About Us

At Shades Brewing, we pride ourselves on crafting exceptional, award-winning brews that embody innovation, quality, and community. Since our founding, we've been dedicated to creating unique beers that appeal to both adventurous palates and traditional beer lovers. Our diverse portfolio includes everything from our celebrated sours to classic ales and lagers, ensuring there's something for everyone. Located in the heart of South Salt Lake, we invite you to join us in our taproom to experience the passion and creativity that goes into every pint. Cheers to great beer and even better memories!

Awards

 
 

2017 – North America Beer Awards - Misconception Belgian IPA – Bronze Medal

2018 - North America Beer Awards -  Misconception Belgian IPA – Silver Medal

            North America Beer Awards -  Kveik #1 Golden Sour – Bronze Medal

            Great American Beer Fest  - -  Kveik #1  Golden Sour – Gold Medal

2019 - North America Beer Awards – FIT Light Lager - Bronze Medal

            North America Beer Awards -  Kveik Pina Colada Golden Sour  – Gold Medal

            Great American Beer Fest  - -  Kveik Thai Tom Kha Sour Ale  – Gold Medal  

Best of Utah – Best Brewery - Bronze

2021 – International Beer Awards - Kveik Peach Cobbler Sour Ale  – Gold Medal

             International Beer Awards - Kveik Tropical Storm Sour Ale – Gold Medal

             International Beer Awards – LIVLI Raspberry Seltzer – Gold Medal

            Great American Beer Fest  - -  Kveik #1 Golden Sour - Bronze Medal  

Best of Utah – Pina Colada Sour Ale- Best Local Beer

Best of Salt Lake

2022 – Best of Craft Beer Awards – Kveik Key Lime Pie - Bronze Medal  

            World Beer Cup - Kveik Peach Cobbler Sour Ale - Bronze Medal   

            World Beer Cup - Kveik Thai Tom Kha Sour Ale- Bronze Medal 

            World Beer Cup - Kveik Pina Colada Sour Ale - Silver Medal   

            International Beer Awards - Kveik Pirkly Pear Sour ale – Gold Medal

            International Beer Awards - Kveik Thai Tom Kha Sour Ale  – Gold Medal

            International Beer Awards - Kveik Carrot Cake Cream Ale – Silver Medal

            International Beer Awards - Kveik Boysenberry Pie Sour Ale  – Bronze Medal

            International Beer Awards - HR Aphrodite in Gin Barrels, Barrel Aged Belgian Blonde  – Bronze Medal

            International Beer Awards – LIVLI Mojito, Seltzer  – Bronze Medal

            US Beer Cup - Kveik Thai Tom Kha Sour Ale – Gold Medal

            US Beer Cup - Kveik Indian Curry Sour Ale – Silver Medal

            US Beer Cup - Kveik Key Lime Pie Sour Ale  – Silver Medal

2023 Best of Utah, Pina Colada Sour Ale – Best Sour Beer

2024 International Beer Awards - RazStachio Sour Ale, Silver

International Beer Awards - Spaghetti Dinner Sour Ale, Silver