Force carbonation is pretty much the status quo in the brewing industry; a speedy way to package beer, saving tank space and time. There are few breweries around the world these days that carbonate/condition in the final package. At The Establishment, we bottle condition all of our barrel-aged beers because there are some interesting benefits to naturally carbonated/conditioned beer.
Read MoreSensory testing is pretty much just a fancy term for sitting down with your buddies and drinking the sweet sweet nectar from each of our barrels ageing wild beers. It’s tough work, but we do it #forscience of course. Time is a big ingredient in the creation of these funky sour beers, and tasting each barrel as it progresses is a huge part of the long journey from grain to glass.
Read MoreWhat’s with all those barrels in our taproom? Well to be honest, they’re all just for show. Just kidding! Our barrels don’t only look cool, they also make some mean beer. They’re traditional ageing vessels and are especially good for developing sour beer.
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