Brewing with Hemp: The Essential Guide - Paperback

by Ross Koenigs (Author)

Brewing with Cannabis: Using Hemp in Beer explores the Cannabis sativa plant from a brewer's perspective. Author Ross Koenigs explores the science and techniques for infusing hemp (which contains less than 0.3% THC), hemp flavors, and cannabinoids into beer. Professional brewers and homebrewers alike will discover methods and ideas for brewing with hemp. Informed by the author's experience of creating and selling beers with hemp nationally, the book explores how to showcase the possibilities that hemp brings to brewers and the modern world, navigates the science of cannabis, and how to best use hemp to apply its unique aromas to beer. Readers will learn how to navigate the shifting legal landscape as hemp becomes more acceptable and accessible. This forward-looking book weaves together familiar topics within the study of beer and brewing and applies it to the vast and fascinating world of hemp as an ingredient in beer.

Author Biography

Ross Koenigs is a brewer and author who hails from one of the great beer cities of the world, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has spent his entire career in craft beer working in all facets of the business: brewing, packaging, sales, marketing, and distribution. Ross currently serves as the Brewing Innovations Manager for New Belgium Brewing Company where he focuses on brewing research and development. During his time at New Belgium, he has been awarded numerous Great American Beer Festival(R) medals and thrice developed the industry's #1 craft beer launch of the year. His work on the Voodoo Ranger portfolio helped turn New Belgium into the largest IPA brewer in the world. Ross also spearheaded the research and development of using hemp in beer when New Belgium introduced The Hemperor HPA. Ross is a sought-after speaker for conferences, beer festivals, and a wide variety of media outlets. When he is not writing or speaking about beer, you can often find him playing in the mountains in his adopted home of Colorado.