Salt City Suds Podcast

In this episode I sit down with Bryce Thompson. An arborist who enjoys local craft beer. Bryce has a history of brewing and working in the hospitality industry. We discuss his experiences with craft beer and being from Southern Utah. We sit down in the tap room of Salt Fire Brewing, which is where Bryce and I initially met. We enjoy some cold brews and enjoy a fun conversation discussing various t...

In this episode I sit down at Salt Flats Brewing with Elizabeth Adams & Karson Pope. Both of who are brewers at Salt Flats. We discuss how Elizabeth became a brewer at Salt Flats. Elizabeth discusses the firkin program at the brewery. We discuss the up coming Wild West Collab Fest. Elizabeth discusses being a new brewer. Karson joins the podcast post shift and has a beer with us. We discuss th...

After many times of recording at TF Brewing with many great guests I finally was able to sit down with the man responsible for Templin Family Brewing, Kevin Templin. Kevin and I discuss several topics. We discuss some well known knowledge about Kevins brewing past. From a short stint with home brewing and using old mining caves in Alta to use for primary fermentation on a German style bock bier. K...

In this episode the podcast travels to Anaheim, CA. I packed up my podcast gear and headed to southern California for a work trip. I sit down in the confines of my suite with Art of @La_Brewlife of Instagram. Over the past several months Art and I have followed each other and supported each others page and craft beer content. We sit down for a fun conversation about the Los Angeles craft beer scen...

In this episode is sit down with a lively Red, who recently started working as a brewer for Roosters Brewing. We are joined by a mellow and laid back Steve Kirkland who is the brewmaster at Roosters. We start of the episode discussing what Steve calls a cold IPA as having an "identity crisis". Which was poured and ready to enjoy a taster. Red discusses what lead her to ask to be consider...

In this episode I sit down with Tim Chappell of Chappell Brewing in South Salt Lake City, UT. Chappell was going to open its doors as Apex Brewing but due to litigation the team had to change the name. Tim talks about the hard work it has taken him to open the doors and now the challenge of getting you to step inside the newest brewery in Utah is ahead. We discuss what to expect as a patron from C...

In this episode I sit down with Joe and Brandon of Second Summit Cider in  Millcreek, UT. We sit down in what is going to be the office space of the Second Summit as the construction is ongoing. Joe discusses how the idea of a Cider Bar came about. Brandon, the head cider maker, feels comfortable being back in Utah as he recently moved from Colorado. We discuss the space where Second Summit is loc...

In this episode I sit down with Melissa Diaz, or better know as Diaz. Diaz in her short time in Utah has made quite an impression on the local community. Wether if it's her pouring you a beer, baking a cupcake you've enjoyed or a treat for your canine friend, Diaz thoroughly enjoys making people feel happy. We recorded this episode at TF Brewing per Diaz's request as this was the fi...

In this episode we recorded live in the tap room of Park City Brewing Company for the release of; Salt City Haze. The collaboration beer between Park City Brewing Company and the Salt City Suds Podcast. The beer is a Hazy Pale Ale and is definitely a beer packed with flavor. We sit down with friends and family to talk about the HAZY, craft beer, Park City Brewing and much more. We are joined of co...

In this episode I'm in the comforts of home as I record my first virtual podcast. I talk with master brewer, John Anaya and head brewer Jonathan Tate of King Cong Brewing in Sacramento California.   Please pardon the first 10 minutes of audio as we were at the mercy of our internet connections. This episode was great as we discuss King Cong Brewing. John discusses his history with beer and br...

In this episode of the Salt City Suds Podcast, I sit down with Mark Medura & Chris Detrick of Level Crossing Brewing. Mark is the founder & owner of Level Crossing Brewing.  Chris Detrick is the brew master at Level Crossing Brewing and a day one employee for the soon to be four-year-old brewery. We discuss the recent release of "The Black Album" an Imperial Black Rye IPA. Mark g...

In our first episode of 2023, we sit down with Matt Burdick, head brewer of Desert Edge Brewing in Salt Lake City, UT. Matt discusses the history of Desert Edge Brewing at the pub. Which is 50 years+ in business as a pub and going on 30 years as a brewery. We discuss the brews that Matt enjoys as he had a pint ready for us to try and get started with. Matt discusses his home brewing history. We al...

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Best of Bewilder Brewing. From the onset of the episode Brian and I have some laughs. Brian talks about how the brewing community is tightknit with friendly competition built in.  We discuss how brewing under experienced brewers has benefitted Brian up to this point in his career as a brewer. Brian discusses the complexity of brewing and how it can vary at ti...

