Author :
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,4 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Beer
ISBN : 9781938469602
"The Draught Beer Quality Manual provides detailed information on draught line cleaning, system components and design, pressure and gas balance, proper pouring, and glassware sanitation. Covers both direct- and long-draw draught systems, important safety tips, and visual references. Written for draught system installers, beer wholesalers, retailers, and brewers"--
Author : Dick Cantwell
Publisher : Brewers Publications
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 32,30 MB
Release : 2016-05-25
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1938469380
Join authors Dick Cantwell and Peter Bouckaert as they tell the story of the marriage between wood and beer from Roman times through medieval Europe to modern craft brewing. Cooperage is a long and venerable craft and here the authors give a description combining the evocative and technical. The smells, the heat, choosing the wood, drying, fashioning staves, steaming, firing, and assembling into a perfect container—at least perfect until the bunghole is drilled to accommodate the precious contents. Barrels and foeders have gone from an oddity of traditional breweries to a commonplace feature at the heart of the craft brewing industry. It is estimated that 85% of US breweries now use wood as part of their process. Maintaining wooden vessels requires care and meticulous organization of cellar space. The authors discuss the vagaries of temperature, humidity, seasonal changes, mold, and evaporation, and how breweries new and old deal with these challenges. The basics of selecting, inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining barrels are detailed. Finally, of course, the wood must be united with the beer. The complexity and variations that govern how wood imparts flavors to beer can be overwhelming. The authors guide the reader through wood's characteristic flavor compounds and the nuances of toasting and charring. Oak is the focus, American, French, and Eastern European, but other woods get their due. As well as intrinsic flavors, the microflora that take up residence in a barrel or foeder are the living, beating heart of a barrel-aged beer, able to create sour and unique beers of fascinating complexity. The authors pepper the text with stories and experiences from some of the giants of the craft brewing scene, discussing how they monitor their barrel programs and taste and blend their beers to create something truly special. All this will inspire professional and amateur brewers alike. At the end of the book the authors give some helpful advice on wood aging for homebrewers, including the uses for chips, cubes, spirals, staves, powders ... and the odd chair leg. Get ready to embrace the mystical complexity of flavors and aromas derived from wood.
Author : Keith Villa
Publisher : Brewers Publications
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 21,96 MB
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1938469704
Brewing with Cannabis introduces the convergence of marijuana and brewing in the modern craft beer movement. Explore the varied history of how the cannabis plant became federally illegal and dive into both historic and current laws on decriminalization and legalization of cannabis in the U.S. Learn about the agriculture and biology of cannabis, unique characteristics of the plant, and the similarities between cannabis and hop plants. Find out all that is needed to successfully grow cannabis plants in the comfort of your own home (where state legal). Examine the active components of cannabis and the chemistry of how they interact with beer. Discover how to de-carboxylate THC-A into the fully psychoactive form of THC and learn methods of adding cannabis and CBD to non-alcoholic beer and homebrew for different effects. Delve into how and why the plant produces compounds such as cannabinoids and terpenes, how they function, and how to incorporate them into beer recipes. Both homebrewers and professional brewers will be inspired by a wide-range of extract-based and all-grain recipes they can adopt or use as guidance when creating non-alcoholic beer or homebrew. Designed as a practical guide to use in brewing, the final chapter will inspire readers on how the discovery of new cannabinoids and terpenes may be used in the future. This book will be especially useful to brewers seeking information on the responsible and state legal of use of cannabis in brewing.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 29,91 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781938469541
"A pocket guide to understanding, appreciating, and exploring craft beer. Includes a summary of the craft beer revolution in America. Overview of brewing ingredients, tasting information, and resources for the beer enthusiast. Includes 80+ styles of beer, food pairings, and a beer log to record tasting adventures"--
Author : Dick Cantwell
Publisher : Brewers Publications
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 30,73 MB
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1938469070
