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"Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) is definitely one to try if you like smoky whiskies. The cask influence gives it a different edge to if it were made using peated malt. We love what Lochlea are doing and cannot wait to see what may be next." - Matt Chambers, Whisky For Everyone. Read Matt's full review of our latest seasonal release here: https://lnkd.in/dC4gjHFR #lochlea #lochleawhisky #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky

Promising barley Insights from Scandinavia To be able to provide the highest quality malt every day, we source our malting barley from across Europe. Two important regions for brewing barley are Sweden and Denmark. Recently, our CEO, Jos Jennissen, joined 40 other maltsters, brewers, and malting barley suppliers on a crop tour in Scandinavia to gain insights in the upcoming harvest. Jos Jennissen: “It was great to reconnect with colleagues from the industry and see the barley fields firsthand. The crop looked promising, and the consensus is that we're on track for a harvest in line with the 5-year average to perhaps slightly below. It was a valuable and interesting two days spent sharing insights and experiences”. Some insights: 💪In Denmark, protein levels are tending low, while in Sweden they are acceptable. 🌾Disease pressure across both regions appears to be minimal. ⛅️Despite the significant rainfall, limited sunlight and late and prolonged seeding period, the results are in fact positive. 🍺This week the harvest will go to its peak. A big thank you to DAKOFO, DLG Group, Lantmännen, Danish Agro and Copenhagen Merchants for organizing this event!

Did you hear? Craft brewers are exploring the potential of fonio, an ancient grain with roots in West Africa, as a sustainable ingredient for #beer #production. Fonio's resilience, fast growth & nutrients make it a promising choice for brewers! https://buff.ly/47zbd1O

Tracking yeast inventory, performance, and viability is crucial for brewers. 🔬Beer30 offers customizable solutions, including yeast cost-tracking, genealogy trees, and action logs. Check out how Beer30 can help streamline your brewery operations👩🔬 https://hubs.la/Q02Kwk0-0

Monitoring ripening of grape berries between veraison and harvest is critical. Devan and Gabriela, from our team, are taking samples every day to ensure that we harvest this year´s fruit at precisely the right time. Traditional indicators of ripening tend to be berry size, firmness of the grapes, their colour, as well as sugar and acidity content. Harvest is fast approaching! Watch this space for more details. #perinetwinery #winelovers #priorat #wineharvest

Destemming and pressing. The harvest in our vineyards is going swimmingly. The grapes are now ready for #destemming and #pressing. Destemming is the operation that allows you to separate the grapes from the stalks to facilitate the release of the #must and then send them to pressing. This operation must be carried out delicately, so as not to compromise the quality of the grapes and leaving the stems intact, to avoid the transfer of unwanted substances to the must. The grapes are then pressed to obtain the must. Pressing is the first mechanical operation to which the grapes are subjected after the harvest and has the function of extracting the juice and pulp from the grapes, giving life to the must that will then be transformed into wine. It is a particularly delicate operation that must be carried out with care. It is essential that the grapes have not undergone pressing during transport, which could trigger unwanted fermentation. Our grapes are getting ready to give life to our fantastic wines.

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 🌎 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: As craft brewing has expanded worldwide, brewers demand top-quality malt barley to make unique, premium products. They seek consistent, high-grade grains, focusing on flavor and quality rather than sheer quantity. 🍻 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲: This shift is pushing farmers and malt houses to focus on quality-based segregation. Lower quality barley just doesn’t meet the needs of brewers, which is why premium barley is in high demand, even if it means smaller yields. 📉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: For farmers, achieving high quality is costly and labor-intensive, but it can mean better prices. For malt houses, quality issues lead to downgraded material, higher sourcing costs, and potentially strained relationships with both farmers and breweries. 🎯 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭™ 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬: Our technology can separate barley based on internal quality characteristics like protein content, ensuring that malt houses work with more consistent and homogenous barley. This means fewer quality issues during production, improved malting efficiency, and ultimately a more reliable product for brewers and consumers alike. Brewers get the premium raw material they need, and farmers get better returns. 🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: A win-win for farmers and malt houses. With BoMill InSight™, quality is no longer a barrier, it’s an advantage. More satisfied brewers, better prices for farmers, and a resilient supply chain for the craft beer industry. 𝐈𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐨? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭™ 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩! #CraftBrewing #MaltBarley #BrewingIndustry #QualityIngredients #BarleySorting #FoodTech #BoMillInSight #BrewersChoice #PremiumBarley #SustainableBrewing #AgriTech #BarleyValue #MaltQuality #SustainableFarming #GrainSorting #InnovativeAgriculture #PrecisionFarming #ValueAddedAgriculture #BoMillTechnology #FeedVsMalt #BarleyMarket

Do you know why harvesting hops at the right time is so essential? Harvesting at the correct time is important to ensure that they are of the highest quality. Early harvest can reduce yield and even impact the yield of the following year. Alternatively, late harvest can result in enhanced oxidisation, reducing the storage life and impact the unique flavour of the hops. One factor that influences the correct time for harvesting hops is the moisture content. Read this blog to find out more and see how Precisa’s moisture analyzer range can help improve your hop harvest and you beer!  https://ow.ly/Ntrw50Sulss  #Hops #BeerMaking #Brewing #HopsHarvest #MoistureAnalysis

Pacific Northwest Wine Grape Acreage Holds Steady 🍇 While other sectors of agriculture face fluctuations, the Pacific Northwest's wine grape acreage is holding steady, showing the region's resilience and dedication to quality. With stable acreage, producers can focus on refining their practices, enhancing sustainability, and boosting market potential. At Root Ag Advisory, we help farmers and growers stay ahead of trends and ensure their operations are built for long-term success. Curious about what this means for the future of wine grapes? Check out the latest update here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gibMihM8 #WineGrapes #PNWAg #SustainableFarming #RootAgAdvisory #AgTrends #WineIndustry

Success in the dynamic world of winegrape farming requires consistency and fair representation. The grower-owned cooperative Allied Grape Growers (AGG) is now an essential component of the California wine business. Assuring members' voices are heard and providing a reliable forum for grape marketing, AGG is crucial to the sector's stability. As a cooperative, AGG gives top priority to its members' interests in every transaction and directly shares earnings with them. By cutting down unnecessary expenses, this strategy benefits individual producers and enhances the industry's overall sustainability. In an exclusive interview with the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show, Jeff Bitter, President of AGG, delves into the advantages of this cooperative model. He discusses how it promotes growers' well-being, guarantees equitable representation, and supports the wine industry's long-term stability. Jeff also talks about the advancements and challenges shaping the future of winegrape cultivation. By emphasizing sustainability and group success, AGG is paving the way for a more secure and prosperous wine industry. To Know More, Check Out The Full Interview Here 👉 : https://lnkd.in/gC3fzFXP #wineindustry #californiawine #grapegrowers #sustainablefarming #agricultureinnovation Kyle Collins Karl Lehman Kevin Rogers Tim Mendonca Diane Short Chad Clark M. Wesley Brady Jeff Bitter Malvika Patel Sid Patel Ankita O.