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🍻 Qui sommes-nous ? Le Brewers Social Club est une association loi 1901 fondée en avril 2021 à Annecy, Sans salarié, elle fonctionne grâce à l’adhésion de passionnés partageant un même goût pour la bière maison. 🎯 Mission & valeurs L’association a pour objectif de : Promouvoir le brassage amateur, en rassemblant brasseurs débutants ou confirmés autour […]
Sorachi Ace: The Japanese Hop That Found a Home in American Craft Beer
When you think of iconic Japanese contributions to beer, your mind probably jumps to dry, crisp lagers from Sapporo or Asahi. But one of Japan’s most fascinating brewing innovations never quite caught on at home—Sorachi Ace, a hop with a bold personality and an equally bold scientific pedigree. Developed by Sapporo—Decades Ahead of Its Time…
Corn in Homebrewing: Forms, Flavor & How to Use Them
Corn: it’s not just for macro lagers anymore. Craft brewers and distillers have taken this humble grain and run with it—digging into heirloom varieties, rethinking adjuncts, and embracing what corn can really do. Spoiler: it’s more than you think. Whether you’re brewing a throwback Cream Ale or distilling a high-rye bourbon, corn brings body, sugar,…
Reviving Poland’s Iconic Grodziskie Ale
Reviving Poland’s Iconic Grodziskie Ale: Brewing with WLP548 Original Grodziskie Yeast Blend Poland’s brewing tradition is celebrated through the revival of Grodziskie, also known as the “Champagne of Poland,” a distinctive, sessionable smoked wheat ale with a rich history. Now, White Labs has created WLP548 Original Grodziskie Yeast Blend, a limited release strain designed to…
Dandelion Beer Recipe: A Springtime Treat
You may have heard of dandelion wine, but have you ever made dandelion beer? Here’s some info on making one – including two dandelion beer recipes!Though most people consider the dandelion an obnoxious weed, the whole plant is actually edible: roots, leaves, and flowers. Dandelion is medicinal as well, sometimes taken in the form of…
Hop Rhizomes FAQs
When will my order ship? Your region’s hardiness zone and farmer intuition will determine when the rhizomes will ship. Farmers will decide when to ship the rhizomes based on the optimal planting date of your specific region as well as weather reports. The hop farms will ship to the southern zones first, around early-to-mid April,…
Homebrewing with Root Shoot Malting’s Award-Winning Malt
Root Shoot Malting prides itself on making world-class malt for homebrewers and professional brewers. The family-farm and malt house located in Loveland, Colorado, grows and malts its own barley and grains, putting a unique touch on each one. Many of Root Shoot’s delicious base and specialty malt varieties are made from Genie 2-row spring barley,…
Unlocking the World of Lager: Choosing the Right Yeast for Your Homebrew
The journey of Saccharomyces pastorianus In the intricate world of brewing, where yeast is the unseen wizard behind the curtain, the origin of lager yeast, scientifically known as Saccharomyces pastorianus, has long been a captivating mystery. While the specific genesis remains elusive, one compelling theory takes us on a journey to the wild landscapes of…
Irish Ales Are Brewing: A Beer Kit Breakdown
Our Irish ale beer kits create a full spectrum of flavor in three sessionable homebrews: Dry Irish Stout, Irish Red Ale, Irish Blonde Ale While Dry Irish Stouts – like the one iconically brewed by Guinness in Dublin – are most commonly associated with Irish beers and brewing, there are other brew-worthy styles from the…
Superior Christmas Ale Variants: Make Your Spiced Holiday Ale Even More Festive!
Chip Walton | NB Digital Producer Put Your Twist on Our Great Lakes Christmas Ale Clone Recipe ‘Tis the season for spiced holiday beers, and our Superior Christmas Ale beer recipe kit brings layered flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and honey to the holiday party. Modeled after the quintessential Great Lakes Christmas Ale, our recipe quickly…