Chip off the old block- Use of Invert Block Sugar
The use of invert sugars in brewing has a long history dating back to the time when the tax on beer was on the weight of malt used in the recipe, not on ABV as today. Brewers of the day were able to...
Lager than life- Lallemand’s newest shining star, “Novalager”
Guest blog- Words by Andy Paterson of Lallemand Brewing Lager, everybody knows it. Over the past 150 years lager has risen from humble beginnings in the beer cellars of southern Germany, to become...
Final checks for the Winery before Christmas
Before the Christmas break, there are still a few vital jobs left to do in the winery. If ferments have finished, then stabilising with SO2 is recommended. My preference is the powder form as I can...
The Underestimated Power and Threat of Saccharomyces diastaticus – A wild yeast story
Words by Nik De Padua and Chris Connolly The threat is real! An increasing number of customers have reported exploding beer cans or noticeable off-flavours in their beers. Our micro-team did not...
CapDI – consistent and high-quality water for the beverage industry
Written in collaboration with Víctor Villouta Poblete Beer contains about 90-95% water, and the importance of the liquor to final beer quality shouldn’t be under-estimated. Correct water...
Guest Blog: All about Enzymes- Red wines with Lallemand Oenology
Words by Sigrid Gertsen-Schibbye Enzymes in red winemaking: not just more of everything, but the importance of keeping it stable over time. Anyone who has looked at a glass of fresh grape juice, or...
How to make money from your brewery with Hard Seltzers and RTD-cocktails
We all enjoy brewing, and we all love our beers! But have you ever considered that with a few simple steps, you could extend your beverage portfolio and start selling sparkling alternatives and your...
Brew Better Guides- How good is your beer foam?
Foam quality can be considered a combination of factors including: Stability Whiteness Texture Lacing Robustness All of which are linked to appearance, an important quality parameter that is made up...
Super F- a C-racking solutions for bright cask beer
Words by Nick Brading and Iain Kenny As early as 200BC Romans noticed beverages stored in swim bladders of sturgeon fish had magical clarity. Fast forward a few centuries and via a bit of...
