We revived an old portion of our podcast as a full episodes. Rather than reviewing single beers though we try to review entire breweries and predict the future of who will be around and what they will look like.
After both brewing an American Pale Ale we take the time to do a side by side on them to see the difference based on our equipment and procedures. We talk talk about developments in our temperature control chambers.
Two craft beer juggernauts are merging. We discuss the pros and cons here and what it might mean for the companies, customers, and industry.
Oh boy the stories. Homebrewing is a rollercoaster of different issues and emotions.
Homebrewing tends to appeal to the curious and the inventor. We talk about various experiments, both the good and the bad, with homebrewing over the years.
Homebrewing is great, but this the best of the best of the best
Honestly you cant avoid the big breweries forever. While their market share is diminishing they still hold the lionshare of the brewing market.
Other Brews Reviewed:
-Revolution Brewing – Chicago, IL
-Pollyanna Brewing Company – Lemont, IL
-Smartmouth Brewing Company – Norfolk, VA
Recipe Wizard: German Pils – BJCP Category 5D
Tips from the Semi-Pros: Fermentation Vessels
-Discussion of the Catalyst Fermentation System
Other Brews Reviewed:
-Maplewood Brewing Company – Chicago, IL
-Oskar Blues Brewery – Longmont, CO
-New Belgium Brewing Company – Fort Collins, CO
-New Holland Brewing Company – Holland, MI
Recipe Wizard: American Barleywine – Category 22C
Tips from the Semi-Pros: Cleaning and Sanitation