Date: December 2019
Branded!: How to market like the pros
FREEBrewers 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
FREESaccharomyces 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
FREEThanks 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
FREESeasonal 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
Digital and Plus Members OnlyI’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 additivesPeels of two large oranges5 cinnamon sticks10 dried berries of allspice (roughly crushed)3 whole cloves3 vanilla beans (split and scraped) See more on
Pear & Grape Cocktail Mead
Digital and Plus Members OnlyPear & 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 wine yeastYeast rehydration agentYeast nutrientsStabilization additives12 lbs. (5.4 kg) pears (cored and chopped)0.3 oz. (8 g) dried elderflower 18 fluid oz. (30 mL) Chardonnay
Spiced Orange Mead
Digital and Plus Members OnlySpiced 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 fresh sprig of thyme3 tsp. peppercorns (roughly cracked)6 bay leaves3 lbs. (1.4 kg) golden raisinsYeast rehydration agent Yeast nutrientsStabilization additives See more on the
Candy Cane & Chocolate Mead
FREECandy 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
Digital and Plus Members Only“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 one, then another and another, amazed by the variety, the aromas, and the flavors. He was hooked.” — Boulevard’s story from www.boulevard.com The
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Pale Ale clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBoulevard 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 variety of caramel and high-kilned malts, and a blend of hops that add a zesty aroma. Pale Ale was Boulevard’s first beer and
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Bob’s ’47 clone
Digital and Plus Members OnlyBoulevard 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 City’s George Muehlebach Brewing Company and graduate of the U.S. Brewer’s Academy class of 1947. Bob’s ‘47 is Boulevard’s take on a traditional
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Tank 7 clone
FREEBoulevard 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