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Very few (if any) brewers simply purchase “aroma hops” without naming a variety, so it is surprising that so many turn around and simply purchase “two-row barley malt” without that same information.
– John Mallett, Malt: A Practical Guide from …
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A new experimental variety from Jackson Hop Farm in Wilder ID, Idaho 7 hops started appearing in a few beers in 2015. The hop was used in limited-release or taproom-only offerings from a handful of breweries (you may have had …
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What does it take to organize an event on this scale? Eric Anderson is one of the organizers. He started out volunteering as a beer steward. As an all-volunteer organization, he …
That moment when your car hits a bump in the road a little too fast; when your stomach drops out and you float; unsure if you’re going to be sick or yelp with excitement. It’s that moment. Right here, …
BSG HandCraft recently introduced Weyermann® Barke® malts to homebrewers nationwide. This heirloom barley variety once enjoyed the highest reputation among German brewers and was the most widely used barley variety. Barke® brings an intense malt flavor, full-body and helps promote …