Gordon Schuck

Brewers who want to build an enjoyable level of acidity into a beer have a growing number of options. Gordon Schuck, who cofounded Funkwerks as well as Jessup Farm Barrel House in Colorado, digs into those techniques and explains the pros and cons.

• Acidification
• Sour Beers
• Acidity

From Berliner Weisse to Gose and points in between, quick souring is rapidly becoming the time-constrained brewer's choice for building pleasant tartness on a schedule.

• Video
• Full Video
• Sour

Brew this yourself and discover why Funkwerks Brewery's Tropic King has become a local legend.

• Beer Recipe
• All Grain Recipe
• Saison Recipe