Gluten-Free Beer: The Benefits of Keeping Gluten Out of Your Brew
Gluten free beer does exist. A rise in gluten-related disorders means more people are susceptible to damaging symptoms when consuming foods with gluten. Gluten is commonly found in common cereal grains, such as wheat and barley. Advances in brewing and ingredients have allowed brewmasters to serve this audience by offering new beers with the same tastes but without the awful side effects.
The Paleo Diet, as it’s popularly known, is a diet focused on eating only foods available to our earliest ancestors. Allowed foods include meats, nuts and berries, while this diet excludes foods requiring processing to create, including dairy and grains. Paleo followers believe modern processed foods have outpaced the human body’s ability to adapt and thus, have led to the rise in diseases such as obesity and heart disease. Gluten-free beers may have only been around for a few years, but they can still appeal to customers on this diet.
Milk Stout Beer: A Sweet Treat with Endless Flavor Options
A perfected milk stout beer recipe is a must-have beverage on your craft brewery menu! Looking for a fun dessert drink or a new flavor to round out your craft brewery menu? Look no further than the milk stout beer. This beer is gaining in popularity thanks to delicious flavors that appeal to a wide […]
9 Fun Brewery Events to Promote Your Brewery and Bring in Customers
Running a brewery is no small job! Not only do you need to create delicious brews, but you need to attract plenty of customers to keep your business afloat. By hosting brewery events, like beer tastings, special events, and getting involved in your local community, you can promote your business and keep your brewery packed […]
High Gravity Beers – Risks and Rewards
What is a high gravity beer? High gravity beers are related, on a base level, to malt liquors. They share the same heavy characteristics, like high alcohol content and heavy taste. In the hands of a master brewer, however, it can create an intense experience for the consumer. High gravity beers are made to be flavorful savory beers meant to be sipped and paired with very specific food if possible.
The term comes from the original gravity, or OG, of a brewing mixture. Original gravity measures the fermentable and non-fermentable elements in a brewing mixture. A high gravity means there’s a lot for the yeast to consume. Plenty of food for the yeast means plenty of alcohol when the yeast has finished producing. Once the yeast has consumed all the grain, the gravity is measured again for final gravity. High gravity beers need a lot of ingredients to come together. Getting the balance right is tricky but brewers looking for a new challenge might want to take this one up.
12 Months of Delicious Seasonal Beer & Food Pairings
Want to spice up the seasonal beer game at your brewery? These stellar food and brew pairing options will keep your customers coming back for more. A top-notch seasonal beer selection is a fun way to attract new customers and keep your regulars happy. The best part about seasonal beer? The unique flavors often pair […]
Everything You Need to Know About Spicy Beer
Calling all zesty food fans out there! Spicy beer is here and packed with kickin’ chili pepper flavors you’ll love! First inspired by the classic Mexican drink, the michelada, spicy beer is a cold and refreshing beverage with a distinctive heat. Craft beer drinkers all over rave about the spicy beer’s intense essence and rare […]
Pumpkin Ale: A Festive and Delicious Beer for Fall
With the autumn upon us, now is the time for breweries to showcase their seasonal beers like the one-of-a-kind pumpkin ale! First introduced in the 18th century, the American-born pumpkin ale has been a crowd pleaser for many years. Craft beer drinkers appreciate the flavors of this festive autumnal brew, packed with different spices. Pumpkin […]
Q&A with Lakefront Brewery: The Pros and Cons of Running a Brewery & Restaurant
Lakefront Brewery is a thriving and beloved brewery and restaurant at the heart of Milwaukee’s riverfront. Founded in 1987 by two brothers, Russ and Jim Klisch, this iconic beer establishment has been providing the Milwaukee community with good beer, good food, and even better memories for over 30 years. Interestingly, their ever-popular restaurant, located in […]
Wild Fermented Ales: The Healthiest Beer to Drink Today
Is there really a beer that’s beneficial to your health? Read more to find out! It’s true, out of all the different varieties of brews available, a wild ale is the healthiest beer to drink today. Through a hands-off fermentation process, these sour beers offer health benefits like stress relief as well as immune and […]
The Secret to Homegrown Hops
With the popularity of brewing your own beer or getting craft breweries going, hops are becoming more prevalent with the restaurant business. Most brewers start out with hop extract or hop pellets, but soon move onto whole hops to get a true taste of experimentation in their drinks. The key to success with homegrown hops is harvesting a rhizome. They are typically sold in the spring and many hop merchants have them for pre-order as early as February.
Locally sourced ingredients aren’t just a popular choice for restaurant dishes. Partnering with a local farm can give you the advantages of homegrown hops without having to devote space to the idea. If you’ve already got a garden for your own fresh fruits and vegetables, making a little space for a hop vine can let you bring the joy of homegrown hops to your next set of brews. But be warned—a hop plant can grow as much as two feet in a week until it enters the flowering stage!