Shades On State

Shades On State Brewery turned bar in the heart of beautiful downtown Salt Lake City. Your good times await you.

Did you know we’ve started doing weekly beer pong tournaments on Saturdays? Well, now you do! Grab a homie & we’ll see y...
02/22/2025

Did you know we’ve started doing weekly beer pong tournaments on Saturdays? Well, now you do!

Grab a homie & we’ll see you tomorrow! 🍻

What will the 25% aluminum tariffs mean for beer prices? The answer right now is "We don’t know." As of this afte...
02/11/2025

What will the 25% aluminum tariffs mean for beer prices? The answer right now is "We don’t know."
As of this afternoon, we reached out to our can supplier. Our cans are sourced from the USA but, but our supplies don’t yet know what the impact of the tariffs will be.

Why are we worried?

Tariffs are paid by buyers. The U.S. doesn’t produce enough aluminum to meet demand so we import most of the aluminum used in the US. While the US has some manufacturing capacity to make more cans, we lack the ability to produce the aluminum needed. Smelting aluminum requires massive amounts of energy and produces significant carbon emissions. The U.S. struggles to compete with countries like Canada, where hydroelectric power makes aluminum production cheaper and cleaner.

At one point, the U.S. had a strong aluminum industry. In 1980, there were 32 primary smelters operating in the country. Today, there are only five. High energy costs and competition from global producers forced most of them to close. Bringing aluminum smelting back to the U.S. is not a quick fix. New smelters take 5–10 years to build and they cost $2–$5 billion and due to cost of production in the USA, there’s no guarantee they’d be competitive enough to find a market. This means even if the U.S. decides to boost domestic aluminum production, it won’t come on line anytime soon.

So will prices go up? Maybe maybe not. It depends on supply, demand, and the state of the economy. If a lot of people lose their jobs, or inflation erodes buying power so much it impacts demand, maybe not.

One thing we know, small business is at risk. If tariffs increase, aluminum costs will rise, the impact will not be felt equally across the industry. Large corporate-backed breweries like Wasatch Squatters (owned by Monster Energy) have the volume and resources to purchase directly from manufacturers. These suppliers often require bulk purchases of entire shipping containers of a single brand of cans—a level of purchasing power that’s out of reach for most small, independent breweries. Smaller breweries like ours don’t have the same buying power, or access to contracts like the big players.

What Does This Mean for Beer Prices? We’ll likely see higher aluminum costs, which could drive up beer prices. Big brewers might absorb some of the costs, but for independent breweries like ours, every added expense impacts our bottom line.

For now, we’re watching the situation closely. As always, we’ll do everything we can to keep our beer affordable and flowing, but we want our customers to understand the challenges behind the price of every can.

The US recycles 40-50% of aluminum used with aluminum cans reaching as high as 50-60%. Recycling alone is not the answer, but it is something we can all be better at starting right now.

Stay tuned—we’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

***NEW SOUR*** Cran-King Up the Fun!Just in time for the ultimate game day and holiday season, we’re excited to release ...
10/25/2024

***NEW SOUR*** Cran-King Up the Fun!

Just in time for the ultimate game day and holiday season, we’re excited to release Cran-King Up the Fun, our limited-edition Cranberry Sour Ale with a subtle almond twist. Perfect for those crisp fall afternoons and Thanksgiving celebrations. Drops this Thursday, October 31st, giving you the perfect excuse to come out and play on the spookiest of holidays.

This unique sour ale offers a smooth cranberry flavor that’s perfectly balanced—not too tart—making it an easy-drinking favorite. The subtle hint of almond adds a nutty warmth, reminiscent of fall gatherings and holiday feasts. It’s light, slightly crisp, and pairs perfectly with both game day snacks and Thanksgiving dinners.

Limited Release. See you Thursday!

09/04/2024

Mango Madness is officially here! and we’re pretty excited about it! If you’re craving something tropical with just the right kick, come on down to the taproom and give it a try. This Mango Sour has a subtle kick of chili to brighten your day. We’ve got a cold pint waiting for you.

