Lucas Daniel BarkerMay 11, 20224 min readBrewing 101 Part 1: HopsHops are the female flowers of the plant known as humulus lupulus. Hops are used as a preservative, a bittering agent, and a brewing...
Lucas Daniel BarkerApr 26, 20223 min readEsters & PhenolsEsters and phenols are organic compounds that contribute to the aroma and flavour of many beer styles. Terms such as estery and phenolic...
Lucas Daniel BarkerApr 21, 20223 min readAles vs LagersA good majority of people think that all lagers are golden, light, and highly carbonated, and that all ales are dark, malty, and flat....
Lucas Daniel BarkerSep 15, 20213 min readTop of the Hops2021 has seen the induction of the Eclipse (AU), Talus (US), and Nectaron (NZ) hops into the arsenal of brewers all over New Zealand. And...
Lucas Daniel BarkerSep 4, 20213 min readThe Best Beers and Breweries of 2021 So Far2021 has seen the demand of American hop varietals such as Amarillo, Cascade, and Citra skyrocket. Trends such as craft hard seltzers,...