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The Tri-Cities will have a new destination brewery with breathtaking panoramic views of the area

Fall is a heavy harvest season for many crops, and a heavy top wire is being harvested for hops as well.

Researchers at Oregon State University recently teamed up with bioengineers to study the impact yeast has on beer, and how that potentially could change into the future.  That research has determined that genetically modified yeast strains can alter the fermentation process to create beers with significantly more pronounced hop aromas.  Charles...

A study from Oregon State University found where beer ingredients are grown make a big difference; just like with wine grapes.  Researchers chemically analyzed acids and compounds for Cascade and Mosaic hops from the 2020 harvest year, grown in 39 different locations.  ...

Brewer's yeast used to make beer is typically discarded once it's no longer needed.  Sometimes, though, the leftover yeast is mixed into livestock feed as a source of protein and vitamins.  According to new research from ARS, there now may be even more reason to continue this practice.  Laboratory result...

Idaho barley growers have been dealing with one of the driest years in the past century and it's hurting yields. Laura Wilder with Idaho Barley said there is an estimated 40,000 acre drop from last year, but the dip may not be that bad ...

Researchers at Oregon State University recently conducted a project that looked at the impact of the environment on beer and whisky. Dustin Herb said they wanted to see if terroir could be used as a differentiator when marketing other types of alcohol as opposed to wine ...

Late last week Representative Dan Newhouse joined his colleagues to introduce the Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act. Newhouse said the bill would allow craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other small beverage producers that depend on in-person sales in their taprooms and tasting rooms to be eligible for a larger loan amount in the Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). ..

Land-grant university researchers across the country are developing new varieties of naked barley to capture all benefits of this grain, from human dietary benefits to animal feed as well as malting and brewing. The trick is finding the right balance  of a soluble fiber called "beta glucan" through cross-breeding. ...

Coors is brewing up a national toast to farmers this Friday, promising “more details to come” on Twitter. So far, little information has emerged, but in the Tweet Sunday, Coors says “Let’s all raise a cold one to the hard working American farmers.”   The upcoming ...