2022-10-17 11:54
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Many breweries struggle, large and small. It is not a function of size or scope but in all honesty circumstances beyond… Read More
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2022-10-17 11:23
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Article co-written by, Yi-Chiuan Lai, Industrial Engineer.
Breweries faced unimagined challenges throughout 2020-2021. B… Read More
2022-04-20 10:07
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
The dream is alive, the dream is real, building a brewery and becoming King of the Castle, Queen of the Court. I’m… Read More
2022-04-20 08:59
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Nano breweries are defined as any commercial operation producing from 10 US gallons per batch up to 3 bbls.
There are hu… Read More
2021-11-23 14:50
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Allow me to make the understatement of the era. Covid-19 has been a difficult time for breweries. Business has changed… Read More
2021-09-16 17:09
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Marketing can mean the rise and fall of small business. We want it to mean the rise of yours. It is a rocky road and bey… Read More
2021-08-30 13:00
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
One of the best things and worst things about the US is its 50 states, with thousands of counties and a multitude of law… Read More
2021-08-30 10:45
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
The minute one steps into a pro brewery, the feeling is palpably different from the homebrew set-up. Everything is steel… Read More
2021-08-17 14:55
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Many of you have fulfilled the dream, procured financing, written a bullet-proof business plan (right?), and are in the… Read More
2021-08-17 10:10
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
That is the question many are asking now, the calamitous events of 2020 aside.
With over 7,000 craft brewers in America… Read More
2021-07-08 09:41
This is a review of the Cool Brewing Fermentation Cooler Bag.
When you want to step up your brewing game but don’t want to invest into a dedicated fridge, grab a fermentation temperatu… Read More
2021-07-06 14:18
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
First there is the dream. Then comes the most important question that is rarely asked.
How important is a business plan… Read More
2021-06-25 14:31
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
I had the good fortune to brew professionally for 10 years, founding 2 breweries in Asheville, NC: Green Man and French… Read More
2021-06-17 16:22
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
This is a resounding yes! I will stand and shout it from the mountaintops. Branding and labels are everything. If they w… Read More
2021-06-16 10:14
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
With 7,000+ breweries in the United States all signs would point to…yes! Yes, if it is planned with precisi… Read More
2021-06-03 16:25
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
I built two breweries in my time. One was Green Man in Asheville, at 367 square feet or so, plus 120+ of walk-in. It was… Read More
2021-05-07 15:34
Cooling beer in a cool ship – an extraordinarily hip ocean vessel?Fingolfin faces Morgoth Bauglir (the Constrainer- Christopher’s preferred translation) Read More
2021-05-07 15:27
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Starting a brewery is hard work and serious business. It takes two primary things, money and talent. One wit… Read More
2021-04-23 07:23
This week the boys are joined by the blogging legend Dorian Touly who runs Kiss My Brew, a one stop shop for all things beer Read More
2021-04-22 18:50
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
New devices appear every day in homebrewing. For years, decades, it was bottles or soda kegs. Now, Mr. Beer, one of the… Read More
2021-04-13 07:16
Dorian Touly
Lifelong beer habitue and homebrew artisan
After the semi-failure of my first IPA (extract), it was time to brew another one.
So I wanted to give it another shot for batch #… Read More
2021-04-13 07:10
Dorian Touly
Lifelong beer habitue and homebrew artisan
We had been hitting the lockdown for already a few weeks here in Barcelona and like many other new home brewers I thought it&rsquo&hellip…Read More
2021-04-13 07:01
Dorian Touly
Lifelong beer habitue and homebrew artisan
Like most homebrewers, I got started with a kit.
In my case, it was a 1 gallon IPA extract (LME) kit from Northern Brewer.
I didn… Read More
2021-04-12 06:46
JoNAS “No Fail” Rembert.
Jalapeño Hospitalizations. Crafty Maltster.
Props to DR Wade. The Birthday Party. Who smoked the most pipeweed, Gandalf or Saruman? Read More
2021-04-02 07:08
Dorian Touly
Lifelong beer habitue and homebrew artisan
How to choose the right fermenter is a decision not to take lightly. Sure, to ferment beer, any container will work; even a cheap… Read More
2021-03-28 08:35
Many beer drinkers love a cold hoppy beer, but others are looking the other way, which means championing the ancient beer style known as Gruit — hop-less beers.
