Local boy and pilot of City Weekly’s best gig, The Beer Nerd column since 2017. Current photojournalist at KSTU TV (Fox 13) and host of the Utah Beer Blog and Beer Nerd Radio on KUAA 99.9 FM radio.
Navigating Utah's new and stronger beer world.
by Mike Riedel | Oct 30, 2019
A pair of ales from Ogden breweries that are not for the timid.
By Mike Riedel | Apr 9, 2025
Tart fruit and crispy hops come through in this brew duo.
By Mike Riedel | Feb 19, 2025
A pair of ales from Ogden breweries that are not for the timid.
By Mike Riedel | Apr 9, 2025
Exploring the distinction between West Coast and New England-style IPAs
By Mike Riedel | Apr 2, 2025
Supporting women and non-binary brewers with Pink Boots Society offerings.
By Mike Riedel | Mar 26, 2025
There's no fruit in these tropical-themed picks, but you'd never know it.
By Mike Riedel | Mar 19, 2025
Try a different kind of dark beer this St. Patrick's Day
By Mike Riedel | Mar 12, 2025
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