Maintaining beer freshness requires careful management of brewing and storage conditions. Here are a few science-backed tips to help preserve flavor and extend shelf life. 1. Carbonation Higher CO₂ levels reduce oxygen solubility in beer, acting as a natural barrier against oxidation. By fine-tuning carbonation during the final stages of fermentation and packaging, [...]

Crafting exceptional beer is a delicate balance between brewing artistry and maintaining quality over time. For brewers, one of the biggest challenges is controlling oxidation, a biochemical process that can significantly impact both the flavor and stability of the beer long before it reaches the consumer. This is particularly important for craft brewers, where [...]

Every brewer knows the delicate dance of timing. From the initial brew to the final pour, each step must be perfectly orchestrated. But even with the finest craft and care, there’s one foe that brewers can’t entirely control: time. As a brewer, you’ve already mastered the art of brewing. But what happens once your [...]

The Craftsmanship of Quality Beer Brewers understand that the essence of beer, from the hoppy bitterness to the rich aroma and color, tends to fade soon after packaging. Oxidation is a pesky challenge for all brewers in this regard. Crafting exceptional beer requires a substantial investment in high-quality ingredients and meticulous recipe refinement. [...]

The risk of distribution Dating back centuries, beer was only produced on a domestic scale. It wasn’t until the 18th century that the art of brewing became an international craft. Nowadays long distribution networks exist to allow brewers to share their creations globally. These long networks contain a potential risk. The conditions surrounding [...]

A beer for every occasion As the year winds down, Christmas is in the air. Everyone is in the mood to celebrate and treat themselves. With the festive mood gradually building, we have reached the perfect time to launch special-edition beers that bring in the cash while capturing the festive vibes of Christmas. Winter [...]

It is no simple task to present brewers with a new supplier, not to mention presenting them with an even newer approach. Since its creation, Brew Shield has received great feedback. At the top of every brewer’s mind is the goal to preserve beer quality, something Brew Shield undertook in 2012 to achieve. The [...]

一年多后品尝出口桶装啤酒 从圣地亚哥运往哥本哈根一年多后，一桶旧款 Mikkeller 的“Finger Guns”啤酒意外地出现在他们的 Warpigs（哥本哈根）酒吧里。巧合的是，Amir Behdarvand（前 Mikkeller SD 员工）当时也在同一家店里工作。Amir [...]

The Brew Shield trial experience Mikkeller Brewing gained international repute over the years for its variety, quality, and inventiveness. But in 2022 (1), the company revealed plans to return to contract brewing in the USA. While this is an arrangement Mikkeller has historically been quite adept at, it unfortunately meant that [...]

这个假日季，闪闪发光的并非只有闪亮的金属装饰。年底为啤酒酿造商提供了一个绝佳的机会，可以酿造限量版啤酒，这些啤酒不仅利润丰厚，而且还能体现圣诞精神。假期是庆祝和放纵的代名词，而北极则是推出具有温暖诱人风味的限量版圣诞啤酒的绝佳地点。[...]