Beer & Spirits
Wolfdog Brewing is a brewpub in Sandy and is led by Derik DeBoard, a master brewer with 12+ years of experience in all aspects of the beer brewing process. The business he started with Eric Brooks and a private financial supporter is in the final steps of acquiring a manufacturer’s license. Wolfdog has been producing great suds for the Sandy community since November 2025, utilizing other breweries to make a mark on the trade as they’ve earned their tavern license, liquor license and now manufacturing license.
Wolfdog 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’s 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’s transition into the ‘civilian’ life outside of service.
“DeBoard’s influences are a beautiful mix of flavors and experiences.”
DeBoard started by gathering experience with Uinta, working in packaging and then taking a greater position of responsibility working with Squatters and their complete brewing process. Squatters, in particular, spoke to DeBoard because their system for brewing was not fully automated at all levels, which still allowed for a brewer’s touch, sense and creative manipulation. DeBoard then elevated to Master Brewer at Strap Tank Brewing, 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…