Before hops became the… Read More
2021-03-25 09:42
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Fermenting beer needs protection. Once wort cools it must stay sanitary. Most brewers use airlocks, blow-off tubes… Read More
2021-03-25 08:08
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Common wisdom holds that light is beer’s enemy. With few exceptions, beer is packaged in brown glass, alumin… Read More
2021-03-22 07:14
All-in-one brewing systems are more sophisticated than ever. Automation, mobile apps, integrated thermometers and pumps have made these handy pieces of equipment serious considerations for a… Read More
2021-03-19 10:57
Gentlemen, ladies, I’m here to tell you, DON’T PANIC! Thank you, Mr. Adams. Sometimes our FG ends up higher than we’d planned. If brewing strong beer, maybe OK. … Read More
2021-03-18 14:35
Cicerones and Ranch Dippin’. Do homebrewers really need an immersion chiller? Sam’s homebrewing saves. Jonas’s irises disappear. These critical social issues and many more… Read More
2021-03-14 17:54
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Sugar is a vital and dynamic brewing ingredient.
There are many types of sugar and some specialty beers may only be perf… Read More
2021-03-14 16:53
Jonas Rembert
Master brewer, Pioneer of Asheville beer, 1997-2006
Brewers are chomping at the bit to start drinking their sublime creations and butt-kicking formulations. Beginners burn… Read More
2021-03-14 11:21
Due to a hectic life, small space, or any host of reasons, folks will ask, “Can I stretch my brew over 2 days?” I would say no, there are too many factors involved. F… Read More
2021-03-14 09:55
Why we listen for years at a go. Homebrewing with fruit and elusive wild berries.
Anchor Brewing is a treasure. Follow Sam and Jonas as they discuss trending and traditional beer culture… Read More
2021-03-11 11:27
Mashing is the number one thing that enters you into the realm of Journeyman brewer, much less Master Brewer. Knowing how to mash properly every time takes years of practice and even then co… Read More
2021-03-07 07:58
SHAZAM! Welcome Applied Beverage Tanks to our sponsor crew. Sharing our Main styles. Ins and outs of American beer marketing? Hosts’ favorite instructional beer books. Follow Sam and… Read More
2021-02-28 14:22
Shipping alcoholic drinks has always been a pain in the US, and for some states, it still is. The good news is that there are more craft beer delivery alternatives than ever before, and they… Read More
2021-02-28 09:21
New England IPAs or Hazy IPAs are madly popular right now; everyone wants a sip of this tropical-scented, creamy and juicy brew. It’s easy to see why; it’s friendly for non-beer… Read More
2021-02-27 17:20
Home-brewing is an act of love; if you’re looking for a hobby, what better than making your own beer at home? Home-brewing is tricky, though. You need little equipment, but there are a… Read More
2021-02-26 11:07
Making beer at home is more than a hobby; it’s a real passion, and for some, it becomes a lifelong profession. Beer is noble like that. You take care of it from grain to bottle, days a… Read More
2021-02-26 09:09
Although brewing beer is a fun hobby that anyone can enjoy with the right equipment and some practice, it is also a science.
When you brew beer, you’re effectively controlling the tran… Read More
2021-02-22 11:44
Making crackers out of your spent grain is a great way to recycle part of the malt you’ve used to brew beer.
I’ve tried this recipe a few times and it’s always a success… Read More
2021-02-20 07:44
To pure craft brewers, rice is a sacrilegious addition to pure beer, as it’s the main ingredient in Budweiser among myriad other mass-produced beers. However, its casing, the hulls pla… Read More
2021-02-18 19:05
Bubbles define beer and give it the kick that makes it so distinct. As a homebrewer, carbonating is routine. It needs to be done properly and with care.
I’ll discuss a diff… Read More
2021-02-18 18:25
Reusing bottles is an easy process once a proper SOP is established. Clean, sanitized bottles are needed for any avid homebrewer. There is no reason to shell out $45.00 for 2 cas… Read More
2021-02-16 13:47
Resting rabbits in Traveller’s Rest, real Trappist Beer brewed near Boston, growing hops at home, the fall of Eregion, 1780’s I mean… Follow Sam and Jonas as they discuss… Read More
2021-02-14 11:02
It’s often asked among brewers at home and in the brewhouse, is secondary fermentation worth the time and effort. Having been a professional brewer for more than 10 years, I’m he… Read More
2021-02-14 10:06
Lambic beer is the penultimate grail of beer brewing, loved and reviled equally among even the greatest brewers. It is among the hardest beers to emulate in a home brewery. Undaunted… Read More
2021-02-03 06:38
Welcome Swamp Rabbit Brewery! Brewing water defining style. Does IPA hop character fade quickly? The fate of Arnorian knights after the fall of the Northern Kingdom. Follow Sam and Jonas as… Read More
2021-01-31 10:08
As the Over/ Under designation implies, it misses a target. There is an optimum pitch rate and non-optimum. Some yeasts can adapt with few metabolic issues. Others respond less w… Read More
2021-01-31 09:39
Oxygen is indispensable in the metabolism of yeast, an absolute vital component. Then there is oxidation.
