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The effect of malt on beer flavor is undeniable. In this section, find resources on the malting process, malt flavor and variety, specialty malts, and malt analysis and selection.
For the November/December 2018 The New Brewer, we present our annual Raw Materials issue, focusing on the 2018 barley and hop harvests in the U.S. and beyond. The U.S. is once again the world’s top producer of hops, and the U.S. barley crop bounced back from a disappointing 2017. Read More
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Learn about the research being done on malt flavor, the new methods to evaluate it, and the challenges facing malting barley farmers today.Read More
In 2015, the ASBC Sensory Subcommittee identified a major gap in raw materials research: no standardized method of malt sensory analysis. A small team, led by Cassie Poirier from Briess, pioneered a project to develop one. Since its advent and …Read More
Ian Ward of BSG presents the latest information about the barley crop in 2017, covering yield volume and quality of the current year's crop.Read More
Outside of salaries, brewhouse materials are the most expensive cost associated with making beer. Recognizing the cost drivers in the brewhouse is important to having a complete understanding of your brewery’s profitability. This presentation will provide in-depth insight into budgeting …Read More
Craft brewers need malting barley varieties with lower overall protein and enzyme content, and that contribute acceptable, positive flavors to finished beer. Finding such varieties in the current suite of public U.S. offerings remains a challenge in the absence of …Read More
As every brewer knows, malt is a natural and perishable product. How can brewers preserve malt quality as much as possible and thus extend its shelf life?
Health concerns associated with the widespread use of glyphosate have created public interest and questions, both in Europe and in the U.S. This best practice guidance is designed to increase understanding, scrutiny and accountability at all levels of the North …Read More
This Power Hour presents the latest information about the 2016 barley crop, covering yield volume and quality of the current year's crop.Read More
Leading experts on Fusarium and its effects on malting barley, malt, and beer cover problems in the malt house and other issues concerning brewers.Read More
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