Bred for a Harsh New World
New hop and barley varieties must be able to cope with greater temperature extremes, less precipitation, less fertilizer, and fewer phytosanitary measures.
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Brewing with Hemp
The five primary aroma buckets that best describe “dank” include woody, herbal, floral, stinky, and fruity. Every strain of cannabis has these aromas in varying amounts.
Top of Mind
Continued challenges with the 2021 barley crop, sustainability, diversity, and excellence in craft malting were on the agenda at the 2022 Craft Malt Conference.
2021 World Barley and Hops Harvest
A comprehensive look at the 2021 hops and barley harvests. The U.S. again saw record acreage for hops, while U.S. barley production saw steep declines.
Adjusting to Malt Quality Issues
Most beer drinkers expect brewers to cancel out any surprises that Mother Nature lays on this year’s barley crop, so that their favorite beer tastes the same as it always does.
Hop Terroir
Most brewers think first about hop variety. However, recent research into the influence of locality on the character of hops supports broader conversations.
Brewers Navigate Supply Chain Disruptions
From obtaining malt to sourcing aluminum cans, American craft breweries are experiencing shortages, delays, and longer lead times affecting operations.
The Lure of Lachancea
Craft brewers are starting to experiment more with alternative yeasts such as Lachancea thermotolerans, which produces a soft lactic tartness without harsh acidity.
Brewing with Cannabis
Adding CBD to beers can provide a more flavorful experience due to flavor-active hemp terpenes, providing an aroma of cannabis to complement the flavors and aromas of the beer.
From All Directions
Contessa. Nectaron. Harlequin. Talus. Those are not the names of characters in the next Marvel movie. Instead, they are recently christened hop varieties.
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