Brew House

We asked brewers about the “one piece of brewhouse equipment that you didn’t realize you couldn’t live without that’s become important to your success?” Their answers don't disappoint.

Building a quality-assurance and quality-control program shouldn’t be daunting or unattainable. These simple steps will help your brewery move forward and employ standard methods to make sure the beer you make is consistent and meets customer expectations.

The old equation of “buy a bigger kettle to brew more beer” no longer applies to today’s craft brewers. Brewhouse manufacturers have answered the call, bringing smart solutions to small breweries for production gains that don’t require breaking the bank.

With the growth in contract-specific facilities and excess capacity at regional breweries, the industry continues to evolve to support today’s brewers.

Not every new beer venture in the country is chasing the hazy IPA or boozy pastry-stout trends. In a warehouse in New Jersey, one dedicated individual looks toward the traditions of Belgium to create and age styles worthy of reflection and a reverence.

When Green Cheek Beer Company opened in Southern California, the founders needed to navigate various water troubles that eventually helped them dial in recipes and get a better understanding of their beer.

There’s really no trick to doing well at competitions—just make flawless beer and enter it into the right category. So easy everybody can do it, right?

A mash filter can increase brewhouse efficiency greatly, giving brewers much more room to get more creative with their recipes. Here, we sat down with Brouwerij West to learn more.

Smog City Brewing Founder and Brewmaster Jonathan Porter uses a steam generator for many tasks around the brewery, from deep-cleaning barrels to dealing with pesky floor drains and de-stickering kegs and other equipment.

When it comes to the wild unpredictability of making sour ales, blending can bring a beer into balance and create a product that exceeds the sum of its parts.

It’s not enough to make decent beer these days. Seek that special something that differentiates your brand from the rest.

New Belgium Brewing’s Lindsay Barr offers practical advice on putting effective sensory analysis to work for you.

Effectively working with mixed-culture fermentation and barrel aging can be a tricky, time-intensive business. Three of the industry’s best offer their insights.

Evaluate your brewing style and production goals to find a system that will move you forward.

Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson is at the forefront of the commercial side of blending beer, blending everything from the signature limited-release anniversary bottles to their widely released six-pack beer DBA.