I live along the Wasatch front ... as in mountains - BIG, gorgeous mountains. The Utah Brewers Cooperative is a combination of Wasatch and Squatters Brewing and they won the the prize for Mid-Size Brewing Company and Mid-Size Brewing Company Brewer of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival in September 2010. UBC also won gold medals for Summerbrau and Squatter's Wit as well as a bronze for Hell's Keep.
I have yet to try the other brews but I will be sure to keep you up to date as I do ... but first, I would like to share my first and favorite Utah beer - Wasatch Apricot Hefeweizen.
Now many would think - Apricot? Beer? and I am here to tell you - YES! and it is divine! The apricot smell and taste (all natural) are potent but not overpowering. It compliments the wheat base perfectly and is a good drinking beer as well as a pairing.
I could go on and pretend that I speak beer afficionado snob speak - but I don't. I can simply say - TRY IT! You might like it! I did.
What is your favorite fruit based beer?
