Utara Brewing Company

Utara Brewing Company Utara Brewing Company is an award-winning craft brewery proudly brewing small-batch beer in Sandpoint, Idaho. Hand crafted beer and affordable Indian cuisine.

From crisp lagers and hop-forward IPAs to seasonal specialties, every beer is brewed on our seven-barrel brewhouse.

09/04/2026

3pm today.

09/03/2026

🌿 Today’s the day! đŸș

Fresh hop brew day has arrived.

While Christina and Tim are on their way to the hop yard, I’m back at the brewery watching the mash, sparge, and boil—getting everything ready for one of my favorite brewing traditions of the year.

This year’s beer features fresh Amarillo hops, known for their bright orange, grapefruit, floral, and tropical aromas. Unlike dried hops that are processed and stored, fresh hops go straight from the bine to the brew kettle, capturing a vibrant character that only comes once a year.

One of the things that makes North Idaho so special is our proximity to hop country. Today, those hops will be harvested and infused into our wort in about 90 minutes—a luxury few breweries in the world get to experience. That incredible freshness is something you can taste in the finished beer.

Fresh hop brewing is where agriculture and brewing come together. It’s a celebration of the farmers who grow the hops, the people who harvest them, and everyone who helps transform a living plant into a glass of beer.

To everyone who plays a part in making this tradition possible—thank you. It truly takes a village, and I’m grateful to be a small part of it.

I can’t wait to share this year’s Fresh Hop Amarillo with you. đŸ»

🌿 Fresh hop season is almost here! đŸșOne of our favorite times of the year is just around the corner. The hops are nearly...
08/29/2026

🌿 Fresh hop season is almost here! đŸș

One of our favorite times of the year is just around the corner. The hops are nearly ready, and if Mother Nature cooperates, we’ll be brewing with fresh-picked hops before you know it. The farm is trying a kiln on Monday to see where the Amarillo crop is at and we’ll likely be picking next week!

There’s nothing quite like the vibrant aroma and unmistakable character of a true fresh hop beer. It’s a tradition we look forward to every harvest, and we can’t wait to share this year’s release with you.

Stay tuned
 harvest is almost here. đŸ»

đŸș Coming Early November: Fresh Hop Pale AleOnce a year, we get the chance to brew with one of the freshest ingredients i...
08/20/2026

đŸș Coming Early November: Fresh Hop Pale Ale

Once a year, we get the chance to brew with one of the freshest ingredients imaginable—wet (fresh) hops. Unlike traditional hop pellets, these Amarillo hops will travel from a Boundary County hop yard to our brewhouse in about six hours, preserving vibrant aromas that simply can’t be captured any other time of year.

To let these incredible hops shine, we’re simplifying our Pale Ale recipe by dialing back the specialty malts, creating a clean canvas for bright citrus, orange, grapefruit, floral, and fresh-picked hop character.

We’ll gently steep the freshly harvested hops in hot wort for hours before returning it to the kettle for a light sanitation step, preserving as much of their unique character as possible.

This year’s Fresh Hop Pale Ale is also headed to the North Idaho Brewers Cup, where we’re honored to be one of just six breweries selected to compete.

Fresh hop beers happen only once a year—and once they’re gone, they’re gone. We can’t wait to share this one with you this November!

08/18/2026

🍊 It’s Two Dollar Tuesday (Twos-Day)! đŸș

Today’s $2 Pint is our Tangerine Pale Ale!

This refreshing pale ale was part of the lineup that helped Utara earn the People’s Choice Award at the Post Falls beer festival last month, and today you can enjoy it for just $2 a pint.

Bright tangerine aromas greet you with every sip, thanks to real tangerine zest, while classic citrus hop character and a balanced pale ale finish keep you coming back for another.

If you’re looking for the perfect beer to cool off after work, this is it.

đŸș Tangerine Pale Ale
đŸ’” Just $2 today
🕒 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Utara’s Pub on Pine

Come celebrate with Sandpoint’s award-winning brewery and see why this beer was part of an award-winning lineup. Cheers! đŸ»

đŸș Coming This November: Monthly BJCP Beer Education at Utara Brewing!Have you ever wondered how beers win medals or what...
08/16/2026

đŸș Coming This November: Monthly BJCP Beer Education at Utara Brewing!