Once primary fermentation begins, O2 is a mortal enemy, sure to bring ruin upo… Read More
2021-01-25 10:40
Memorable Drinking spots, North American wild yeast defining terroir in commercial brewing, Easiest brews to begin your All-Grain Brewing Experience, Radagast’s real role in the North… Read More
2021-01-23 19:33
The difference between an award-winning brew and a funky mess is how the brewer controlled the temperature during the entire brewing process.
Making beer is not easy, but the concept is, you… Read More
2021-01-23 18:47
The increasing trend of dry-hopping and double dry-hopping our brews has changed the way we see beer, especially the IPA styles. The world of hops is more varied and exciting than ever, with… Read More
2021-01-18 19:28
The next time you have a crystal-clear beer in your hand, you can thank Whirlfloc tablets.
As much as we like to think about beer as an all-natural product, several ‘external’ co… Read More
2021-01-17 17:46
Without considering your expertise, your beer will only be as good as the quality of your ingredients. That means you need to buy the good stuff, but also store it properly.
We’ve seen… Read More
2021-01-17 15:49
Hops are one of the most crucial ingredient in beer. Yes, they add lovely aromatics and an addictive bitterness to our favorite beers, but they also protect them from spoilage.
Today, you&rs&hell…Read More
2021-01-17 14:50
Cooling wort for beginning homebrewers is a modest challenge. It takes time, ice, and patience. Cool your wort quickly and efficiently or face unwanted consequences. Many things… Read More
2021-01-17 11:36
Fermentation is a tricky business. Sometimes the yeast prematurely rests on the bottom. Activity all but stops. What to do!!?? One is tempted to stir it.
Once in the… Read More
2021-01-13 10:45
The boys self-own on some of their funniest homebrew miscues. American Hop producers have evolved with the industry. Is it difficult to brew Belgian styles at home? The nation’s capit… Read More
2021-01-09 17:49
Yeast is often an overlooked and underappreciated component to our passionately created homebrews.
Dry yeast is a smart and simple place to begin when first making beer. It has its mer… Read More
2021-01-09 07:56
Follow Sam and Jonas as they discuss trending and traditional beer culture.
Open to beer lovers of all walks, drinkers, homebrewers, and aspiring crafters. Jonas Rembert and Sam Walker-Matt… Read More
2021-01-06 08:08
Follow Sam and Jonas as they discuss trending and traditional beer culture.
Open to beer lovers of all walks, drinkers, homebrewers, and aspiring crafters. Jonas Rembert and Sam Walker-Matt… Read More
2021-01-02 19:01
Today, we’re discussing the generations-old tradition of adding salt to beer. Yes, that’s a thing, and it’s more popular than you think! Sure, micheladas are always served… Read More
2020-12-29 09:36
An airlock is probably one of the first things a homebrewer should get. Beginner or not. If yours goes missing, or you simply haven’t got yours yet, there are a few inventive solutions… Read More
2020-12-28 16:21
Follow Sam and Jonas as they discuss trending and traditional beer culture Read More
2020-12-28 08:39
Beer might be easy to enjoy, but it’s a complex drink. There are countless styles, each showing unique flavors, textures and aromas.
This means, to increase your enjoyment further, you… Read More
2020-12-28 07:48
Hoppy beers changed the world of beer as we knew it. At a time when craft beers were still underground, and all we could buy were commercial lagers, styles like the IPA turned the tables on… Read More
2020-12-27 16:37
Today there are more hops than ever. From classic Old World hops that have been around for ages to new hops being released every other month. The noble Humulus lupulus plant and its fragrant… Read More
2020-12-27 11:09
Beer is a world on its own. Knowing or learning some beer terms will help you understand why you like a certain beer or not.
Besides, you will become better at remembering the beers and styl… Read More
2020-12-26 20:12
Beer styles are wide and varied, even more so with the upcoming wave of craft breweries stepping out of the box to offer some extraordinary concoctions that’ve been challenging the sta… Read More
2020-12-23 11:58
Fermentation is the essential facet within the transformation of sugar to beer. It’s perhaps the most mysterious process for beginning brewers.
The fermentation vessels and environment… Read More
2020-12-23 10:24
Sparging sets the stage for the boil and is 1/3 of the critical steps needed for wort production: mashing, sparging, and the boil. It releases all of the sweet wort from the mash and w… Read More
2020-12-13 10:53
Strike temp refers to the heated hot water to begin a mash. This is largely the domain of advanced to intermediate brewers, however, this foundational information will make extract and… Read More
2020-12-11 16:40
The New England IPA style is better known for its intense ripe fruit aromas coming from selected New World hops, a perceived but mild bitterness, a smooth mouthfeel and a typical hazy look… Read More
2020-12-02 07:57
There were two reasons I got into brewing.
