Moving to Utah for three months , will the mormons be up for a few pints ?

eoins23456

as the title says . anyone ever been?

The Purveyor of Truth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsas7JI4quw

RobYourBuilder

Good luck with that. Their licensing laws are the most restrictive in 'the land of the free'. You cant by beer over 4% volume outside of State Liquor Stores and if you get remotely buzzed in a bar; they will cut you off.

Aongus Von Bismarck

Perhaps seeing as you're visiting one of the most scenic and unspoilt states in the US you should visit one of their national parks. Zion National Park, or the Canyonlands are breathtaking. If you're not that physically fit and don't fancy hiking around the parks then The Leonardo museum of science and contemporary culture would be a much better way to spend your time than having "a few pints" is some shrine to paddywhackery.

The Backwards Man

Handy table for alcohol laws by state in the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_the_United_States#Alabama.E2.80.93Hawaii

eoins23456

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Perhaps seeing as you're visiting one of the most scenic and unspoilt states in the US you should visit one of their national parks. Zion National Park, or the Canyonlands are breathtaking. If you're not that physically fit and don't fancy hiking around the parks then The Leonardo museum of science and contemporary culture would be a much better way to spend your time than having "a few pints" is some shrine to paddywhackery.

I think i might give the hiking a go at weekends actually !

eoins23456

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Handy table for alcohol laws by state in the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_the_United_States#Alabama.E2.80.93Hawaii

jesus they seem strict enough !

Aongus Von Bismarck

eoins23456 wrote: »

I think i might give the hiking a go at weekends actually !

Do. Its absolutely amazing. One of the most beautiful parts of the world.

deandean

when in Rome...
So give up the booze for three months.
Buy those morman underpants.
And embrace the spirit of the lord jesus christ who WILL save you.

0byme75341jo28

Utah sounds like hell on earth.

eoins23456

deandean wrote: »

when in Rome...
So give up the booze for three months.
Buy those morman underpants.
And embrace the spirit of the lord jesus christ who WILL save you.

i'll embrace the spirit of buddy christ but thats about it :P

Victor

Sure they will - if you cross into another state. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_Utah - Anything above "3.2 percent alcohol by weight (4 percent by volume)" is hard liquor.

Lumbo

deandean wrote: »

when in Rome...
So give up the booze for three months.
Buy those morman underpants.
And embrace the spirit of the lord jesus christ who WILL save you.

No to booze. Yes to flagellation.

The Backwards Man

eoins23456 wrote: »

jesus they seem strict enough !

It's funny Texas is one of the strictest by hours, but the most lenient on underage drinking.

Fred Swanson

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eoins23456

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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ah yeah , most get some chat up lines for after mass

The Th!ng

Be sure to visit Monument Valley and Lake Powell when you're there.

massdebater

I done a road trip across the states a few years ago and Utah was my favourite state. And I say that as a 24 years old Irish fella who was just looking for a party at the time! Breathtaking scenery, amazing valleys, great for hiking. Neighbouring Colorado was a close second with the Rocky mountains.

Killer Wench

I will pray for you.

the_monkey

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Perhaps seeing as you're visiting one of the most scenic and unspoilt states in the US you should visit one of their national parks. Zion National Park, or the Canyonlands are breathtaking. If you're not that physically fit and don't fancy hiking around the parks then The Leonardo museum of science and contemporary culture would be a much better way to spend your time than having "a few pints" is some shrine to paddywhackery.

This .

You are so lucky to be living there for awhile - the scenery is simply STUNNING.

As well as above National Parks, Bryce Canyon and Arches National park are amazing.

edit - Monument Valley too ... I was thinking Arizona, but it's right on the edge of UTAH ... enjoy !!

kingchess

you could check out your family tree while you are there,Mormons love Family trees for some reason,

eoins23456

Made a list of the sites and parks mentioned here to go to now!Hope to get through it all!

the_monkey

Incidentally, what will you be doing workwise while there ?

Fred Swanson

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For Forks Sake

deandean wrote: »

when in Rome...
So give up the booze for three months.
Buy those morman underpants.
And embrace the spirit of the lord jesus christ who WILL save you.

Acquire six wives.

eoins23456

the_monkey wrote: »

Incidentally, what will you be doing workwise while there ?

3 months training for tech support job in Ireland

-Toppy-

eoins23456 wrote: »

as the title says . anyone ever been?

Spent two weeks in Salt Lake City three years ago (for work)

Mormons who practise wont drink, (conversely ones that dont practise do drink)

There is/was an Irish bar over there too (fairly close to the centre of SLC)

When you are there try and get up to Park City pretty awesome drive (for a short drive from SLC)
Or a short drive away is the sundance ski resort (all of which relate to the film festival)

I drove from SLC to Vegas as well pretty cool road trip (about 8 hour drive)
The drive around St George by the bottom of Utah is pretty cool

If you like to shoot too, its a good place to go to ranges etc (work folk took me)
Toppy

Uncle_moe

Was just in Utah for a few days and the bars were the same as most I've been to in any state. They certainly weren't cutting people off who were drunk. If you want to have stronger booze at home why not the state line and fill up a rental car.
If you do get bored, you're only a short hop to vegas.

Bipolar Joe

Look for the punks. There's a pretty large punk and metal scene, and they will have booze. Might even get invited to a show or several.

Fred Swanson

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the_monkey

eoins23456 wrote: »

3 months training for tech support job in Ireland

Nice ... well get as much hiking in before the winter

crazygeryy

Victor wrote: »

Sure they will - if you cross into another state. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_Utah - Anything above "3.2 percent alcohol by weight (4 percent by volume)" is hard liquor.

Above ! 4 percent. Good god I'm an alcoholic in that state. In an awful state.......... Get it?

Wish i was you id love to go to utah.

the_monkey

Last year we went to the southwest USA in 10 days and managed to get in Joshua Tree,Grand Canyon,Monument Valley,Zion and Bryce Canyon - after seeing some of Utah (Zion, Bryce) I looked up other parks afterwards and realised you could spent a whole month just in Utah alone !!

So sorry we WASTED 4 days in that sh*thole Vegas ..