re: Utah - any breweries or beers to seek?

Just be aware of beer laws there. Anything on tap is sub 4% by law, so everything brewed for draft beer is usually dialed way back from their usual recipe.

Moab brewery doesn't have good beer, but the nut brown ale isn't bad.

Eddie McStiffs has the best selection around Moab, and pretty solid food.

I'm a big fan of Red Rock Elephino. Balanced west coast dipa. You'll struggle if you're looking for hazy ipas there.