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Welcome to Las Vegas, craft brewers! In this final of three CBC preview episodes, Crafthaus head brewer Cameron Fisher joins to discuss their approach to making cold IPA (and more) in the desert of southern Nevada. Whether it’s Czech-style lager served on a Lukr faucet in their Arts District taproom, or a throwback hoppy red ale poured with love from their Henderson taproom at the brewery, the beers Crafthaus makes have earned a reputation for quality, breadth, and accessibility.
In this episode, Fisher touches on:
- connecting beers to audiences through familiarity and experience
- using flaked maize and white wheat in cold IPA
- pushing big IBUs in the first-wort addition, then cool pooling
- layering hop formats with concentrated pellets and T-90’s
- avoiding generic hop flavors by editing down hop blends
- dry-hop saturation
- fermenting with characterful lager yeast that leaves more body
- creating coffee beers with different roasters and coffees
And more.
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ProBrew is changing the game at this year’s CBC in Las Vegas. As part of ProMach Craft Beer Solutions, we are presenting a holistic approach to craft brewing operations. Through our display of animations, holograms, and machinery, we will be highlighting how we can advance every aspect of your production line. Visit go.probrew.com/CBC24 or contact us at [email protected] to schedule one on one time with one of our subject matter experts at Booth #1783 at this year’s show. ProBrew, Brew YOUR Beer.
You might have heard of Old Orchard, but have you heard of their newest flavors? Berry Blend, Blood Orange, Lemonade, and Tart Cherry are the latest additions to their lineup of flavored craft juice concentrate blends. Old Orchard’s R&D team can also formulate custom blends unique to your needs. To learn more and request your free samples, head over to oldorchard.com/brewer.
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This episode is sponsored by Yakima Chief Hops. As a global preferred supplier of NZ Hops, Yakima Chief is the source for the pronounced bright and tropical aromas New Zealand hops are known for, adding a rush of exotic fruits and zesty citrus to your recipes. Used on their own or in conjunction with your favorite American varieties, NZ Hops brands are an excellent tool for exceptional brews. NZ Cryo is now available through Yakima Chief Hops. Learn more at yakimachief.com.
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