Uinta Brewing Company - Wyld Juicy IPA

Pouring a radiant golden-hue with a lively off-white head, Wyld Juicy welcomes you with a vibrant tropical aroma: ripe mango, pineapple, orange zest and a whisper of white grape all dance in the glass. The malt base stays crisp and clean, letting the hop-forward character shine without becoming heavy. A faint hint of soft, pillowy wheat or flaked oats underpins the aromatics, helping to lift the fruit without muddying the profile. On the palate the beer delivers a smooth, medium-light body with bright citrus rind, juicy mango flesh and tropical pineapple notes up front. Bitterness is kept in check — restrained and supporting rather than dominating — leaving a clean, dry finish. The carbonation keeps things spry, the malt slightly sweet but balanced, and the overall impression is of a bright, easy-drinking IPA built for flavor rather than brute hop assault. An ideal match for fish tacos with mango salsa, grilled teriyaki shrimp, or simply kicking back on a sunny patio with 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.