosters Brewing Co. pouring some beer. Photo: Jayson Ross
Zion Brewery serving a participant. Photo: Jayson Ross
Bohemian Brewery beer samples. Photo: Jayson Ross
Salt Flats Brewing serving a beer sample. Photo: Jayson Ross
San Diablo Artisan Churros serving up some cinnamon-sugar goodness. Photo: Jayson Ross
People enjoying their time at Brewstillery. Photo: Jayson Ross
Red Rock serving some beer. Photo: Jayson Ross
Park City Brewery serving a beer sample. Photo: Jayson Ross
View of what was going on outside at Slug Mag’s Brewstillery. Photo: Jayson Ross – View of what was going on outside at Slug Mag’s Brewstillery. Photo: Jayson Ross
Kiitos Brewing serving a beer sample. Photo: Jayson Ross
Dali Crepes creating a masterpiece. Photo: Jayson Ross
Steven Jerman taking voter tickets. Photo: Jayson Ross
The Hive Winery serving up some hard cider. Photo: Jayson Ross
Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Angela H. Brown presenting the award for People’s Choice Best New Brew. Photo: Jayson Ross
Mayor Jackie Biskupski kicking off the award ceremony. Photo: Jayson Ross
Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Angela H. Brown awarding Kelly Schaefer of Bohemian Brewery with the People’s Choice: Best New Brew award! Photo: Jayson Ross
Ana Valdemoros and Angela H. Brown rewarding Holystone Distilling co-owner and distiller Ethan Miller with the People’s Choice: Best Brewstillery Cocktail. Photo: Jayson Ross
Angela H. Brown and SLUG beer writers Chris and Sylvia Hollands award Bohemian Brewery’s Kelly Schaefer with the Best New Brew award! Ana Valdemoros and Angela H. Brown rewarding Holystone Distilling co-owner and distiller Ethan Miller with the People’s Choice: Best Brewstillery Cocktail. Photo: Jayson Ross
Angela H. Brown, Alexander Ortega and industry professional, Ryan Manning awarding Ethan Miller with the Singular Contribution to Utah Spirits Award. Ana Valdemoros and Angela H. Brown rewarding Holystone Distilling co-owner and distiller Ethan Miller with the People’s Choice: Best Brewstillery Cocktail. Photo: Jayson Ross
(L-R) Angela H. Brown, Ethan Miller, Ryan Manning, Alexander Ortega, Kelly Schaefer, Chris Hollands, Sylvia Hollands. Ana Valdemoros and Angela H. Brown rewarding Holystone Distilling co-owner and distiller Ethan Miller with the People’s Choice: Best Brewstillery Cocktail. Photo: Jayson Ross
Fisher Beer serving a participant. Photo: Jayson Ross
The Hex Press talking to a participant. Photo: Jayson Ross
John Barkiple
(L-R) Lily Godfrey and Wafiq Ali stock up on tokens as they grab their plastic steins at the entrance of Brewstillery at Trolley Square. They look forward to drinking beer in this nice weather. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Trisha McBride and Anne Knott love the distillery boom happening in Salt Lake right now. “Distillery 36’s Spiced [Brigham] Rum is the most amazing spiced rum I’ve ever had,” McBride said. Knott liked her habañero vodka from Hammer Spring Distillers. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Kenn Alter and Fred Phillips have been to all the brew fests in the region, and they recently enjoyed Spring Beer Fest in Ogden. Fred noticed an ad for Brewstillery on the back of SLUG Magazine, and now he’s enjoying the festival. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Rosemary Roller and Abbie Robinson are first-year volunteers at Brewstillery. Volunteering at SLUG Magazine events is a great way to meet lots of locals and get behind Salt Lake’s scene. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Collin Chipping, Mike Chipping, Gaby Zambrana, Casey Chipping and Hayden Jackson enjoy the spring weather at Brewstillery. Collin particularly enjoyed his “fantastic” rye cream ale. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Kayden Corbett and Van Nguyen get into some Jenga while the crowd cheers them on at the Brewstillery main space entrance. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Mike Brown, Hannah Martin, Esther Nemethy and Tyler Brennick met at Vermont’s UVM. It’s a bigger drinking scene back there, but they’ve noticed improvements in Salt Lake’s growing scene. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Jenn Salazar, Ana Valdemoros and Keaton Hill work the Argentine’s Best Empanada booth at Brewstillerty. Valdemoros, district 4’s city council member, presented the award for best spirit— people’s choice. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Becky, Keith and Jamie Kearns sample beers in Brewstillery’s main space. Keith liked the creaminess of Vernal Brewing Company’s Mama’s Milk Stout Beer. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Earle Lindel IV and Dave Pavone couldn’t get enough of the cocktails shaken up by Alpine Distilling (with cucumber juice, lemon juice, zaatar spices and Alpine’s Summit Gin). It’s a drink worthy of every one of Lindel’s drink tokens. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Carly Johnson, Jordan Hawkes, Ali Visconti, Elizabeth Nielson and McCall Benson hit the Uinta booth for beer. Johnson and Benson have been friends since 7th grade. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R; T-B) Chris Martin, Kelton Berrett and Dylan Chindlund, Jennifer Benson and Ali Percell take a break away from the Brewstillery crowd. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Alexis Ryan and Maurice Sweeten are celebrating a friend’s 25th birthday at Brewstillery. Happy Birthday Rebecca! Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R; T-B) Jasmine Boonyackiti, Dino Lovato Natalie Collister and Danielle May remember Boonyackiti’s demand to attend Brewstillery on her birthday last November. Now they’re back for the spring edition. Photo: John Barkiple