I wanted premium beer and wanted to save money.
First came the passion. I loved beer and could not discover new ones nor absorb knowledge fas… Read More
2020-12-01 16:39
Few things are worse than having a good brew day, successful in every way, except when taking the final pre-fermentation original gravity…and it is too low.
The beer may still be good… Read More
2020-11-28 16:23
Here at KissMyBrew, home brewing is our focus, our mission. As evidenced by the 7,000 + extant breweries in the US right now, many homebrewers and enthusiasts have gone strictly commercial… Read More
2020-11-21 16:21
The first major benchmark for a serious homebrewer is Journeyman status. Brewing is a multitude of things, art, science, process, a reason to kick it with friends. One thing is certain… Read More
2020-10-27 10:30
Brewing is a temperature-sensitive process. Ales require 58-68˚ F (14-20° C). Lagers need 53 down to 40˚ F (4-11° C) to properly ferment and condition.
Living i… Read More
2020-10-27 08:33
Brewing beer is a temperature-sensitive process. Ales require 58-68˚ F (14-20° C). Lagers need 53 down to 40˚ F (4-11° C) to properly ferment and condition.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-10-21 08:27
Brew day is the most fun when making beer, second only to the drinking itself. There are those that are gung-ho about bottling and ready by the time the airlock stops bubbling. T… Read More
2020-10-19 10:31
For intermediate to advanced brewers, mashing is an integral step to making better beer in their pursuit of great beer. There is no mash without a clean vorlauf. Whether store bought o… Read More
2020-10-14 19:04
According to some…the Germans, there can only be four ingredients in beer. Barley, hops, yeast, and water. They speak from a position of authority as they are arguably the… Read More
2020-10-13 09:18
Grain bags are used on two levels: beginner/ intermediate and advanced brewing. Brewing with grain bags is often the first step to upping your brewing game.
The Brew-in-a-Bag (BIAB) me… Read More
2020-10-13 08:05
Home brewers are full of questions. It comes with the territory. One that comes up regularly: Is it OK to top off my wort with water? Well, that depends. Yes and no… Read More
2020-10-11 07:43
Raw wort can tell you a lot or a little about your beer. This partly depends on how developed your palate is at that moment. It will hint at what sort of beer it will be, subtle… Read More
2020-10-10 08:56
Your brew session is wrapping up. Whether one hour for a beginner or eight hours for an advanced all-grain brewer, the next stage is the same. You must cool your wort and quickly… Read More
2020-10-09 09:12
Photo credit: Logan Ingalls (CC BY 2.0) When it comes to homebrewing beer, Brew-in-a-Bag (BIAB) can be one of the easiest and most efficient ways to homebrew beer if you’ve never done… Read More
2020-10-07 18:15
Sparging is the process of spraying or pouring 170°F water onto mash to collect or rinse out any residual sugars left in the mash pile. While there are three different ways to spar… Read More
2020-10-04 18:28
Brewing with an electric stove is not the preferred method of making homebrew, but it is definitely doable and can even be an advantage with smaller batches of beer. If you enjoy brewing, be… Read More
2020-10-04 17:24
For the avid or amateur homebrewer, storing your brewed goods in a growler may seem like a quick and convenient idea. They can store the volume of several smaller 12 or 16 ounce bottles, sav… Read More
2020-10-04 08:53
Filtering homebrew beer is a much different practice than the filtration processes undertaken by most commercial breweries. In homebrew, mechanical filtration and kegs are often overshadowed… Read More
2020-09-27 11:12
Brewing beer is a craft. Who knows what kind of opportunities it may lead to? Whether it’s going to be a hobby or business venture, you want to make sure that your beer isn’t fla… Read More
2020-09-27 08:56
A beer recipe is only as good as the ingredients that you will be fermenting. For some, the unique earthy taste of mushroom beer is a delicacy that goes well with many different types of mea… Read More
2020-09-22 09:23
Adding fruit to homebrewed beer is one of the best ways to add nuanced layers of flavor to an otherwise dull growler, and there are many kinds of fruit that are well-suited to be added into… Read More
2020-09-20 17:06
The main reason that people start making beer at home is usually a hobby. Home brewers claim beers taste the same as the ones you buy, if not better. And making your beer is an enjoyable and… Read More
2020-09-20 06:56
Many mistakes can be made during the homebrewing process that can turn a potentially clear beer into a hazy beer. While haze doesn’t detract from the flavor of a beer (although it can… Read More
2020-09-15 08:56
Building a commercial brewery is a noble and exciting endeavor. For many, it is a dream they feel ready to realize. But starting a microbrewery isn’t cheap and easy.
I founded two brew… Read More
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