![]() ![]() More and more people are searching for local products, for the care of supporting local businesses, and also a perceived health benefit in consuming local products. Similarly to the food industry, I see a comeback from the corporate chains back into a localized approach to the consumption of alcohol. Where do you see the craft beer industry heading in the next few years? The Amber Ale was our first all-grain batch which helped us begin to understand how the color and body are derived from the various grains in relation to other characteristics. What was the first beer you ever brewed, and what did you learn from it? I do rely heavily on my bar manager Eric and my son Reese to keep me in touch with the latest industry standards and expectations. Many of our customers rave about the “True Tavern Ales” approach. We develop recipes based on the season using the industry-standard beer style guidelines that are a refreshing diversion from the industry today. As a result, we do not use any flavorings or adjuncts to produce our beer but rely solely on the grain mix, hops & yeast to produce beer that is consistent with the style. We always laugh that if the show “Breaking Bad” would have been popular back when we started in our garage, some of our neighbors may have raised an eyebrow or two at all the cobbled-together equipment, steam, and unfamiliar odors emanating from our garage! What style allows you to be the most creative, and why?īlack Forest Brewery is one of the few breweries that stays true to tradition and the German Purity Laws (Reinheitsgebot). Beer” kit my father gave me and started with extract and then moved quickly to all-grain. We had the most humble of beginnings with the “Mr. My son Ryan and I started on a whim as a way to spend a bit more time together on a hobby. While traveling for business in my previous “Corporate America” life I began trying various craft beers throughout the country and found I really enjoyed the wide variety of flavors and styles. Read more to find out his introduction to beer, important lessons he has learned so far, and more! What was your introduction to craft beer? ![]() Black Forest is also located on the same property as the 1777 Americana Inn, which Breweries In PA recently stayed at! Bob Harter is the co-owner and head brewer at Black Forest Brewery. The brewery strictly follows the Reinheitsgebot, which are the German purity laws for brewing. Let us know if you know anyone who should be featured, email us at Forest Brewery opened in December 2014 in Ephrata, PA, with a 4 bbl system. Welcome to our “Meet The Brewer” series! Where we interview brewers in Pennsylvania, from breweries small to large. ![]()
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