25 Best Utah Beers to Drink in 2026

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Big Bad Baptist gives Epic Brewing Company a focused expression of barrel-aged imperial stout. The glass brings bourbon, espresso, dark chocolate, roasted malt, and warming oak, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with chocolate cake, smoked brisket, or blue cheese. A snifter concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Hop Rising gives Squatters Craft Beers a focused expression of double ipa. The glass brings grapefruit, pine, resin, and caramel malt with a dry 72-IBU finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with spicy wings, barbecue, or aged cheddar. A IPA glass concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Cutthroat gives Uinta Brewing Company a focused expression of pale ale. The glass brings pine, citrus, caramel malt, and a firm but approachable hop close, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with burgers, fish tacos, or sharp cheddar. A nonic pint concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Polygamy Porter gives Wasatch Brewery a focused expression of porter. The glass brings coffee, cocoa, toasted malt, and light caramel in a smooth dark body, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with barbecue, chocolate dessert, or smoked Gouda. A porter glass concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Dubhe gives Uinta Brewing Company a focused expression of imperial black ipa. The glass brings dark chocolate, pine, citrus, roasted grain, and assertive hop bitterness, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with charred steak, blue cheese, or chocolate cake. A tulip concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Devastator gives Wasatch Brewery a focused expression of double bock. The glass brings toasted bread, caramel, dark fruit, and a rich warming lager finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with roast pork, sausages, or bread pudding. A stein concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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801 gives Uinta Brewing Company a focused expression of craft pilsner. The glass brings citrus rind, fresh flowers, pale grain, and crisp balancing bitterness, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with fried fish, pretzels, or grilled chicken. A pilsner glass concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Was Angeles gives Uinta Brewing Company a focused expression of premium american lager. The glass brings clean grain, gentle floral hops, light sweetness, and a crisp crushable finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with tacos, burgers, or salty snacks. A lager glass concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Full Suspension gives Squatters Craft Beers a focused expression of pale ale. The glass brings citrus, pine, caramel malt, and dry-hop aroma with a balanced 40-IBU finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with pizza, grilled chicken, or cheddar. A nonic pint concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Juicy IPA gives Squatters Craft Beers a focused expression of hazy ipa. The glass brings bright citrus, ripe stone fruit, soft malt, and a smooth creamy finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with spicy tacos, fried chicken, or fresh chèvre. A tulip concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Apricot Hefeweizen gives Wasatch Brewery a focused expression of fruit hefeweizen. The glass brings ripe apricot, soft wheat, mild tartness, and a refreshing lightly fruity close, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with grilled chicken, fruit salad, or Brie. A weizen glass concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Evolution Amber Ale gives Wasatch Brewery a focused expression of amber ale. The glass brings toasted malt, caramel, gentle fruit, and Willamette-like earthy hop balance, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with roast chicken, burgers, or aged cheddar. A nonic pint concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Hazy Hop Rising gives Squatters Craft Beers a focused expression of hazy double ipa. The glass brings citrus zest, stone fruit, saturated hops, and a pillowy soft mouthfeel, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with spicy pizza, hot chicken, or blue cheese. A tulip concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Juicy Imperial IPA gives Squatters Craft Beers a focused expression of imperial hazy ipa. The glass brings citrus, stone fruit, soft grain, and a strong but rounded hop finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with carnitas, spicy noodles, or sharp cheddar. A IPA glass concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Hop Rising Tropical gives Squatters Craft Beers a focused expression of tropical double ipa. The glass brings mango, citrus, tropical hops, and sturdy malt with a dry 72-IBU finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with jerk chicken, spicy tacos, or pepper jack. A tulip concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.

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Holy Haze gives Wasatch Brewery a focused expression of hazy pale ale. The glass brings light fruit, soft malt, mild roast-like depth, and a crisp hazy finish, with enough balance and structure to keep each flavor clear from aroma through finish.

Serve it at an appropriate cellar-to-cool temperature with pizza, grilled vegetables, or mild cheddar. A nonic pint concentrates the aroma, supports the texture, and makes the beer’s finish easier to evaluate.