Roosters Brewing Company and Restaurant, on historic 25th Street in Ogden, was the third stop on our northern Utah brew tour. We ordered the Polygamy Pale Ale, which was too hoppy for Hank's taste, and the Two-Bit Amber, which is a fine, if unremarkable, red ale. We both went with the specials for dinner: the chicken chimichangas, which had a lot of flavorful shredded chicken wrapped in crispy flour tortilla packages, and the chicken cordon bleu, also reported as very tasty.

The Wasatch Brew Pub and Eatery in swanky Park City is partnered with Squatter's in the Utah Brewer's Cooperative, and as such shares an offsite brewery and bottling facility. I had the seasonal pumpkin ale, which was strongly but not overwhelmingly spiced, accompanied by the fish tacos with Wasatch beer-battered cod, shredded cabbage, tomatoes, and pico de gallo. Hank went with the Evolution Amber Ale and the chipotle chicken enchiladas, which could have been a little hotter chile-wise.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the two excellent saloons we also found: the Shooting Star and the No Name. The Shooting Star in Huntsville is Utah's oldest continually operated saloon (built in 1879) and is packed to the ceiling with antiques, knickknacks, old photographs, and a stuffed and mounted St. Bernard's head. The taps pour only Budweiser, Bud Light, and Coors, but there is an impressive selection of bottled beer, including the very good local Cutthroat Ale.

The No Name Saloon, on historic Main Street in Park City, is similarly filled with old stuff. The antique building itself is incredible with high ceilings, vaulted brick ovens, and a gorgeous wooden bar. We managed to grab one seat at the crowded bar (when its former occupant got up to play on the indoor shuffleboard court) and each of us had a Cutthroat Ale, this time on tap.

Greater Salt Lake City's microbreweries produce outstanding beers, far better than might be expected. With only four of Utah's twelve brewpubs visited during my trip, I have reason to return to see if the rest of the state's suds are equally as enjoyable.