The Salt Lake Tribune
Thursday, February 26, 2009
King's Peak Porter takes top honors
Yes, America. Utah makes great beer!

Uinta Brewing Co.'s, King's Peak Porter was named "Regional Champion" in the porter category at the 15th annual United States Beer Tasting Championship.
Uinta’s XIV Anniversary Barley Wine also received an honorable mention in the barley wine category.
More than 370 beers from 102 breweries were tasted at the competition, held earlier this month in Chicago. Winners were selected from six different regions. Uinta Brewing won its award in the Rockies/Southwest division. Other divisions include Northeast,Mid-Atlantic/Southeast, Midwest, California, and Northwest/Pacific.
Named after the highest point in Utah, King’s Peak Porter, has a dark color due to black and roasted malted barley. It can be purchased in restaurants and grocery stores throughout Utah.
The Anniversary Barley Wine is brewed liked beer, but has an alcohol content of 10.6 percent, which is equivalent to wine. It is available only at Utah state liquor stores.
For more information visit uintabrewing.com

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