USA, UT: Silver Reef Brewing Co. to become St. George’s very first microbrewery

St. George, Utah will welcome Silver Reef Brewing Co., its very first microbrewery, KUTV 2News reported on February 1.

Microbreweries are known for producing small amounts of crafted beer and are increasing in popularity. Owner David Moody began constructing the brewery last year when he noticed the increased popularity of craft beer and lack of it in the local area.

Michael Key is the Director of Brewing Operations and is trained in German style brewing — which means the beer is never forced carbonated. The beer's quality comes from performing reverse osmosis to nearby water into polished beer water.

"Water is the most important ingredient in beer. You can have the best hops the best malt, the best yeast, but if your water is not good, your beer is not good," Key said.

Silver Reef Brewing Co. is presenting three 3.2 percent draft beers:

The first is a hazy session-style IPA called "Fresh and Juicy." It was brewed with five different hops and a malt called Golden Promise. Key says "it's not bitter," but rather "nice and tropical."
The second beer is an American red ale called "Color Country Red." It is fermented with Belgian ale yeast.

The third beer is a Mexican-style lager named "Agua del Diablo," which translates to "Devil's Water," pictured in their Facebook post below.

The brewery has also an all natural vanilla and bark flavored root beer, made with no additives or preservatives.

Located at 4391 S. Enterprise Drive, the brewery has plans for a pub restaurant, a beer garden, and to "become the beer" of southern Utah, according to St. George News.

Silver Reef Brewing Co. welcomes community members to its VIP grand opening on Friday from 7-9 p.m. at The Ledges Golf Club, along with a beer and food pairing event, at $45 per guest.

31 January, 2019