CBC 2018: Stop by Crosby Hop Farm’s lounge and win a trip to the hop harvest
If you are at the Craft Brewers Conference this week (and if you’re not, what’s up? Did you get lost?) be sure to stop by the Crosby Hop Farm booth… Read More
Cargill closes malting facility in North Dakota, cites brewers moving to two-row varieties
The age-old occupation of growing the ancient grain of barley (and then malting it) continues to evolve. Researchers are currently developing new flavored barley varieties to give beer new taste… Read More
Hopsteiner’s Denali, Lemondrop hops perfect for your next New England IPA
The newest craft beer craze, better known as the New England IPA or “Hazy” IPA, offers intense tropical fruit and citrus notes with a smooth, juicy mouthfeel. This style of… Read More
Oregon Fruit Products expands citrus offerings with Tangerine Fruit for Fermentation
Oregon Fruit Products just announced its latest limited-edition Fruit for Fermentation puree: tangerine. Tangerine Fruit for Fermentation adds flavor, aroma and texture of real tangerines to a variety of fermented… Read More
Stone Brewing utilizes unique ‘Incognito’ hop extract process to make new VirtuALE IPA
Delivering high levels of fresh hop flavor and hop aroma are calling cards for U.S. craft brewers. These beer tinkerers often employ innovative techniques and customized equipment to not only… Read More
What to see at CBC 2018: New solutions for brewery clean in place, sanitation needs
Hey, the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewEXPO America is right around the corner, taking place in Nashville from April 30 to May 3. The trade show floor gets bigger and… Read More
What to see at CBC 2018: See, smell, touch the latest hops for your next beer
Hey, the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewEXPO America is right around the corner, taking place in Nashville from April 30 to May 3. The trade show floor gets bigger and… Read More
We go inside Hopsteiner’s hop propagation, breeding program for 2018
Hop propagation is underway in Yakima Valley. This a process that begins early in the harvest year by carefully placing the cuttings in the ground and making sure conditions are… Read More
How to use exotic ingredients in beer (like fennel pollen in a dry Irish stout)
Fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices aren’t anything new to beer. Experimentation with each has been happening since the beginning of beer. Initially, herbs and spices were used for bitterness, flavor… Read More
Craft maltster opens up in Ohio to serve in-state brewers, farmers
The craft beer movement has the power to beget other local movements. Just this month, West Branch Malts opened for business in Brunswick, Ohio. It’s a craft malting house that… Read More