The Brewery on a Hop Farm
We’re seeing an increasing number of our customers asking if we have any gluten-free beers lately – what was once a niche product is now becoming much more mainstream. All our bottles are in fact now gluten free, which I think is important as it allows more people to drink our beer; but how is this possible when grain plays such an important role in brewing?
This month, rather than an article I thought I’d introduce our newest team member. Tommy started last week as an apprentice brewer and we be splitting his time between the brewery and bar.
What if you do want to go a little bit more in depth on what you can taste in a beer?
A question I’m often asked by people when they come into the tap room and see me working is: how did I get into brewing?
What is an independent brewer? An ethos – a small, hands-on business more focused on quality than churning out volume.
International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) occurs this month – an annual event that encourages women around the world to brew together, celebrating their contributions to the industry.
Once we’ve decided on a style and strength, I usually start by putting together the malt bill.
So, what is malt? Malt is the result of (surprise!) a process called malting, which the grain undergoes to prepare it for brewing.
Traditionally, India Pale Ale (so named because it was imported from Britain to India) was a strong, bitter beer, but innovation over the years has subverted almost everything about it in one way or another!