BEER: the beer is 3.2 if purchasaed at your local grocery store. If you want a decent selection of "real" beer, go to a state liquor store, which is also the only place you can buy booze and wine.
MORMONS: I'm not one and have lived here most of my life. By and large they are very good and friendly people, though you will find the occasional family that won't have anything to do with you or your children if you aren't a "member" and there is no possibility of you becoming one. This attitude is more prevalent in areas outside Salt Lake County with the exception of the Park City/Deer Valley/Snyderville/Jeremy Ranch/Pinebrook area in Summit County. A little known fact is that Salt Lake City itself is actually about 55% non-Mormon. However the County as a whole is about 65%-70% Mormon. Davis County (north) and Utah County (south) are heavily Mormon (90+%) and very conservative places. Ronald Reagan, while esteemed, was still considered a liberal.
PLACES TO LIVE: Avenues, East Bench, Sugarhouse, Millcreek, Holladay, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, Riverton and to a lesser extent Murray and Midvale are all good locations. Easy commute to the airport and restaurants/ski areas and downtown cultural events. Try to avoid the West Valley City area if you can. The "E" Center (hockey/indoor football/concerts) and the USANA Amphitheatre are there but its not the greatest area to live in.
Welcome to all who come! Jump in, the waters' fine.
