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In Wellington, New Zealand, the Fork & Brewer has to live up to a reputation, and head brewer Brayden Rawlinson is up for the challenge. Under the leadership of previous head brewer Kelly Ryan (now with Freestyle Hops), the downtown brewpub garnered numerous awards, and the expectations placed on his successor were huge. Yet Rawlinson brings his own style and swagger to the role, alongside a deep love of fermentation in all its forms, and he’s continuing the legacy with different takes on beer that are equally medal-worthy.
In this episode, Rawlinson discusses:
- pressure fermentation at warmer temps for faster, pub-centric lagers that win medals
- brewing pils with 100 percent Riwaka hops added everywhere, from mash and first wort through a dip-hop addition and dry hop
- achieving a more herbal, Noble-like character with Riwaka
- sculpting a slightly drier NZ pils
- applying Italian-style method to beers made with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grapes and Nelson Sauvin hops
- balancing the acidity in wine-grape beers with low pH but not overt sourness
And more.
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Brewers, what if your yeast could do more than just ferment? With Berkeley Yeast, it can! We bioengineer ordinary strains and make them extraordinary—enhancing the flavors you want and eliminating the ones you don’t. Now, in addition to competitive pricing, we’re offering free overnight shipping on 5+ barrel pitches. Try it out—if you don’t love it, we’ll happily refund you. So why settle for ordinary when you can brew with better yeast? Visit berkeleyyeast.com to learn more and start brewing with science on your side.
As breweries expand beyond beer into other segments such as mocktails and CBD beverages, Old Orchard is here to help. We can formulate custom blends featuring specialty ingredients. Whether trending flavor additions or nostalgic favorites, the next best thing is around the corner at Old Orchard. More information and free samples are waiting at oldorchard.com/brewer.
Taste the modern flavors of Indie Hops at CBC, this year in Indianapolis. Join Indie in Indy for 14 incredible collab beers to showcase Strata, Luminosa, Lórien, Audacia, Meridian, and more! Experience our newest hop, Audacia, in both a hazy IPA by Fidens and a West Coast IPA by Grains of Wrath. Dive the depths of Strata in T90, CGX, and HyperBoost forms with IPAs by Craft Coast and Flatland Brewing. Refresh your palate with the crisp summery flavors of Lórien in an Italian pils by Maui Brewing and a French pils by Upright Brewing. And bask in the “liquid sunshine” magic of Luminosa with IPAs from Fort George and Baerlic Brewing. Check out the full CBC beer lineup at www.indiehops.com and plan to stop by our booth #3122. We’ll be as happy to see you as you’ll be that you made the effort! Indie Hops—Life is short, let’s make it flavorful.
Are you looking to elevate your craft brewery’s branding? Steel Chill-Cups are the perfect promotional tool! Crafted from 100 percent recyclable steel and proudly made in the USA, these 16 oz cups come in vibrant red, blue, green, and gray. Designed to keep beverages cold and frosty to the touch, they enhance the drinking experience at festivals, tastings, and taprooms. Customizable branding options allow you to showcase logos and unique designs, boosting brand recognition. These stylish cups not only serve a practical purpose but also become keepsakes for beer lovers. Discover how Steel Chill-Cups can “Put your brand on every pour.” Visit SteelChillCups.com today!
Breweries don’t just need a point-of-sale system—they need a one-stop-shop operating system. That’s where Arryved comes in. Not only does Arryved offer a world-class POS built specifically for breweries, but they also provide Arryved Brewery Management, e-commerce, and more to help breweries scale and thrive. From taproom to distribution, Arryved gives breweries the tools to streamline operations and boost profits—all in one powerful platform. Want to see the latest innovations in action? Visit Arryved at CBC 2025, Booth #1865, where they’ll be pouring beers and showing off the future of brewery tech. Or, visit arryved.com to learn more. Cheers!
Attention all brewers, beverage makers, and industry pros! If you’re at this year’s CBC 2025 in Indianapolis, there’s one place you must check out—ProBrew at Booth #2801! Booth #2801 is where innovation meets refreshment. Come experience stunning animations of ProBrew’s cutting-edge beverage processing and packaging equipment in action, including the powerful ProFill rotary can filler and seamer and ProCarb Carbonation and Nitrogenation system! After experiencing our top-tier tech, why not grab a beer at our pouring station and bar? See ProBrew’s solutions in action, chat with our experts, and enjoy a perfectly poured beverage—on us. So don’t miss it—ProBrew, Booth #2801. ProBrew, Brew YOUR Beer.
If you’re launching a brewery or acquiring an existing one, consider our brewery workshop and new brewery accelerator, September 14 through 17 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Over four days, we engage in panel discussions, technical brewery tours, networking, and small working group sessions that help you better understand and prepare for the challenges of brewery operation. Tickets are on sale now. Visit breweryworkshop.com for more information and to secure your spot.