When you say beer, you say hops. While alpha and beta acids are identical in all hop varieties, the aromatic components differ in each hop variety. This gives brewers a world of possibilities to get creative with. We will zoom in on a few key components of hop oil.
IBU is the measure for the bitterness of beer. The IBU is calculated based on the amount of alpha acids in the hops used during the brewing process, and the time the hops are boiled in the beer. The longer the hops are boiled, the more bitterness they impart to the beer.
Mentioning the specific region in the hop name is quite common, especially for hop varieties known for their unique flavour profiles and aromas influenced by the terroir in which they are grown. Many hop varieties bear the names of regions, valleys, cities, or even farms where they originate.
With the adage ‘know what you are selling’ in mind, we set off for Boortmalt in Antwerp to visit their impressive malting plant. Boortmalt leads the world in malt production with a staggering production capacity of 3 million tonnes.
Team Brouwland was welcomed for an external training session at AB Biotek, already a familiar name to many for their innovations for spirits and wine production. Today, we took a look behind the scenes at their impressive Technical Application Centre in the Netherlands.
This Belgian malt house aims to transform the traditional 'malt business' into a progressive and inspiring enterprise ready to address the issues that the new generation of brewers believes in. That sounds like music to our ears!
Why? The benefits are enormous! But which CO2 setup is right for my brewery and what do I need? What pressure do I set? Should I ferment under pressure too? You'll discover all the ins and outs in this blog.
With over 50 years of experience, at Brouwland, we know the importance of constantly scanning the market for innovation, quality, and opportunities. After all, that’s the essence of every craft beer brewer, big and small. So here we are… presenting a new partnership!
Eerlijk toegegeven, we zijn blij dat we het moeilijke verdict van de Brouwland Biercompetitie konden overlaten aan de internationale jury van de prestigieuze Brussels Beer Challenge. We waren op voorhand meer dan trots op de inzending van 3 topbieren dit jaar, maar er moest een winnaar uit de bus komen.
Enjoy the warm and spicy taste of autumn with a Pumpkin Spice Milk Stout. It’s like drinking a slice of mouthwatering pumpkin pie, but with an alcoholic kick.
An exciting development in the world of brewing yeast is the emergence of Norwegian Kveik yeasts. Did you know that Kveik yeast can be the ideal solution when you want to ferment at higher temperatures, such as during hot summers?
Think Ss Brewtech Pro Brewhouses! The electric 1 bbl and 3,5 bbl nano brewhouses are perfect pilot systems while the bigger steam powered 2-vessel brewhouses are the ideal heart of your craft brewery.
Put the crown on your bottle with a personalised crown cap! Personalised crown caps are possible from as little as 10,000 pieces, with advantageous prices for pallet quantities starting at 400,000 pieces.
Why is stainless steel often used for fermentation vessels What are the advantages? Which brewing errors can you prevent by using stainless steel? You can read all about it in this blog!
