Bret Kollman Baker
Finessing Flavor and Fermentation for a Fab Fruit Beer | Video TipIn this extended bonus clip from his video course, Urban Artifact cofounder and COO Bret Kollman Baker explains how to dial in acidity, sweetness, and a carefully managed fermentation for a fruit beer that excels.
Why Tannins Matter to Your Fruit Beer | Video TipTannins are a key part of what makes many great fruit beers taste like fruit—and it’s something you can easily adjust as a brewer.
- What to Know About Flavor Extracts—and What’s a WONF? | Video Tip
Flavor extracts and WONFs—additives “with other natural flavors”—could both have a place in the making of a great fruit beer, says Urban Artifact’s Bret Kollman Baker. But it helps to have a deft hand and clear communication with your supplier.
Using Fruit Puree in a Beer? Do Your Homework. | Video TipA puree is not a puree is not a puree. In this clip from his video course, Urban Artifact cofounder and COO Bret Kollman Baker explains why it’s important to know exactly what you’re buying when you’re sourcing puree for a fruit beer.
The Art of the Fruit Tart with Urban Artifact | Brewing CourseBret Kollman Baker, cofounder and chief operations officer of Urban Artifact in Cincinnati, slices into the core of what goes into brewing the kind of fruited sour beer that keeps people coming back for more.
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Recipe: Urban Artifact TeakFrom fruit-focused Urban Artifact in Cincinnati, here’s a recipe for their “tropical American fruit tart” beer that we named one of our Best 20 Beers in 2022.
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