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The Malt In Your Beer Offers More Than Just FlavorInterest from craft brewers, says one malt researcher, has "opened up a new era of research in grain and malting. There hadn't been innovation in malt for years." A look to the future of malt, its local impacts, and the embrace from brewers.
An Ode to OrvalBy Emily HuttoThere may be no beer or brewery more respected by brewers around the world than Orval. Here, we’ve asked brewers to share their thoughts about why this beer means so much to so many.
Podcast Episode 26: Sierra Nevada Founder Ken Grossman: The Latest TrendsBy John HollGrossman talked about his early homebrewing days and his hope for the future of his family owned brewing. He also shared his thoughts on the the latest trends and reminds brewers to embrace science, not just art when it comes to making beer.
Roast on Roast: The Subtle Art of Adding Coffee to Lighter BeersThe key to unlocking the smooth combination of rich coffee flavor with malt mellowness—the hallmark of Alaskan Heritage Coffee Brown Ale—came through a collaborative (and innovative) process.
Tip of the Week: Using Yeast Nutrients with Your Homemade CiderC Squared Ciders Founder Andy Brown offers a few tips on using yeast nutrients with your homemade cider
Scottish-Style 60-Shilling Ale Beer RecipeBy Paul ZoccoThe first impression when drinking this amber-brown ale is a malty nose with subdued hops aroma. The flavor is soft malt that may have a touch of smokiness and toastiness. The use of roasted barley brings out a soft, complex background.
Hazy IPA Added to Brewers Association Styles for GABF MedalsBy John HollThe Brewers Association also added five other styles that 'reflect, as much as possible, historical significance, authenticity or a high profile in the current commercial beer market.'
Tip of the Week: Purging Oxygen Before KeggingIf you are transferring beer from a fermentor to a keg, the keg must be clean and sanitized and purged of all oxygen. Here are some tips on how to do it.
Brewing Beer with PomaceBy Jamie BognerDenver’s TRVE Brewing jumped at the chance to create a beer named Ecate using grape pomace (the skins, stems, and seeds left after juice is pressed) that a local winery was discarding.
No Wood Required: Making A Wine IPABy John HollJC Tetreault of Trillium Brewing Company shares the story of Dialed-In IPA
Podcast Episode 25: Burial Beer Founders: Growing with IntentionBy Jamie BognerJamie Bogner sat down with Doug Reiser and Tim Gormley of Burial Beer Co. to discuss how their small but influential Asheville, North Carolina brewery has grown with intention and branded in a way that creates excitement in discovery.
Ask the Experts: Source of Unintentional Sour Flavors in BeerBy Brad SmithHomebrew expert Brad Smith, author of the Beersmith homebrewing software and the voice behind the Beersmith podcast, discusses the causes of unintentional sour flavors in beer.