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Water

August 5, 2014by mikeptacek Leave a comment

Hops, malt, and yeast are the fun, interesting ingredients that get all of the attention and adoration of brewing. Naturally, one would think that these ingredients were key in developing […]

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Beer, history of beer, Uncategorized, water

Achieving maltiness

July 27, 2014by mikeptacek Leave a comment

Barley is civilization’s longest cultivated crop. It is a type of grass that humans have modified over thousands of years to suit their needs. Remarkably, it has a wild ancestor […]

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Beer, Cleaning and Sanitation, history of beer, malt

Carbonation

July 7, 2014by mikeptacek Leave a comment

Carbonation is the sparkle that gives beer life and character. In fact, most of it’s descriptors: bubbly, effervescent, or flat could describe personalities. Whether it is cleansing the palate, or providing a […]

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Beer, beer engine, Belgian, firkin, history of beer, Industry, Local brews, traditional beers

Kansas City’s forgotten breweries

November 23, 2013by mikeptacek 2 Comments

Kansas City craft beer drinkers have been waiting a long time for the craft beer revolution to sweep through our streets, curing our thirst like a brewing Messiah shooting thunderbolts […]

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Beer, history of beer, Industry

Hops march forward

September 15, 2013by mikeptacek Leave a comment

Hops have attained a special status with craft beer enthusiasts. Certainly, this idolization is due in part to the complex, bitter flavors of hops, as well as their pleasant aromas […]

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history of beer, Hops, sour fermentation, traditional beers

Beer and early civilization

September 5, 2013by mikeptacek Leave a comment

Why hello, fellow Papa Louie lovers! I’d like to introduce myself as Jay, the humble assistant janitor at Green Room Brews; making sporadic appearances to clean the mash tun, kettle, […]

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Beer, cheese, fermented foods, guest post, history of beer

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