Category: Production
Expert Topic Why Brewers Look to Space for Inspiration
Humankind has long stared into the heavens at night, admiring the stars, searching for inspiration, and asking questions about the universe and themselves. Many brewers, it turns out, do the same while looking into a pint of freshly poured beer. Maybe it’s that sense of wonder and “what if” that has also led professional brewers to name their lagers and ales after celestial bodies, or to work with space programs on innovations and recipes.
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News Impact on Craft Brewers of New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
The President announced yesterday that the US would immediately begin imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imported into the country. Unlike the recent threat of tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which were largely seen as a negotiating tool and political postering, the tariff on steel and aluminum are expected to remain in effect indefinitely and will likely have a significant cost impact on alcohol beverage manufacturers.
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News Skagit Valley Malting to Reopen Under New Ownership
Skagit Valley Malting, the small family-owned malting company that that closed its doors in June of 2023 plans to reopen under new ownership by May of this year. The specialty craft maltster is located in the Skagit Valley about one hour north of Seattle, WA.
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Sponsored Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Your Brewery
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It’s the perfect time to give your brewery a fresh start with some deep cleaning and proactive maintenance. A well-maintained brewery not only ensures the quality and consistency of your beer but also keeps your equipment running smoothly and extends its lifespan. Here are some tips to help you kick off the year with a clean and efficient brewing space.
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Expert Topic Best Practices for Your Brewery Equipment
To create and release beer on a commercial level these days takes more than just a brewer’s talent. The equipment used is instrumental to making sure the beer is made and packaged properly. World class beer does not need multi-million-dollar equipment. Working within a budget to make the most of what you have has worked for brewers for a long time. But making sure the equipment meets your needs, is well maintained, and learning how to spot problems on the horizon can save a brewery time, money, and unneeded frustration.
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Expert Topic The Intrigue of Infusion Malts
Consumers are always looking for new flavors in their beer and brewers are eager to bring innovation to their recipes. While much of the attention to new flavors has been focused on hop varieties and adjuncts, there have been other advancements in the brewing space.
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Expert Topic 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.
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Expert Topic Preserving and Protecting Hops, For Today And the Future
Hop harvest is one of the most highly anticipated annual events on a brewer’s calendar. The ability to review and select hops for the next year is not only a highlight but offers brewers the opportunity to have direct influence over the raw ingredients they use in their beers. Once those hops arrive at your brewery, keeping them in top condition for future use is a priority. Here are some best practices for keeping hops in great shape and some advice if you want to age your hops for other uses.
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Expert Topic Brewing with Non-alcoholic Specific Yeast
As Dry January has firmly entered the consciousness, many brewers are looking to get involved in the category. It’s not easy and there are risks involved, but some companies are working to make it a bit easier for breweries of all sizes to at least experiment with recipes.
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News TTB Exempts 24 Brewing Ingredients from Formula and Approval Requirements
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is expanding its list of exemptions from the formula requirements for brewery products made with certain ingredients by exempting 24 additional ingredients. The exemption of was in responds to two petitions filed by the Brewers Association (BA) requesting further exemptions from formula requirements.
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Expert Topic Sam Richardson Of Other Half Brewing On Innovation
At Other Half Brewing in Brooklyn, New York, Brewmaster Sam Richardson and his team are constantly thinking about innovation and applying it in a thoughtful way. “When it comes to beer and beer brands, we’re always trying to innovate. We look at it from the perspective of, is it an add on for the customer? Is it something that’s going to change their experience? Is it making the beer better?”
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News Asahi to Help Fund Research Project Aimed at Stemming British Hop Decline
Asahi UK has announced it will help fund two research projects looking into the development of sustainable solutions to protect British beer hops, as hop production in the UK has halved in size over the last decade.
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Sponsored Boost Efficiency and Save Space with Customizable Utility Carts in Your Brewery
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In the brewing industry, efficiency and space management are crucial to maintaining smooth operations and maximizing productivity. One often overlooked yet incredibly versatile tool that can help achieve these goals is the utility cart. By customizing utility carts, you can transform them into specialized equipment that caters to various brewing needs, ultimately enhancing your brewery’s efficiency and saving valuable space! With a few modifications using appropriate fittings, these sturdy carts can be converted into specialized equipment that addresses specific brewing processes. Here are some innovative ways to customize utility carts for your brewery:
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Expert Topic Brewing with Yuzu. Expensive but Worth It
For those closely chronicling the beer offerings on shelves and draft have likely noticed yuzu infused ales and lagers coming on from time to time. The Japanese fruit offers flavors that go beyond the typical and have a bit of specialness behind them.
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Expert Topic Brewing with Sake Yeast
Todd Bellomy was physically trapped in an office job at Boston Beer Company but his mind and heart were in Japan. Bellomy had spent several years living and working in Japan where he developed a love for sake and homebrewing. “I was stuck in a cubicle job at Sam Adams and was just dying to brew anything,” he recalls. “I was making sake at home in my kitchen.”
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News 2025 Malt Cup Registration Is Now Open
The Craft Malsters Guild has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Malt Cup, the 7th annual celebration of excellence in craft malting. The Craft Maltsters Guild established the Malt Cup in 2019 as an industry standard for malthouses of all sizes around the world and is the only malt competition in the world.
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Expert Topic Brewing with Exotic Teas and Botanicals
Tea has a bit of a reputation in the American alcohol trade, one that is ingrained and challenging to change. While tea is the world’s second most popular beverage, when it comes to its combination with alcohol, the image of the ready-to-drink hard tea brands dominate.
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Expert Topic Euphorics Brings Depth of Familiar Flavor to IPA
There is a big focus on hops in North America right now as the 2024 harvest is in full swing. But there are more than just pellets and whole cones available to brewers. Jeff Daly, the sensory manager at John I Haas spoke to ProBrewer contributor John Holl about the company’s new product, Euphorics.
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