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What are hops?
Green cone-like flowers that grow on vines and resemble loose pinecones. They impart flavor, aroma, and degree of bitterness.
What does International Bitterness Unit (IBU) measure?
The bitterness and hop character of a beer.
What does a higher IBU mean?
The beer is more bitter.
What does a lower IBU mean?
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What is malted barley?
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What two types of malted barley do we use?
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Study Notes
Hops and Bitterness
- Hops are cone-like flowers that add flavor, aroma, and bitterness to beer.
- International Bitterness Unit (IBU) measures beer bitterness, ranging from 0 (no hops) to 100 (extreme bitterness).
- A higher IBU indicates a more bitter beer, while a lower IBU suggests a smoother taste.
Malt and Grains
- Malted barley is barley grain that undergoes wetting, germination, and drying to develop sugar and flavor characteristics.
- Base malt is the primary source of sugar in brewing, while specialty grains provide complex sugars for flavor.
- Specialty grains, such as coffee and chocolate, impart unique flavors to the beer.
Yeast in Brewing
- Yeast is a microorganism that transforms fermentable sugars from wort into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and flavors.
- Common yeast categories include ale, wheat, Belgian, and lager.
Brewing Process
- The six stages of brewing are: milling, mashing, lautering, sparging, boiling, and fermentation.
- Milling involves cracking malted barley to expose starches, while mashing mixes milled malt with hot water to create wort.
- Lautering drains and filters wort, and sparging rinses grains for maximum sugar extraction.
- Boiling involves heating wort and adding hops at different stages for bitterness, flavor, and aroma.
- Fermentation is when yeast converts sugars to alcohol, followed by filtering for clarity and packaging.
Beers Overview
- Beers are categorized from lightest to heaviest: Backcountry Blonde, Diamond Down Lager, Red Rock Raspberry Ale, and others.
- Backcountry Blonde is a light golden ale with a clean finish; Diamond Down Lager is crisp with slightly malty flavors.
- Flagstaff IPA is a popular and heavily hopped West Coast-style beer with multiple awards.
Beer Specs
- Specific beers have varying IBUs and ABVs (alcohol by volume):
- Railhead Red: 50 IBU, 5.8% ABV
- Flagstaff IPA: 90 IBU, 6.1% ABV
- Pumphouse Porter: 50 IBU, 6.7% ABV
Whiskey and Spirits
- Irish whiskey: Jameson; American whiskeys include Ten High, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, and others.
- Scotch options include House of Stuart and Johnnie Walker Black; single malt: Macallan 12yr.
- Three types of rum: light, dark, spiced; options include Bacardi, Captain Morgan, and Kraken.
- Gins served: Barton, Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks.
Tequila Varieties
- Four categories: Plata or blanco, oro or joven abocado, reposado, and añejo; includes Milagro and Siete Leguas.
Wines and Pairings
- House wines: Coastal Vines available in chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.
- Red and white wines from California, Italy, and Chile.
- Sangrias are available in white and red, served in different portions.
Cocktails
- Signature cocktails include Downtowner Manhattan and Yard Old Fashioned, showcasing unique ingredient combinations.
- Notable mixed drinks like Strawberry Fields and Key West Cooler emphasize fresh ingredients.
Environmental Considerations
- Use of cans over bottles for better recyclability and lighter transport impacts the brewery’s sustainability approach.
Production Capacity
- A 20 BBL brewhouse and 40 BBL fermenters allow for high-volume beer production, estimated at 1300 BBLs/year for BSB and 7000 BBLs/year for LBC.
Brewing Timeline
- Ales typically take about two weeks to produce, whereas lagers require around four weeks due to different fermentation temperatures and methods.
Cost Factors
- Higher costs for certain beers are attributed to ingredient and labor requirements, particularly for stronger beers.
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