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At the recent Brewer’s Retreat at Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware, Steve Parker of Fidens (Albany, New York), Scott Janish of Sapwood Cellars (Columbia, Maryland), and Kelsey McNair of North Park (San Diego) answer questions about brewing hazy or New England–style IPA. In this episode, they discuss:
- points of difference in West and East Coast hazy iterations
- balancing high finishing gravities with additional bitterness from the dry hop
- eliminating malt complexity and maximizing light color
- promoting biotransformation through whirlpool hops rather than active-fermentation dry hopping
- maximizing extraction in dry hopping
- using novel products to remove oxidative metals in hazy IPA
- optimizing polyphenols necessary for haze while minimizing “hop burn”
- pushing hop saturation with flowable hop products
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.
Are you struggling to source affordable citrus ingredients because of market fluctuations? Try Old Orchard’s flavored craft juice concentrate blends, which mimic straight concentrates at a better price point and with a more reliable supply. Old Orchard’s citrus-flavored blends include Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Lemonade, Lime, and Tangerine. 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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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 22 and 23. Grab your crew and get your tickets now at fobab.com.