The Art and Science of Beer Making

The art of beer making is a complex process that requires patience, dedication, and attention to detail. In this article, we will delve into the world of beer making and explore the various steps involved in creating a delicious and unique brew.

First, we start with the basics - grains. "We're going to boil Kettle and then from there we're going to boil it add the Hops," says Dan, one of the brewers at Suarez Family Brewery. The hops are a crucial ingredient in beer making, as they provide bitterness, flavor, and aroma. To make the most of their potency, brewer's use fresh hops and turn them into a powder, which is then pressedurized into pellets.

The boil is an essential step in the brewing process, as it allows for the extraction of sugars from the grains. "Dan correct me if I'm wrong but this is just as good as using fresh cones," says Brad, another brewer at Suarez Family Brewery. The boiling process can take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the type of beer being made.

After the boil, the wort - the liquid extracted from the grains during the boil - is transferred to a vessel where it will undergo fermentation. This is where the magic happens, as yeast converts the sugars into alcohol and creates a unique flavor profile for the beer.

To facilitate fermentation, brewer's use specialized equipment, such as fermentation vessels and heat exchangers. "We're going to flash chill uh through this heat exchanger into there and we'll add our yeast too," says Dan. The cooling process helps to slow down the fermentation process, allowing for a more precise control over the final product.

Once fermentation is complete, the beer is transferred to another vessel where it will undergo carbonation. This step is crucial in creating the perfect fizz and bubbles in the beer. "We'll carbonate it from there pipe it in bottles and kegs and uh start drinking some beer," says Brad.

Throughout the process, brewer's use specialized equipment, such as glassware and valves, to ensure a smooth and efficient brewing experience. They also wear protective gear, such as gloves and safety glasses, to prevent injury and contamination.

One of the most impressive aspects of the brewing process is the role of yeast in creating unique flavor profiles for each beer. "Without the yeast there is no beer," says Dan. Yeast is responsible for converting sugars into alcohol, which gives beer its characteristic taste, aroma, and character.

The Suarez Family Brewery is one of the leading breweries in the industry, known for producing high-quality beers with a unique twist. Their team of brewers are passionate about their craft and dedicated to creating the perfect brew every time.

In conclusion, the art and science of beer making is a complex process that requires patience, dedication, and attention to detail. From grains to fermentation, each step is crucial in creating a delicious and unique brew. Whether you're a seasoned brewer or a novice, understanding the brewing process can help you appreciate the craftsmanship and care that goes into creating every bottle and keg of beer.

The brewery's commitment to quality and innovation has earned them numerous awards and accolades, including several World Beer Cup medals. Their beers are known for their unique flavor profiles and complex character, which set them apart from other brews on the market.

As we watched Brad work his magic, it was clear that he was a master of his craft. From adding yeast to pitch to carefully monitoring the fermentation process, every step was precise and deliberate. It's clear that the art of beer making is in good hands at Suarez Family Brewery.

In the end, it all comes down to one thing - great beer. And with their commitment to quality and innovation, Suarez Family Brewery is leading the way in the world of craft brewing.

