New York Times Article on Utah Breweries

Check out the article here:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/travel/25journeys.html?ref=travel

Legalize home breweries in Utah!

Utah house bill HB51 (http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2009/htmdoc/hbillhtm/HB0051.htm) would allow Utah residents to brew up to 100 gallons of beer or wine per person at home without having to obtain a license from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Households would be limited to 200 gallons a year.
Brewing would be limited to personal or family use, or to be judged for quality in a competition.

I found out too late about the public hearing on Tuesday January 27, but it is not too late to contact the House Business and Labor Committee and politely urge the matter.

Rep. James A. Dunnigan, Chair, jdunnigan@utah.gov; Work Phone: 801-840-1800

Rep. Patrick Painter, Vice Chair, ppainter@utah.gov; Work Phone: 435-623-0687 Cell Phone: 435-660-1147

Rep. Jackie Biskupski, jbiskupski@utah.gov; Home Phone: 801-484-8369

Rep. Stephen D. Clark, sclark@utah.gov; Work Phone: 801-863-7289

Rep. Susan Duckworth, sduckworth@utah.gov; Home Phone: 801-250-0728

Rep. Gage Froerer, gfroerer@utah.gov; Work Phone: 801-621-0505 Cell Phone: 801-391-4233

Rep. Kevin S. Garn, kgarn@utah.gov; Work Phone: 801-776-0232

Rep. Francis D. Gibson, fgibson@utah.gov; Home Phone: 801-491-3763

Rep. Neil A. Hansen, neilhansen@utah.gov; Cell Phone: 801-564-0862

Rep. Brian S. King, briansking@utah.gov; Work Phone: 801-532-1739 Cell Phone: 801-560-0769

Rep. Todd E. Kiser, toddkiser@utah.gov; Work Phone: 801-266-6800

Rep. Michael T. Morley, mikemorley@utah.gov; Cell Phone: 801-636-0296

Rep. C. Brent Wallis, bwallis@utah.gov; Cell Phone: 801-452-3217

Rep. R. Curt Webb, curtwebb@utah.gov; Work Phone: 435-753-2467

Thank you for your efforts in helping to make home brewing legal in Utah!

No private clubs? Yea! Scanning IDs Boo!

The LDS Church officials told Republican leaders they would be amenable to a Utah hospitality industry alternative.

Utah bar owners would use electronic scanners to fight under age drinking, which would take place of the blanket private club law.

Why the need to get the LDS Church’s opinion, and why scanning an ID digitally would be more effective than scanning it with human eyes, are both items of this story I don’t quite understand, but if it wasn’t convoluted and borderline unconstitutional, it wouldn’t be Utah liquor.

Read more here:
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11522479?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com

Port O' Call I hardly new thee!

While Port O' Call has known their fate for a while now, the date wasn't solidified until recently. Port O' Call must close its doors by March 15 to make way for a new federal courthouse. Just two days before St. Patty's Day, this must be a disappointment to the establishment. Nobody likes Imminent Domain, but to not allow a final hurrah on one of the biggest days of the year is a travesty. I know the line has to be drawn, but it's a bar, and its St. Patty's Day... It's a shame!

Read more here:
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11438359?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com

Even Beer is Feeling the Pinch!

As this recession rages on, few industries seem to come away unscathed. The beer industry is no exception it seems, as the large brewery conglomerates are starting to see a downturn in profits. Usually economic slow downs drive up the sales of alcoholic beverages, as people look for ways to drowned out their sorrows. However this time things seem to be different.

So, save the economy and spend your money, and since you are spending it, spend it on beer... And remember, buy local first!

Can you find answers at the bottom of a pint glass? I did, but results may vary.

Read more:
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11462209?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com

Beer sandwich with Gay and Polygamist bread?

A story as convoluted as it sounds! A beer bar focused on gay patrons trying to sell liquor. They must be granted a zoning amendment, but they have some unique opposition… Polygamists surround the bar, and feel that a bar serving liquor would be a danger to the hundreds of children close by.

ONLY in UTAH!

Read more!
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11424417?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com

Have your beer, and drink it too!

Missouri College student Cary Silverman has developed "Pub Corn", an alcohol flavored popcorn.

The popcorn comes in flavors such as beer, pina colada and Irish cream. The best part; no hangover!

God bless America, and its collegiate institutions!

www.pub-corn.com