Too many chefs can spoil the pot… except when it comes to beer. Last time we mentioned what happens when brewers, bravely combating the evils of thirst and bad beer, decide to join forces for the greater (beer consuming) good. These concoctions give brewers a chance to create small batch wonders using new ingredients or an opportunity to use new techniques. In the …
Collaborations in Beer, Part 1
Collaboration is the secret to innovation and the brewing industry is no stranger to working together. Processes run faster, easier and usually result in better products. Breweries love team building exercises as much as corporations do, although they usually cut out the trust-falls and tedious powerpoint presentations. When two or more breweries team up, it usually creates a wonderful “collabeeration.” …
Style and Substance: Winter Warmers
Tis the season to be cold! Fa la la la la la… This is the time of year when people reach for bigger, darker beers that have a higher alcohol content to keep them in warmest, jolliest of spirits. But what should fill your glass this season? In this inaugural edition of Style and Substance, we’re going to take a …