Jan 23, 2020
You don’t need to live in Salt Lake County to quench your thirst for Utah craft beer. Bonneville Brewery is located 35 miles to the west of the capital city. It’s well worth the drive—not only for the beer but also for the brewpub fare and the stunning scenery.
The two-story pub is spacious. And in warmer months you’re able to enjoy a pint on the patio while taking in views of the Great Salt Lake, Stansbury and Antelope islands, and the Oquirrh Mountains. For non-Utahns, the Great Salt Lake is the remnants of the massive prehistoric Lake Bonneville, the brewery’s namesake.
We sat down with Bonneville Head Brewer Dave Watson to learn more about this somewhat hidden gem. Watson is a former photojournalist who then worked at The Beer Nut Homebrew Shop and Desert Edge Pub in Salt Lake City before helping to open Bonneville Brewery in 2012.
During our conversation:
- We chat about Watson’s interesting path to Bonneville Brewery
- We discuss his philosophy when it comes to brewing award-winning beers
- He shares his thoughts on the Utah craft beer scene and the growth it’s experienced in recent years
- And he explains the origin story for one of Bonneville’s most-recognizable brews — Free Roller Session IPA
For an accompanying article about Bonneville Brewery, please visit UtahBeerNews.com.
Enjoy the episode!
Episode 29 | Jan. 22, 2020