The good, the bad and the ugly We’ve talked about the sweetness of malt, the aromatic punch of hops, and the magical transformation provided by yeast. Now, it’s time to look at the ingredient that makes up about 90 to […]
Flavours in Beer: Water
Flavours in beer: Yeast
The good, the bad and the ugly We’ve explored the foundational sweetness and roastiness from malt, and the spicy, fruity, or earthy notes from hops, but there’s a quiet, microscopic superstar in beer that wields incredible power: yeast. These single-celled […]
Flavours in beer: Hops
The good, the bad and the ugly Hops. These little green cones are the spice rack of the beer world, capable of transforming a simple brew into a symphony of flavour. But just like any ingredient, hops can be a […]
Flavours in beer: Malt
The good, the bad and the ugly In the last issue, I discussed the need for more beer knowledge in the industry, so instead of just talking the talk, it makes sense to walk the walk and put in some […]
2024 GROWLIE AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Lillooet Cider
GOLD – Best New World Cider // Apricot Cider SILVER – Best New Cidery BRONZE – Cidery of the Year Lillooet Cider Co. has been heavily focused on being local, using 100% hand harvested Lillooet-grown fruit in their ciders. That […]
Education in beer: The 12-pack for higher learning
Beer is good. Good craft beer tastes amazing. For a lot of people, it’s become more than a drink they enjoy, it has become a hobby and even further, a passion. Unfortunately, for the longest time, beer always seemed to […]