STATE OF THE CROP: MACROECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF THE BARLEY MARKET by Tyler Schoales Download Article as PDF Over the past two years, our industry has navigated what were previously unimaginable challenges – we’ve weathered a global pandemic, supply chain disruptions and...
2021 CROP MITIGATION STRATEGIES by Country Malt Group Download the Whitepaper OVERVIEW Key grain growing regions in North America experienced record-breaking, sustained heat in early summer 2021, resulting in damaged grain crops, causing elevated proteins, lower than...
TO SILO OR NOT TO SILO, THAT IS THE QUESTION by Jeff Hughes The Allure and Benefits of a Silo Even in the current COVID-19 environment, many smaller to mid-size breweries are still faced with expansion decisions. As these breweries taste success, either despite or...
OneCircle increases North America footprint with Country Malt Group partnership as part of its ambitious global growth plan OneCircle, the global leader in PET kegs, has dramatically increased its presence in the US and Canada with the appointment...
YCH brings women in beer together for annual hop blend YCH’s Pink Boots Blend has become a well-known movement in the hop community, as brewers from all over the world incorporate this hop blend into beer recipes each year, in celebration and support of women in the...
German Barley, German Malt The best brewing barley for the best malt German grown barley for brewing is an excellent raw material. How does BESTMALZ ensure to get the best barley? Let’s explore the process! Activity picks up at BESTMALZ’s malthouses in Wallertheim and...
As more Breweries open across the US, it’s important to take a step back and make sure new and even more seasoned brewers understand the basic principles of tank passivation and the differences in the various methods. When new tanks arrive they are often shipped from...
A few words about sensory and beer Everyone likes a good word said or written about their beer. When it tastes great and the consumer drops a note on the website, a beer blog or social media post, you get nods. Opinions are all too easily shared when it comes to beer...
Alaska is famous for wonderful barleywine events. The barleywine season begins in mid-December with the “12 Days of Barleywine” at the Glacier Brewhouse in Anchorage. For the 12 days leading up to the Winter Solstice, over 30 different barleywines are offered from The...
Pastry stouts have become commonplace in many markets across the world. Brewers have begun to expand on flavors to create dessert like beers—taking stouts to a different level. Flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, maple, cinnamon, coffee, strawberry, and coconut are a...
Looking for ways to reduce your hop inventory, reduce ingredient cost, and increase brewhouse yields? Whether you are brewing moderate to very heavily hopped beers, the use of CO2 Hop extract and CryoHops® can fulfill all these requirements. CO2 Hop Extract CO2 Hop...
Early fall in Yakima is always a magical time. Driving into the valley from Toppenish if coming from Portland, or from Ellensburg from Seattle is a pilgrimage for any brewer or hop head. The sight of acres and acres of hop trellises as you drive down the highway...
On July 18th, 2012 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York State Farm Brewing Law. The new law allowed for individuals to apply for a Farm Brewery License starting January 1st, 2013. The law was based on the Farm Winery Law enacted in 1976, which spurred an...
Unfiltered IPAs are enjoying a massive surge in popularity throughout the country. For many of us who started in the brewing industry before the advent of “juice bombs”, the idea of an intentionally hazy beer was anathema unless it was a Hefeweizen or Belgian...
When James Fawcett ’88 came to UNC as a British Morehead Scholar, he double-majored in history and political science. But his focus was studying America, picking up on the culture and breaking through the barriers of a supposedly common language. “It helped open my...
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