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Tasting notes from my first Pie and Beer Day

Posted on Friday, July 28, 2017 by Ryan Olson

Monday was the first Pioneer Day that I’ve been able to celebrate in Utah for many years. I started the day in a traditional way — by attending the Days of ’47 Parade in Salt Lake City. After a break, … Continue reading →

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One reason why I may go to Buffalo Wild Wings & one reason why I may never go back

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 by Ryan Olson

Buffalo Wild Wings completed its expansion to Chico this week. Judging by photos of early lines and posts in my Facebook feed, it seems a lot of people are happy about the development. Although I love saying “The game is … Continue reading →

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Taste Test: Sierra Nevada Nooner Session IPA

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2014 by Ryan Olson

Last month, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. released a variety pack called “4-Way IPA.” A co-worker and I agreed to split a 12-bottle case from the Chico brewery that included Blindfold Black IPA, Nooner Session IPA, Snow Wit White IPA, as … Continue reading →

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Utah’s state liquor stores — An outsider’s look at a unique booze wonderland

Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011 by Ryan Olson

Over the summer, I spent my vacation in Salt Lake City. During a walk through the Sugar House neighborhood, I entered one of Utah’s State Liquor Stores for the first time. I honestly didn’t know what I was expecting, but … Continue reading →

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Petty thieves turn Sierra Nevada events slightly skunky

Posted on Friday, November 19, 2010 by Ryan Olson

It was wonderful that Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. threw several events this year, including an Oktoberfest dinner next to its on-site hop fields and a 30th anniversary party in one of the brewery’s warehouses on Nov. 15. They also donated … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Utah liquor law that never directly affected me

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by Ryan Olson

This is going to be a weird post because it’s about a liquor law from my homestate of Utah that I never really ran into, but I could have — before today. In the past, bars were “private clubs” where … Continue reading →

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