Beverages
Fisher Brewing
Fisher Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Salt Lake City's Granary District. It's Utah's oldest brewery brand, originally founded in 1884 and resurrected in 2017 after fifty years dormant. They brew over 100 unique beers per year with a taproom-first, community-focused approach.
Origin and History
- Original founding 1884 by Albert Fisher, a German immigrant, on the banks of the Jordan River near 200 South and 1200 West
- Peak era By the early 1900s, one of the largest breweries in the West at 75,000 barrels per year
- Prohibition Utah's only brewery to survive and reopen after Prohibition
- Closure Closed in 1967 after acquisitions by larger breweries
- Revival Reopened February 28, 2017 in an old auto shop at 320 W 800 S in the Granary District
Owners
The modern brewery was brought back by four partners after nearly five years of planning:
- Tom Fisher Riemondy Great-great grandson of Albert Fisher
- Steven Brown Front of house and merchandising
- Tim Dwyer Accounting
- Colby Frazier Head brewer
Fisher is now employee-owned and community-focused.
What They Do
Fisher operates a 10-barrel brewhouse with 17 rotating taps in their taproom. They brew over 100 unique beers annually across styles: hoppy IPAs, dark beers, sours, lagers, and seasonal offerings. The majority of sales come through the taproom with some to-go purchases. Flagship Fisher Lager anchors the lineup.
Scale and Revenue
Fisher is a microbrewery and does not publish revenue figures. In 2019 they produced around 1,700 barrels, with roughly 90% sold through the taproom. They've since expanded and continue to grow as one of Salt Lake's most respected craft breweries.
Brand and Design
Fisher has a standout brand and design team. They work with Kylee Firlit Creative for custom illustrations and seasonal beer can designs. The work features vibrant, mountain-inspired imagery that gives Fisher a distinctive look on shelves. Rich color and energetic aesthetics reinforce the brewery's identity and connect with outdoor-loving beer drinkers. The can art alone is worth noticing.
Favorite Beer: Cerveza
My favorite Fisher beer is the Cerveza, a Mexican-style lager. It's light, crisp, and sessionable at 4.7% ABV. Perfect for a hot day or when you want something refreshing without the heaviness of an IPA. It's the kind of beer that disappears too quickly from the fridge.