The Brewers Association's Guide to Starting Your Own Brewery distills the wisdom of craft brewing veteran Dick Cantwell into one text that delivers essential industry insight. American craft brewers have always exhibited a sense of community and collegiality but the success of the industry is embodied by the production of consistently high-quality beer at community-oriented breweries. This book is an indispensable resource for aspiring brewery owners to turn that vision into reality. At every level, brewing is about careful planning and execution of processes. The author shows that this is no different when starting a brewery. Cantwell walks the reader through initial planning, from site selection, size, staffing levels, your brewery concept, and dealing with delays, to business planning and raising capital. Regulatory and legal issues are discussed—not least a brewery's obligations to the inland revenue service—along with strategies essential for starting and growing your operation, such as production and sales planning and brewery expansion either on site or opening new locations. The author includes several example business plans that are explored in detail, and peppers the book with his own personal and hard-won insights on everything from guerilla marketing to applying epoxy resin flooring. Within this big picture, the author weaves in critical aspects like brand identity, marketing, quality assurance, and distribution, not to mention details like equipment options, securing ingredients, and installing flooring and drainage that will stand up to the demands of a busy brewery. Finally, once your brewery opens its doors, the process of brewing needs to continue smoothly. You need to plan and adapt your brand portfolio, operate sustainably, dispose of wastewater correctly, and package and present your product in a way that will appeal to customers. Craft breweries pride themselves on conscientious operation, maintaining the safety of their staff and operating responsibly within their community, all the while being profitable. From concept to operation, this book gets you on the right track to succeed in one of today's most dynamic industries.
Author : Lars Marius Garshol
Publisher : Brewers Publications
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 50,2 MB
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1938469615
Ancient brewing traditions and techniques have been passed generation to generation on farms throughout remote areas of northern Europe. With these traditions facing near extinction, author Lars Marius Garshol set out to explore and document the lost art of brewing using traditional local methods. Equal parts history, cultural anthropology, social science, and travelogue, this book describes brewing and fermentation techniques that are vastly different from modern craft brewing and preserves them for posterity and exploration. Learn about uncovering an unusual strain of yeast, called kveik, which can ferment a batch to completion in just 36 hours. Discover how to make keptinis by baking the mash in the oven. Explore using juniper boughs for various stages of the brewing process. Test your own hand by brewing recipes gleaned from years of travel and research in the farmlands of northern Europe. Meet the brewers and delve into the ingredients that have kept these traditional methods alive. Discover the regional and stylistic differences between farmhouse brewers today and throughout history.
Author : Justin Chechourka
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1467138479
Historically speaking, Sacramento benefited from a gold rush, an agricultural boom and, more recently, a brewing renaissance. The region's craft beer scene exploded from six to more than sixty breweries in about a decade, and the roots of that culture stretch back more than a century. Before Prohibition, thousands of acres of local hops supplied brewers across the country. Local farms are once again taking advantage of the temperate climate. In 1958, the University of California-Davis started America's foremost brewing science program, producing some of California's top brewers. Rubicon's 1989 award-winning IPA was just the beginning for the current, innovative resurgence. Author Justin Chechourka explores the complexities and nuance of this fermenting heritage.
Author : Mary Pellettieri
Publisher : Brewers Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,98 MB
Release : 2015-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1938469208
Quality management for small, regional, and national breweries is critical for the success of craft brewing businesses. Written for staff who manage quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in breweries of all sizes, this book clearly sets out how quality management is integrated into every level of operation. Author Mary Pellettieri shows how quality management is a concept that encompasses not only the “free from defect” ethos but combines the wants of the consumer and the art of brewing good beer. Breweries must foster a culture of quality, where governance and management seamlessly merge policy, strategy, specifications, goals, and implementation to execute a QA/QC program. What tests are necessary, knowing that food safety alone does not signify a quality product, adhering to good management practice (GMP), proper care and maintenance of assets, standard operating procedures, training and investment in staff, and more must be considered together if a quality culture is to translate into success. The people working at a brewery are the heart of any quality program. Management must communicate clearly the need for quality management, delineate roles and responsibilities, and properly train and assess staff members. Specialist resources such as a brewery laboratory are necessary if an owner wants to be serious about developing standard methods of analysis to maintain true-to-brand specifications and ensure problems are identified before product quality suffers. Staff must know the importance of taking corrective action and have the confidence to make the decision and implement it in a timely fashion. With so many processes and moving parts, a structured problem-solving program is a key part of any brewery's quality program. How should you structure your brewing lab so it can grow with your business? What chemical and microbiological tests are appropriate and effective? How are new brands incorporated into production? How do you build a sensory panel that stays alert to potential drifts in brand quality? Which FDA and TTB regulations affect your brewery in terms of traceability and GMP? Can you conduct and pass an audit of your processes and products? Mary Pellettieri provides answers to these key organizational, logistical, and regulatory considerations.
