Date: December 2019
Branded!: How to market like the pros
Brewers are largely creative types who like to have their hands involved in making, rather than recording or promoting. But I would encourage my fellow brewers to consider marketing as simply another tool of the trade, alongside the mash paddle and carb stone.
Diastaticus
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus has been the culprit in highly publicized recalls and poses an economic and safety risk to brewers. On the other hand, diastatic yeast produces the gold standard of saison and Belgian ales. Learn what makes this fascinating bug tick, how it can be managed, and how to embrace it in your brewery.
Post-Souring Gravity
Thanks for the interesting question, Duncan. The product you are using as your source of bacteria lists Lactobacillus plantarum as the only bacterial ingredient in this beverage. Lactobacillus plantarum is a facultative
Meads of the Season
Seasonal drinking traditions are a really interesting subject to delve into, as holiday parties and family gatherings often open people up to new beverages that aren’t available or of interest during other
I’ll Have The Pie
I’ll Have The Pie (5 gallons/19 L)OG = 1.138 FG = 1.025ABV = 14.5%, est Ingredients16 lbs. (2.3 kg) honey3–4 gallons (11.5–15 L) fresh-pressed cider25 g 71B-1122 wine yeastYeast rehydration agentYeast nutrientsStabilization
Pear & Grape Cocktail Mead
Pear & Grape Cocktail Mead (6 gallons/23 L)OG = 1.067 FG = 0.997ABV = 7%, est (final, 9% after ferment) Ingredients6.4 lbs. (2.9 kg) honeyWater to 4.5 gallons (17 L)12 g QA23
Spiced Orange Mead
Spiced Orange Mead (3 gallons/11.5 L)OG = 1.127 FG = 1.020ABV = 14%, est Ingredients10.5 lbs. (4.8 kg) mix of clover and basswood honeys12 g Côte des Blancs wine yeast3 orange peels 1
Candy Cane & Chocolate Mead
Candy Cane & Chocolate Mead (3 gallons/11.5 L)OG = 1.134 FG = 1.027ABV = 14%, est Ingredients11 lbs. (5 kg) wildflower honeyWater to 3 gallons (11.5 kg)15 g Côte des Blancs wine
Boulevard of Malted Dreams
“It was the summer of 1984, and John McDonald was thirsty. On vacation in Europe, the future founder of Boulevard Brewing Company wandered into a bar specializing in Belgian beers. He tried
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Pale Ale clone
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Pale Ale clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.053 FG = 1.011IBU = 30 SRM = 9 ABV = 5.4% Boulevard Pale Ale is an old-school pale ale with a
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Bob’s ’47 clone
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Bob’s ’47 clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.055 FG = 1.011IBU = 27 SRM = 11 ABV = 5.8% A tribute to Bob Werkowitch, former Master Brewer of Kansas
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Tank 7 clone
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Tank 7 clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain)OG = 1.071 FG = 1.007IBU = 38 SRM = 4 ABV = 8.5% Tank 7 has become one of Boulevard’s most recognized brands
