1/22/2024 0 Comments Hop butcher craniac![]() It guides who we work with and where our cans and kegs are distributed…and where they might someday be distributed. It inspires the ingredients we use and the personality behind the beers we brew: unique enough for the beer geeks, approachable enough for the newcomers. That’s who we aim to be, except with hops, yeast, water and grain in a brewery instead of a butcher shop and a meat-filled counter.įinally, at some point, you’ll refer to us simply as “Hop Butcher” (and we’re cool with that), but the “For The World” part is an important and meaningful element of our name. Craniac is a New England IPA style beer brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Bedford Park, IL. ![]() They’d take the time to get to know you, get technical when necessary and if you wanted it, help you find something or make a recommendation. All of the ones we grew up around were approachable, dependable and visibly and vocally passionate about their craft. How we are inspired by the “Butcher” portion of our namesake is thankfully less bloody than the history behind it, but there are a lot of butcher-esque traits that we do draw inspiration from. No surprise then that the word “hop” appears in our name and that the majority of our recipes begin with a specific variety or intuitive blend of hops in mind. The variety of ways they can be used in brewing and the range of flavors and aromas that they bring to beer are vast and areas in which we enjoy experimenting heavily. In his poem “Chicago,” Carl Sandburg first refers to this great city as “Hog Butcher For the World.” And while the literal meaning behind that moniker has faded since the mid-twentieth century closing of the Union Stock Yards, it anchors and inspires our ethos in three meaningful ways:įor starters, we love hops. There wasn’t enough contrast to the maple syrup character for my tastes, so it became rather cloying as I finished it.įun Fact: In order to meet the incredible demand for their Sip of Sunshine and Super Session IPA series, Lawson’s has a contract with Two Roads Brewing in Connecticut to help brew those crowd favorites.“Hog Butcher For The World, Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, Player with Railroads and the Nation’s Freight Handler Stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders.” Craniac is a New England IPA style beer brewed by Hop Butcher For The World in Bedford Park, IL. And we have a fresh and full selection of beers headed out across Chicago. Malty sweetness recreates the maple syrup experience, albeit with a lighter body. 469 likes, 6 comments - hopbutcher on September 7, 2023: A misty morning indeed. The addition of local maple syrup to this amber ale creates a dominant maple flavor. Lawson’s ‘Maple Nipple’ is a prime example of a sap beer inspired brew. ![]() To counteract this, many breweries will compose a malt bill that both complements maple flavors as well as adds a fair touch of sweetness (think crystal, caramel or honey malt). So, you get maple flavor but not its iconic sweetness. The biggest issue when brewing with maple syrup is that yeast quickly munches its simple sugars and converts it to alcohol. And then craft brewers got their hands on it. ![]() The prevalence of cheap, easy drinking lagers in the mid 20th Century essentially wiped out this regional specialty. Sap beers were produced at home and drank during summer months to cool off while harvesting (much like the classic Belgian saison). Lawson’s ‘Maple Nipple’ Amber Ale meets a potential maple nipple.Īs a rambunctious kid who just ate a stack of pancakes might clue you in, maple syrup is a fantastic source of sugar, Historically, in areas where the widespread cultivation of barley wasn’t practical, like Vermont, sugar packed adjuncts like maple syrup and molasses served as a crucial foundation for beer yeast needs to eat after all. ![]()
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