Bison Brewing Company: What Is A Landrace Yeast?

Tom Green October 22, 2020 There is a rich history of brewing throughout Scandinavia, Northern Europe, and the Baltic countries. From Norway, to Lithuania, to Russia, traditional farmhouse beers have been drunk by locals for centuries. Yeasts local to each area have shaped regional flavors and brewing traditions. These domesticated, local yeasts are known as ... Read More

Bison Brewing Company: What Is Kveik?

Tom Green October 22, 2020 Norway is famous for its striking fjords, beautiful scenery, and more recently – at least in the beer world – farmhouse ale yeast. Brewers all over the world have become fascinated with the unique characteristics of a Norwegian yeast called kveik.What is kveik? Kveik is a domesticated brewing yeast originating ... Read More

Tröegs Independent Brewing: Announcing Mad Elf Beer Cheese

  Savory. Sweet. Festive. – And it saves small Pennsylvania dairy farms!In anticipation of the holiday season, The GIANT Company, Caputo Brothers Creamery of Spring Grove, Pa. and Tröegs Independent Brewing of Hershey, Pa. are teaming up once again on a limited edition cheese offering – Mad Elf Beer Cheese. This merry and bright holiday ... Read More