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Last year, Arizona Wilderness’ beet-centered saison Jitterbug Perfume scored a perfect 100 with our blind-review judges and went on to nab a spot in our Best 20 Beers in 2023. In this episode, head brewer Brad Miles and wood-cellar manager Nick Pauley dissect that particular beer, from the blend of wood-aged saisons that form the base to how they roast and process the beets and the particular fruit-juice and spice additions that round it out. They also discuss the Arizona Wilderness approach to spontaneous brewing, using a mobile coolship and wort that they drive out to cooler, higher elevations in the wintertime to capture wild microflora.
Along the way, they touch on:
- building a spontaneous process that works in a dry, desert environment
- using aged American hops such as Crystal, Chinook, and Cascade in spontaneous beer
- adding funk character to saison with aged hops
- using regenerative certified organic grains in saison
- building a base with five or six different wood-aged saisons to stand up to strong flavored ingredients
- balancing acidity in spontaneous and saison beer
- brewing with Kernza grain
- partnering with local growers and a local maltster to support a new grain economy
And more.
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Turnkey brewery systems. Production-line design services. Retro-fitting processing systems. ProBrew™ can do all this and more with any brewery, old or new, small or large. With an expansive list of breweries already served, our engineering team prides itself on providing a true turnkey solution, built for your entire production line, that can be easily customized to fit your operation. For more information, fill out our contact form on www.probrew.com or email [email protected] to learn exactly how we can take your operations to the next level. ProBrew, brew YOUR beer.
You might have heard of Old Orchard, but have you heard of their newest flavors? Berry Blend, Blood Orange, Lemonade, and Tart Cherry are the latest additions to their lineup of flavored craft juice concentrate blends. Old Orchard’s R&D team can also formulate custom blends unique to your needs. To learn more and request your free samples, head over to oldorchard.com/brewer.
Streamline efficiency with Omega Yeast’s Diacetyl Knock Out series. The DKO series is comprised of 8 familiar yeast strains engineered to knock out the formation of diacetyl before it starts. The strains you know, now better. Available now for made-to-order pitchables at any volume. Contact Omega Yeast today at omegayeast.com.
ABS Commercial has been a full-service brewery outfitter for more than 10 years. We are proud to offer brewhouses, tanks, keg washers, and preventative maintenance parts to brewers across the country as well as equipment for distilling, cider-making, wine-making, and more! We know the ins and outs of the brewing and installation process and can design the perfect set-up for you, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand. Contact us today at [email protected] to discuss your customized brewery needs. ABS Commercial. We are brewers.
Ss Brewtech was founded by a group of home and craft-beer brewers, dedicated to bringing an engineering-first approach to brewery equipment. Ss brewhouses are used to formulate new beer recipes at some of the world’s greatest breweries and are the cornerstone of many local breweries. To learn more about Ss Brewtech’s innovation list, head over to SsBrewtech.com.
Some brewers want their water profile to be that of their city and that sounds great ... except for one factor: Depending upon the city and day, the water quality can vary 40 to 50 percent. So a Monday brew can taste very different from a Thursday brew. Savvy brewers know that since beer is like 95 percent water, the best method is to start with the same water every time. Reverse Osmosis gives you that power. Visit US Water Systems.com for a free expert analysis.