Author : Gabe Toth
Publisher : Brewers Publications
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 13,92 MB
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1938469720
Fermented foods are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to their bold flavors and purported health benefits. Brewer and distiller Gabe Toth has dedicated 15 years to learning and experimenting with the fundamentals of fermented vegetables, condiments, sausage, dairy, meat, bread, vinegar, kombucha, and other live-culture foods. In Fermentation Kitchen, he distills the essential lessons into easy to follow information that is both technical and practical. Part how-to guide, part cookbook, and part reference manual, The Fermented Kitchen is a wide-ranging introduction to fermentation for brewers, food enthusiasts, and home fermentationists, who want to go beyond just recipes to understand what’s happening as their food is transformed. Enough chemistry and microbiology is included to provide a thorough understanding of what’s happening during food transformation which, when paired with a focus on methods and recipes to illustrate techniques, will allow the reader to explore fermentation with greater creativity. The overarching aim of The Fermented Kitchen is to provide readers with the tools they need to improvise and adapt their new knowledge to safely create novel flavors and unique fermented foods that reflect their own creativity, using beer when possible.
Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 42,53 MB
Release : 2024-07-08
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
**The Art of Home Brewing Mastering the Craft** Unlock the secrets of advanced home brewing with "The Art of Home Brewing," the essential guide for passionate brewers eager to elevate their craft to new heights. Dive into the intricacies of brewing, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering sophisticated techniques that will transform your kitchen into a professional-grade brewery. **Explore Advanced Techniques and Ingredients** Start your journey with an in-depth look at the evolution of brewing practices and the unparalleled benefits of home brewing with advanced methods. Discover how to source specialty malts, exotic hops, and unique yeast strains that will set your brews apart from the rest. Understand the science of water chemistry, including how to adjust your water profile using salts and minerals to achieve the perfect flavor balance. **Master the Mash and Beyond** Gain expertise in multi-rest mashing and decoction mashing techniques to enhance the complexity of your beer. Learn advanced boiling techniques, optimal hop additions and timing, and the use of specialty equipment to ensure your brew process is precise and effective. Explore various wort chilling methods and discover the optimal cooling times and techniques to maintain the integrity of your brew. **Precision and Innovation in Brewing** Perfect your fermentation control with insights into temperature regulation and the use of specialty fermentation vessels and tools. Delve into advanced hopping techniques like dry hopping, hop standing, and whirlpool hop additions to create vibrant hop profiles. Experiment with building complex flavors using spices, herbs, ripe fruit, and vegetables. **Barrel Aging, Sour Beers, and Scaling Up** Unlock the art of barrel aging and sour beers with expert guidance on selecting the right barrels and managing wild yeasts and bacteria. Learn the nuances of carbonation and conditioning, whether through force or natural methods, and discover the secrets of cellaring and aging beer. For those looking to scale up, explore the path from home brewing to microbrewing, including legal and logistical considerations. **Community, Trends, and Troubleshooting** Engage with the home brewing community, enter competitions, and draw inspiration from case studies of successful home brewers. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into future trends and innovative brewing technologies. Equip yourself with advanced cleaning protocols to prevent contamination and maintain the highest standards of sanitation. "The Art of Home Brewing" is your comprehensive companion on the journey to becoming a master brewer. Whether you're perfecting a beloved recipe or experimenting with new flavors, this guide ensures your brewing endeavors are both rewarding and extraordinary.
