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Apr 16

Tickets for the inaugural Ogden beer fest this Saturday have sold out.

NEWS

2023 Spring Beer Fest. *Photo courtesy of Ogden Downtown Alliance*

If you’re a lucky ticket holder, read on to see what awaits for you. If not, be inspired to clear your calendar and grab tix early next year. We’ve also got the background on the hero of hops, Ogden Beer Fest producer and founder Chase Burch who picked up the reigns after Odgen Downtown Alliance ceased operations of its Spring Beer Fest last year.

Ogden, UT — Ogden is still thirsty! The debut Ogden Beer Fest at The Monarch sold out days before the event on Saturday, April 20.

Ogden Beer Fest celebrates the craft and culture of beer with exceptional brews, live entertainment, and community camaraderie in the heart of Ogden at The Monarch. General admission includes a commemorative sample cup, 4 sample pours, a $6 Food Voucher, and event access. Additional sample pours will be available for purchase.

In a brilliant move, awards have been added to the event.

Ogden Beer Fest Awards will consist of a panel of judges who will sample submitted beers from each brewery. Attendees also get to cast their votes. There will be a winner in the following categories:

Best Hoppy
Best Lager
Best Experimental
Best Overall
People's choice

CHASE BURCH, FOUNDER AND PRODUCER

Producer and Founder of Ogden Beer Fest Chase Burch. Image provided

Chase Burch has spent countless hours engaging with the community and participating in local events in the 15 years he’s lived in Ogden. He’s been Marketing Director at Lucky Slice for eight years, and is founder/producer of local and national events including Interlude Snowboard Show, Shred Fest (SLC), Turn n' Burn at Powder Mountain, and events for Anheiser Busch.

“We wanted to keep the momentum going here in Ogden and keep building the community and culture surrounding craft beer! With the combined efforts of myself, Nick VanArsdell (Lucky Slice Co-owner) and The Monarch (Brandy Shay), we're proud to be continuing this event and building it for years to come,” says Burch.

Festival attendees will sample an array of styles and flavors from a diverse selection of craft beers from local and regional breweries (listed below).

There will be food provided by Lucky Slice Pizza, live music from local artists, and activities for all ages.

"This event is not only a fantastic opportunity to highlight the incredible craft beer scene here in Ogden, but also to foster a sense of community and appreciation for this beloved beverage,” stated Burch in a press release.

BREWERIES/BEERS

The complete lineup of participating breweries (as of April 5):

Uinta
Talisman
Ogden Beer Company
Roosters
UTOG
Wasatch
Squatters
TF Brewing
Salt Flats
Epic
Prodigy
Bohemian
Level Crossing
Moab
Saltfire
Red Rock
Melivin
Roadhouse
Mtn West Hard Cider
Second Summit
Ogdens Own
Wasatch
Golden
Clear Water Distilling
Proper Brewing

FOOD VENDORS

Lucky Slice Pizza will be serving slices at the event, and they are also going to be operating a secondary pup-up food concept, serving a Beer Fest specific menu with some great beer-food pairings.

MUSICIANS/ENTERTAINMENT

Van Sessions will be hosting and curating a lineup of musicians, still to be announced. Local guitar instructor and aficionado Max Gilbert will be playing ambient tunes.

Artist galleries will be open throughout the Monarch for Beer Fest for attendees to browse and enjoy.

Follow Ogden Beer Festival on social media @Ogdenbeerfest for the latest updates and announcements.

Deann Armes

Deann Armes is a journalist, magazine editor, and business manager who relocated to Ogden from Salt Lake in 2015. After a decade of freelance writing for local publications—Salt Lake City Weekly, Utah Stories, Indie Ogden, Standard-Examiner—Deann created The Ogdenite to help locals and visitors find things to do and encourage more support for small businesses, artists and musicians.