THE CMG BLOG
ELEVATED GRAINS
Although spring has just begun and the fall harvest is far from now, for Canada Malting it is never too early to start planning for the new barley crop. Canada Malting is constantly focused on the crop to assure the availability and quality of malting barley for...
CONQUERING THE COLD, DARK WINTER – ALASKAN STYLE!
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...
EMBRACING THE PASTRY-ARCHY
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...
THE ADVANTAGES OF CO2 EXTRACT and CRYOHOPS®
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...
NAVIGATING THE NEW HARVEST
Winter is right around the corner and we all know what that means! It’s nearly time for new crop malt to be making its way to your brewhouse. Depending on the quality of the previous crop year, this can be a long-awaited moment or a brew where nothing ends up as it...
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SELECTING HOPS WITH THE COUNTRY MALT TEAM
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...