These are exciting times for those of us who are interested in brewing yeasts. It seems like just yesterday (actually it was several years ago) that I became interested in the transition from primarily using ale yeasts for brewing (S. … Continue reading →
In my previous posts, Adventures in Yeast I, II, and III, I discussed issues and speculation about the origins of lager yeasts in Medieval Europe. Were the lager yeasts that we use today a result of selective pressure by brewers … Continue reading →
The American Homebrewers Association has sponsored The Big Brew since 1988. It is celebrated on the first Saturday of May each year. What is it? I’ll let the AHA words speak for themselves: In 1988, May 7 was announced before … Continue reading →
About a year and a half ago, our local brew club B.O.S.S. (Brewers of Siloam Springs) purchased a Four Roses Bourbon barrel. The plan was to brew 50 gallons of an imperial stout and put in the barrel for a … Continue reading →
On Monday of this week, many locals gathered at 28 Springs for the unveiling of a collaboration beer. The collaboration was between our own Casey Letellier, Chief Drinks Enthusiast at 28 Springs and Ozark Brewing Company. The beer? Here are … Continue reading →