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Unclaimed profileHive 435 Taphouse
St. George, UT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hive 435 Taphouse runs a beverage program built around a substantial Specialty Drinks list, with named cocktails and full ingredient descriptions. The Hive Old Fashioned, smoked with High West bourbon or Double Rye, and the Basil Ketel Gimlet with housemade basil simple show a kitchen-and-bar approach to classics and seasonal variations. A Wines section with Reds and Whites sits alongside wine-based sangrias, while beer spans drafts and bottles, and non-alcoholic brews and soda round out the menu. This is a cocktail-first taphouse with a broad, approachable list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hive Old Fashioned, a hickory-smoked build with High West bourbon or Double Rye, honey, and orange bitters. The Basil Ketel Gimlet is a lighter seasonal option with Ketel One, fresh lime, housemade basil simple, and St. Germaine. For a wine-based drink, the Summer Sangria with pinot grigio is $10.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a lengthy cocktail list with recognizable classics and seasonal variations will find plenty to choose from. The mix of drafts, bottles and cans, wines, and non-alcoholic brews suits groups with different preferences. Those who enjoy games, darts, live music, sports, and daily specials alongside their drinks will find a natural fit.
- When should I go?
- With games, darts, live music, sports, and daily specials offered, the venue suits casual outings and group gatherings. Daily specials provide a reason to check the schedule.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range from $8 to $14, with the Basil Ketel Gimlet and Manhattan at $12 and the Hive Old Fashioned and Hive God Father at $14. Wine-based sangrias are $10 to $12. Guests have noted cocktail prices are average but can add up quickly.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Hive Old Fashioned is hickory smoked and offers a choice of High West bourbon or Double Rye. Housemade basil simple appears in the Basil Ketel Gimlet, and the Hive God Father pairs Woodford Reserve with Di Amore amaretto on a large rock. The beverage list spans specialty cocktails, wines, drafts, bottles and cans, non-alcoholic brews, and mixed shooters.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Specialty Drinks list is extensive, with named cocktails and detailed ingredient descriptions. Spirit-forward classics like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan sit alongside seasonal variations such as the Basil Ketel Gimlet. Prices range from $8 to $14, with most named drinks at $12–$14.
Menu strengths
- — Specialty Drinks section lists numerous named cocktails with full ingredient descriptions.
- — Menu includes spirit-forward classics and seasonal variations.; Housemade basil simple and hickory-smoked preparation show a kitchen-and-bar approach.
Standout selections
- — Hive Old Fashioned — $14 — hickory smoked with either High West bourbon or Double Rye, honey, orange bitters.
- — Basil Ketel Gimlet — $12 — Ketel One vodka, fresh lime juice, housemade basil simple, St. Germaine elderflower.
- — Hive God Father — $14 — Woodford Reserve, Di Amore amaretto served on a large rock.
Pricing: $8–$14
Wine
A Wines section is organized into Reds and Whites subsections. Wine-based sangrias include Summer Sangria with pinot grigio, Pumpkin Spice Sangria with white wine, and a red blend Sangria, priced $10–$12.
Menu strengths
- — Wines section organized into Reds and Whites subsections.
- — Three wine-based sangrias offer varied fruit and seasonal profiles.
Standout selections
- — Summer Sangria — $10 — pinot grigio, triple sec, cranberry, lemon lime soda, strawberries and lemon.
- — Pumpkin Spice Sangria — $12 — white wine, mango nectar, pumpkin pie syrup, cinnamon stick, oranges, cinnamon apples & clove.
Pricing: $10–$12
Beer
Draft sections cover pilsners, ales, lagers and kolsch, pale ales and IPAs, dark beers, fruit, sour, seltzers and seasonal, and wheat. Bottles and cans include IPAs, sours, seltzers, ciders, dark beers, and specialty categories, with non-alcoholic brews also available.
Menu strengths
- — Draft program spans multiple styles including pilsners, ales, lagers, kolsch, pale ales, IPAs, dark beers, fruit, sour, seltzers, seasonal, and wheat.
- — Bottle and can selection includes IPAs, sours, seltzers, ciders, dark beers, and specialty categories.
Standout selections
- — Draft beer program spans multiple styles including pilsners, ales, lagers, kolsch, pale ales, IPAs, dark beers, fruit, sour, seltzers, seasonal, and wheat.
- — Bottles and cans spanning IPAs, sours, seltzers, ciders, dark beers, and specialty categories.
Nonalcoholic
A Soda section and a Non-Alcoholic Brews section give non-drinkers straightforward options. The non-alcoholic brews sit alongside the draft and packaged beer sections on the menu.
Menu strengths
- — Soda section and Non-Alcoholic Brews section both appear on the drink menu.
Standout selections
- — Drink menu includes a Soda section and a Non-Alcoholic Brews section.
Spirits
A Mixed Shooters section provides a spirits-focused option. The Hive God Father is served on a large rock with Woodford Reserve and Di Amore amaretto.
Menu strengths
- — Mixed Shooters section appears on the drink menu.
- — Hive God Father combines Woodford Reserve and Di Amore amaretto on a large rock.
Standout selections
- — Hive God Father — $14 — Woodford Reserve, Di Amore amaretto served on a large rock.
Pricing: $14
How it sits with the food
The venue serves gourmet pizza and sandwiches in addition to cocktails, offering a straightforward pairing context for the beverage list.
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