Sometimes in life the simplest things can be the most complex. Things like beer. Made from just four ingredients – malt, hops, yeast and water – there are seemingly endless ways to combine them that create a plethora of styles, aromas, flavors and taste profiles. Of course, part of that is due to the endless […]
As we move into a new year, new beer trends begin to emerge. Lagers and light beers are becoming more and more prevalent, while barrel-aged heavy hitters begin to take a back seat. Yet, whether a beer is bold and in-your-face or more reserved and nuanced, there’s always a world of flavor to be explored. […]
When it comes to the ingredients that make up beer – water, malt, yeast and hops – each play their own role. “Water is beer’s foundation,” Summit Brewing Company’s President and Founder Mark Stutrud said. “And hops are like the spice.” Just like spices hops can have a very strong or very subtle impact on […]
Part of the plight of being a public-facing product is, well, facing the public. While we are fortunate to have lots of adoring fans, we also have some not-so-happy customers. And these folks always make sure to let us know just how unhappy they are. Once again, Chief Brewing Officer Damian McConn takes a moment […]
As the number of beers available to drinkers across the globe expands exponentially, so too do the flavors we’re told we can experience from these beverages. As craft beer fans, we know you appreciate learning all the subtle and nuanced notes your beer can provide. As Summit beer fans, we know you want to learn […]
Brewing beer is both an art and a science. While it takes a meticulous hand to determine the exact amount of each element needed to execute a perfectly balanced brew, it also takes a creative mind to craft an innovative recipe from just four ingredients. This innovation has been helped along by farmers who are […]
Believe it or not, we don’t always get the most flattering comments on social media. In fact, sometimes they can be downright rude! When creating a product the public consumes you often have to let these things roll off your back. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun in doing so. So, […]
For some fans of craft beer, the most exciting part of the industry is the sheer number of combinations the ingredients malt, water, yeast and hops can create. This is, in part, due to the variety of hops available to brewers now-a-days. While each ingredient is integral to the taste of the final product, hops […]
Craft beer fans are known for many things. One of these is their insatiable desire to be in-the-know about beer history, styles and trends. At Summit Brewing Co., we’re just as passionate about educating drinkers about their favorite beverage as they are about learning about it. That’s why we’re continuing our “Taste Summit Like A […]
Water. Malt. Yeast. And hops. The four ingredients that make up our favorite beverage – beer! In this booming craft beer economy, it’s clear that there are an unlimited number of combinations of these four ingredients (plus or minus a few kettle additions) that create a plethora of styles and flavors. In part, this is […]
