A few things have been covered, but I do want to say, things are getting better. There are more actual bars around then there has ever been and in some areas you wouldn't know Mormons even exist (Sugarhouse and Park City). We have a number of very good breweries.
A quick word on "3.2" beer. It's 4%abv beer. Unless you typically use the alcohol by weight scale, you'd call it 4%abv beer. Since no one anywhere uses the ABW scale, let's just go ahead and call the beer what it is, 4%. Sorry, pet peeve rant /off.
Pro tip, if you want alcohol or beer at your house think ahead and don't get caught on a Sunday with nothing to drink. The liquor stores are closed. Of course, you can go to a gas station or grocery store and buy 4%abv beer. Or go to a bar or restaurant.
You can't buy a keg of beer or a mini bottle of alcohol.
As a homebrewer you're already ahead of the game. I feel like there is no better place to homebrew than Utah, just so that you can have the beer you want when you want it with no hassles. Be sure to visit Salt City Brew Supply in Midvale or the Beer Nut in Salt Lake for your brewing needs. Cody at Salt City Brew Supply and Jamie at the Beer Nut are awesome folks involved in our local beer and brewing culture. If you need info they can help you.
There are some good beer bars here. The Bayou, the Beerhive...honestly I haven't kept up as much as I should have and I know there are a few more that I should check out.
Utah is awesome. I served six years in the Navy and have lived in Illinois, Virginia and most of my time was in San Diego, CA (not to mention all the places I've had drink around the world). There's a special place in my heart for San Diego, but ultimately I love Utah the most.