Homebrewers who brew lagers are used to waiting. The styles often reward patience. But after three years between full-fledged Lagerpalooza events due to COVID-19 concerns, even the most patient of brewers and beer drinkers are ready to enjoy clean, crisp lagers among friends. This year, organizers are putting the palooza back in Lagerpalooza, says Kelly…
The anticipation is palpable. Each week, in advance of its opening, Bewilder Brewing treats Utah’s craft beer community to a new update. It could be the installation of a floor drain. Or the uncovering of a century-old doorway, which for years had been hidden by bricks. Or the delivery of shiny brewing equipment, signaling the…
Beer judges who evaluate entries in the 5th Annual Lagerpalooza understand what’s required to brew an exceptional lager. Compared to an ale, homebrewing a lager generally requires slightly more knowledge, equipment, and expertise, says Cody McKendrick, a Lagerpalooza competition coordinator and co-owner of Salt City Brew Supply. A solid understanding of yeast — health, pitch…
To truly enjoy beer, it’s important to fine tune your senses. Sight, smell, and taste all play a part in the overall beer-drinking experience. It’s fun (and helpful) to identify pleasant aromas and flavors — citrus, pine, chocolate — but that’s only half the game. The other half is identifying, and then describing, off flavors….