Amber Maltson combines her background in environmental science with her passion for brewing to pioneer eco-friendly brewing practices. She operates a small-scale organic hop farm and experiments with locally-sourced, foraged ingredients in her beers. Amber specializes in zero-waste brewing techniques and has developed methods for repurposing brewing byproducts into cooking ingredients, garden amendments, and even beauty products. Her “Grain to Glass to Garden” philosophy has inspired a community of environmentally conscious brewers who share her commitment to sustainability.
Explore how to start a microbrewery in Kenya—licenses, costs, equipment, and strategies to launch a successful craft beer business. Karibu, friends. Let me take you on a journey that begins in the dusty red hills of Kikuyu, just north of…
Start a microbrewery in Spain: Guide covering legal requirements, costs (€180K-€3M), regional ingredients & marketing for craft beer success. The sun-drenched terraces of Barcelona were alive with the sound of clinking glasses and animated conversations as I stepped into Cerveseria…
Discover how to transform your homebrewing by incorporating local ingredients. Learn techniques for sourcing, preparing, and brewing with regional grains, hops, yeast, fruits, and herbs to create unique beers that reflect your local terroir. The first time I brewed with…
Master beer color prediction with our SRM Calculator. Learn how different malts influence color, understand SRM, Lovibond, and EBC scales, and design recipes with precise color targets. Perfect for homebrewers crafting styles from pale pilsners to dark stouts. Have you…
Learn how to make authentic pineapple tepache at home with our step-by-step guide. Discover this traditional Mexican fermented drink’s simple brewing process, using pineapple scraps and minimal equipment. Perfect for beginners seeking a sustainable, probiotic-rich beverage with natural carbonation and refreshing flavor.
Master the art of RIMS tube design and heat distribution for optimal brewing performance with comprehensive engineering principles, construction techniques, and thermal optimization strategies that ensure precise temperature control and consistent brewing results across all grain brewing applications. Effective RIMS…