List of breweries, wineries, and distilleries in Utah
This is a list of breweries, wineries, and distilleries in the state of Utah.
As of 2013 there were eighteen breweries operating in the state.[1] As of November 2017, this number had increased to 27, ranking 40th in total number of breweries and 38th in per capita number of breweries, with 1.4 per 100,000 people of age 21 and over. However, Utah is 27th in the total number of craft beer barrels produced, and 16th per capita.[2].
There are also 14 distilleries and nine wineries currently operating in Utah.
Breweries
| Company | Type | City | Year Founded [3] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uinta Brewing Company | Regional brewery | Salt Lake City | 1993 | Largest brewery in Utah as of 2016 |
| Utah Brewers Cooperative | Regional brewery | Salt Lake City | 1986 (Wasatch) 1989 (Squatters) | Coalition of Squatters Brewery in Salt Lake City and Wasatch Brewery in Park City. Wasatch Brewery, opened in 1986, was the first modern microbrewery in Utah. Squatters opened in Salt Lake City in 1989. The two companies merged to form the Utah Brewers Cooperative in 2000, but retain separate brand names.[4] |
| EPIC Brewing Co. | Regional Brewery | Salt Lake City | 2010 | First High Point Micro Brewery in Salt Lake City |
Distilleries and wineries
| Company | Type | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| High West Distillery | Distillery | Park City | |
| Summum | Winery (Closed) | Salt Lake City |
See also
References
- Dawn House, "From zero to 18, brewers flourishing in Utah." The Salt Lake Tribune, February 4, 2013.
- Brewers Association - Statistics by State. Accessed November 24, 2017.
- A Utahan Goes on a Bike Trip to Europe and Discovers European Beer. Utah Stories. March 5, 2018.
- Utah Brewers Cooperative loses three top employees in restructuring. The Salt Lake Tribune. August 19, 2015.
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