IBU is the measure for the bitterness of beer. The IBU is calculated based on the amount of alpha acids in the hops used during the brewing process, and the time the hops are boiled in the beer. The longer the hops are boiled, the more bitterness they impart to the beer.
Mentioning the specific region in the hop name is quite common, especially for hop varieties known for their unique flavour profiles and aromas influenced by the terroir in which they are grown. Many hop varieties bear the names of regions, valleys, cities, or even farms where they originate.
With the adage ‘know what you are selling’ in mind, we set off for Boortmalt in Antwerp to visit their impressive malting plant. Boortmalt leads the world in malt production with a staggering production capacity of 3 million tonnes.
Team Brouwland was welcomed for an external training session at AB Biotek, already a familiar name to many for their innovations for spirits and wine production. Today, we took a look behind the scenes at their impressive Technical Application Centre in the Netherlands.
This Belgian malt house aims to transform the traditional 'malt business' into a progressive and inspiring enterprise ready to address the issues that the new generation of brewers believes in. That sounds like music to our ears!
With over 50 years of experience, at Brouwland, we know the importance of constantly scanning the market for innovation, quality, and opportunities. After all, that’s the essence of every craft beer brewer, big and small. So here we are… presenting a new partnership!
Making fruit beer is exciting and challenging, but when you succeed, a world of flavours and creativity opens up. But how do you tackle this? What do you need to consider? Our blog and Boiron’s handy fruit puree will help get you started.
Eerlijk toegegeven, we zijn blij dat we het moeilijke verdict van de Brouwland Biercompetitie konden overlaten aan de internationale jury van de prestigieuze Brussels Beer Challenge. We waren op voorhand meer dan trots op de inzending van 3 topbieren dit jaar, maar er moest een winnaar uit de bus komen.
Outdoor cafés are beckoning. Finally! And those balmy temperatures and long evenings call for crisp, fruity, moderately bitter or slightly sour thirst-quenchers. For brewers, this means it’s time for action! We’d be happy to help you get started with some tips on how to make your own tasty summer beer.
An exciting development in the world of brewing yeast is the emergence of Norwegian Kveik yeasts. Did you know that Kveik yeast can be the ideal solution when you want to ferment at higher temperatures, such as during hot summers?
Think Ss Brewtech Pro Brewhouses! The electric 1 bbl and 3,5 bbl nano brewhouses are perfect pilot systems while the bigger steam powered 2-vessel brewhouses are the ideal heart of your craft brewery.
Why is stainless steel often used for fermentation vessels What are the advantages? Which brewing errors can you prevent by using stainless steel? You can read all about it in this blog!
Look before you leap! Proper preparation is a fast track to both time and money savings. Start with a vinification schedule, a clean workplace and, of course, the right products and equipment. Not to mention a nice apron!
Geterbrewed act as the number one distributor of Brouwland’s range of homebrew products in the UK and Ireland. In in this latest video, they take an exclusive look inside. “The scale and automation at their warehouse is impressive!”
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