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SubscriberMagazineWait for It! (Fall 2026)
Great lagers reward patience, and in our Fall 2026 issue, we explore the techniques, science, and traditions that make them some of the world's most compelling beers.
FreeEverything You Want to Know About Harvesting and Repitching Yeast
Learn the ins and outs of harvesting and repitching yeast and why the practice pays off.
FreeStable Nonalcoholic Beer on Draft: A New Path Forward
Learn how Nagardo, a naturally derived microbial stabilizer dosed in the brite tank, helps breweries maintain draft stability without compromising flavor.
FreeVideoWrapping It Up
Last words on philosophy—and an invitation.
FreeVideoThe Philosophy of Constant Evolution
At Cannonball Creek, winning a major medal doesn’t mean a beer has reached its ideal form. On the contrary, Hutch and the team are constantly tweaking and making improvements, and medal-winning beers can change significantly from year to year. An important part of that process is drinking the beers of their friends and always thinking about how they can improve their own.
FreeVideoCarbonation
Cannonball Creek goes for higher carbonation with its West Coast–style IPAs but prefers to dial that back for session IPA and pale ale.
FreeVideoFinishing
Hutch explains their process for adding Biofine, allowing some time, and transferring to brites or serving tanks.
FreeVideoDry Hopping
While Cannonball Creek is considering the blending of different hop aromas, they’re especially looking for intensity—and that often means including some New Zealand hops in the blend. Hutch shares some typical and successful blends while also discussing the importance of sulfur content for impactful, long-lasting hop aroma.
FreeVideoYeast and Fermentation
Cannonball Creek lately favors a diacetyl-free Chico strain; Hutch explains why, while also laying out their typical fermentation temperatures and other key details.
FreeVideoHot-Side Hopping
Hutch explains Cannonball Creek’s approach to selecting high-impact hops, as well as how they typically go about their kettle and whirlpool additions—and how those differ somewhat, depending on the style.
FreeVideoMalt Selection
From the leanest, palest possible base for West Coast–style IPAs to slightly bigger body in lighter styles, Hutch explains—among other details—why the lighter styles get German pilsner malt but the IPAs don’t.
FreeVideoWater
While Cannonball Creek is lucky to have great, soft water in Golden, Colorado, they still make some adjustments to dial in the sulfites-to-chloride ratio—and that ratio varies somewhat depending on the style.
FreeVideoWelcome
Brian “Hutch” Hutchison offers a brief overview of this course, where he’ll lay out Cannonball Creek’s approach to modern, award-winning West Coast–style IPAs, session IPAs, and American pale ales.
FreeVideoBeyond Beer Innovation
In this session, we’ll look at what those trends are right now, and how brewers and beverage makers are designing beverages to appeal to this expanded universe of customers.
FreeVideoSelling Innovation
In this session, we look at these trends, where they’re going, where opportunity exists, and how breweries are building contextual approaches to sales to get the right beers in the right places at the right times.
FreeVideoBrewing Innovation
In this session, we’ll take a look at how brewers are using these advanced tools of the moment in precise ways to achieve specific outcomes and flavor goals.
FreeDeep DiveHow Low Can You Go: Brewing With Prairie Select and Other Low Colored Malts
How low can brewers go when selecting a base malt—and what impact does that have on flavor, performance, and overall beer quality?
FreeVideoImproving Brewery Tank Cleaning, Sanitation and Packaging Line Efficiency
Ever wonder how top breweries consistently produce exceptional beer while maintaining peak efficiency?
SubscriberMagazineFields of Joy (Summer 2026)
Great beer is driven by ingredients, ideas, and inspiration. Explore the flavors and influences shaping brewing today.
FreeDeep DiveMarketing, Sales & Distribution
Bringing THC beverages to market takes more than a great product.
FreeDeep DiveFormulation
Formulating THC beverages requires precision, consistency, and a strong understanding of emulsion science.
FreeDeep DiveLegal & Regulatory
Navigating the legal landscape is one of the biggest hurdles in THC beverages.
FreeThe Secret Ingredient: How Smart Maintenance Brews Sustained Operational Control
Ever wonder how top breweries consistently produce exceptional beer while maintaining peak efficiency?
FreeDeep DiveThe Evolving Joy of Craft Beer & Hops | Deep Dive
Could a fresh perspective on hops inspire new and continued growth?