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278: Sweetwater’s Ryan Joy is Dialing in Iconic Alpine and Green Flash IPA Brands… In Colorado
278: Sweetwater’s Ryan Joy is Dialing in Iconic Alpine and Green Flash IPA Brands… In Colorado
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Dec 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Green Flash’s 2018 bankruptcy rocked the beer world and threw the future of their iconic brands into doubt. Earlier this year, those brands were acquired by Sweetwater, and head brewer Ryan Joy was tasked with figuring out how to brew them on a different brewhouse, with vastly different water, and for an audience with a much different context for beer.
In this episode, he discusses:
matching the unique, and salt-heavy water of San Diego
using unusual chlorides, in large amounts
changing up the yeast to achieve greater haze stability
adjusting for the efficiencies and increased utilization of the new brewhouse
shifting hops from the boil to the whirlpool for more aroma expression
working with crystal malt in West Coast IPA to maintain the classic appeal
the classic to modern West Coast IPA range
using terpenes to build unique flavors and aromas in hop-forward beer
And more.
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In this episode, he discusses:
matching the unique, and salt-heavy water of San Diego
using unusual chlorides, in large amounts
changing up the yeast to achieve greater haze stability
adjusting for the efficiencies and increased utilization of the new brewhouse
shifting hops from the boil to the whirlpool for more aroma expression
working with crystal malt in West Coast IPA to maintain the classic appeal
the classic to modern West Coast IPA range
using terpenes to build unique flavors and aromas in hop-forward beer
And more.
This episode is brought to you by:
G&D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): G&D stands alone as the only chiller manufacturer with an in house team of installers and engineers, with 30 years of real world, field labor experience in breweries, wineries and distilleries. Contact G&D Chillers today at gdchillers.com (https://gdchillers.com)
Probrew (https://www.probrew.com) Check out www.probrew.com (https://www.probrew.com) for info on patented ProCarb inline carbonation technology, ProFill rotary filling & seaming can fillers, the Alchemator inline alcohol separation system, 7 – 50bbl Brewhouses and more!
Old Orchard (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer):Think outside the purée box and let your brand stand out with Old Orchard's craft concentrate blends. To join the core of Old Orchard's brewing community, learn more at oldorchard.com/brewer (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer)
American Canning (https://americancanning.com): American Canning provides packaging supplies at competitive prices in order quantities catered to craft. For a smooth packaging experience, also consider their ultra-compact, single operator canning machines. Learn more about their ecosystem of solutions at americancanning.com (https://americancanning.com).
ABS Commercial (https://abs-commercial.com): ABS Commercial is a full-service brewery outfitter, proud to offer brewhouses, tanks, and small parts to brewers across the country. Contact one of their brewery consultants today at sales@abs-commercial.com to discuss your brewery project.
Twin Monkeys (https://twinmonkeys.net): Twin Monkeys Beverage Systems has helped hundreds of breweries around the world tailor packaging solutions that meet the unique needs of each brewery. See our lineup at www.twinmonkeys.net (https://twinmonkeys.net).
Released:
Dec 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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