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August 14th, 2023

We often hear about the presence of sulphites in wine. Apart from giving us a headache, what exactly are they used for? Let's try and demystify the issue together. Sulphites are compounds containing sulphur. They...

July 5th, 2023

The fine weather is upon us! This is the time of year when breweries start offering us sour beers. We've all tried a fruit beer with enough acidity to pickle our tongues, but how do...

May 28th, 2023

At a time when the Vienna Lager has all but disappeared from the planet, one country stands out as an exception: Mexico. To answer this question, we need to delve into the history of European...

March 29th, 2023

Brettanomyces, saccharomyces bayanus, saccharomyces cerevisiae, bruxellensis, claussenii, lactobacillus... does this ring a bell? With this lexical field of wild yeasts, we explore a whole world of beer wort fermentation. Would you like to learn a...

March 15th, 2023

Tip 1: Be patient It takes time to get the best out of mixed fermentation beers. Wild yeasts work slowly and it can take months or even years for the flavours to develop, so it...

February 28th, 2023

To be a great brewer, you must acknowledge that perfecting recipe design is a lifelong process. We often start in one direction, and over time tweak and modify until it is something completely different. This...

February 12th, 2023

Greetings to all and happy February. With a thousand thoughts on this "Alcohol Free February" that is buzzing around me, I decided to do some research on warm and comforting beer suggestions! These will sit...

January 24th, 2023

Jocelyn Bernier–Lachance is a microbiologist with nearly 10 years of experience in home brewing. He has worked for Lallemand and Gallicus Brewery and is now a consultant and microbiologist for Beer Grains. For centuries, humankind...

January 12th, 2023

Paule Gosselin is an enthusiastic literature teacher who is passionate about the art of beer brewing. She loves learning about the ingredients and artisanal production of different beers and enjoys sharing her knowledge and love for...