Wood Aging, A Bit Faster
In the famed Cantillon Brewery in Brussels hangs a sign with a simple message: “Le temps ne respecte pas ce qui se fait sans lui.” This translates to “time does not respect what is done without it.” The message is a warning to brewers looking to short-circuit the process of making certain labor intensive types of beer, including barrel aged varieties.
With all due respect to Cantillon, not every brewery can afford to wait years before releasing beers. (more...)
