Crisp Growers Already Farming for the Future, New Data Reveals
Cause for Optimism in Supply Chain SustainabilityCrisp Growers Already Farming for the Future with sustainable malting barley, New Data RevealsCrisp Malt’s Field Forward initiative has produced its first results, and they are a cause for optimism.New data from Field Forward reveals strong uptake of sustainable farming practices across its East Anglian grower network. There is…
When alcohol leaves, aroma shows
The demand for non-alcoholic (NA) and low-alcohol beer continues to grow, but consumer expectations are changing just as quickly. They aren’t simply looking for an alternative to full-strength beer. They expect the same flavour, aroma intensity and drinking experience, just without the alcohol. BarthHaas’ whitepaper takes a deep dive into how to optimise flavour without…
Global Hop Market Reset: What Brewers Need to Know in 2026
The global hop market is entering a new phase. After several years of oversupply, hop production is contracting as growers respond to lower global beer demand. While overall supply remains adequate today, brewers should understand how these structural changes are likely to affect variety availability, pricing and long-term sourcing strategies. WHY GLOBAL HOP ACREAGE IS…
Why Brewers Should Return to Multi-year Hop Contracts
WHY BREWERY HOP CONTRACTS DISAPPEARED During the period of significant global hop oversupply we saw a reduction in brewery hop contracts. Many brewers found that the spot market offered abundant choice and competitive pricing. With plenty of hops available, the need to commit to long-term contracts reduced, particularly for breweries with more flexible production schedules.…
Hop Merchants v Hop Factors
Have you heard the term Hop Merchant v Hop Factors and wondered what it means, then look no further. HOP FACTORS Hop factors were the earlier model, prevalent from the 18th to early 20th century. They acted as agents or brokers on behalf of hop growers, often maintaining long-term relationships tied to specific farms or…
Choosing the Right Hop Origin for Different Beer Styles
where should your hops originate from? This is a significant topic in its own right but in general, the answer is less about geography (unless provenance is central to a brewery’s positioning) and more about how well the hop’s characteristics match the intended beer style.Understanding the strengths of different hop-growing regions allows brewers to make…
Hop flavour that lasts a (shelf) lifetime
Brewers are under ever-increasing pressure to produce distinctive, flavour-forward beers while reducing costs, improving efficiency and maintaining a level of consistency that their customers demand. Whether you’re looking to create multiple products from a single wort stream, boost hop intensity without any additional bitterness, reduce beer loss or just simplify your dry hopping techniques, Prysma…
Alpha-amylase
UTILISATION : Favorise la liquéfaction de l’amidon pendant l’empâtage. Améliore la fluidité du moût lors de l’utilisation de fortes proportions de céréales non maltées. Facilite l’action des enzymes de saccharification en réduisant la viscosité du brassin. Permet d’améliorer le rendement d’extraction tout en sécurisant les brassages riches en amidon. MODE D’EMPLOI : Diluer et homogénéiser…
No Question’s A Stupid Question – Supplier Updates Podcast
NO QUESTION IS A STUPID QUESTION Brewing Supplier Partners | From innovations in brewing to the checks that could save you time, money and future headaches, we discuss the questions you should be asking and the answers you need to know. LET’S HEAR FROM OUR SUPPLIER PARTNERS! FEATURING SUPPLIER PARTNERS FROM CRISP MALT, FERMENTIS, MURPHY…
New Zealand Hops: Intense and Purposeful Flavour
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