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Josh Hare of Hops and Grain: What’s in Your Fridge Friday?
Josh Hare likes to run and make beer.
He’s more than that, of course, but as the co-founder of Hops and Grains, one of the Austin breweries that is participating in the Texas Craft Beer Festival tomorrow from 2 to 8 p.m. at Fiesta Gardens, he doesn’t shy from keeping his personality out of the business.
The Colorado-native teamed up with another Colorado native, Jeff Russell, to create Hops and Grain, which operates out of a warehouse near Pleasant Valley and East Sixth Street. They are canning their
As opposed to bottles, Hops and Grain are canning their beers and turning the spent grain into dog snacks called Brew Biscuits. The beer isn’t available commercially just yet, but you can taste it at the beer festival on Saturday.
Hare says they are planning 14 different styles, 12 of which will be available on draft only and three — German alt beer, American pale ale and a black lager — in cans. Look for the cans to buy on shelves and kegs in bars and restaurants in about a month.
Ahead of the fest, which is returning this year after a six-year hiatus, Hare snapped this photo of the brewery fridge. “As a developing brewery we’re always experimenting and this shot of the fridge shows that,” Hare writes.
You can get a sense of what these guys are up to through this Over A Pint episode with Beer Town Austin:
What three things are always in your fridge? 1) Hops & Grain craft beer 2) couple of good cheeses, usually a sharp cheddar and a chevre 3) water (as a runner and brewer, this one is crucial)
What’s the first thing you pull out of the fridge in the morning? First thing in the morning I’ll fill a glass of cold water and pull out the coffee, ready to grind for a french press
What’s your favorite thing to eat while drinking beer? Pretzels. The cleansing effect that they have on the palate is really enjoyable. If I’m sitting down to a meal, then I opt for a rich cut of meat and vegetables, usually broccoli or sauteed spinach. Balanced flavor helps to bring out the subtleties in the beer without overwhelming, and the protein in the meat helps develop and accentuate malty flavors in some of my favorite German beer styles.
Photo by Josh Hare.
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By Chris
September 23, 2011 4:37 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the link, Addie!