Letter to Aeronaut employees in response to harassment and inequities in the industry.
Below is an excerpt from a recent letter written by Aeronaut management to employees… We’ve been paying close attention to the stories and messages that have been shared this past week by @ratmagnet, calling out sexism, workplace inequities and sexual assault in the craft beer industry. The widespread nature of these experiences has prompted us […]
Hard Times Call for Hard Seltzers: The History of Seltzer
By Mark Bowers Hard seltzers have been the next new thing for several years now in the world of alcoholic drinks. Hard seltzers from macro brands White Claw, Truly, Bud Light Seltzer, Bon & Viv, Diageo and Corona Seltzer have become near ubiquitous; the growth in sales of these popular beverages has gone from near […]
The Story of Hops Part Two: Breeding meets Science
By Mark Bowers (continuation of The Story of Hops Part One) From Roadside Attraction to Mainstream Crop With the expansion of commercial beer in the 1800s, especially the later part of the century, hops too became big business. However, farming hops still was a risky proposition for farmers. For example, in the 1800s a hop […]
The Story of Hops Part One: What the Fuggle are Hops?
By Mark Bowers Seriously, What are Hops? What exactly are hops? Why do brewers all around the world add them to beer? And why does it seem like everyone and their uncle is smitten with them? When I was growing up before I could legally drink beer (I won’t tell you when but it was […]
Artists & Ales 003: Jeff Bartell
By Brit Weidel Hello readers, we’re back with our third installment of AERONAUT’s blog series “Artists & Ales!” Twice a month we will publish a new interview where we feature a new artist. This series was created with the intention to tune into the art world and help support the art community through visibility and […]
Artists & Ales 002: Chloe Rubenstein
By Brit Weidel We’re back with our second installment of AERONAUT’s new blog series “Artists & Ales!” Twice a month we will publish a new interview where we feature a new artist. This series was created with the intention to tune into the art world and help support the art community through visibility and promotion. […]
How to: Brew a Pumpkin Ale at home!
By Matt Priaulx The Night Before Get your brew kettle, another large pot, and one final smaller pot. Fill the BREW KETTLE and larger pot with 2 gallons of water each. Fill the smaller pot with one gallon of water. Boil all the water for 3-5 minutes and leave the two large pots on the […]
Artists & Ales 001: Karl Stephan
By Brit Weidel Introducing AERONAUT’s new blog series “Artists & Ales!” Twice a month, we will publish a new interview where we feature a new artist. This series was created with the intention to tune into the art world and help support the art community through visibility and promotion. Artists from near and far, and […]
Aeronaut Cannery is launched!
By Ronn Friedlander On Monday, the sweet smell of malt wafted through the air at 199 Ashland St. Even though I get to smell beer being brewed anytime I walk into our Somerville brewery, this time, this day, the scent brought back a rush of memories. I immediately was transported to our first days brewing […]
How to: Brew a Witbier at home!
By Matt Priaulx The Night Before Get your brew kettle, another large pot, and one final smaller pot. Fill the BREW KETTLE and larger pot with 2 gallons of water each. Fill the smaller pot with one gallon of water. Boil all the water for 3-5 minutes and leave the two large pots on the […]
History of Witbiers
By Mark Bowers Witbier Style Originated in Belgium, Witbier means simply “white bier” in Flemish (the Dutch language spoken in the Flanders area of Belgium). It is also known by its French name biere blanche. Witbier is an unfiltered pale cloudy ale made with a high proportion of wheat and ofttimes oats. It is traditionally […]
History of Lagers
By Mark Bowers The history of beer itself is nearly analogous with the history of “ale.” There is archaeological evidence of beer-making from as long ago as about 7,000 years with some evidence suggesting that it could be as long ago as nearly 14,000 years. These beers were almost certainly ales. Lagers did not arrive […]
Food & Beer Pairings 001: Frittatas
By Mark Bowers Beer and food have a natural partnership, and people have been consuming both together for millennia. There are numerous historical accounts of celebrations where beer and food were nearly synonymous with the festivities themselves. Even today, many people sit down to a meal and accompany refueling the body with a glass of […]
Trivial Matters
By Ronn Friedlander Last Tuesday, Aeronaut Virtual India Trivia hit over 850 participants. This was by far the biggest trivia night we’ve ever had–but it wasn’t always this big! Today’s Indie Trivia was built on layers of trivia improvements that go back farther than I know, built on the shoulders of pub trivia giants. But […]
One Song One Dollar
By Mike “Spoons” Sheerin For nearly six years, Aeronaut has been so lucky to be surrounded by the amazing local arts community of our weird little corner of the Greater Boston Area. Providing a platform for local artists and musicians is integral to our mission, and until lately we have enjoyed hosting five nights of […]
Meet the AeroBrew: Sister Alva
By Mike Smith Sister Alva Style: Belgian-Style Ale ABV: 6.0% Color: Deep gold/light amber, clear Malts: European Pilsner Malt, White Wheat, Munich Malt, Medium Crystal Malt Hops: US Chinook and Cascade, German Hallertau Blanc and Hüll Melon Yeast: WLP510 “Bastogne Belgian Ale Yeast” Short Description: Dry-hopped golden ale fermented with fruity Belgian yeast Sister Alva […]
History of the New England India Pale Ale
By Mark Bowers New England IPAs are arguably the most important recent trend in brewing–both currently and for the foreseeable future. Wrapped in controversy since their very beginning, NEIPAs have had a well-storied path to acceptance by the brewing community as well as many beer aficionados. Even the name is contentious: there is no official […]
Beers in the Stars
By Maggie Mullard and Nina Garcia Ever wonder what the stars say about which Aeronaut beer is your kindred brew? Wonder no longer, friends! This in depth Hop-oscope will introduce you to your innermost beer personality. Make sure to check out your compatibility with other styles as well! We here at Aeronaut know as well […]
Future Feature: brewed for the FUTURE of WOMXN!
By Juleidy Peña International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In the craft brewing industry it is the day when breweries around the world come together to participate in the Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day. Here’s a little history to set the scene: “Pink Boots […]
Backyard Birds and Beer
By Ronn Friedlander Aeronaut has had a strong connection to birds ever since we opened. Although this is partly because of my interest in them, it’s also because birds are the original “Aeronauts.” During our first few years, we released several beers with bird names, including “Lark and Linnet,” “Lyrebird Porter,” “Jackdaw,” and “Capercaillie.” Over […]