Utah

The mountain state in western North America with the capital Salt Lake City belonged to Mexico until 1848, was a territory of the USA from 1850 and only became the 45th state in 1896. Around 70% of the population are Mormons. This denomination strictly rejects alcohol consumption, the state has the strictest rules in the United States in this respect (see also under Prohibition). The "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" was founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith (1805-1844). Mormons are strictly forbidden alcohol, nicotine as well as coffee and tea (except for medical reasons). There are countless detailed regulations in this regard.

In restaurants, hard drinks such as whisky or gin may only be served with meals. Bars that want to serve hard drinks without a meal must register with the competent authority as a "private club". Strict rules apply to public consumption of alcohol. Each glass served may only contain 28.3 grams of "premium alcohol" (about 1/4 wine at 13.5% vol.). Each time the bottle is poured, a counting machine records how much went into the glass. The bartender must always make sure that he does not bring a guest the reordered new glass until the old one is empty. Only one glass of alcohol is allowed next to the plate at a time.

To read the full text, you must be a Premium Member of wein.plus. You are currently not logged in to wein.plus. Become a Premium Member or log in with your credentials .

Become a Premium Member of wein.plus

Voices of our members

There is a vast number of sources on the web where one can acquire knowledge about wine. But none has the scope, timeliness and accuracy of the information in the encyclopaedia at wein.plus. I use it regularly and rely on it.
Sigi Hiss
freier Autor und Weinberater (Fine, Vinum u.a.), Bad Krozingen

Welcome back!

Utah

To read the full text, you must be a Premium Member of wein.plus. You are currently not logged in to wein.plus. Become a Premium Member or log in with your credentials .

Voices of our members

The world's largest Lexicon of wine terms.

EVENTS NEAR YOU