Uinta Brewing Company - Was Angeles

Pouring a pale straw hue with a bright, modest head, Was Angeles offers a clean and approachable presentation. On the nose you’ll find fresh malt aromas of light bread crust and a hint of green cereal, followed by subtle floral and grassy hop whispers. The aroma stays relaxed and straightforward—there’s no fruited hop barrage or resinous bitterness, just a crisp sentiment of “beer” done well. On the palate it delivers a soft, easy‐going mouthfeel, medium‐light in body with a gently purring carbonation. Flavors of blanched wheat, soft cracker, and a touch of honey‐dew precede a comfortably dry, minimally bitter finish that leaves a clean impression. Refreshing and uncomplicated, it’s a go‐anywhere lager that pairs effortlessly with grilled corn, pulled pork sandwiches, or a casual evening of lawn chairs and good company.

When founder Will Hamill established Uinta (“you-in-tah”) in 1993, he succeeded in merging his love of brewing and his passion for the outdoors. Originally from Maine, Will enjoyed a lifestyle very much like many other Utahans when he arrived in the state, including kayaking, skiing, and biking. But, something was missing – the great craft beer that he had enjoyed in his native state. To satisfy his own cravings, Will took to home brewing and quickly became consumed. After years of perfecting recipes, he was producing beers that not only satisfied him, but also impressed his friends. At that point he enrolled at UC Davis to study brewing and develop his knowledge of the industry.

When Will began Uinta, it was at a very modest facility – a small, converted auto mechanic’s garage. From these humble beginnings, Uinta began brewing and distributing beer to local pubs and restaurants, and three years later demand had escalated enough to install a bottling line. By 2001, the brewery had outgrown its original location, so a 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility was built with energy efficiency as a prime goal. Not only was the new brewery outfitted with the best in brewing technology, it was built to be completely wind- and solar-powered. Yep, the brewery is 100% powered by Mother Nature herself, becoming the first business in Utah to achieve that milestone. But, their commitment to the environment doesn’t end there; they established a recycling location for brown glass, donate their used grain to local ranchers to use as feed, purchase recycled paper, and use natural lighting in the brewery as well as energy-efficient electric lighting. Great job guys, we’ll raise a glass to that! To learn more about Uinta Brewing Company, visit www.uintabrewing.com.