This week I take a quick look at the major hop alpha acids and the role they play in brewing
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Your chicken deserves better.
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There’s an old saying in winemaking that it takes a lot of great beer to make great wine. But in the brewing industry, it takes plenty of great tacos to make great beer.
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Australian craft beer fans, colleagues and a smattering of journalists gathered last Sunday for the official launch of Sydney Beer Week and the 2024 Beer & Brewer Awards. This week I take a look at some of the new no-boil beer kits that have entered the market and
Professional brewer Danny Monnot joins me this week to discuss Pale Ales and his new project to make home brewing
Slated to open in November, the new venue will be Mountain Culture's first inner-city joint, housing the brewery's new barrel program. 
All independent breweries are invited to submit, with the resultant data supporting advocacy on both state and federal levels. 
BeerFest Australia engages more than 30 musical acts over its festivals, with Sneaky Sound System headlining the Sydney event. The fourth-largest producer of hops in the U.S., Michigan has become a unique test subject for the future of American hop production—and craft beer itself.
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Frenchies Brewery Head Brewer Sam McDonough spoke to Beer & Brewer about his decade in the industry, working with some of Australia’s most well-known craft breweries. 
The brewery will be celebrating the milestone limited release with a complimentary tasting, including other new beers, on 29 August. 
The 2024 financial year was a difficult period for craft beer, but the industry has developed strategies to cope with further challenges. This week I take a look at some popular methods for making low alcohol beer at home. Commercial brewers use
This week’s brewer spotlight highlights Kristian Martin, Head Brewer at dedicated gluten-free brewery Two Bays Brewing Co. 
The partnership will continue to grow Brewmanity’s Melbourne presence, following the opening of its rooftop brewpub in March. 
From Irish stout to hazy pale ales, Beer & Brewer rounds up the best non-alcoholic beers for Dry July. 
Australian Beer Co’s Emma Walton shares lessons and highlights from 20 years of brewing experience across the UK and Australia. 
Scott Janish joins me this week to discuss mash hopping and steps he takes to control oxygen and enhance long term beer stability. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not […] If the only things certain in life are death and taxes, then the only things certain in craft beer are inspectors and taxes. For brewers looking to release a new label, that means working with the once-dreaded Taxman.
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A new wave of Asian American brewers is putting their heritage at the heart of their craft.
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Weather conditions led to reduced hop yields across the board, but high alpha and oil levels indicate a promising crop. 
Ahead of Modus Brewing’s 10th anniversary celebration this weekend, we chat with Co-Founder Grant Wearin about his highlights from the past decade. 
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss the state of the art in homebrewing and also shares his top five homebrewing priorities. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not […] France is famous for its attachment to good food and good alcohol—the French art de vivre. Beer still doesn’t seem to qualify as such. But that might be changing.
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Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins us to discuss the state of German malting, European Craft Brewing and the recent BRAU 2023 conference. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser […] 
Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss his recently published book on British Brewing in World War II (WWII). Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio […] 
This week I welcome back Gordon Strong to discuss lager fermentation, lager yeast flavors, judging beer as well as some trends in craft brewing. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does […] 
This week I take a look at the English hop group and what makes these hops unique for English ales. English Hop Growing The British hops group consists of hop varieties grown in Great Britain. These hops were first grown in the South-East counties of Suffolk, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. A short time later the […] Quality matters at any size brewery, and the team behind beer quality is what matters most since data doesn’t analyze itself.
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