CSU Student Posters – Spring 2020 Compilation
Each semester fermentation students at CSU prepare and present a research project. You can find the Spring 2020 poster presentations here: CSU Student Posters – Spring 2020 Compilation Research topics include: Detection of Brettanomyces vs Saccharomyces with Oculyze BB 2.0 Liberation of Glycosidically-Bound Aromatics in Hops by “Rapidase Revelation” Difference Testing on Hot Steep Malt […]
Gluten-free in the Brewery – What, Why, and How?
Written by Alan Windhausen, Head Brewer, Holidaily Brewing Co. Background With the rise of ‘lifestyle beers’ and hard seltzers, as well as an increasing awareness of food allergies and intolerances, gluten in beer is coming under increased scrutiny. This article will briefly address the labeling and production requirements of serious concern, not only for the brewer […]
Sourvisiae – Saccharomyces solution for sour beer production
Written by: Tim Matthews, Oskar Blues Brewery Many strategies have been used to create a sour profile in beer in craft breweries in recent memory. Kettle souring with Lactic Acid Bacteria is one strategy that has produced great beers with unique lactic acid profiles that vary from brew to brew. A critical bottleneck when using […]
Kveik Yeast
Written by Matthew Peetz (Propagate Lab) and Dr. Ethan Tsai. While we obviously recommend checking out the recorded webinar that we provided for the CBG Summit, it’s understandable that the sound of our voices might bother some people. For that, we apologize for Ethan’s terrible delivery and countenance. Readers should consider this a companion piece […]
KEGS – BEST PRACTICES (PART 2 OF 3)
For Inspection, Handling, Washing, Filling, Maintenance and Repair Written for the Colorado Brewers Guild by Jon Graber, Micro Matic Packaging Division Kegs are a robust and durable package; therefore their inspection for safety and integrity as containers for quality draft beer is often neglected. It’s common for kegs to have suffered damage or years of […]
KEGS – BEST PRACTICES (part 1 of 3)
For Inspection, Handling, Washing, Filling, Maintenance and Repair Written for the Colorado Brewers Guild by Jon Graber, Micro Matic Packaging Division Kegs are a robust and durable package; therefore their inspection for safety and integrity as containers for quality draft beer is often neglected. It’s common for kegs to have suffered damage or years of […]
VDK & Warm Dry Hops…a love story
Let’s dive in to the science of dry hop additions at primary fermentation temperatures or “warm dry hopping” and how it produces something known as “dry hop creep”. Christopher O’Connor – Director of Quality & Technical Brewing @ Sleeping Giant Brewing Company BACKGROUND Introduction: One of the nice things about working for a contract brewery […]
Common Safety Concerns for Colorado Breweries
Mike Clark from Olson & Olson has compiled a list of common safety concerns and is a good reference for breweries preparing for OSHA inspections. If you any questions regarding this report, you can contact him at 303-867-2070 or mike.clark@olsonandolson.com.
Brewing Up Some OSHA Enforcement – Are You Ready?
By Christopher Peterson, Partner, Fisher Phillips An increasing number of local breweries here in Colorado have been inspected within the last couple of weeks as part of OSHA’s continuing Local Emphasis Program (“LEP”) to reduce employee exposure to hazards associated with beverage manufacturing processes in general industry operations. As part of this LEP, OSHA is […]
Brewing Boots
For the long-term health of a brewer, either for yourself or for your employees, brewing boots are a top concern. This blog article will examine a few considerations that may impact your decision on boot style and features, and give a few recommendations for boots from CBG members. These recommendations have not been solicited for […]
