Brewery Profile

Salt Lake Brewing Co/ Squatters Pub Brewery

A visit here puts travelers inside one of the best-known names in downtown Salt Lake City beer history. Squatters Craft Beers was established in 1989, during the early years of Utah’s modern craft brewing movement, and its story is closely tied to the growth of local brewing in the state. When a visitor walks into Salt Lake Brewing Co. / Squatters Pub Brewery, the main point of interest is that connection: this is not simply a stop for a pint, but a place associated with recipes, branding, and local beer habits that have been familiar to Utah drinkers since the 1990s. The 147 West IPA series, named for the brewery’s initial location, is one example of how the pub’s identity still refers back to its downtown roots.

Travelers in Salt Lake City often look for a sense of how beer fits into a region better known to outsiders for mountains, national parks access, and a distinctive alcohol history. A stop at Squatters fits that search because it sits within the timeline of Utah craft beer rather than apart from it. Wasatch Brewery opened in Park City in 1986 after founder Greg Schirf relocated from Milwaukee and noticed the lack of local craft production; Squatters followed in Salt Lake City in 1989. The two brands later formalized their partnership in 2002 as the Utah Brewers Cooperative, combining production and distribution while keeping separate identities. For visitors comparing Utah breweries, that background helps explain why Squatters remains a frequent reference point.

Specific visitor amenities, current hours, and the day’s tap list should be confirmed directly with the pub before going. The taproom is the place to verify what is pouring, whether any long-running recipes are available, and how the current service setup works. Because the known story here is tied to continuity rather than a single novelty release, it is a useful stop for travelers who want context along with their beer. Pair it with other Salt Lake City or Park City brewery visits if the goal is to understand the broader Utah scene, especially the relationship between Squatters and Wasatch through the Utah Brewers Cooperative. Keep plans flexible, check current details, and treat the visit as a downtown Salt Lake beer-history stop as much as a tasting stop.

Squatters Craft Beers, established in 1989 in downtown Salt Lake City, is known for its long-standing commitment to the Utah brewing scene, producing fan-favorite recipes that date back to the 1990s, including the 147 West IPA series, named for the brewery's initial location. Squatters joined the state's burgeoning craft beer movement shortly after Wasatch Brewery opened in Park City in 1986, which was founded by Greg Schirf after he relocated from Milwaukee and identified the lack of local craft production. The two pioneering breweries formalized their partnership in 2002 by forming the Utah Brewers Cooperative, consolidating their production and distribution efforts. This cooperative structure allowed both brands to maintain their distinct identities while expanding their reach across the region, continuing the legacy initiated by Wasatch, which is recognized as the first craft brewery established in Utah.

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147 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101-1914

Phone: 18014668855

Website: http://www.squatters.com