Barley crop is significantly down. In the US, across Idaho, barley production is forecasted to be down 31% in 2021 as compared to 2020, according to the USDA1. The USDA is predicting barley production will be down 54% in Montana and 37% in North Dakota
In a world where everybody is trying to find ways to save energy and reduce their carbon emissions, understanding where and how you can make a difference is critical. As you know, making beer requires using lots of energy and water, producing a significant amount of
Milling malt the right way is crucial to the beer brewing process. The key objective of milling is to reduce the malt kernels into smaller particles in preparation for mashing and lautering. Prior to milling, malt has starchy endosperms hidden underneath its husk. All of
Although it might seem like decoction mashing has become an obsolete technique these days, it is still followed by several veteran brewers and historic breweries. Decoction mashing is a traditional and ancient method of mashing which is time taking and labour intensive. It is a
For over 60 years, the University of California Davis has combined the academic expertise with the practical training in its "career curriculum" to help working professionals refresh and expand their horizons. Now that e-learning is all the rage, the university has organically customised its well-known
Creativity is at the heart of brewing at IFF. Their range of enzymatic solutions are helping brewers transform their business operations. Using enzymes will allow brewers to use locally sourced raw materials, enable the efficient production of low carbohydrate beers, and reduce the need for
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) exist to give nations and businesses a sure-fire way of prioritising their efforts when it comes to solving the world’s most pressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges. The SDGs - also known as the Global Goals -