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Malt Groups and Flavors in Beer Brewing

This week I take a close look at malts, the four major malt groups and how malts are best used in beer brewing. This is a summary article which incorporates links to more detailed articles on each malt group. The Four Major Malt Groups All of the barley malts used in brewing can be effectively […]

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September 29, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Roasted Malts in Beer Brewing

This week I take a close look at the roast malt group, and explain when and why you would want to use these malts in your beer. The Roast Malt Group The roast malt group includes pale chocolate, chocolate malt, carafa I, II and III, black patent malt, red malt and stout roast. These are […]

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September 22, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Cider with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #263

This week Michael Fairbrother joins me from Moonlight Meadery to talk about Cider which has become his top selling beverage. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio […]

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August 22, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Beer Design Case Study: A Robust Porter

This week I though I would share a case study in beer recipe design to explore how I approach beer recipe design and some of the critical decisions made along the way. I will be designing a robust porter, which is one of my favorite beer styles. Defining the Robust Porter Before I start on […]

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August 4, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Understanding Malting and Malt Groups for Beer Brewing

This week I look at the malting process, how we commonly group malts and the impacts for beer brewing. The Malting Process The malting process starts with raw barley grain, harvested from the field. The grain is dry when brought into the malt house, but the first step is to immerse the grain into water […]

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July 28, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Fruit Mead with Ken Schramm – BeerSmith Podcast #262

Ken Schramm joins me from Schramm’s Meadery to discuss growing fruit for use in his big fruit meads. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics […]

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July 27, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Roadhouse Brewing Introduces Mountain Jam 8

(JACKSON HOLE, WY) – Jackson Hole’s Roadhouse Brewing Co. introduces Mountain Jam Vol. 8 (6.8% ABV), the latest in its ongoing series of musically-inspired brews. A smooth and juicy Hazy IPA, Mountain Jam Vol. 8 was created in partnership with the celebrated bluegrass-influenced Americana band Railroad Earth. “The best way I can describe this beer is tropical fruit punch. Red fruits, […]

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July 21, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Ferment Brewing Releases Lost in Fragaria

(Hood River, OR) — Ferment Brewing in Hood River today announced the release of Lost in Fragaria, a sour ale brewed with generous amounts of Oregon strawberries. The beer is the second in Ferment’s Wild Batch Series, which highlights a variety of Oregon-grown fruit, and is released in 12oz 6-pack cans. Lost in Fragaria was […]

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July 12, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Blending Traditional Sour and Barrel Aged Beers

This week I take a look at the very important topic of blending traditional sour and barrel aged beers. Traditional sour beer brewing, where fermentation is done before the souring, as well as many barrel aged beers can be hard to get right the first time. Both involve very long maturation cycles, relatively high alcohol […]

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June 16, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Brewing The Dunkles Bock Beer Style

This week I take a look at the Dunkles Bock beer style from Northern Germany and examine its history and how to brew one. Dunkles Bock is a dark, strong, malty German lager. Dunkles Bock History Bock beer traces its history to Einbeck, a small German town between Kassel and Hannover. Brewing records mentioning bock […]

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May 20, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Salinity & Suds: Pairing Beer with Seafood

You know the saying: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Well, beer’s always been there for fish, but only recently have chefs around the country sufficiently established the pairings between seafood and suds to make them part […]

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May 16, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Spices and Flavor Extracts in Beer Brewing

This week I take a look at the best way to incorporate spices and flavor extracts into your beer brewing process. Examples of Spices, Herbs and Flavor Extracts Beer was not traditionally made with hops. In fact, the use of hops in beer dates back only about 500 years, while beer itself was introduced at […]

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January 14, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Reviewed: Dovetail Brewery Vignette 2020

From Dovetail Brewery: In 2018 we released a 2-year (16-17) blend (Petite Gueuze), in 2019 we released a 3-year (16-18) blend (Vignette), and this year we are released our 4-year (16-19) blend (Vignette 2020). Expect notes of tropical fruit, Chardonnay, oak, orange peel, honey, vanilla. Dovetail Brewery – Dovetail Vignette 2020 – Served in 5 […]

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January 6, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Dry Hopping to Create Fruity/Tropical Flavors in Beer

This week I take a look at some of the recent research into dry hopping during active fermentation to create tropical and fruity flavors in beer. Fruity IPAs and New England IPAs There has been an explosion of recent research into hop utilization to maximize fruity and tropical flavors that are characteristic of popular fruity […]

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December 17, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Matilda Bay reimagine Redback for Summer

Revamped Redback strikes the balance between a sparkling Summer Ale and a Belgian Wheat.