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heading to Mississippi uhoh stop you every time bottom down Vinnie and we're no we ain't going nowhere hold on like being stuck in the snow you got to rock it you know Pump It Up more I'd turn around and drive it uh forward need I'm going to need you to focus Vinnie look at this oh oh that felt good like a scratch you've been trying to get so we're here at my buddy Dan Suarez's house at the Suarez family Brewery up here by uh Germantown um hold on we'll start over Dan where are we Livingston ah Livingston there's more into beer than just putting some grains and some water and something I mean everyone knows you know they just go to the store they buy their beer uh but there's a lot that goes into it and there's a lot of Life involved all right I got one job grains in the bin hey just in case how do you turn this machine off I got you I'm the ammo guy in uh Saving Private trying you know you're never going to run out bud it has some sugar in it now but it also has starch and enzymes yeah you tastes starch um yeah exactly but it's all that starch gets converted to Sugar by the enzyme food yes science which is exactly learn something every day Vinnie I got some German in me this shit's in my blood what really oh yeah I mean look at me look German look Little D yeah I can see that I guess so we just did those 18 bags of malted barley uh into the grinder why do we grind it almost every kernel gets split in half so then you're exposing the starch inside of the kernel it'll be very cloudy and chunky and I'll recirculate it and then 45 minutes later it's like Crystal Clear wow yeah science wart Vinnie w a r t right Dan no man really it's w RT W is what you like get on your finger W yeah W RT hey why is yeast so important in the beer making process without yeast it would just be like sugary hop tea the yeast eats e the sugar yes and produces what alcohol uh it produces alcohol and CO2 but it also uh kicks off tons of flavor ooh what are we going to call this little breakfast uh breakfast Hooch no there's no alcohol no man it's just sugar it's just like oh pretty nice so Dan's pumping the finished wart clarified through the pipes into the cooking vessel that what do we call that Dan Kettle boil Kettle yes the boil Kettle and then from there we're going to boil it add the Hops what they do is they take fresh Hops and they turn it into a powder and they pressurize it and make little pellets uh Dan correct me if I'm wrong but this is just as good as using fresh cones yeah same thing right you see it hitting the liquid Dan just got off the phone with the pig farmer he's going to come over around 400 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and uh pick up this this uh spent grain pigs go nuts over this stuff it feels good on your face forget the pigs send this rate to the spa Oh by no means is that underrated all right V quit fooling around we got work to do yeah Dan's wearing glasses and gloves and he uh he didn't give me any protective gear but uh you know you know who your friends are we're going to be Ming scien messing around with s all day dude if you even get this on your skin for a second your skin starts turning white and it like Burns oh really yeah and then forget if you get this in your eye it's like Jesus Christ don't get that on me hey Brad stand over here I'm going to wear gloves and glasses you get that goddamn hell liquid in your eyeballs and what so this is where fermentation will take place yeah this is where we'll add our yeasts from another conle and it will flash chill after we boil in here we'll flash chill uh through this heat exchanger into there and we'll add our yeast too and then hopefully by tomorrow morning it's a this is The Flash Chiller so cold water goes pumped that way boiling work gets pumped that way and then it they exchange heat and then we return hot water into the hot water tank and by the time time it gets the work gets here it's h nice and cool yeah like touch to your tongue you got to taste all the ingredients you know ooh little Tangy not too bad I mean that's a nice consistency nice pale pancake batter creamy um now I'm going to hook up the keg and we're going to harvest hey can I have some of that yeast this one right here yeah you can take some I'm going to steal a little yeast for back home back the back in the in the ba Test Kitchen oh yeah good luck Brad how'd that work out oh Jesus Christ nice flick there Dan yeast is in here we know this we're going to pipe it through this is our little Side Glass oh here we go Dan's coming right into the K oh yeah yeah nice nice thick yeast looks good right yeah that's what we want all right we're going to take this keg over to the fermentation vessel where we're going to add the pitch the yeast into the beer and that's where all the the fermentation happens all the life force begins to eat the sugars create alcohol create all that nice depth of flavor that you that you get in beer and uh yeah you really can't do it without the yeast the work is filling the tank from the bottom and now we're pretty much good to add this whole can of yeast W not to be confused with wart as we're pumping the W in this is getting kind of mixed in as we're as we're pushing it in science then you wouldn't understand so we got our uh fermentation vessel filling up with the yeast filling up with our completed wart that mixes up in there and Vinnie inside here is where all the fermentation starts happening and once all the fermentation is done the yeast settles the beer stays up top yeast is down here we'll pipe the beer into another vessel filled with just just the beer whatever yeast didn't settle in the first vessel we'll settle in a second that's where we'll carbonate it from there pipe it in bottles and kegs and uh start drinking some beer all right so we came in here not knowing much about beer other than how to drink it um and uh we figured you know working with Dan we did the grains we did we made the the the wart W wart start over Vinnie we got the the the wart going it's it's like a goddamn you in there so pretty much what you know what I learned the most and what my favorite part about the beer making experience is how much life force is involved in it uh without the yeast there is no beer and without beer there's a lot of unhappy people well Suarez family Brewery really hitting home runs over here so uh thanks to them for having us and uh let's go drink some beer he's a magic man yeah that's what it's going to play out yeah pretty much D straight down the center look at that that's like that's like that's like goddamn Simpsons episode that's like a Duff beer right there look at that look how good that looks There You Go sir\n"