BA Now Accepting Proposals for 2022 Research and Service Grants
The Brewers Association is now accepting research and service grant proposals for 2022.
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Norvel Beverage Partners with Shipyard and Sea Dog to Produce Non-Alc THC ‘Beer’
Novel Beverage is partnering with Shipyard Brewing Co. and Sea Dog Brewing Co. to launch THC-infused non-alcoholic beers.
Read more...Craft Maltsters Guild Announces 2021 Malt Cup Award Winners
2021 was the first time the Craft Maltsters Guild has hosted their annual conference virtually, and the first year the guild opened up the awards competition to international malthouses. 28 malthouses from seven countries, 17 states, and one province submitted a total of 46 entries spanned 29 different malt barley varieties.
Read more...Proprietary Hop Varieties Continue to Increase
Although overall U.S. hop production was down in 2020 (see ProBrewer News story here), proprietary varieties continue to grab market share at an accelerating rate, according to a review of the 2020 hop harvest by Crosby Hops.
Read more...US Hop Production Down in 2020
Production for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in 2020 totaled 104 million pounds, down 7% from the 2019 crop of 112 million pounds, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report also said that the 2020 value of production for the United States totaled $619 million, down 3% from the previous year.
Read more...Oregon Issues New Guidance for Hard Seltzer
Hard seltzers are prompting some states to reevaluate where the product “fits in” to the regulatory structure given that seltzers are neither malt based or fruit based. Recently, Oregon issued clarification pertaining to the classification of hard seltzers in the state. The guidance impacts the majority of hard seltzers in the market, most notably on excise tax and licensing needed to produce or sell hard seltzers in the state.
Read more...Tips on Making Alcoholic Ice Cream
As the pandemic forces brewers to innovate to stay afloat, a growing trend among craft brewers is to utilize alcohol in ice cream and freezer pops, which can be sold in the retail freezer or direct to consumer at the brewery. As this practice gains popularity, more states are approving the manufacture and sale of these items.
Read more...TTB Updates Policy on Gluten Content Statements
In response to changes to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, the TTB has updated their policy on gluten content statements on labels and in advertisements for wines, distilled spirits, and beer.
Read more...Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Cannabis-Infused Seltzer
Pabst Blue Ribbon continues to explore and expand into alternative non-beer drinks, with its latest being a non-alcoholic cannabis drink that will be available in dispensaries and online.
Read more...Wind, Smoke, Covid – A Tough Year for PacNW Hop Growers
Recent years have been tough on hop growers with the fast and ever-evolving craft brewing industry constantly changing their buying habits as they develop new beer styles. But this year has been like no other.
Read more...Wind Storm Damages Hop Crop
A major wind storm early this week that howled through portions of the Pacific Northwest, eastern Washington and parts of Idaho has damaged hops still on the vine and ready for harvest.
Read more...Pineapple IPA the Next Grapefruit?
Move over grapefruit, pineapple is here.
Read more...Tips for Making Alcoholic Ice Cream That’s Legal
It’s the lazy, hot final days of summer. People need a little cheer from the gloom of the ongoing pandemic. Have you thought about making alcoholic ice cream for your customers?
Read more...CO2 Supply May Get Worse
The supply of CO2 may get worse before it gets better.
Read more...Record Number of Acres Planted for Hope – Barley Crop Also Up
Farmers planted 2.80 million acres of barley for the 2020 crop year, up 3 percent from the previous year. Nationwide, 97 percent of the barley acreage was sown by June 7th with 75 percent of the barley acreage being reported in good to excellent condition.
Read more...Webinar to Discuss Real-Time Fermentation Monitoring
Precision Fermentation will be presenting a special webinar on July 14, 2020, hosted by the Master Brewers Association of the Americas in a webinar titled “Leveraging Real-Time Fermentation Monitoring to Elevate Product Quality and Operational Efficiency.”
Read more...Hop Growers Pull-Back Due to Reduced Demand
Hop growers had predicted moderate growth in the hop harvest and in sales this year but have now pulled back their estimates to flat over 2019 because of the drop in beer sales during the pandemic and the expected slow return to normal in the on-premise business.
Read more...Effects of Climate Change on Brewing Industry Not Forgotten During Pandemic
Climate change seems like a distant concern to the brewing industry in the middle of a global pandemic. But the impacts could be both more severe and much longer lasting.
Read more...Scientist Create Designer Wheat for Whisky Production
Researchers from Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire have developed wheat that reduces wear and tear on pumps in the distillery, reducing the overal amount of energy needed in the distilling process.
Read more...The State of Hops as Southern Hemisphere Readies to Harvest
It’s fall time south of the equator, and in those hop growing countries in the southern hemisphere, that means it’s hop harvest time.
Read more...COVID-19 Trickle Down – Barley Growers
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. has asked to pull out of their contracts with malt barley growers given an expected sharp decline in orders in 2020 due to the covid-19 crisis.
Read more...Four Season Hops
Is it possible to yield four crops of hops each year?
Read more...Hong Kong Brewery Brews up CBD Beer
The use of CBD in any food or drink product, including alcohol, is illegal in the U.S. And even though the potential health benefits of CBD are getting more recognition these days, in most Asian countries it is still seen as a drug and somewhat taboo. But it is legal. And a new start-up, is not brewing and marketing a CBD-infused beer.
Read more...2020 AMBA Recommended Malting Barley Varieties
The American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) Board of Directors recently approved the addition of AAC Connect, LCS Odyssey, Moravian 164 and Moravian 170 to the recommended list of malting barley varieties for 2020
Via AMBA
2019 USDA National Hop Report
National Hop Report
2019 Hop Production Up 5 Percent From Last Year
Production for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
Via USDA
New Process Converts Spent Grain into High-Value Carbon
As reported in Anthropocene magazine, a study in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology has shown that brewer’s grain can be converted into two forms of carbon using readily available and inexpensive chemicals combined with heat. Both carbon compound have many high-value applications.
Read more...What Beverage Companies Can Learn from Canada’s Cannabis Journey
An Interview with Sharan Sidhu, CSO & Regulatory Affairs at Pacific Rim Innovations, Pacific Rim Innovations
The global legal marijuana market is expected to reach USD 66.3 billion by the end of 2025. Countries and companies strategize an approach to this opportunity, many look to Canada as a case study on cannabis.
Via Bevsource.com
USDA Steps Up Hop Breeding Program
The US Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service has announced the creation of a new position dedicated to conducting public hop research.
Read more...Global Hop Production Estimated to be Up 2.6% in 2019
World wide hop production is estimated to be up by 2.6% in 2019 over last year according to a report issued at the International Hop Growers convention in Zalec, Slovenia earlier this month.
Read more...‘Triumph’ Hop Announced by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service (ARS) announced the release of USDA “Triumph’” a new high-yield aroma hop.
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