Tag: brewing

Spend enough time cranking out craft beers and you may eventually come to the conclusion that there are just two kinds of drinkers: Those who adore Hefeweizen, and those who are missing out.  Count RahrBSG Technical Support and Training Manager Ashton Lewis among those who enjoy a vase of Hefeweizen from time to time. (Yes, […]

Greetings! Thank you for navigating to the RahrBSG Blog. Today we’re spending a little quality time with Rahr North Star Pils™, a domestic pilsner malt with low color, low modification, and irresistible overtones of honey and sweet bread. Joining us is Jason Simmons, Head Brewer at Lindgren Craft Brewery in Duncannon, PA. Jason was a […]

Greetings, one and all. Meet Ken Smith, Director of Operations at Gambrinus Malting in Armstrong, British Columbia. He’s here today to chat about Gambrinus IPA Malt and all the beers you might brew with it. If this is the first time you’ve heard about Gambrinus IPA Malt, check out this blog with Blake Masoner from […]

There’s an expression apocryphally but probably inaccurately attributed to an ancient Chinese curse: “may you live in interesting times.” For craft beer, 2023 has certainly been an interesting time. In the face of increasing headwinds for our industry, RahrBSG remains here to support you, celebrate your successes, and enjoy the beer you work so hard […]

Bo Jackson played major league baseball and pro football. So did “Neon” Deion Sanders. And surely you remember Dave Winfield. Before embarking on his 22-year Hall of Fame baseball career, “Winnie” was drafted by the San Diego Padres (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Utah Stars (ABA), and Minnesota Vikings (NFL). Multi-sport athletes like these defy simple […]

The West Coast of the United States has brought us Starbucks, Yahoo, and Yacht Rock. It’s also given us the pass-first offense, The Price Is Right, and In-N-Out Burger.  But ask any red-blooded American brewer what the West Coast is known for, and you can bet your weekly allowance they’ll mention hops. Namely the “C” […]

Hello? Is this thing plugged in? Everyone say hey to Blake Masoner, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Oceanside, California’s Craft Coast Beer & Tacos. Blake used to play Tight End. He’s here today to “tacobout” beer, specifically one he brewed with a new IPA Malt from Gambrinus Malting.   Established in 2020, Craft Coast pairs authentic […]

Hello! What’s flocculating?  Please welcome Olaf Morgenroth to the RahrBSG Blog. Originally from Germany, Olaf started his brewing career in 2014 in Franschhoek, South Africa. In 2022, he joined the Fermentis Academy in Lille, France, as Head Brewer. During his time in the industry, Olaf has become intimately familiar with yeast and fermentation.   When he […]

Brewers, business owners, and beer-league bowlers know all too well that you can do everything right and still catch a bad break. Balls bounce in unpredictable ways.  When you’re staring down a seven-ten split, or bed posts in bowling parlance, maybe the only thing to do is hurl the ball down the lane and hope […]

“Our company was founded to make really good beer that brings people together. Without people, we don’t have a mission. We’ve always supported the people. This is just the most urgent example of it.” Garrett Marrero, CEO and co-founder of Maui Brewing Co. Source: Forbes.com KOKUA PROJECT Benefiting those impacted by the Maui Wildfires From […]

Saving money can be difficult. Hell, it can be downright painful. Remember your house from college? Rent split thirteen ways, one bathroom, no hot water, no A/C. No one paid the power company one month, so someone just ran an extension cord next door. Fortunately, controlling costs at your brewery doesn’t need to run afoul […]

RahrBSG’s Ashton Lewis explores tips and tools for reducing consumption of CO2