{"id":195463,"date":"2026-04-01T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slugmag.com\/?p=195463"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:33:04","slug":"wolfdog-local-veteran-shares-hops-from-around-the-world-at-sandys-first-brewpub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slugmag.com\/community\/wolfdog-local-veteran-shares-hops-from-around-the-world-at-sandys-first-brewpub\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolfdog: Local Veteran Shares Hops from Around the World at Sandy\u2019s First Brewpub"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wolfdog has been producing great suds for the Sandy community since November 2025. Photo: Victoria Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wolfdog Brewing <\/em>is a brewpub in Sandy and is led by Derik DeBoard<\/strong>, a master brewer with 12+ years of experience in all aspects of the beer brewing process. The business he started with Eric Brooks<\/strong> and a private financial supporter is in the final steps of acquiring a manufacturer\u2019s license. Wolfdog <\/em>has been producing great suds for the Sandy community since November 2025, utilizing other breweries to make a mark on the trade as they\u2019ve earned their tavern license, liquor license and now manufacturing license.<\/p>\n

\u200bWolfdog<\/em> operates with five steel barrels producing around 155 gallons of beer a piece and six fermenters with a timeline of 10-75 days to produce the proper beer, depending on style and flavor. DeBoard\u2019s influences are a beautiful mix of flavors and experiences. The primary influence he acquired in life was during a trip home from his third deployment as a Navy Corpsman (medic), after supporting combat with the United States Marine Corps in a Scout Sniper Platoon. Transition time spent in Kyrgyzstan introduced him to Czech pilsner. This, combined with tastes for Shiner Bach and Sierra Nevada, led to a passion for brewing during DeBoard\u2019s transition into the \u2018civilian\u2019 life outside of service.<\/p>\n

“DeBoard\u2019s influences are a beautiful mix of flavors and experiences.”<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Many of Wolfdog’s signature flavors originate from New Zealand. Photo: Victoria Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DeBoard started by gathering experience with Uinta<\/em>, working in packaging and then taking a greater position of responsibility working with Squatters<\/em> and their complete brewing process. Squatters<\/em>, in particular, spoke to DeBoard because their system for brewing was not fully automated at all levels, which still allowed for a brewer\u2019s touch, sense and creative manipulation. DeBoard then elevated to Master Brewer at Strap Tank Brewing,<\/em> coming full circle on his brewing knowledge and application experience. At this location, he helped them rise from 800 to 2,000 barrels a year and truly refined his skills.<\/p>\n

At this time DeBoard reconnected with Brooks, a sniper he worked and deployed with for combat operations in Afghanistan. From this, they have been able to adapt combat skills, discipline, attention to detail and medical support to brewing. This combination, with the addition of a silent financial partner, led to Wolfdog Brewing,<\/em> crafting unique and flavorful brews. Customers have often put idea requests in for new beers and with DeBoard\u2019s brewing process, it has been simple to take requests and put them into reality. \u201cTake anything and turn it into something fun,\u201d DeBoard says.<\/p>\n

“Customers have often put idea requests in for new beers and with DeBoard\u2019s brewing process, it has been simple to take requests and put them into reality.”<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Wolfdog looks forward to adding more to their flavors and hosting events. Photo: Victoria Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Future movement for Wolfdog Brewery<\/em> includes adding more to their flavors and hosting outdoor, closed street events. A lot of their flavors are more on the fringe compared to standard breweries and many of the Wolfdog Brewing<\/em> hops originate from small areas in New Zealand. \u201cI\u2019m trying to produce beers with great hops that no one really knows about,\u201d DeBoard states. Included with his innovative flavor choices are the restaurants within walking distance and a pet friendly eating and drinking patio space. Two of the local restauran<\/span>ts that offer food orders for <\/span>Wolfdog <\/em>customers are <\/span>Mooyah Burgers<\/em><\/a> and <\/span>Thai Land<\/em><\/a>, providing food 10 to 15 minutes within order placement from <\/span>Wolfdog<\/em>. There is also current work <\/span>with the health department being done so that an outdoor smoker can be added to the <\/span>Wolfdog<\/em> patio to include smoked pulled pork and similar slow-cooked barbeque tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Utah patrons are invited to try the brews and flavors of Wolfdog<\/em>, with an added chance of meeting Comet<\/strong>, a husky-malamute-German shepherd-Timberwolf mix that can sometimes be greeted on-site, named after some of DeBoard\u2019s favorite hops. Wolfdog<\/em> can be visited at 9680 S State St in Sandy, and can be found at wolfdogbrewing.com<\/em><\/a> and on Instagram @wolfdog_brewing<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Read more about Utah’s local food and spirits:
\nBeyond the Bar: How Shantelle Pace is Crafting Up Cocktails Through Online Mixology<\/em><\/a>
\nCaputo’s: It Takes a Village to Create a Salt Lake Staple<\/em><\/a>
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