Craft, Independent – What Does it Mean?
What is an independent brewer? An ethos – a small, hands-on business more focused on quality than churning out volume.
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Women in Brewing
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.
Beer Recipe Design
Once we’ve decided on a style and strength, I usually start by putting together the malt bill.
Speciality Malts: Colour & Flavour
So, what is malt? Malt is the result of (surprise!) a process called malting, which the grain undergoes to prepare it for brewing.
IPA: Craft Beer’s Poster Child
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!
Brewing Waste & Sustainability
One of the most common questions brewers get asked is, ‘What happens to all of the ingredients once you’ve finished with them?’
Green Hop Beers
So, what exactly is a green hop beer? Simply put, it’s a beer containing hops which have come straight from the field without any additional processing, but to understand the difference that makes, we need to dive a little deeper into how hops are normally processed.
Beer Judging
Obviously, every time I design & produce a recipe, I’m trying to make the best beer I possibly can, but what exactly does best mean?
Lager, Ale, Beer … What Do They Mean?
When it comes to beer categories, the most important thing is the consumer knows what they’ll be getting. When someone sees lager, they’ll probably expect cold and fizzy –