In this episode is sit down with Adam Peck. Adam is an educator, CBS & BJCP judge to name a few things up his sleeve. We sit down in a private clubhouse to have some pints & discuss Adam’s journey to this point. We taste brews from across the country! Adam recounts the experience of moving to Utah. We discuss how Adam has taken to the local craft beer scene. Adam talks about his experience...

In this episode I sit down with Rio Connelly of Scion Cider in Salt Lake City. We talk about the history of beer styles and Rios history with brewing. Rio enlightens me about varietals of apples that we no longer have access too as people. Rio pours a flight of ciders for us to taste and journey through. Rio highlights the location of Scion Cider and the central 9th location. We discuss shelf life...

In this episode Troy Higgins joins the podcast. Troy is the head brewer at Park City Brewing Company. From travel nursing to brewing! Troy discusses his history with beer from Philly to Park City. Troy has done it all and everything in between. In this episode we discuss Troys home brewing past and his first brew. Working in the LAB which is a one barrel system and the flexibility it provides. We...

In this episode I sit down with Andy, a brewer in training at Grid City Beer Works. We sit down in the tap room at Salt Flats Brewing.  Andy is an Angelino who is now living in Salt Lake City, UT. Andy and I discuss how his beer journey lead him to leave Los Angeles for the mountains of Utah. From his start at a local liquor store to Uintah Brewing to a career move to Grid City Beer Works. We disc...

In this episode I sit down with Sabriel Gee and Troy Mumm of the Utah Ale Trail at Salt Fire Brewing. Sabriel, Troy and I  discuss the recently wrapped up Utah Ale Trail fall crawl. We discuss Third Sun & a Vancouver trip that sparked an idea. The initial fall crawl which took place in 2018. Collaboration brew(s) & favorite beer of 2022 so far.  Thank you for listening to the podcast. Plea...

Episode 30! We made it to a year as a podcast and we couldn't have asked for a funner episode. In this episode I sit down with prior guest Nicci Lyman and new guest, Mike Tuiasoa. This episode is full of laughs and good times. The terrific trio touch on different topics from recording at Level Crossing Brewing, wet hop brews, Nicci's new career move, Tui's craft brew origins. We als...

In this episode is sit down with The Three Musky Beers of TF Brewing! I sit down with Kyle, Cobb and Sam whom are all part of the brewing family at TF. This episode is full of laughs as #talkhop. We discuss how Cobb & Kyle got their start in the craft beer industry. The brewers discuss Oktoberfest, GABF, hops and constantly cleaning. We also discuss what macro beers we may find in their home f...

In this episode I sit down with the one and only Josh Scheuerman! Josh is an established artist who's work can be found throughout the Wasatch! Josh is a graphic designer, photographer, painter, muralist and much more. We sit down at Fisher Brewing in Salt Lake City within their newly implemented canning line. We discuss Josh's history with art and how and when he was commissioned to pai...

In this episode of the Salt City Suds Podcast I sit James Fowler of Sugar House Distillery. James & company welcomes us with a beautiful spread of their spirits. James discusses the history of distilling in UT. We dive into how James went from home brewing to opening up a distillery. James discusses the early days of SHD and how the flavors were received then in comparison to the present day....

In this episode is sit down with the Executive Director of the Utah Brewers Guild, Teri Mumm. Teri and I sit down for a pint and discussion at Hopkins Brewing which was a little loud, hopefully you don't mind the noise. Teri and I discuss the Utah Brewers Guild Collab Fest. We discuss Teris' history within the Utah beer community. Teri discusses how tight knit the Utah beer community. Th...

In this episode I sit down with brewer Jacob Fluetsch of Proper Brewing Co. Jacob and I discuss Jacobs the dog days of summer and the heat wave we're in and how that affects the brewhouse. Jacob has a crispy lager for us to taste, Shorty's by Proper. We also discuss how COVID possibly fast tracked Jacobs career path into brewing. We discuss core beers vs new releases while tasting a pint...

In this episode is sit down with beer bae, Karsen Moon. Karsen is the head brewer or RoHa Brewing Project. Karsen discusses his history with brewing craft beer.  Karsen talks about developing his craft in a hot bed for "the juice that we drink" as he puts it, in  San Diego, CA. We discuss what it means to be the head brewer and how that changes ones point of view towards brewers he'...