Brewery (on site & to go)
154 W. Utopia, SSL

Shades on State (enjoy on site)
366 S. State St, SLC

** New Beer** Shades fans, we've got something new we think you're going to love. Meet Mango Madness Sour Ale. We’ve ...
08/27/2024

** New Beer** Shades fans, we've got something new we think you're going to love. Meet Mango Madness Sour Ale. We’ve added 110 gallons of mango to craft something really special, but don’t expect an overpowering punch. The mango flavor is there, just enough to keep things tropical and smooth, and we’ve paired it with a gentle chili warmth that sneaks in quietly.

It’s all about balance—sweet, tangy, with a subtle kick that makes it super easy to drink. Can’t wait for you to try it. 6.5% abv. Drops Thursday August 29th.

07/27/2024

**New Sour Ale ** this time on tap and if you're a cocktail drinker, you're going to LOVE it. This brew is inspired by the iconic Harvey Wallbanger cocktail. Infused with tangy orange bitters and sweet cherry flavors, this brew delivers a crisp, revitalizing experience perfect for beating the summer heat. The Harvey Wallbanger cocktail, was born in the 1950s in California and combines vodka, Galliano, and orange juice, an incredible combination that created a timeless drink. To jazz things up, we also have this tasty brew on the slushie machine to cool you off, so come on down to the brewery.

So many great beers... where to start? Let us highlight a few. On tap we've got a new pale ale. We brewed a pilot ...
06/21/2024

So many great beers... where to start? Let us highlight a few. On tap we've got a new pale ale. We brewed a pilot batch a bit ago. You drank us dry and asked for more. This pale ale is light to medium in bitterness with just a hint of sweetness. If you haven't tried our Grapefruit Radler... well, you'll want to stock up. Spring Fever comes with a subtle burst of zesty grapefruit and just a hint of sweetness. It's the perfect brew for a sunny day. Orange creamsicle cream ale is back for summer. You'll find it in our variety pack along with Hellion Blonde Ale. If you're feeling spicy, stop by and pick up some Spicy B***o Jalapeno Mezcal Margarita Sour Ale. This month we continue to feature "Sounds Gay, I'm In." Prickly Pear Sour Ale. This brew is light, yet flavorful. Sour, but not too sour. It's no wonder it's a gold medal winner. Patio's ready for you, come on by.

**NEW BEER** Drops this Thursday. Our Blueberry Cheesecake combines the juicy sweetness of fresh blueberries with the ...
06/04/2024

**NEW BEER** Drops this Thursday. Our Blueberry Cheesecake combines the juicy sweetness of fresh blueberries with the creamy richness of cheesecake, all balanced by a delightful sour tang. How can we get it to taste so much like blueberry cheesecake? It's brewed with graham cracker, powdered cream cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and blueberries!

This limited release will be available to drink Shades Tap Room and . It will also be available to go directly from the brewery.

6.5% abv $3.55 per can to go.

SHADES BREWING
154 W. Utopia
South Salt Lake, 84115

🌈 Join us for an LGBTQ Friendship Fling to kick off Pride Month! 🌈Get ready to make new friends and connections in a fun...
05/24/2024

🌈 Join us for an LGBTQ Friendship Fling to kick off Pride Month! 🌈

Get ready to make new friends and connections in a fun and inclusive atmosphere. Similar to speed dating but with a twist, our Friendship Fling will feature 5-minute rotations so you can meet a bunch of awesome people in a short amount of time.

Date: Thursday, May 30th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Pre-registration is required. We prepare participant note cards to be used during the event which you will use to let us know who you’d like to be friends with. When there is a match between two people, we will send both of you an email so you can share contact information and begin your adventures together.

After the event, stick around for a social where you can continue the conversations you started.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and welcome Pride Month in an inclusive environment. Tickets are $10 and available through our website (event page or directly from the shop)to our website on bio. www.shadesbrewing.beer

Can't wait to see you there.

Eight years ago South Salt Lake began a mural fest. These first murals were made out of paper and have since disintegra...
05/22/2024

Eight years ago South Salt Lake began a mural fest. These first murals were made out of paper and have since disintegrated, but they sure were fun to do. Hunble befinnings but Eight years later, year by year the murals grow in number and now art fills our streets. Big thank you to South Salt Lake and Utah Arts Alliance

If youve taken any photos at our mural tag us! We’d love to see your smiling faces.

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366 S State Street
Salt Lake City, UT
84111

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Tuesday 5pm - 12am
Wednesday 5pm - 12am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 5pm - 2am

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