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December 9, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Revolution Brewing Introduces Freedom Lemonade (Don’t Worry It’s Beer)

(Chicago,IL) – Revolution Brewing is introducing Freedom Lemonade, a new evolution of the brewery’s Freedom Session Sours made with real fruit. Freedom Lemonade sparkles with homemade flavor, joining bright lemon sweetness with a naturally tart, effervescent finish. It’s refreshing and sessionable at 4.5% ABV. “A cold glass of lemonade is such a classic American drink. […]

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December 8, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

A local brew – both inside and outside the can

Eumundi Brewery’s new alcoholic ginger beer in cans showcases local artist’s designs.

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December 2, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Reviewed: Topa Topa Brewing Chief Peak IPA

From Topa Topa Brewing: “You’ve gone from shrubland to woodland to highland. When you stop to sip on a Chief Peak, the piney hops are first to arrive. The tropical tones of passion fruit, orange, and gooseberry aren’t far behind. Look out on the valley and trace the contours of the mountain. Breathe in the […]

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November 23, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

‘Tis the Season to Be Beery

Tis’ the season for some craft-beer delight and gathering ‘round a table full of holiday cheer as celebrations begin with family and friends from far and near. Ooof. OK. Let’s pause here for a minute on the Hallmark movies, whole nut displays no one ever eats, and fruit cake. Let’s talk beer. And let’s make […]

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November 18, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

The I-65 Craft Beer Route

Headed south to the Gulf Coast? Interstate 65 offers up several great craft beer cities to quench your thirst as you stop for the night.

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October 27, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Kick-start Summer with a Party Wave

Gage Roads’ latest limited release in a 500ml can is the 4.2% Party Wave Stone Fruit Sour.

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October 13, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Flavor Depth from Grains in Dark Beer Brewing

This week I look at how to create layers of flavor in your darker beers by mixing grains from different groups and judicious use of harsh zone malts. Depth in Beer Flavor I want to first introduce the concept of depth in beer flavor. Depth refers to a beer that has layers of flavor and […]

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October 8, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Enzymes in Beer: Alpha and Beta Amylase

This week I take a look at the differences between alpha and beta amylase which act during the mash to convert longer starch chains to simple sugars in beer. Alpha vs Beta Amylase Enzymes are naturally produced in malted barley during the malting process. Chief among these are alpha amylase and beta amylase. They are […]

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October 3, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Offshoot Beer Co. Launches Pathways Hazy IPA

(ORANGE COUNTY, CA) – Come join Offshoot Beer Co. on the path less taken with their newest seasonal: Pathways Experimental Hazy IPA. Bursting with tropical, citrus, and stone fruit aromas, this trailblazing Hazy IPA is hitting shelves across the country now. The path to innovation is best travelled with friends — Offshoot partnered with friends […]

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September 24, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Working with Fruits in BeerSmith 3

This week I cover some of the basic concepts of using fruit in BeerSmith for making beer, wine, cider or meads. Fruit Basics BeerSmith 3 supports the use of fruit juice, purees, honey and whole fruits natively when making beer, mead, wine and cider recipes. Typically most fruits are added during primary or secondary fermentation. […]

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September 19, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

All Grain Recipe: Zilwaukee Bridge Bruin

Learn how to brew better kettle sours then make your own at home with this all grain recipe.

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September 16, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

GREETINGS FROM LICK PIER…WISH YOU WERE (GINGER) BEER!

Lick Pier, the world’s tastiest ginger beer, has a new flavour. Lick Pier Tropical Ginger Beer was supposed to be released last summer, but COVID got in the way… Now, the new release finds itself in the midst of our harsh lockdown rules and promises to take your body and mind on that tropical holiday […]

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September 3, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Spring’s 16 outstanding Australian craft beers

From a stout to a Saison with a twist, these are our top Spring beers.

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September 1, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Third time’s a charm in Balter’s quadrilogy

On IPA Day Balter’s Scott Hargrave chats their new West Coast version and IPA evolution.

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August 5, 2021 by admin 0 Comments

Brewing a Belgian-Style Tripel | Grain to Glass | Classic Styles

In this video, I show you how to brew a classic Belgian-Style Tripel. This video covers the recipe, the brew, the fermentation and the final tasting. This is easily one of my all-time favorite styles of beer and is surprisingly not too difficult to brew, provided good fermentation control. I selected a proven strain of

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July 22, 2021August 14, 2021 by admin 0 Comments