Angela Brown, SLUG Magazine Executive Editor, appreciates the support Brewstillery received through Mark Miller Subaru’s sponsorship. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Marie Vann, Caitlyn Cole and Caleb Wray dig into some Cup Bop. They’re pleased that Cup Bop offers veggie options like tofu for their bowls. The optional spice levels are nice, too. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Jenny and Edgar Maqueda took selfies all over the festival. She liked Alpine’s gin, and he liked Zólupez’s beer. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Sarah and Starr Soliz and Bethanie Monsen-Ford abandoned John Ford, SLUG Mag’s Community Development Manager, to sample a few beers and spirits. He’s busy making Brewstillery happen, so he’ll have to catch up later. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Scott and David Ruster dropped tokens for Uinta Brewing Company’s Test Phaze IPA. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Erica Griffin, Eric Jackson, Jessica Christensen, Sierra Burt and Raul Duke are drinking together after hours for the first time. They all work in the same [redacted] operating room. Jackson has good things to say about Proper’s Luau. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Briana Dalton with Chelley and Joe Coleman get their beer craft on at the Yelp pretzel table. “I make the best necklaces,” Joe said. Photo: John Barkiple
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Angela H. Brown awarding Kelly Schaefer of Bohemian Brewery with the Best New Brew and People’s Choice: Best New Brew awards. Photo: John Barkiple
Ana Valdemoros and Angela H. Brown rewarding Holystone Distilling co-owner and distiller Ethan Miller with the People’s Choice: Best Brewstillery Cocktail and Singular Contribution to Utah Spirits Awards. Photo: John Barkiple
Sylvia and Chris Hollands and Angela H. Brown awarding Kelly Schaefer of Bohemian Brewery with the Best New Brew People’s Choice and Best New Brew awards. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Angela H. Brown, Ethan Miller, Alexander Ortega and industry professional, Ryan Manning. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Brian and Sosie Carlson put in some EXPO marker time on Mark Miller Subaru’s Art Car. Sosie is satisfied with her green squiggley line. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Brothers Holden and Warren King remember their first drink together—Blue Moon beers when Holden visited Warren at Colorado College. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Robbie Runyan, Nick James, Rebecca and Mark Arrington hide from the sun under an awning. Rebecca loves lots about Brewstillery: the location, the clear skies and the mix of food and beer. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Emily and Kathy Durka are still waiting for their Cup Bop bowls, but they don’t mind. Kathy likes the sunshine, the music and the people-watching, Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Kelly Boyce, Ty Strong and Carson Ewell lucked out with a beautiful day after a cloudy start for Brewstillery. Boyce started drinking when the gates opened, and he’s been here all day. He particularly liked the corn hole in the Game Area. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Cole DaSilva, Aly Blossom, Griffin Caster, Lauren Butler, Steve Macey and Fritz Hanseler are members of John Platt’s fan club. Platt is SLUG’s Events Coordinator, and he helped make Brewstillery happen. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Amanda Garnett and Cydnie Williams ordered their first drinks after Garnett’s parents dropped them off at Brio in Houston. Garnett picked a Peach Bellini and Williams had a hurricane. She’s still a hurricane girl. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Trevor Smith and Chelsea Harmon relax by Mark Miller Subaru’s Art Car. Smith started with a High West Double Rye cocktail called a Spaghetti Western, but now he’s sampling beer. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) John Ford and Bethanie Monsen-Ford enjoying their Saturday afternoon at Brewstillery. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Delaney Armijo, Morgan Carlson, and Andrew West are big fans of Bohemian and Zion Breweries. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Jessamyn Efken and Anne Louise started their drinking careers at Bar X with tequila shots. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Vanessa S., John D., Marina Q. and Kylie F. wander around Brewstillery, hosted by SLUG Magazine at Trolley Square. Vanessa finds it refreshing to see so many options here in Utah. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Ben, Anuj and Tyler liked Salt Flat’s hefe, Bohemian’s Sir-Veza and Roosters Brewing Co. respectively. Photo: John Barkiple
(L-R) Christian, Arquis, Ramon and Julian liked Roosters’ Pink Boots, Saltfire Brewing’s 12 Monkeys, Uinta’s Saddleback and Bohemian’s Sir-Veza, respectively. Photo: John Barkiple
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![(L-R) Trisha McBride and Anne Knott love the distillery boom happening in Salt Lake right now. “Distillery 36’s Spiced [Brigham] Rum is the most amazing spiced rum I’ve ever had,” McBride said. Knott liked her habañero vodka from Hammer Spring Distillers. Photo: John Barkiple](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-SLUG-ED-Brewstillery-BARKIPLE-300-3407.jpg)
![(L-R) Erica Griffin, Eric Jackson, Jessica Christensen, Sierra Burt and Raul Duke are drinking together after hours for the first time. They all work in the same [redacted] operating room. Jackson has good things to say about Proper’s Luau. Photo: John Barkiple](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-SLUG-ED-Brewstillery-BARKIPLE-300-3645.jpg)
