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On the Road to Berlin: Brewing Philosophy

Hello! And welcome back to the weekly Brewmaster learning blog! This last week was intense to say the least. We had a series of exams tha...

On the Road to Berlin: Hop Gun

Welcome back to the weekly blog of this particular aspiring brewmaster. Things are definitely percolating in the VLB Certified Brewmaster...

On the Road to Berlin: The Malt House

It All Begins at the Malt House… When it comes to brewing, everything matters. From our water chemistry to our barley quality to our yeas...

On the Road to Berlin: Exploding Hops

Did you know that hops, the plant responsible for the bitter flavors in beer, can spontaneously combust? The reason why might blow your m...

On The Road to Berlin: Becoming A Master Brewer

Did you know that beer brewing is actually a combination of chemistry, biology, math and engineering? Last week I started a new adventure...

8 Days of Pairings: A Deep Fried Hannukah Guide

From Sufganyot to Latkes, Hannukah is filled with delightfully festive fried foods that pair perfectly with all kinds of different craft ...

A Fresh Makeover for Our Tropical IPA

As the new kids on the block, it’s safe to say that we are still finding our voice. Four months have gone by since we released our first ...

Food & Beer Pairings We Love: Peach Tree Blonde

Peach Tree Blonde gives us an opportunity to pair the beer with lighter entrees like chicken and fish. Light body and a crisp finish with...

Food & Beer Pairings We Love: Tropical IPA

With the Tropical IPA's tropical hop notes, slightly tangy nose coming from the mango addition, peppery Belgian backbone, and strong bitt...

Dichotomy in a Pint Glass

The consumption of a pint of beer is a relatively raucous, transactionary affair. Who doesn’t love to slam down a cold one after a hard d...

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