Science, Made Tasty.

Beer Geek Wednesday

Beer Geek Wednesday is our Head Brewer Mark Howes’ weekly excursion into the science, history and occasional absurdity behind beer. From hops, malt and fermentation to flavour perception, brewing chemistry and whatever obscure technical rabbit hole he’s disappeared down this week, no subject is too nerdy and no detail too insignificant.

Some weeks it’s practical. Some weeks it’s historical. Some weeks you’ll learn considerably more about yeast metabolism than you ever intended.
Beer and Wine Hybrids: What Brewers Can Learn from Winemaking

Beer and Wine Hybrids: What Brewers Can Learn from Winemaking

A brewer's exploration of winemaking, terroir and fermentation-and how wine techniques can inspire new approaches to beer and hybrid drinks.
Carbonic Maceration: Using Winemaking Techniques in Beer

Carbonic Maceration: Using Winemaking Techniques in Beer

Learn how carbonic maceration transforms whole Shiraz grapes under CO2, creating vibrant fruit character for our beer and wine hybrid.
Shiraz XPA: Brewing a Beer and Wine Hybrid

Shiraz XPA: Brewing a Beer and Wine Hybrid

Discover how we co-fermented a pale XPA with fresh Shiraz juice and native wine yeast to create a bright, fruity beer and wine hybrid.