Smart Brothers BrewingBehind every great brewery is a story worth sharing. Watch as Ben from Smart Brothers Brewing shares his experience working with PMG
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What Is Krausen?The word krausen (pronounced kroy-ZEN) describes the foamy head that develops on top of fermenting beer.
What is a decoction mashing system?Decoction mashing, an age-old technique rooted in tradition, involves a meticulous process of extracting a portion of the mash, boiling it, and then reintegrating it back into the main mash.
Smart by name and smart by natureIt has been a challenging year for the brewing industry. And yet, we know there is still a great opportunity for those forging ahead in this industry.
Purpose of lagering tanksLagering, a process of aging beer at or near-freezing temperatures for several weeks to months post-fermentation, involves storing the brew in stacked horizontal tanks.
What is Vorlauf?Vorlauf, originating from the German term "first runnings," serves as both a noun and a verb in the brewing lexicon, encapsulating a pivotal stage in the brewing process.
What is a glycol loop?Producing a high-quality beer needs all the elements to be just right — temperature control across the whole brewing process is a major element to impact beer quality.
Chlorophenol in beerChlorophenol, a toxic organic compound, can impart strong off-flavours often detected as plastic, smoke, or band-aids. When you come across this off-flavour there is no denying it’s presence.
Wort GrantA Wort Grant is a small collection vessel attached to the brewhouse and is placed between the lauter tun and the brew kettle.
The Makings of Gin…Part 1Gin is made, in the simplest terms, by mashing or infusing botanicals into a neutral grain spirit and distilling.