Brewery News

Tom Green Hard seltzer is here to stay. More and more, consumers are reaching for the refreshing, clean, and crisp alcoholic water as a low-cal alternative to beer or wine. We’re die-hard beer geeks… but even the most hardcore fans can appreciate the extra thirst-quenching ability of a nice, cold hard seltzer. But instead of ... Read More

Tom Green Knowing the pH of your mash is vital to ensure consistent and good quality homebrew. With so many pH meters on the market, choosing the correct device can be overwhelming. Follow our guide to find the best meter for you. We’ve rounded up the most popular homebrewing pH meters to figure out who’s ... Read More

Tom Green Connecticut often gets overshadowed by the flourishing craft beer scene of New York City. Deep rooted beer culture runs through the state, however, and Connecticut has arguably the most diverse beer range in New England. Everything from New England IPAs, to sour and wild beer, to expertly crafted lagers can be easily found ... Read More

John Horn Sometimes you need a thirst-quenching and refreshing brew. Actually…make that most times. If you’re looking for a beer that you can keep on tap year-round and one that is especially satisfying on warm days, Cream Ale is your friend. What is a Cream Ale?Cream Ale is an American style light ale. It can ... Read More

Tom Green Craft beer lovers’ enthusiasm rivals the passion of even the most devoted sports fans. Beer geeks proudly wear brewery t-shirts and collect unique glasses, coasters, and bottle openers. Craft beer is more than just the liquid in the glass – it’s a vibrant community. First Sip Brew Box is a craft beer subscription ... Read More

John Horn The use of fruit in fermentation is as old as the first alcoholic beverage. Why? I don’t know but it’s a fine idea for making almost any drink delicious! Beer is no exception. Today we’re looking at fruit beers. What is a Fruit Beer?Fruit beer is in essence beer with fruit. That was ... Read More

Welcome to Grand Cacao, a new chocolate stout that is now available year-round from Tröegs. Grand Cacao started taking shape in the summer of 2020 on our 3-barrel Scratch Lab. The initial idea was to create a sweet and milky stout with chocolate and coffee. But when we brought the chocolate and coffee together, the ... Read More

February 8, 2021 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing Company has introduced ‘Carob-Mel Sutra,’ a clever caramel twist on a bière de garde, or ‘beer for keeping’ ale. Carob-Mel Sutra is 10% ABV, and 100% smooth and sultry. Its full flavor profile is rich with notes of carob, caramel, chocolate and coffee. Whether ... Read More

John Horn In modern brewing, hops are king! Therefore, knowing where to get the highest quality hops is of the utmost importance. Take a look at the top online stores for ordering hops. Get the freshest, most quality and cheapest hops! Yakima Chief HopsYakima Chief Hops describes itself as “a 100% grower-owned network of family ... Read More

February 8, 2021 While the year 2020 brought many challenges to the world, craft beer continued to thrive in these unusual circumstances. Here is a look ahead at the trends, challenges and hopes to come; and how DuClaw Brewing Company will contribute. https://www.theepochtimes.com/new-year-new-beer-predictions-for-2021_3674186.html ... Read More