From a winery opening in the former polygamist settlement of Hildale to a new cidery adjacent to Capitol Reef National Park, laws have recently loosened on liquor production in the Beehive State. Remember, Utah had zero craft breweries before Wasatch Brewing opened in Park City in 1986, and today more than 40 call it home. So instead of drinking your usual brew, take a road trip to these breweries and distilleries beyond Park City to sip something new. 

Water Canyon Winery | Hildale

You may not think of southern Utah as a wine destination, but this new family-owned-and-operated winery specializes in excellent natural wines. No sulfites, preservatives, or additional yeasts are added during fermentation, and every bottle is organic. Sample the Sangiovese on a private tour paired with charcuterie and vineyard vistas. watercanyonwinery.com 
Where to Stay: Water Canyon Resort: Bunk up amid the red rocks in a luxury cabin near the winery. Every unit is outfitted with a kitchenette, dining table, fire pit, and workspace. watercanyonresort.com

Etta Place Cider | Torrey

Torrey’s red rock-surrounded orchards grow apples with incredible flavors that transform into delicious hard ciders. Book a tour online for a behind-the-scenes look at this cider-making facility followed by a sampling. Flavors range from a dry hard cider, reminiscent of a sauvignon blanc, to the sweeter gingered hard cider. Tastings are available Monday–Saturday for $10. ettaplacecider.com
Where to Stay: Capitol Reef Resort: Sleep outside Capitol Reef National Park in a guest room, cabin, Conestoga wagon, or tepee. All guests enjoy access to a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. capitolreefresort.com 

New World Distillery | Eden

Head to the heart of Ogden Valley for samples of interesting gins, vodkas, and cherry liquor. Tours are offered Friday–Sunday and include a tasting for $20. Take home a bottle of barrel-rested Oomaw gin or Ogden Valley vodka. newworlddistillery.com 
 Where to Stay: Compass Rose Lodge: Find 15 fab bedrooms at this Huntsville hotel. Guests get half-off telescope tours of the onsite Huntsville Astronomic and Lunar Observatory (HALO). compassroselodge.com 

Silver Reef Brewery & Distillery

Whether you love craft beer or sophisticated spirits, you’ll find something sippable at Southern Utah’s largest craft brewery. Specializing in German styles with an American twist, try the Spaghetti Western, a hop-forward pilsner showcasing the grit of the American West. Spirits run the gamut; sample bourbon, rum, vodka, and brandy. Open Tuesday–Sunday for tastings. sgbev.com
Where to Stay: The Advenire: This downtown pioneer-chic hotel features plush rooms, a rooftop terrace, and a soaking whirlpool. Don’t miss dinner at its five-star restaurant, wood.ash.rye. theadvenirehotel.com