Ross Koenigs


Video Tip: Planting the Flavor of Hemp Seeds in Your Beer

There is more to cannabis than the flowers. Ross Koenigs, founder and brewer at Second Dawn in Aurora, Colorado, explains why earthy, nutty hemp seeds can work beautifully in beer when used as a cereal adjunct.

Video Tip: This Key Step Sets Brewing for THC Apart from Using Cannabis for Flavor and Aroma

Ross Koenigs, founder and brewer at Second Dawn in Aurora, Colorado, explains the basics of decarboxylation, why that step is necessary to activate THC, and why a tincture is the the most prudent route for homebrewers to take.

Video Tip: Considering Cannabis as an Ingredient for Aroma and Flavor

Ross Koenigs explains why homebrewers may want to consider cannabis as a flavorful ingredient—even if they’re not trying to extract THC—and how to evaluate its aroma for beer.

Video Tip: Why Brewers Know More than They Might Think About Cannabis

Ross Koenigs, founder and brewmaster at Second Dawn in Aurora, Colorado, explains the physiological similarities of cannabis and hops, and thus why brewers should already have a basic understanding of how to brew with cannabis for flavor.

Video Course: Homebrewing with Cannabis

Ross Koenigs, founder and brewmaster at Second Dawn in Aurora, Colorado, explains the science and practicalities of making beer at home with hemp and marijuana.