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In Oakland Park, Florida, Brewlihan meadery sits in rarified air atop Untappd's list of top breweries in the world. Their rabid fan base has propelled them to No. 5—as of this recording—a ranking that founder John Hoolihan doesn't take for granted, as he continually applies science and chemistry to balance flavor, acidity, gravity, and tannin. In this episode, recorded live during the 3 Sons Lumberjack Day festival, Hoolihan discusses:
- growing the meadery from a homebrewing project to a commercial business
- designing a base mead for multiple fruit expressions
- using carbonation and oak-aging in session mead
- flavor contributions of various honey varieties
- healthy but low-and-slow fermentation with 14 yeast varieties
- scaling mead from homebrew to commercial batch sizes
- mead fermentation dynamics
- communicating the sweetness levels of finished meads
- working with tannin and tartness to balance sweetness
- the impact of acidity on aging
And more.
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ProBrew is excited to now offer 2–4 week lead times on all in-stock ProFill Rotary Can Filler and Seamers. These models are available in 100–300 can per minute filling speeds and are built with a focus on scalability and low dissolved oxygen pickup. This special lead time is only while supplies last, so send us an email at [email protected] or call us at 262-278-4945. 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.
Experience distinct transparency and juiciness with Omega Yeast’s DayBreak-V (pronounced “five”). Using their Lumina technology, Omega genetically eliminated haze in the popular British-V strain, allowing you to preserve the fruit-boosting prowess while achieving crystal clarity. Perfect for modern West Coast IPAs. Learn more at [email protected].
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RSS MACLIN, a family-owned company started by the Head of Seaming Technology from PS Angelus and SME and Field Service Technician for Ball Corp, offers audits and repairs for can seamers and can integrity training. With experience from big breweries, they bring valuable knowledge to craft businesses. They provide solutions for can damage, seam training, and help your facility become self-sufficient without relying on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)Should we just use OEM here?. If you have any questions regarding your machine setup, parameters, or concerns about your can line call us at (330) 299-8210 or email at [email protected].
Indie Hops breeds new hop varieties to help brewers captivate beer lovers. Brewers worldwide trust Indie’s unique varieties—Strata, Lórien, Luminosa, Meridian, and Audacia—to modernize, brighten, and diversify their beer lineup. Indie also offers classics that thrive in Oregon terroir such as Chinook, Crystal, and Sterling. Thoughtfully crafted and selected hops to meet your brewing needs. Visit indiehops.com/podcast to discover what’s new in hop flavors. Indie Hops—Life is short, let’s make it flavorful!
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If you appreciate the precision and craftsmanship of wood-aged craft beer, you’ve got to check out the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer this November. The two-day festival and competition is the largest of its kind in North America, bringing more than 150 of the world’s top brewers to the heart of Chicago. Sample more than 350 one-of-a-kind barrel-aged beer, cider, mead and perry from 13 style categories. And cheer on your favorite breweries as they compete for top honors in the nationally recognized competition. It’s all happening at the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago November 22nd and 23rd. Grab your crew and get your tickets now at fobab.com.