Far from everything about Yeast – part 3 – Why does yeast make beer?
Yeast is responsible for a large part of the flavours in beer. Once the brewers are done preparing the wort it’s the yeast’s turn to start working on converting the sugars present into alcohol and aroma compounds. A fantastic discovery of a natural proces many millions of years older than beer. But then the question […]
Far from everything about Yeast – part 2 – Haziness
Whether you are part of the Haze Craze or would prefer crystal clear, everybody has an opinion on the clarity of beer. The main causes of haziness are yeast and proteins, below we’ll take a look at the influence of yeast. How does yeast make a beer hazy and what can a brewer do to […]
Beer for Beginners
There are so many things to say about beer. But if you’ve only taken your first steps as a beer drinker it might be difficult to find your way through all the technical terms. So here’s a quick overview to get you started. In the future you’ll be able to read more about all of […]
Far from everything about Yeast – part 1
Once the brewers are done it’s up to the yeast to make the beer. But what exactly is yeast and what does it do? You can write several books about that question. In this post you can find a short history of the discovery of yeast and what types of yeast are important for beer. […]
Paying attention to Water
Of all the ingredients in beer the contribution of the brewing water is often overlooked. Many cities renowned as a hub for beer have the type of water available in the area to thank for their characteristic flavor profile. Some examples: Dublin is known for its dry stouts. The water in Dublin is ideal for […]
