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The Full Pint – A Look At Designer Hops

Posted January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 EditorLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Brewing, El Dorado, Hop Variety, Hops, Mosaic

Editor’s Note: In my latest piece for The Full Pint, I look at the various popular designer hops, including their flavor profiles and popular beers to […]

The Full Pint – What’s Ruining My Beer? A Guide to Common Off Flavors

Posted October 4, 2017October 4, 2017 EditorLeave a commentPosted in Beer News, Brewing, Diacetyl, Lightstruck, Off Flavors, Oxidation

Editor’s Note: This is my latest piece for The Full Pint. In it, I explore the most common off flavors in craft beer, how they […]

Q & Ale – What is a Diacetyl? What Causes It?

Posted September 8, 2017October 8, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer News, Beer Reviews, Brewing, Diacetyl, Off Flavors, Q & Ale

Diacetyl is one of the most common off-flavors in beer. As someone who works in the industry, it’s something I’ve become intimately familiar with. I’ve […]

The Gears of Caracole

Inside a Czech Floor Malthouse by Jeff Alworth

Brux Domesticated Wild Ale (A Russian River & Sierra Nevada Brewing Collaboration) Bottle No. 10 – 3/12/2017

Posted March 15, 2017August 13, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Beer Writing, Brettanomyces, Brewing, Brux Project Slider, California, California Beer Slider, Cellared

Here we are! We’re in double digits with the 10th bottle of The Brux Project (You can read about the project and see the previous 9 reviews)! […]

One-Way Kegs

Posted December 23, 2016 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer News, Beer Writing, Brewing, Brewing Advice, Brewing Industry

One-way kegs may be a cost effective way to sell more beer without a serious investment. One-way kegs are becoming the norm in terms […]

Beer/Cider Photo of the Week: Lauter Grant in Action at Trappistes Rochefort

Posted December 4, 2016 Christopher Barnes1 CommentPosted in Beer and Cider Photography, Beer History, Belgium, Brewing, Trappist Ale

I love old copper brewing equipment. It’s fun to photograph because you can really capture the rich tones of the metal. Additionally, you can see […]

Boost Your Craft Beverage Brand With Point of Sale Items

Posted April 12, 2016 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer Career, Beer News, Brewing, Brewing Advice, Brewing Industry, Publications, The Equipped Brewer

Today’s competition for share of mind and share of stomach is becoming more intense as more breweries and cideries open their doors for business. Signs, […]

Q & Ale – What is Bottle Conditioning?

Posted April 4, 2016August 8, 2017 Christopher Barnes6 CommentsPosted in Beer News, Brewing, Brewing Industry, Q & Ale

Bottle conditioning is certainly not the sexiest of beer topics. In all the classes I’ve taught, I don’t think I’ve had one person ask about […]

UPC Programs Boost Craft Beverage Sales

Posted March 31, 2016 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer News, Brewing, Brewing Advice, Brewing Industry, Publications, The Equipped Brewer

As more and more chains look at craft beer and cider options, making your product accessible to the customer means more than just having enough […]

Glassware: More Than Just a Beverage Holder

Posted March 25, 2016 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer News, Brewing, Brewing Advice, Brewing Industry, Glassware, Publications, The Equipped Brewer

Glassware: More Than Just a Beverage Holder Glassware is a vital link in your branding program. Not only does it provide an in-account advertisement with […]