Category: Advanced Brewing
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I woke up today and thought, “I want to brew something crazy.” One of the weirdest things I could think to brew with is squid ink. As someone who lives in the US, squid ink does not make a regular appearance on any menus I’m familiar with. What better style to pair a briny, umami-laden…
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In the heart of prehistoric Gotland, Tjelvar, a diligent farmer, tended to his vast fields under the gentle embrace of the Nordic sun. The island, with its unique blend of fertile soil and coastal breezes, was perfect for cultivating barley. As the harvest season approached, Tjelvar routinely brewed
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Butter. Amazing on food, not so much in beer. Get ready for a ride! Here we go: Acetolactate Decarboxylase (ALDC) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the brewing process, specifically in the reduction of diacetyl levels in beer. Diacetyl is a flavor compound that can give off-flavors and aromas to beer, resembling butter or butterscotch. In fact,…