Have you ever wondered how beers win medals or what judges are actually looking for in a competition?

Beginning in November, Utara Brewing will host monthly BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) study sessions at our Pub on Pine. These sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about beer—whether you’re a homebrewer, craft beer enthusiast, or simply curious about what makes one beer different from another.

We’ll explore beer styles, brewing ingredients, off-flavors, sensory evaluation, and the science behind brewing exceptional beer. You’ll also learn how beers are judged in competitions using the internationally recognized BJCP Style Guidelines.

Beer competitions don’t judge every beer against each other—they evaluate how well a beer represents its intended style. Understanding those standards helps brewers make better beer and helps drinkers appreciate the incredible diversity of craft beer.

No experience is required—just a curiosity for great beer and a willingness to learn.

Stay tuned for dates and times, and join us this fall as we build a community of beer lovers dedicated to learning, tasting, and enjoying craft beer together.

Cheers from all of us at Utara Brewing! đŸ»

đŸ„ˆ Another medal for Utara! đŸ»We’re excited to share that our Selkirk Vienna Lager earned a medal at the Ales for the Cent...
08/16/2026

đŸ„ˆ Another medal for Utara! đŸ»

We’re excited to share that our Selkirk Vienna Lager earned a medal at the Ales for the Centennial Trail Beer Festival in Coeur d’Alene!

Not only was it an incredible day celebrating great beer, but the festival also helps raise money to support and improve the Centennial Trail—a cause we’re proud to be part of.

This marks our second award in as many months, and it’s a reminder that all the hard work, attention to detail, and passion we pour into every batch is paying off.

To everyone who has supported us by sharing a pint, bringing friends, and believing in what we do—thank you. Awards are wonderful, but your support is what makes them possible.

If you haven’t tried our award-winning Selkirk Vienna Lager yet, stop in and see what the judges—and our customers—are talking about.

Cheers to great beer, great trails, and an amazing community! đŸ»

We just published a new article on the Utara Brewing blog, and it’s all about one of the most important—and least unders...
08/14/2026

We just published a new article on the Utara Brewing blog, and it’s all about one of the most important—and least understood—ingredients in beer: grain.

While hops often steal the spotlight, every great beer starts with its grain bill. Barley provides the foundation, wheat builds body and foam, oats create that silky mouthfeel in hazy IPAs, and even corn has an important place in brewing crisp, refreshing lagers. Then there are the specialty malts that add everything from fresh bread and biscuits to caramel, coffee, and chocolate.

Award-winning beer isn’t about throwing every ingredient into the mash tun. It’s about understanding what each grain contributes and using it with purpose.

At Utara Brewing, we’re always refining our recipes, combining traditional brewing knowledge with modern science to make every pint just a little bit better than the last.

Check out our latest blog to learn more about the grains behind your favorite beers—and the craft that goes into every batch.

đŸș Cheers!

08/14/2026

💹 It’s a little windy out there today


The upside? The wind chased the wildfire smoke away, and it’s a beautiful afternoon to enjoy a beer outside.

Our back patio is filling up with friends, cold pints, and plenty of fresh air.

Whether you’re catching up with friends or just looking for a relaxing way to wrap up the day, we’ve got a seat waiting for you.

đŸș Cold craft beer
☀ Clear skies
đŸ» Great company

See you at Utara!

One of the best parts of being a craft brewer isn’t the beer—it’s the people behind it.This week, one brewery bailed me ...
08/12/2026

One of the best parts of being a craft brewer isn’t the beer—it’s the people behind it.

This week, one brewery bailed me out with water minerals. Another helped me out with a fresh brick of yeast. Neither expected anything back. They just wanted to help another small brewery succeed.

That’s the culture that makes craft beer special.

We share ideas, ingredients, equipment, and experience because we know that when independent breweries support one another, our entire community is stronger.

To the breweries that lent a hand this week—you know who you are. Thank you.

I’m proud to be part of an industry built on collaboration, generosity, and great beer. đŸ»

Address

214 Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID
83864

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 8:30pm
Friday 3pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 3pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+12086275070

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Utara Brewing Company posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to Utara Brewing Company:

Shortcuts

Share